The Best Talk Shows of the 1960s
The sixties were a much simpler time in television. Especially when compared to today's multi-platform, basic cable, premium cable, cord-cutting complexities. Back then, the talk show reigned supreme. These are the best1960s talk shows, ranked from best to worst. Some of these talk shows aired in late-night, while others had A.M. time slots. A few of the very best 60s talk shows went on to become cultural phenomenons and changed the way TV is thought about and made forever..
What series will you find on this best 1960s talk shows list? The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson premiered in 1962 and continued to be a favorite with viewers for the next 30 years. It set the bar for generations of late-night shows to follow. The Merv Griffin Show was another good talk show that aired in the 1960s. Meet the Press has been a go-to source for political pundits from 1947 to this day.Â
Do you have a favorite talk show from the 1960s? What, in your opinion, is the best 60s talk show?Vote up your choices!- 1Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Skitch Henderson
- 2Ruth Buzzi, Foster Brooks
- Premiered: September 16, 1965
Guest stars perform in comedy skits and songs. - 3Merv Griffin
- Premiered: 1962
The Merv Griffin Show was an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963 on NBC, May 1965 to August 15, 1969 in first-run syndication, ...more - 4Leigh French
- Premiered: March 4, 1968
The Dick Cavett Show was the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks, including: ABC daytime originally titled This Morning ABC prime time, Tuesdays, ...more - 5Dick Clark
- Premiered: October 7, 1952
American Bandstand is an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer. ...more - 6Jack Paar
- Premiered: July 29, 1957
The Jack Paar Show is a television program.
