Talk Show Hosts
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
I was just thinking how hard it is to be a talk show host. Not the ones in weekly talk shows like Boy Abunda. I’m talking about those with nightly shows like Jay Leno, David Letterman and Conan O’Brian. Accepting a job like that is true commitment.
They have to be there every weekday. Probably get to the studio early for rehearsals then make-up. I’m also guessing they are the ones who prepare the questions to ask the night’s guests. When there are plans to invite an author, they have to read the book. In Conan O’Brian’s case, he sometimes has sketches so he has to rehearse with the other actors.
Then there’s the show itself. They have to know how to carry an interesting conversation with the guests. If things get heated during an interview, they have to be cautious and pacify the guest. When animals are involved, they have to be game even when confronted with dangerous beasts.
I’m sure they get more than enough compensation for their work but these guys might somehow be neglecting their families because of their busy schedule. I’m sure they love what they’re doing. Hell, they can’t even have day-offs. If they’re sick, they still need to come in and do the show.
I don’t envy them at all but I do admire them. They make my reality go away every night.
