One of the earliest examples of a 'shock-talk' host, Alan Burke chose not to invite the kind of guests featured on most other talk shows, instead going with the fringes of the political, religious and social spectrum. Although raw sensationalism played a large role in the show, there was often a serious message behind it all, as topics like the limits and uses censorship, religious freedom and political rights were often discussed.

Hosted by and starring veteran radio comedian Alan Young, this program entertained viewers in a less physical, more intellectual style than Milton Berle, Abbott and Costello or other comedy programs. The show typically began with a monologue by Young, followed some musical numbers, then moving on to a pair of comedy skits. The show, unfortunately, failed to become as popular as its competitors, and it was cancelled in 1953.

Alan Titchmarsh presents a mix of celebrity interviews, music, topical discussions and gardening features.

CTV shifted from daytime game shows in 1976, hiring Alan Hamel for their first daytime talk show. Known for his earlier CBC successes, he'd also thrived in U.S. hosting and producing roles. Produced at BCTV Vancouver, the Alan Hamel Show attracted LA showbiz friends, including his wife Suzanne Somers. Airing from 1976 to 1980, it ran Monday through Friday, initially 2:00-3:00 pm and later shifted to 1:30 pm in the 1979-80 season due to NBC's schedule expansion."

Two police detectives investigate the dealings of the violent Dublin-based crime family, the Burkes.

Stoney Burke is an American western television series broadcast on ABC from October 1, 1962 until May 20, 1963. Six years before the premiere of his CBS crime drama, Hawaii Five-0, Jack Lord starred in the title role.

Parody of historical epics that focuses on real-life Australian explorers William John Wills and Robert O'Hara Burkes, who tragically tried to cross the Australian continent from the south, to the north, a distance of 3,250 km.

A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.

The Alan Clark Diaries is a television serial dramatising the colourful diaries of controversial British Conservative politician Alan Clark. The six-episode series was transmissioned from 15 January to 19 February 2004 on BBC Four.

hosts a talk/variety show that showcases all the wonderful and exciting things in the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex.