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Since the TV program making language TVML was first proposed in 1996, significant progress has been made in researching and developing a robust system for automatically producing TV programs on a computer. TVML is a special language that can describe every aspect of TV programs. When a script written in TVML is read by software called TVML Player, the TV program described by the language is generated in real time. In this paper we will introduce attempt of presenting raw information in a TV program-like manner. As an example, we will demonstrate the system to automatically generate a talk show style program from raw dialog text. The paper also discusses an external control mode that allows TVML to be used from external applications, and cites a number of prospective interactive applications that could exploit this capability.