Ever since the earliest days of television, there have been talk shows in some form. Not all talk shows are created equal though. Some have proven themselves to be hugely successful, such as NBC's The Tonight Show which debuted in 1954 and continues to this day, making it the world's longest-running talk show. Others are just utterly dreadful and it's surprising they make it past the first season... and if they do, we keep our fingers crossed hoping they gets axed for good.

There are several aspects that can make or break a show, but it's fair to say that without a great host who manages to make the guests feel comfortable and makes the audience laugh, it will be hard to turn the show into a success. Another factor is, of course, the quality of guests the show has access to. Let's compare a few great and not-so-great shows.

20 Worth Watching: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Is Wholesome And Humorous

The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a fun, feel-good show. Complete with attention-grabbing interviews, good music, and tons of dancing, Ellen's Wit & humor are reflected throughout the 60-minute award-winning talk show. The conversations between both celebrity guests and ordinary people making a difference is wholesome. It's a show worth watching.

19 Skip: The Jerry Springer Show Is A Dumpster Fire

We do love our trash TV once in a while, and there's a variety to pick from if you're ever in the mood for catfights, screaming, or unnecessary drama. The Jerry Springer Show, however, is not worth your time. Exploitative and often cruel, one fan review described The Jerry Springer Show as the worst TV show in history.

18 Worth Watching: The Oprah Winfrey Show Was Inspirational

The Oprah Winfrey Show aired for 25 seasons. The show's success was owing to the fact it tackled a variety of issues. From lifestyle and self-improvement to motivational stories about extraordinary people, The Oprah Winfrey Show was one of the most high ranking talk shows of all time. It set the precedence for most popular talk shows today.

17 Skip: Maury Has Been Called Out For Exploiting Guests

Maury has been called out for exploiting vulnerable guests for ratings. Like Vice put it, "Critics have accused Povich of exploiting poor people by putting members of America's lower socioeconomic levels on daytime TV so all of us can gawk at their very real problems while folding our laundry."

16 Worth Watching: The Late Late Show With James Corden Tickles Your Funny Bone

James Corden took over The Late Late Show from Craig Ferguson and put his spin on it. Corden revamped The Late Late Show by introducing the fan-favorite Carpool Karaoke segment, in which the host invites some famous people to ride shotgun and sing popular songs. If you haven't watched the show already, you have got to.

15 Skip: The Dr. Oz Show Made Health Claims Not Supported By Scientific Evidence

Dr. Mehmet Oz made his TV debut on The Oprah Winfrey Show as the resident health expert. Soon after, the good doctor landed his own day time talk show. However, according to Consumer Affairs, The British Medical Journal published a study confirming that " less than half of Oz's recommendations had any actual evidence to support them."

14 Worth Watching: The Kelly Clarkson Show Is One To Watch Out For

American Idol alum and The Voice judge Kelly Clarkson took a leaf out of Ellen DeGeneres' page by incorporating music in her house. Clarkson takes it a step further by performing popular covers at the beginning of every episode. The Kelly Clarkson Show is unique and brings some much-needed diversity to day time television.

13 Skip: The Talk Bored Most Viewers To Death

If you're looking for a show to use as background noise while you nod off, then The Talk is the show for you. It's generic and lacks depth. The Talk features a bunch of co-hosts sitting around a table droning on about what's trending with doses of humor thrown in here and there.

12 Worth Watching: Jimmy Kimmel Live Is Great... But Not For Everyone

Following his departure from The Man Show, Kimmel landed Jimmy Kimmel Live. The late-night talk show experimented with a segment called Mean Tweets in which celebrities read mean tweets and the segment became an instant hit. Jimmy Kimmel is not only hilarious but has a knack for grinding people's gears with his political views.

11 Skip: The View Is A Scream Fest

The premise of The View sees women of diverse backgrounds, generations, and different opinions debate social and political issues. The debates are informative and educational... until the yelling and talking over each other begins. The View co-hosts don't always engage in healthy debates, sometimes it's a 'whose voice can get louder' competition.