Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight (1981- )

RunningTalk Show show

Each episode gives viewers an inside look at television, film and music, including interviews with each industry's biggest stars. Over the years, many celebrities have "broken their silence" regarding various scandals or tragedies with hosts and correspondents from ET. In addition to covering breaking news, the show visits sets of movies and TV shows and heads to the red carpet to cover awards shows and other major events. Airing daily since 1981, Entertainment Tonight is the template by which many other entertainment newsmagazines are based.

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ScheduleMonday to Saturday (daily) (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-07-30Episode 181Jul 30, 2025
2025-07-29Episode 180Jul 29, 2025
2025-07-28Episode 179Jul 28, 2025
2025-07-26ET WeekendJul 26, 2025
2025-07-25Episode 177Jul 25, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Entertainment Tonight premiere?

Entertainment Tonight premiered on September 14, 1981.

Who were the original hosts of Entertainment Tonight?

Mary Hart and Ron Hendren were the original hosts of Entertainment Tonight.

What was the format of the show in its early years?

In its early years, Entertainment Tonight had a magazine format, covering topics such as film, television, music, and fashion.

Which famous celebrity was a regular contributor to the show in its early years?

Joan Rivers was a regular contributor to Entertainment Tonight in its early years.

Did Entertainment Tonight have a special segment for TV ratings?

Yes, Entertainment Tonight had a weekly segment called "Hit or Miss" that covered TV ratings and ranked the most watched programs of the week.

Which infamous murder trial did Entertainment Tonight cover extensively in the 1980s?

Entertainment Tonight covered the trial of accused murderer Robert Blake extensively in the 1980s.

Which channel originally aired Entertainment Tonight in 1981?

Entertainment Tonight originally aired on the NBC network in 1981.

What was the estimated airtime of each episode of Entertainment Tonight in the 1980s?

Each episode of Entertainment Tonight in the 1980s had an estimated airtime of 30 minutes.

Was Entertainment Tonight considered a groundbreaking show at the time of its premiere?

Yes, Entertainment Tonight was considered a groundbreaking show at the time of its premiere and is credited with creating the celebrity news genre.

What was the name of Entertainment Tonight's daily feature of the year 1981?

The daily feature of Entertainment Tonight in 1981 was called "Extra".

How many newsmagazines, including Entertainment Tonight, were airing in 1981?

Entertainment Tonight was one of three newsmagazines airing in 1981.

Was Entertainment Tonight broadcasted in different countries in 1981?

No, Entertainment Tonight was only broadcasted in the United States in 1981.

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