American Talk Show Hosts
Grab a seat on the interview couch with our trivia game salute to legendary American talk show hosts.
15 questions · Published October 16, 2023
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. Which of these catchphrases did pioneering talk show host Oprah Winfrey popularize on her eponymous talk show?
Oprah Winfrey hosted her eponymous daytime talk show from 1986 to 2011 and brought national attention to several phrases with roots in Black culture, including her frequent use of "You go, girl!"
- Multiple Choice
2. Who filled in as host of the "Late Show" in March 2007 when regular host David Letterman fell ill shortly before a taping?
On March 20, 2007, Adam Sandler, scheduled as a guest on that night's episode of "Late Show with David Letterman," filled in as host when Letterman got sick shortly before the taping.
- Drag and Drop Reorder
3. List these legendary hosts of NBC's "The Tonight Show" in the order in which they stepped out from behind the curtain.
- 1.Johnny Carson
- 2.Jimmy Fallon
- 3.Steve Allen
- 4.Jay Leno
Steve Allen was the original host of "The Tonight Show" from 1954 to 1957
Johnny Carson hosted from 1962 to 1992
Jay Leno followed Carson from 1992 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2014.
Jimmy Fallon has giggled his way through the show since 2014.
- Multiple Choice
4. What "Saturday Night Live" alumnus leads the 8G Band on "Late Night with Seth Meyers"?
FUN FACT
The 8G Band, led by funnyman Fred Armisen, features members from beloved cult indie bands Girls Against Boys and Les Savy Fav.
- Multiple Choice
5. Which of these legendary talk show hosts is Phil Donahue, host of his eponymous, syndicated talk show from 1967 to 1996?
Daytime talk show legend Oprah Winfrey herself said, "If it weren't for Phil Donahue, there would never have been an 'Oprah Show'."
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