qualities of a good talk show host....

@Cutie18f (9551)
Philippines
December 29, 2012 9:46am CST
Our province is so far from the metro that we are quite behind in a number of things. We have local TV shows but all of them are mostly political. I am thinking of co-producing a TV talk show that will tackle everyday issues. For starters maybe I would like to be in it but I would like to have co-hosts with me so I need to have this search for a good talk show host. What qualities should I be looking for? I hope to really turn this plan into a reality. What do you think are the qualities that would make a good TV talk show host? I'm listening.
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@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
29 Dec 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well it is great to know ab out your new venture and i hope that u succeed in that. I have anchored many stage shows and i know it is very tough to anchor on stage and on screen. I think one should be stable, sound and mentally strong. Besides if your show is based on societal issues then the anchor must be having a good knowledge over various issues. What say?
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@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
29 Dec 12
Thanks, Sub. It will be about everything.
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@onlydia (2808)
• United States
30 Dec 12
You will need some one that can speak very good. A person that get along well, with you and makes you your best and you make them there best. Somebody that can relate to the poor people that are the ones that watch the show. Give out ideas to for food and things everyone can relate to. And don't just pick someone because they are skinny a bigger person mite do a better job as well. Most shows have skinny people maybe a bigger person people can relate to. Look how Opera started out. And they need to be able to laugh. Have a good day. Sorry got kind of carried away.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
30 Dec 12
Hello Only. You mean someone with a sense of humor because you said someone who can make people laugh.
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@onlydia (2808)
• United States
30 Dec 12
Yes that as well, not all that great with words. Takes me awhile to figure out what I should say. And sometimes it still doesn't come out right. But yes that is what I mean. You have a great night. Football is waiting.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Thanks Only.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
4 Jan 13
Obviously excellent listening skills is of great importance for any talk show host, someone who is not full of themselves and gives the guests a chance to talk without talking over them. I can't stand a host that loves the sound of his own voice to the detriment of the guest stars. A warm persona and someone who is well dressed would be the qualities needed.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
That's great Wolfie. But sometimes when the guest is boring, the host should come in and save the situation.