中美脱口秀主持人形象塑造的对比研究-以《艾伦秀》和《金星秀》为例_英语论文

A Contrastive Study of the Host Image-building between Chinese and American Talk Show:

Based on the Ellen Show and the Jin Xing Show

摘要

美国的脱口秀始于20世纪50年代，至今为止已发展了几十年。中国脱口秀起源于20世纪90年代，到目前为止也形成了自己的风格。主持人是脱口秀节目中非常重要的角色之一，主持人的形象几乎代表着整个节目的形象。因此，脱口秀主持人形象塑造这一课题在电视传媒飞速发展的今天有着重大的意义。

本文以中美文化的差异与融合为大背景，选取了中国目前最著名的脱口秀节目《金星秀》和美国老牌脱口秀节目《艾伦秀》，从外在形象和内在形象两个方面研究中美脱口秀主持人形象塑造的共性和差异，并从教育背景、人生经历、监管制度等几个方面探讨造成差异的原因, 希望可以为中美脱口秀主持人的形象塑造提供参考建议，相互促进，各自发展。

在21世纪，中美脱口秀主持人都需要开拓全新天地，在全球化进程中，发展大众喜爱的，有个性的脱口秀节目才是当务之急。

关键词：美国脱口秀；中国脱口秀；主持人；形象塑造

Abstract

American talk show has developed for decades since 1950s. Chinese talk show was originated in 1990s, it has formed its own style up to now. The host is considered to be crucial for a successful talk show, in that the image of the show is tightly tied to that of the host. Therefore, host’s image building is of great significance in this era with booming TV media development.

Based on the diversity and integration of Chinese and American culture, this thesis makes a comparison between the Jin Xing Show, the most well-known talk show nowadays in China, and the Ellen Show, a popular talk show enjoying a worldwide reputation in America. Similarities and differences in hosts’ external and internal image building of the two programs are detected. Furtherly, causes for above differences are analyzed from perspectives involving educational background, life experience, supervision system, etc. The study aims at making mutual promotions and advancing characteristic development for talk shows in China and America by providing valuable guidance for current host’s image shaping.

In the 21st century, hosts both in China and America are compelled to pioneer a new world in the field of TV talk show. Morever, in the process of globalization, developing distinctive and widely welcomed talk shows should be given top priority.

Key Words: American talk show; Chinese talk show; host; image-building

Contents

Abstract I

摘  要 II

1. Introduction 1

1.1 A Brief Introduction to Talk Show 1

1.2 The Purpose and Significance of the Thesis 1

1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2

2. Summary of the Host’s Image-building 3

2.1 The Meaning of the Host’s Image 3

2.2 The Aesthetic of the Host’s Image-building 4

2.2.1 Internal Image is the Precondition 4

2.2.2 External Image is the Necessary Condition 4

2.2.3 The Acceptance of Audience is the Social Foundation 5

2.3 Reasons for Choosing Ellen Show and Jin Xing Show 5

3. Contrast of External Images of Ellen DeGeneres and Jin Xing 7

3.1 The Definition of External Images 7

3.2 Contrast of External Images 7

3.2.1 Appearance 7

3.2.2 Clothes 8

3.2.3 Body Language 8

4. Contrast of Internal Images of Ellen DeGeneres and Jin Xing 10

4.1 The Definition of Internal Images 10

4.2 Contrast of Internal Images 10

4.2.1 Hosting Style 10

4.2.2 Topic Selection 11

4.2.3 Quality 12

5. Reasons of the Differences 14

5.1 Personal Experience 14

5.2 Background 14

5.3 Supervision System 15

5.4 Target Audience 15

6. The Future Development of Chinese and American Talk Show Hosts 16

6.1 The Necessary Quality of the Host 16

6.2 The Reference and Criticism for Each Other 17

7. Conclusion 18

Bibliography 19

Acknowledgements 21