With Oprah's departure this past May, there are now several new players in the talk show game. I've decided to analyze a couple of these new forays into the talk show genre.
Anderson, Anderson Cooper
As if AC 360 wasn't enough. Anderson Cooper is seeking to take over daytime as the host of his own show. He's been successful as a fill-in for Regis Philbin on Live with Regis and Kelly, but hosting a show day in and day out is different. He's going to have to be quick on his feet with hot topics and have valuable information on the people he's interviewing. And obviously since it's daytime he has to be more open and friendly than he is at night. I think it could work if he just goes with the flow and tries to not to be someone else.
Rosie, Rosie O' Donnell
Rosie O' Donnell is actually having a second chance at talk show success. She had a syndicated show that ran for several years, ending about ten years ago after Rosie's coming out and controversial behavior. Rosie is now heading to the OWN Network, headed by Oprah herself. Rosie obviously has a long track record, including her stint on The View which went down in flames. I just hope Rosie can be interesting and not irritating.
Katie, Katie Couric
I guess you're noticing a trend. Every person I've mentioned so far is naming the show after themselves. I would like to think Katie Couric would turn the tide after her much maligned stint at CBS News. She appeared on The View, trying to clarify her style on the ABC produced show. Time will only tell if she can be current, edgy, and interesting. Her show doesn't premiere until Fall 2012.
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