Talk Show Differences Between China and America from the Perspective of the Form and Express.docx

摘 要自二十世纪八十年代以来，中美脱口秀节目均取得了巨大的发展很多学者曾讨论过两国脱口秀在幽默表达方面的差异，但是从具体的节目形式、内容、表达等方面进行比较与分析中美脱口秀的文献较少本文以典型的中国脱口秀节目和美国脱口秀节目为代表，从节目形式与表达两个方面对两国的脱口秀节目的差异进行比较和对比分析此研究对本土电视脱口秀节目的不足之处和改进有一定的启发，并对挖掘美国脱口秀节目在主持人品牌效应方面有重要的借鉴意义关键词：中国脱口秀；美国脱口秀；差异AbstractSince 1980s, talk shows have gained great development in both America and China. Focusing on humor expression, a great many scholars have discussed some differences between the two kinds of talk shows. But it appears that there are few literatures roundly comparing and analyzing their differences from some specific aspects of the form and expression. Taking several Chinese and American typical talk shows for example, this research will compare and contrast the differences between two talk shows from two aspects including program form and expressing. This research is instructive to the inadequacies and improvements of the local talk shows. Meanwhile, it has great referential significance on learning from American talk shows in hosts brand effect.Key Words：American talk shows; Chinese talk shows; DifferencesContents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u1. Introduction 12. Literature Review 12.1 Current Research on Talk Shows Difference in America 22.2 Current Research on Talk Shows Difference in China 23. The Differences in Program Forms 43.1 Different Guests and Audience 43.2 Different Site Environment 53.3 Different Hosts’ Features 64. The Differences in Expression 94.1 Different Topic Selection in Expression 94.1.1 Topic Selection in the Oprah Show 94.1.2 Topic Selection in the Weekly Leebo Show 104.2 Different Cooperative Principle and the Politeness Principle in Expression 104.2.1 Different Application of the Cooperative Principle and the Politeness Principle in Expression 124.2.2 Application of the Cooperative Principle and the Politeness Principle in the American Ellen Show 124.2.3 Application of the Cooperative Principle and the Politeness Principle in the Weekly Leebo Show 124.3 Different Turn-taking Strategies Used in Expression 134.3.1 Different Turn-taking Strategies Used in the Date with LuYu and Oprah Winfrey Show 135. Factors Influencing the Form and Expression 145.1 Cultural Factors 145.2 Political Factors 156. Conclusion 15Bibliography 17Talk Show Differences Between China and America from the Perspective of the Form and Expression1. IntroductionTalk shows are a type of TV program in which the host and the guest communicate with each other, talking about the daily life or exchanging opinions about the current events. The host and the guest usually do not prepare drafts in advance, reflecting on the topic flexibly, so talk shows win tremendous popularity.The origin of talk shows can date back to the coffee bar gathering in England in the 18th century, where people talked about all kinds of social issues. However, talk shows really gained great developments in America. In the 20th century, as radios turned up and people were enthusiastic about common gathering, more and more people took interest in radios, the new media, which accelerated the emergence of talk shows. But at that time, talk shows all followed such a format: an expert was expressing his views about an event and the audience were just listening. From 1993, a great many new forms gradually appeared in America and the audience had chance to take part in the discussion on the topics which always focused on hot social issues. Since the 1980s, talk shows have become a kind of fashion and exerted great influence on society. In America, talk show programs account for forty percent of all the TV programs.Compared with American talk shows, Chinese talk shows appeared and developed relatively late. In 1996, the first Chinese talk show program Tell the Truth attracted much attention and was popular for the new performing form and humorous hosting style. Since then, more and more talk show programs have appeared on the TV screen. Through continuous adjustment and improvement, Chinese talk show programs are flourishing and prospering.2. Literature ReviewWith the popularization and development of the cross culture, the Chinese and American culture is getting more and more attention. As a kind of program form, talk shows reflect the cultural value of different countries. In recent years, with the rapid development of talk shows, a number of experts and scholars have been devoted to doing research on them, especially on Chinese and American talk shows. There has been a deep study on this issue at abroad and home.2.1 Current Research on Talk Shows Difference in AmeicaMost research on Chinese talk shows focuses on their present situation and developing space. American journalist, Robert Marquand, published an article, in which he quoted the words of Cui Yongyuan, a host of Chinese talk show program Tell the Truth, that “I sometimes have doubts about how long the program can last”. Cui complained that after being on his program, some guests were “punished”.。