Definition of a tv talk show host (1963)

[Mark Odegard]

With JC, the term 'conversationalist' is perhaps best. Can anyone tell me
anything about a certain Philip Sydney? I've seen references that call him
the best conversationalist in the history of the English language.

Conversationalists *are* entertainers.

>From: Bapopik at AOL.COM
>
>    For Fred Shapiro-types, from the NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, 28 July 1963,
>section 4, pg. 6, col. 7:
>
>_Johnny Carson--In Need_
>_Of a Style and a "Family"_
>(...)
>    The classic definition of a host, that unique species of television
>entertainer, is that of a star who can't sing, dance, clown, act or play a
>musical instrument, at least not well.  Mr. Carson is in the classic
>tradition.
>
>(Did the late Steve Allen coin this?--ed.)

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