Talk shows are often interesting, but sometimes strange, television shows to watch. Much
             of what talk shows portray is for ratings, but if it is true, then this is also a part of our society. I
             believe talk shows are an accurate reflection of our society; they deal with human conditions and
             true stories, whether common or uncommon.
             One talk show featured reuniting families with lost family members. For example, one
             woman's parents made her give up her baby at birth. The mother of the child had been searching
             for her daughter for twenty years and was unable to find her. She had called the show to see if the
             talk show personnel could find her missing daughter. The talk show reunited the mother and
             daughter six months later on television. Subject matter such as this is interesting enough to
             attract viewers without being offensive and objectionable.
             In another example, a woman came out on a show talking about how she wished she could
             sleep with her best friend (another woman). She went on to ask to her friend if she would
             participate in this act. This outlandish behavior caused her to lose her best friend.
             Many shows feature guests with problems or situations which may not be things everyone
             wants to acknowledge, but these situations are still a part of life. For instance a man brought his
             mother on a show and told her he was involved in a sexual relationship with another man. Stories
             like these keep people watching and keep these types of show on the air.
             Some of the most sensational shows go so far as to expose the public to bizarre fetishes
             and perversions of guests. Some of these may be offensive and even foreign to most viewers, but
             others may like to watch. For example, a woman was on a show talking about how she was a
             dominatrix, and she loved to tie up and beat men for cheap thrills. She had gone so far as to wear
             her leather suit and thigh-high boots on stage. She broug...