It seems that Parkinson is the English show that the majority of major American stars do when they are over here, and also features very well known English celebrities. However, I really don't know why Parkinson is seen as 'the' chatshow to do.
Michael Parkinson is completely biased towards everyone he interviews and needs to take it his head out of their backside long enough to ask them a 'real' question. The viewer doesn't actually find out anything about the interviewee (maybe why the celebrities like appearing on the show) but are instead made to watch them being continuously praised for everything they have have ever done, regardless of whether it is good or not.
Although not a big fan of Jonothan Ross, I can see why his talk show is competition for Parkinson, he asks awkward questions, puts stars on the spot and has a laugh, not just massages their egos.
Personally, I think the only reason for watching Parkinson is if the guest wont be appearing on any other chat show, other than that I don't recommend it at all.
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Aug 6th, 2005
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