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UPCOMING GUESTS ON “THE TALK” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, 12/22-12/26

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, Dec. 22 THE TALK host Sara Gilbert announces her pregnancy; actors Shemar Moore (CBS’s “Criminal Minds”) and Kristoff St. John (CBS’s “The Young and the Restless”) discuss Moore’s return to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; television host Kevin Frazier (“Entertainment Tonight”); chef Ryan Scott makes signature dishes celebrating the ladies of THE TALK (OAD: 9/09/14)

Tuesday, Dec. 23 Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer (CBS’s “Two and a Half Men”); “Top Talker” entertainment reporter Lisa Ingrassia (Wonderwall); chef Curtis Stone and cookbook author Hilary Gumbel make a  gourmet dinner (OAD: 10/29/14)

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt (CBS’s “Criminal Minds”); “Top Talker” YouTube personality Tyler Oakley; country music group The Band Perry performs (OAD: 10/01/14)

Thursday, Dec. 25 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(OAD: 10/23/14)

Friday, December 26 Actor Scott Bakula (CBS’s “NCIS: New Orleans”); “Top Talker” Brooke Anderson (“Entertainment Tonight”); chef John Besh serves up New Orleans themed dishes (OAD: 9/23/14)

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

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