Oprah [Archive] - ConstantChatter

jeepgirl

09-20-2005, 08:32 AM

Considering the devastation of Katrina, and all those who have absolutely nothing right now, I would have been disappointed if Oprah had given the members of her audience something big like a car or house. I'm not sure how I feel about her announcing just how much she is giving, it almost seems like tooting your own horn, but, on the other hand, maybe it will prompt people with money to try to GIVE BIG too. I definitely like the way they are setting up the ability to help with the victims and I like how Oprah encouraged people to give as they are able to give - even if its just a toaster. How nice to PICK OUT exactly what you will be able to give to help someone back on their feet - and its nice that the things given will be NEW!

Puppies were cute... I TOTALLY agree that Jennifer Aniston looked absolutely FABULOUS, and I thought she handled the subject of the divorce in a very classy way.

As for the new studio, personally, I preferred last years. It looked warmer and cozier.

apoppy

09-20-2005, 08:44 AM

As for the new studio, personally, I preferred last years. It looked warmer and cozier.

I totally agree. I think the new one looks very cold and less intimate. It is pretty fancy though, so maybe they will be able to reconfigure it in the future so that Oprah and her guests don't look so cut off from the audience.

vjel

09-20-2005, 11:19 AM

I'm not sure how I feel about her announcing just how much she is giving, it almost seems like tooting your own horn, but, on the other hand, maybe it will prompt people with money to try to GIVE BIG too.

I know what you mean about that but I really took it as encouraging others who can give big to do so. I have heard some celebrities giving $1m, which is A LOT of money to just the avg. person, but a drop in the bucket for some of these actors. KWIM?

southerner

09-20-2005, 12:21 PM

I also thought the studio lacked the intimacy piece. There was one point where Jennifer Anniston had to physically turn around and wave to the audience members behind her.

The Luther tribute might be sad today.

KitKat

09-20-2005, 12:29 PM

It was nice to see that Jennifer A. is doing well, she looks great! I only watched the first few mins... for those who saw the show:

What did Jennifer say when Oprah asked if she was ready to date? Did she seem enthusiastic or not?

southerner

09-20-2005, 12:32 PM

What did Jennifer say when Oprah asked if she was ready to date? Did she seem enthusiastic or not?

Yes she is. She even used a little sarcasm and looked at her watch to imply she's ready or was ready a while ago.

Chris'slady

09-20-2005, 12:34 PM

Southerner your avatar is HOT !

southerner

09-20-2005, 12:36 PM

Why yes he is ;)

houseblend

09-20-2005, 12:37 PM

I agree about the studio - it just comes off cold and not intimate. It reminded me of Phil Donahue for some reason.

I hope this season isn't so focused on celebrities. I like them occassionally, but that's what Leno and Letterman are for. I prefer Oprah to stick to more real-life issues - what I feel she does best.

KitKat

09-20-2005, 12:45 PM

Yes she is. She even used a little sarcasm and looked at her watch to imply she's ready or was ready a while ago.

Thanks Southerner, good to hear it!

I think she's looking hot & ready to go!

southerner

09-20-2005, 02:22 PM

thought the show was better today, but a big promo for people's movies and cd's :rolleyes:

I did tear up during Sheryl Crow tlaking about Lance and Patti LaBelle singing a tribute to Luther. Man, that woman can still belt with the best of them :eek: I do wish Oprah had spent more time with Lance and Anthony Hopkins, Shit, they both deserve their own show. She didn't even talk about his cancer or Live Strong!!

I loved Bon Jovi "back in the day" so I'm psyched he's on tomorrow. Heck, he got his own show ;)

numberlady

09-21-2005, 04:37 AM

I feel kinda eh about her first two shows. I really like the people that have been on, but I feel like she is just trying to cram too much into the shows. It feels disjointed that she would have Lance Armstrong, Anthony Hopkins, Usher and Patti LaBelle all on one show and not give the viewers enough time to get to know them better. Hopefully it will mellow out once this first week is over.

jeepgirl

09-21-2005, 11:37 AM

Ditto to everyone else's comments, including Southerner's avatar. Who is he? Is he someone famous? If he's someone you know personally ;) we'll understand if you don't reveal his identity... unless he's your brother and he needs a date? :p LOL.

southerner

09-21-2005, 11:44 AM

jeepgirl

09-21-2005, 11:45 AM

Oh... well... guess I need to get my head out of the sand and watch me some LOST!!! :D

southerner

09-21-2005, 11:49 AM

there's tons o hotties on LOST!! you might start to notice other avatars of strange hot men, they most likely belong to the cast of this awesome show.

It premieres tonight with a "recap" of Season One on before it, if yuou're being serious. Good quality drool time for me ;)

KitKat

09-21-2005, 11:56 AM

I feel kinda eh about her first two shows. I really like the people that have been on, but I feel like she is just trying to cram too much into the shows.

Ditto.

And I don't care for her new set either. Unbelievable that it took two years of planning for it. It does seem so cold!

MMHinCA

09-21-2005, 08:13 PM

Anyone know what kind of puppies Oprah got?

KitKat

09-22-2005, 10:45 AM

"In July, Oprah and Stedman made a very big decision that would change their lives forever...Their journey began in Tehachapi, California, deep in the Mojave Desert, where dozens of golden retriever puppies awaited new homes.

