"The Talk" is ending its long-running daytime conversation.
The CBS talk show will end in December after 15 seasons, the network announced Friday.
"The Talk" was created by actor Sara Gilbert with the idea of a group of female hosts speaking about hot topics and current events, much like ABC's "The View." Gilbert said in a 2011 interview with the Associated Press that it was based on her actual group of "mom friends" who would gather to chat. She liked the idea of "a motley crew you would never really put together, but then suddenly there's all this commonality."
The show debuted in 2010 with hosts Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen, Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete. Marissa Jaret Winokur was enlisted as a roving reporter who would be in the field. A hosting shake-up occurred after the first season. Winokur's position was axed, and Peete and Robinson were replaced by Sheryl Underwood and Aisha Tyler.
Underwood is the only person from the early days of "The Talk" who remains on the show today. She sits alongside Natalie Morales, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
The 11-time Daytime Emmy winner is airing its 14th season, which will end in June. Its final 15th season will premiere in the fall.
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