cue card

noun

: a large card that can be seen by someone (such as an actor) who is performing or speaking on a stage or on television and that shows the words that the person is supposed to say

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Apart from the other technical glitches — a visible cue card here, a bumper held for so long viewers felt locked into a staring contest with musical guest Stevie Nicks there — the vibes were just off. —

Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024 For the past few years, after the last cue card of the Saturday Night Live season finale has been read, Heidi Gardner returns to her hometown of Kansas City to relish in the summer break with family and friends. —

Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024 Jost read off a cue card before dissolving into embarrassed laughter. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2024 Then, after running through the category’s nominees, Benito — looking dapper in a black suit ensemble — got to read the winner off of the cue card. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019