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Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV (2026)

Name: Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.6
Cast: John Henson, Montel Williams, Leeza Gibbons, Sally Jessy Raphael, Maury Povich

Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 6.6 (108 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu · fuboTV · YouTube TV
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Aug 19, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

John Henson Self
Montel Williams Self
Leeza Gibbons Self
Sally Jessy Raphael Self
Maury Povich Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

6.07 avg 3 episodes 6.2 → 6.1 42 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Origin of the Species	6.2	20
2	Talked to Death	5.9	19
3	Adapt or Die	6.1	15