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UPCOMING GUESTS ON “THE TALK” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, 10/20-10/24

Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT)

(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule, (n) Denotes new)

Monday, Oct. 20 Punk rock singer Billy Idol discusses his new album and book; news anchor Kristine Johnson of WCBS-TV, New York guest co-hosts; “Top Talker” television personality and comedian Brian McDaniel; chef Jet Tila cooks chicken and shrimp Pad Thai(n)

Tuesday, Oct. 21 Actor Jimmy Smits; news anchor Irika Sargent of WFOR-TV/CBS4, Miami guest co-hosts; “Top Talker” Cheryl Hickey (ET Canada); R&B vocal group Boyz II Men performs (n)

Wednesday, Oct. 22 Actor Alan Cumming (CBS’s “The Good Wife”); news anchor Ukee Washington of KYW-TV, Philadelphia guest co-hosts; chef Jason Fullilove serves up fall scallops with parsnips (n)

*Thursday, October 23 Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes; news anchor Erin Kennedy of WBBM-TV, Chicago guest co-hosts; “Top Talker” radio personality Big Boy; “The Talk Tailgate” dishes with model and designer Camila Alves to celebrate THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (n)

Friday, Oct. 24 Actor Neil Patrick Harris discusses his new autobiography; CBS’s “The Young and the Restless” cast members, Scott Elrod, Justin Hartley, Burgess Jenkins and Gina Tognoni; news anchor Pat Harvey of KCBS-TV, Los Angeles guest co-hosts; chef Reed Alexander cooks a rustic roasted chicken dinner (n)

RATING:  TV14-DL (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)

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