variety show
noun
: a theatrical entertainment of successive separate performances (as of songs, dances, skits, and acrobatic feats)
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This was an entertainer who could turn a variety show into church.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The network is also the home of variety shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as news programs such as NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
In the 1960s and 70s, Mackie rose to prominence by designing dazzling ensembles for popular variety shows such as The Judy Garland Show, Cher and The Carol Burnett Show.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Fans of romance variety shows can also enjoy popular hits like EXchange and Love Catcher.
—Cj Enm, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The network is also the home of variety shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as news programs such as NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
In the 1960s and 70s, Mackie rose to prominence by designing dazzling ensembles for popular variety shows such as The Judy Garland Show, Cher and The Carol Burnett Show.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Fans of romance variety shows can also enjoy popular hits like EXchange and Love Catcher.
—Cj Enm, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Variety show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety%20show. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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