Do You Believe A Talk Show Host Should Go Off On Tangents Talking About Himself, When The Show Isn’t His?
I was listening to an NPR program earlier this morning (The Takeaway), where the host didn’t seem to be really listening to what his guests were saying, and he would make random comments about himself in the middle of what the guest was saying (i.e. when one guest spoke about how many Facebook friends their organization had, the host interrupted to say he didn’t have that many on his personal page).
I completely understand people who have their own talk shows (which are actually named after them) talking about themselves through the show. I also understand the little banter at the end of the BBC’s programs, to fill time until the ending music starts… but I think it is completely rude of this host, to interrupt the news stories and interviews with little tidbits about himself throughout what is supposed to be a professional show, which has several various hosts and not just him, on a national news network.
What do you think, though?
If what the host is saying doesnt contribute something of value to the conversation, then they are doing their listening audience a disservice and will probably lose their audience. Sounds like they did that to you. It should be info or entertainment, but not just worthless chitchat.
If they interject, I hope it makes me laugh or is controversial, etc. If its vapid spew from a talking head, then I don’t care for it.
I think it sounds like the kind of skit Saturday Night Live used to do, back when they were still funny.
It’s self-absorbed and not enjoyable. I’m not sure why this q is here though…it’s more of a media question.