Television presenter

Last updated
British presenter Bettany Hughes (right) and curator Ralph Jackson (left) converse during the shooting of ITV's program Britain's Secret Treasures. Ralph Jackson and Bettany Hughes.jpg
British presenter Bettany Hughes (right) and curator Ralph Jackson (left) converse during the shooting of ITV's program Britain's Secret Treasures .

A television presenter (or television host, some become a "television personality") is a person who introduces or hosts television programs, often serving as a mediator for the program and the audience. It is common for people who garnered fame in other fields to take on this role, but some people have made their name solely within the field of presenting—such as children's television series or infomercials—to become television personalities. [1] [2]

Contents

Roles

Often, presenters may double for being famed in other fields, such as an actor, model, comedian, musician, doctor, etc. Others may be subject-matter experts, such as scientists or politicians, serving as presenters for a programme about their field of expertise (for instance, David Attenborough). Some are celebrities who have made their name in one area, then leverage their fame to get involved in other areas.

Examples of this latter group include British comedian Michael Palin who now presents programmes about travel (such as Around the World in 80 Days ), and American actor Alan Alda, who presented Scientific American Frontiers for over a decade. [3] Another example would be American stand-up comedian Joe Rogan, who is a commentator and post-fight interviewer in UFC. Prior to entering politics, former U.S. President Donald Trump served as a presenter for live shows such as Saturday Night Live and his own show The Apprentice , after being famed for his exuberant lifestyle and business finesse. The term is commonly used in many countries including Canada, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Liechtenstein, Barbados, Sri Lanka, India, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Australia, Egypt, Andorra, Malta, San Marino, Japan and South Korea.

United States

In the US, such a person is typically called a host, such as in the terminology talk show host, or an MC (Master of ceremonies). In the context of TV news programs, they are known as anchors.

See also

Related Research Articles

<i>M*A*S*H</i> (TV series) American war comedy-drama TV series (1972–1983)

M*A*S*H is an American war comedy drama television series that aired on CBS from September 17, 1972, to February 28, 1983. It was developed by Larry Gelbart as the first original spin-off series adapted from the 1970 feature film M*A*S*H, which, in turn, was based on Richard Hooker's 1968 novel MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. The series, which was produced with 20th Century Fox Television for CBS, follows a team of doctors and support staff stationed at the "4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital" in Uijeongbu, South Korea, during the Korean War (1950–53).

The year 1948 in television involved some significant events. Below is a list of television-related events during 1948.

The year 1947 in television involved some significant events. Below is a list of television-related events during 1947.

The year 1946 in television involved some significant events. Below is a list of television-related events during 1946. The number of television programming was increasing after World War II.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Comedy Awards</span> British awards ceremony

The National Comedy Awards is an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom, celebrating notable comedians and entertainment performances of the previous year.

A scientific celebrity or celebrity scientist or public scientist is a scientist who has gained significant public attention, usually through the media. For the general public, scientific celebrities serve to represent science or a field of science. In some instances this can be self-serving in nature or can be at the behest of governmental or corporate interests or to promote the science involved.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Fugelsang</span> American actor, host and political commentator

John Joseph Fugelsang is an American actor, comedian, writer, television host, political commentator and television personality.

20 to One is an Australian television series on the Nine Network from 2005, that counts down an undefined "top 20" of elements or events of popular culture, such as films, songs, or sporting scandals. The format mixes archival footage of the listed events with comments from various Australian celebrities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Radio personality</span> Person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting

A radio personality is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a radio host, radio presenter or radio jockey. Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeys or "DJs" for short. Broadcast radio personalities may include talk radio hosts, AM/FM radio show hosts, and satellite radio program hosts, and non-host contributors to radio programs, such as reporters or correspondents.

The year 1967 saw a number of significant happenings in radio broadcasting history.

<i>Fighting Talk</i> UK radio program

Fighting Talk is a topical sports show broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live during the English football season. The show is broadcast on Saturday mornings for an hour between 1100 and 1200 and is currently presented by Rick Edwards. This show is a similar format to the ESPN show Around the Horn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Fitzsimmons</span> American comedian

Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons is an American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and Emmy Award-winning television writer.

A guest host is a host, usually of a talk show, that hosts the program in lieu of the regular host if they fall ill, have another project or commitment, or are unable to host for some other reason.

The year 1964 saw a number of significant events in radio broadcasting history.

The year 1971 in radio involved some significant events.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alan Alda</span> American actor (born 1936)

Alan Alda is an American actor, author, screenwriter, podcast host and director. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner and a three-time Tony Award nominee, he is best known for playing Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983). He also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series.

Scientific American Frontiers was an American science television program aired by PBS from 1990 to 2005. The show was a companion program to the Scientific American magazine, and primarily covered new technology and discoveries in science and medicine. The Chedd-Angier Production Company, which had recently produced Discover: The World of Science, produced the show for PBS. Frontiers typically aired once every two to four weeks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charles Lafortune</span>

Charles Lafortune is a Canadian actor and radio and television host.

<i>Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story</i> 2022 Netflix documentary

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story is a two-part Netflix documentary series released on April 6, 2022. It covers the life and career of the British television personality Jimmy Savile, his history of committing sexual abuse, and the scandal that occurred after his death in 2011, when numerous complaints were raised about his behaviour.

References

  1. "TV presenter Donna Air joins Pippa Middleton's fan club" . Daily Telegraph. 19 May 2013. Archived from the original on 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  2. "Dimbleby criticises ageism in TV". itv.com. 2013-05-28. Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  3. "Alan Alda, on season 4". Scientific American Frontiers . Chedd-Angier Production Company. 1993–1994. PBS. Archived from the original on 2006-01-01.