Let's Talk (talk show)

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Let's Talk
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The title card for Let's Talk, the current incarnation of the show
Genre
Created by KRU Motion Pictures Sdn Bhd
Directed bySherman Xavier
Presented by
Country of originMalaysia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes
  • 38
Production
Executive producer KRU Motion Pictures Sdn Bhd
Running time30 minutes
Production company KRU Motion Pictures Sdn Bhd
Original release
Network Radio Televisyen Malaysia
Release2001 (2001) 
2002 (2002)

Let's Talk is a half-hour English prime time entertainment talk show programme on Radio Televisyen Malaysia TV2 which ran for three seasons. The talk show garnered over one million viewers per episode with Alvin Anthons as its host for all three seasons. During the course of the programme, the show has had local and foreign celebrities, corporate and political figures, interesting professionals and sports personalities. Let's Talk aired every Thursday at 9:30pm on Radio Televisyen Malaysia TV2. [1] [2] [3]

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Production

Produced by KRU Motion Pictures Sdn Bhd, 'Let's Talk' is casual and fun, often leaves audiences entertained with either a song and dance, a fun demonstration or a mere impromptu comedy act. The program was recorded in front of live studio audience amidst a set that featured Alvin Anthons as the talk show host and two to three guests per episode. [4] [5] [6]

Topics discussed touches on issues pertaining to lifestyle, human interests, social and current interests. Featured guests included Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Anuar Zain, Chef Wan, Sheila Majid, Yasmin Yusoff, Paula Malai Ali. [7] [8]

Episodes

Season 1

No.Original air dateGuest(s)
1April 5, 2001 (2001-04-05) Chef Wan & Daniel Ooi
2April 12, 2001 (2001-04-12) KRU
3April 19, 2001 (2001-04-19) Jalaluddin Hassan & Malik Noor
4April 26, 2001 (2001-04-26) Maya Karin & Lina Teoh
5May 3, 2001 (2001-05-03) Hishammuddin Hussein & Salleh Yaacob
6May 10, 2001 (2001-05-10)Bill Keith & Aida Rahim
7May 17, 2001 (2001-05-17)Serbegeth Shebby Singh & Tony the Animal Trainer
8May 24, 2001 (2001-05-24)Ferhad & Magnet Man
9May 31, 2001 (2001-05-31) Camelia & Helmi Harun
10June 7, 2001 (2001-06-07)Zaibo
11June 14, 2001 (2001-06-14) Doraemon dubbing crew & Yassin
12June 21, 2001 (2001-06-21) Anuar Zain
13June 28, 2001 (2001-06-28) Aznil Nawawi

Season 2

No.Original air dateGuest(s)
1October 11, 2001 (2001-10-11)Phillipa Yoong
2October 18, 2001 (2001-10-18) Najib Ali & Joanna Bessey
3October 25, 2001 (2001-10-25) Alleycats (Malaysian rock band) & Wardina Safiyyah
4November 1, 2001 (2001-11-01) Harith Iskander & Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir
5November 8, 2001 (2001-11-08) Paula Malai Ali & Disney Buzz Azura Zainal
6November 15, 2001 (2001-11-15) Mahadzir Lokman
7November 22, 2001 (2001-11-22)Michael Jackson Impersonator & Elvis Presley Impersonators
8November 29, 2001 (2001-11-29) Sheila Majid & Ras Adiba Radzi
9December 6, 2001 (2001-12-06) Dee Jangan Ketawa & Ida Nerina
10December 13, 2001 (2001-12-13) Hitz Morning Crew
11December 20, 2001 (2001-12-20)Mumtaz Jaafar & Ramly Ali
12December 27, 2001 (2001-12-27)Louise & Safari Utan
13January 3, 2002 (2002-01-03)Joanne Kam Poh Poh

Season 3

No.Original air dateGuest(s)
1February 7, 2002 (2002-02-07) The Royal London Circus
2February 14, 2002 (2002-02-14)Elaine Daly & Douglas Lim
3February 21, 2002 (2002-02-21)Rashid Salleh & Reefa
4February 28, 2002 (2002-02-28)Jeslina Hashim & Khatijah Ibrahim
5March 7, 2002 (2002-03-07)Sandra Sothy
6March 14, 2002 (2002-03-14)Zahim al-Bakri
7March 21, 2002 (2002-03-21) Sarimah Ibrahim & Aki Mustapha
8March 28, 2002 (2002-03-28)Min Malik & Ary Malik
9April 4, 2002 (2002-04-04)Wan Zaleha Radzi & Innuendo (band)
10April 11, 2002 (2002-04-11)Aishah & Leonard Tan
11April 18, 2002 (2002-04-18)Gary Ratnam & Nor Suhaimi
12May 2, 2002 (2002-05-02) Hans Isaac & Afdlin Shauki

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