monologue
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Like its US counterpart, the UK show has a cold open - beginning immediately with a sketch before going to a title sequence, opening credits and then an opening monologue from the guest host.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
After a charming monologue in which she also sang, Rodrigo played a scheming woman in a “Dynasty”-like nighttime soap opera from the 1980s, “Edge of Destiny,” where people kept falling down the stairs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Speaking before the trip to Villa Park, De Zerbi delivered an impassioned, four-minute monologue at the start of his news conference, insisting negativity has become Tottenham's biggest opponent during their dismal run of form.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
In a rollicking monologue, Fry described all opera as comedy, tragedy merely being the result of idiotic egos incapable of levity.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
It’s a monologue, not short, so for Zach to blow it would get the play off to a very poor start, and probably also spook the rest of the cast.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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