Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV

A look back at the rise, fall and lasting impact of the most sensational era in TV talk show history. By exploring the psychological forces that shaped the talk TV genre, the series reveals how these shows transformed from trusted confessional spaces into lightning rods of controversy, leaving a lasting impact on culture, media and the people caught in the chaos.

Production Details

ABC / 1 Season / 3 Episodes / 2026

Main Cast

John Henson as Self

Montel Williams as Self

Leeza Gibbons as Self

Sally Jessy Raphael as Self

Maury Povich as Self

Kip Ford

TV Critic & Editorial Director

Kip Ford is Editorial Director at TV Reference. His encyclopedic knowledge spans every era of television history, with particular expertise in British and American drama, crime, and the golden age of network TV.

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