In the last decade, young stars like James Corden and Trevor Noah picked up some of the prime spots on late-night and daytime television, representing a new generation of talk show hosts that have started to take center stage. While it's great to have a new perspective, we can't forget about the legends who created the art of the celebrity interview and made talk shows what they are today.
From Johnny Carson to Ellen DeGeneres, there are dozens of hosts who paved the way and whose influence will never be forgotten. Click through this gallery to see the greatest talk show hosts of all time.