7. Talk Show Guests are Frequently “Coached” or Given Acting Direction
Similar to reality tv shows, talk shows aren’t exactly all that realistic. Shows like Oprah, Maury, Dr. Phil, and Jerry Springer don’t always have entirely genuine guests; or, if they do, they aren’t as genuine after the producers and showrunners get through them. Maybe this seems like a little bit of a shock, but the guests on these shows do not have that insane of lives! It may shock you, but surprise guests on Jerry Springer that haven’t seen each other in years don’t actually want to attack each other on first sight (and then dance on a strip pole moments later). Guests on all talk shows are encouraged to have wild (and sometimes violent) outbursts. Even small details, like keeping guests hydrated so that they’re able to cry, are constantly preying on producer’s minds. This is such a common practice that shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt mock it.
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