One of the most impactful Talk Show hosts of all time, Oprah Winfrey was a pioneer in the industry. She helped many people deal with and talk through their problems eventually benefitting society.

Witty, funny, irreverent, and completely necessary. Bill Maher tackles issues other late night talk show host are afraid to talk about. If it's not right, Bill Maher is the host who will right that wrong.

Jerry Springer was a the cutting edge of American Talk Shows. No subject was taboo for this pioneer of the genre.