20 Talk Shows That Took Big Swings and Missed

Late night, not daytime, was where viewers found this particular experiment. Keenen Ivory Wayans entered syndication in 1997 with a program that blended comedy, musical performances, celebrity interviews, social issues, and cultural discussions rarely handled with much depth on other entertainment shows. The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997) also featured an all-female house band called Ladies of the Night, an unusual choice that helped the production establish its own look and sound.