Compare and Contrast
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Tabloid talk show, Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Winfrey Show Pages: 3 (892 words)
Published: March 16, 2014
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Compare and Contrast Essay
3/9/14
TV Shows: Dr. Phil & Maury
In today’s world of TV shows and entertainment, talk shows have been shown to be one of the most watched and the most hyped type of television programming throughout the world. No matter whose household it is, it’ll be likely that they are watching talk shows, such as Oprah Winfrey’s show or even Jerry Springer’s show. Basically we all know the norm for talk shows, and how they usually show negative scenarios or talk about relationship and family problems. For instance, you would normally see a couple arguing and fighting over the paternity of a baby on the Jerry Springer show or if you’re watching the Montel Williams show you will see him talking about different subjects such as diets, wealth, and life secrets and a lot of other stuff along those lines. The best shows that I personally think contrast the most are the Maury Povich and Dr. Phil talk shows. The Maury Povich show likes to showcase a lot of different topics and tries to relate a lot of the material to people’s everyday lives. The show in its early years covered topics of a serious nature, including gang warfare. Maury has dealt with a variety of issues across its many seasons, including—but not limited to—teenage pregnancy, sexual infidelity, paternity test results, uncommon illnesses, makeovers, "out of control" teenagers, transgender individuals, obese children, domestic violence, little people, bullying, and unusual phobias. After the taping of these episodes, guests are often tracked for progress, both on air and on the Maury website. In recent years, the most common topic is paternity testing, followed by lie-detector testing, abusive relationships and "out-of-control" teen girls are tied for third. Dr. Phil (also known as Phil McGraw) -- on the other hand covers some of the same topics, but doesn’t have all of the rude and ignorant people fighting and screaming on his show like Maury does. Dr, Phil is a...
Compare and Contrast Essay
3/9/14
TV Shows: Dr. Phil & Maury
In today’s world of TV shows and entertainment, talk shows have been shown to be one of the most watched and the most hyped type of television programming throughout the world. No matter whose household it is, it’ll be likely that they are watching talk shows, such as Oprah Winfrey’s show or even Jerry Springer’s show. Basically we all know the norm for talk shows, and how they usually show negative scenarios or talk about relationship and family problems. For instance, you would normally see a couple arguing and fighting over the paternity of a baby on the Jerry Springer show or if you’re watching the Montel Williams show you will see him talking about different subjects such as diets, wealth, and life secrets and a lot of other stuff along those lines. The best shows that I personally think contrast the most are the Maury Povich and Dr. Phil talk shows. The Maury Povich show likes to showcase a lot of different topics and tries to relate a lot of the material to people’s everyday lives. The show in its early years covered topics of a serious nature, including gang warfare. Maury has dealt with a variety of issues across its many seasons, including—but not limited to—teenage pregnancy, sexual infidelity, paternity test results, uncommon illnesses, makeovers, "out of control" teenagers, transgender individuals, obese children, domestic violence, little people, bullying, and unusual phobias. After the taping of these episodes, guests are often tracked for progress, both on air and on the Maury website. In recent years, the most common topic is paternity testing, followed by lie-detector testing, abusive relationships and "out-of-control" teen girls are tied for third. Dr. Phil (also known as Phil McGraw) -- on the other hand covers some of the same topics, but doesn’t have all of the rude and ignorant people fighting and screaming on his show like Maury does. Dr, Phil is a...
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