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. . . Produce a Talk Show Format Host Guests Length/Segments Write/Edit Staff Handle Stress

. . . Produce a Talk Show Decide on a format. Some TV talk shows . . . Feature a variety of hosts interacting with the guests and each other. Other shows . . . Have one host. Format depends on the theme: politics, social issues, gossip.

. . . Produce a Talk Show Hire a host . . . Interview . . . rating . . . on poise, intelligence, personality and looks. You should ultimately base your choice on a host’s familiarity with your show’s theme. Theme: politics, social issues, gossip, women’s lifestyle.

. . . Produce a Talk Show Book guests by planning in advance and doing your research . . . Do pre-interviews . . . Brief the hosts on the guest’s book, movie, CD or business.

. . . Produce a Talk Show Set the show length and segments. Determine the proper length of each segment and don’t let it run over.

. . . Produce a Talk Show Learn how to write and edit. You may have to make last-minute changes in reports or other show content or edit segments . . . Familiarize yourself with video-editing software.

. . . Produce a Talk Show Surround yourself with a professional staff . . . the best writers, cameramen, directors . . . to help the show run smoothly. Know when to take care of a situation yourself and when to delegate authority.

. . . Produce a Talk Show Handle stress well . . . Know how to deal with conflicting ego types and when to cut to commercials.

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