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Salut les Terriens !
Salut les Terriens! is a French talk show hosted by Thierry Ardisson, launched on Canal+ on November 4, 2006, and then moved to C8 on September 10, 2016. The show subsequently changed its name and format in 2018 to become Les Terriens du Samedi! (The Earthlings of Saturday!). Initially conceived as a humorous take on current events with several guests and various games and segments, it later evolved into a more structured format with panel discussions and regular segments. In 2018, Thierry Ardisson sought to revamp the concept, believing the previous version had run its course, hence the transition to Les Terriens du samedi! with a new set and new segments, and a 360-degree turn in the ideology of the guests.
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Plot Summary
Salut les Terriens ! was a French talk show hosted by Thierry Ardisson, broadcast on C8. The show featured interviews with celebrities, politicians, and other public figures, often with a humorous and provocative tone. It also included regular segments with comedian Laurent Baffie providing witty commentary.
Critical Reception
The show was known for its distinct style of interviewing and its often controversial humor, which polarized audiences and critics. It maintained a consistent audience for many years, a testament to its enduring appeal within the French television landscape. However, it also faced criticism for its sometimes abrasive or superficial approach to its guests and topics.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp wit and engaging host.
Criticized for its occasionally provocative and superficial interviews.
A long-running fixture known for its unique brand of French television humor.
Google audience: Audience reception was varied, with many appreciating the show's humor and the host's distinctive interview style, while others found it to be too controversial or lacking in substance.
Fun Fact
Thierry Ardisson, the host, was known for his signature hairstyle and his distinctive on-screen persona, which became synonymous with the show.
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