CBS' The Talk officially concludes its impressive fifteen year run on December 20 which will have current cohosts Akbar Gbajabiamila Amanda Kloots Natalie Morales Jerry O'Connell and Sheryl Underwood offering their farewell statements as a group. The long running show is officially concluding after 2993 episodes.
Past Hosts Honored but Current Cast Members Take Center Stage For 'The Talk' Series Finale
Previous hosts will be recognized with a goodbye montage however focus for the final episodes centers around current host personalities of Akbar Gbajabiamila Amanda Kloots Natalie Morales Jerry O'Connell and Sheryl Underwood. Executive producer Rob Crabbe said in a statement they made special effort to keep it focused on the current hosts for their closing weeks of air. Founding host Holly Robinson Peete previously appeared October 1 primarily to promote Peacock show Queens Court however her goodbye occurred earlier.
The Talk's Executive Producer Emphasizes Show's Core Tenets Through Series Conclusion
Rob Crabbe stated The Talk's main priority is highlighting the dynamic chemistry among these five current host individuals who openly share their unique perspectives on television daily. Rob Crabbe did not want to deviate from those central ideas that built the series for these final few segments of television and the focus has always been on the personalities sharing personal ideas. Crabbe has been involved with The Talk production starting season 14 which shows his level of experience on set during development of creative themes. He notes that the main priority during filming was that current host have an opportunity to have special moments in spotlight throughout show series end.
Retrospective Series Focused On the Current The Talk Hosts Leading To the December 20 Finale
The Talk’s finale week that started December 16 showcased each host personality in a individual retrospective from the shortest tenured host to the longest tenured one with Sheryl Underwood getting the special spot of being the final host segment to air . Rob Crabbe mentioned in a interview they chose not to show each host their specific episode ahead of time as it was crucial they catch their genuine response on live camera. Howie Mandel who is a friend of show appeared to hand out superlative awards to the five co hosts which were created from fan submitted statements demonstrating show's personal connections with long time watchers and viewers of show.
The Talk Honors Devoted Viewers For The Series Finale with Celebrity Guest Absence and Long Time Viewership
The Talk chose not to feature a celebrity filled finale instead including their repeat loyal audience members to fill show seats during last weeks episodes showing the production team values viewership beyond a star studded cast list . Rob Crabbe noted that this specific show's fanbase demonstrates an uncommon loyalty. The show’s decision to involve its devoted fan base is highlighted by multiple viewer specific events that occured in show's history. Several fan stories had been aired during previous weeks including the popular story of long time fans who ultimately married due to meeting on the show proving special value for many involved on both sides of camera.
CBS to Replace 'The Talk' Time Slot with 'The Price Is Right' Repeats Before New Soap 'Beyond the Gates' Debuts February 24
The Talk ends production after 15 full seasons encompassing 2993 unique episodes marking a change in daytime programming. CBS plans on showing reruns of The Price Is Right for a period of two months as the primary filler for The Talk’s now vacant programming period until new programing begins. A new daytime soap opera entitled Beyond the Gates is slated to takeover the time slot which will begin broadcasting February 24 . CBS hopes that the transition will keep viewership at a strong level for transition between programs.
Jerry O’Connell Refutes Claims Of Reduced Effort During 'The Talk's Final Episodes in Recent Press Release
Jerry O’Connell issued an statement against speculation that the show has lacked motivation in the days leading up to the official cancelation saying the show’s cast are giving maximum effort with high energy as always for the remaining time that is available to them. This denial was prompted due to public commentary claiming show lacked energy as end approached for cast members as the show enters its last few days of broadcasting. Jerry O'Connell wanted to affirm viewers he takes all broadcasting roles seriously till show's official closure.
The New CBS Sudser "Beyond The Gates" Explores Intricate Family Drama and Will Replace 'The Talk'
The teaser trailer for Beyond the Gates demonstrates intricate plot elements around the Dupree family that supposedly ‘rules this community’ showcasing central story themes that will replace the series when it makes its premiere on television networks beginning on February 24th. This show has many story angles and conflicts that will fill programming time for coming weeks as it takes place of previous show slot from The Talk with intense family focused drama and conflicts among main personalities. CBS made the decision to allow for show transition as both Beyond the Gates as well as The Talk have their very own established core audience with fans that look forward to specific programming choices.