The Ultimate Quiz On Talk Show Hosts

Glenn Beck is the correct answer because he is the host of "The Glenn Beck Program." Shepard Smith, Sean Hannity, and Bill O'Reilly are not the hosts of this program.

Jimmy Fallon got his start on Saturday Night Live.

Rachael Ray is a popular Food Network host who also has her own self-named talk show. She is known for her energetic and down-to-earth cooking style, and her talk show features a mix of celebrity interviews, cooking demonstrations, and lifestyle segments. Rachael Ray has built a strong following and has become a household name in the world of food and entertainment.

Jerry Springer launched his talk show career with radio spots called "The Springer Memorandum". This suggests that he started his career in the talk show industry by hosting these radio segments. The other options, David Letterman, Glenn Beck, and Phil Donohue, do not have any connection to "The Springer Memorandum" or starting their talk show careers with radio spots. Therefore, Jerry Springer is the correct answer.

Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show" from 1962 until he retired in 1992. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest late-night talk show hosts in television history. Carson's tenure on the show was marked by his quick wit, charm, and ability to engage with a wide range of guests. He became a cultural icon and his show was a staple of American late-night television for three decades. Carson's retirement in 1992 marked the end of an era in late-night television.

Jimmy Fallon left SNL to pursue a movie career and then landed his own late night talk show. He started his career on SNL and gained popularity with his comedic skills. After leaving SNL, he appeared in several movies before eventually becoming the host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and later "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." His transition from SNL to movies and then to hosting his own talk show showcases his versatility and success in the entertainment industry.

Paul Shaffer is associated with David Letterman because he was the bandleader and sidekick on "Late Night with David Letterman" from 1982 to 1993, and then continued in the same role on "Late Show with David Letterman" from 1993 to 2015.

Jay Leno succeeded Johnny Carson as host of "The Tonight Show" in 1992. Leno took over the show after Carson's retirement and became the new face of the iconic late-night talk show. Leno hosted "The Tonight Show" for over two decades, from 1992 to 2009, and then again from 2010 to 2014. His tenure on the show made him one of the most recognizable and influential figures in late-night television.

Phil McGraw got his start as a regular on "Oprah" for several years. This means that he appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show as a recurring guest or contributor. This exposure on a popular talk show like Oprah's helped launch his career as a talk show host himself.

Ellen DeGeneres is the correct answer because she starred in two sitcoms, "Ellen" and "The Ellen Show," before eventually hosting her own talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." This transition from acting to hosting her own talk show is a notable aspect of her career.

Doc Severinsen was the long-time bandleader of Johnny Carson. Johnny Carson was a renowned talk show host, best known for hosting "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" from 1962 to 1992. Doc Severinsen served as the bandleader for the show during this entire period, leading the NBC Orchestra and providing musical accompaniment to Carson's monologues and guest interviews. Severinsen's distinctive trumpet playing and colorful outfits became iconic elements of the show, making him closely associated with Carson's talk show.

Johnny Carson created "Carnac the Magnificent". Carnac was a comedic character portrayed by Carson on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". As Carnac, Carson would wear a large turban and deliver humorous answers to questions that were sealed in envelopes. The character became one of Carson's most famous and beloved sketches, showcasing his wit and comedic timing.

Jimmy Kimmel co-hosted "The Man Show" before getting his own talk show. He gained popularity as the co-host of this comedic television show alongside Adam Carolla. After "The Man Show," Kimmel went on to host his own late-night talk show called "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" where he has interviewed numerous celebrities and gained a significant following.