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The embrace of personal conflicts on daytime TV raises broader questions about the future of such programming. Once, shows like Regis Philbin and Kathy Lee Gifford defined the genre of warm, collaborative morning shows. Today, however, hosts like Kelly and Mark seem caught in a cycle of dramatic reveals and petty squabbles, which many find unappealing. The charm of the past appears replaced with oversharing and conflict, leaving audiences wondering if it’s worth tuning in.