"Stedman and I had a deal," Oprah says. "We'd choose one puppy apiece. But secretly I know this is not gonna be easy."
...

Then, Oprah spotted another pup that she couldn't resist—in spite of a slight imperfection.
...

So on to Plan B…why not three puppies instead of two? It took some serious puppy eyes to convince Stedman, but in the end they left with three new additions—Luke, Layla and Gracie!"

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200509/20050919/slide_20050919_350_201.jhtml

imagirliegirl

09-22-2005, 12:58 PM

Thanks to Oprah I think I have a crush on Bon Jovi now. How adorable is he?

ivansbabe

09-22-2005, 02:07 PM

Yeah, these shows have kinda sucked so far :( I'm sure once this week is over we'll get into better topics other than what celebrity is doing what. I can never really get into idolizing celebrities so I hardly care what happens in their personal life. I also don't like the new set either...it is cold (whoever said that is right!) and it looks like a mini award show stage.

Asha

09-22-2005, 02:17 PM

as far why she didn't go into lance armstrong's battle with cancer and his bracelets - she already did an entire show with him where they discussed these in depth last season. his mom even came to that show.

yeah, the shows this week are seeming very letterman like with just snippets with each celebrity. i haven't watched at all bc i can't get into those shows as much as her other ones. it's too fluffy for me.

southerner

09-23-2005, 06:33 PM

again she crammed too much into one show.

looks like next week she has some decent shows on....

southerner

09-23-2005, 06:36 PM

as far why she didn't go into lance armstrong's battle with cancer and his bracelets - she already did an entire show with him where they discussed these in depth last season. his mom even came to that show.

I missed that show, too bad!

Thanks to Oprah I think I have a crush on Bon Jovi now. How adorable is he?

imagirliegirl yep! always loved me some Bon Jovi and do even more now. He definitley got some good publicity for his new album though :rolleyes:

KitKat

09-27-2005, 11:13 AM

maplekitty

09-27-2005, 08:59 PM

Anyone else wondering why she has different couch/chair sets for every show?? The couch/chair set fits with the "mood" of the show and the guests, but is it seriouasly going to change every day?

I too was disspointed when the announcer man kept saying "Anything...can....happen"....and then, not much happened. Last season was awesome, this season is kinda fizzling.

houseblend

09-30-2005, 12:40 PM

I thought yesterday's episode was finally back on track. It was actually a very moving episode. Still not loving the set, but at least the topic was good.

I also loved her earrings - they were gorgeous diamond breast-cancer support earrings.

southerner

10-03-2005, 07:11 PM

loved the Faith Hill episode today, but again a promo for her new cd. At least she did spend the whole show with just her.

Wednesday she has on Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Fox and Orlando Bloom. That's three one hour episodes (and an Oprah After the Show show) if you ask me!

tgray99

10-03-2005, 08:03 PM

I had never heard of Carole Radziwill before the show, but she had such a moving story regarding her friendship with JFK Jr. & Caroline and her husband's battle with cancer. So sad. (Her hubby & JFKJ were cousins & best friends.)
Lee Radziwill was Jackie's sister. Carole is her daughter, Caroline and John-John's first cousin.

I'm really not a Kennedy groupie...I just enjoy random trivia.

I agree about the celeb episodes...too much fluff, not enough substance.

MMHinCA

10-04-2005, 08:10 AM

I thought Carole's husband was John's first cousin (Lee's son).

prudies

10-04-2005, 08:16 AM

I thought Carole's husband was John's first cousin (Lee's son). Yep, Lee's son/Carole's husband was JFK Jr.'s first cousin.

I think the new season sorta sucks so far.

MaineBelle

10-04-2005, 09:05 AM

I've only watched one episode of the new season so far- I happened to be home from work. I did not like it at all. It was the one with Kelly Clarkson, Julianne Moore, and the Dancing with the Stars. It seemed like such a random group of celebrities, plus I don't like how she crammed so much into one episode. I would have like to heard more from each of the celebrites - esp how Kelly Clarkson's life has changed.

And I agree with the set - it was too cold, and there were different seating arrangements for each segment.

tgray99

10-04-2005, 01:16 PM

Yep, Lee's son/Carole's husband was JFK Jr.'s first cousin.

I think the new season sorta sucks so far.
Oops, I mixed them up. ;) Thanks for clearing that one up for me.

IrishMeg

10-04-2005, 01:38 PM

Today's episode has left me feeling nauseous. Watching Jessica Lunsford's father speak always makes me cry. I can not fathom the pain he must be in.

apoppy

10-04-2005, 01:56 PM

Watching Jessica Lunsford's father speak always makes me cry.

I agree. I don't think I have ever seen such a broken looking man.

tgray99

10-04-2005, 07:55 PM

Who is Jessica Lunsford??

IrishMeg

10-05-2005, 12:25 PM

http://www.jessicamarielunsford.com/

tgray99

10-05-2005, 10:48 PM

Well, we had a great, thought/tear provoking episode yesterday and today we're back to celebrity fluff. :rolleyes:

I did love it when SJP got so excited when she announced that everyone was getting a bottle of her fragrance that her shoe flew off. That was a totally "Carrie" moment (like when she fell at the fashion show). :D

Asha

10-06-2005, 06:25 AM

i am seriously considering writing to oprah and letting her know her shows this season suck!!

apoppy

10-06-2005, 06:40 AM

Do it rebjc! I thought Oprah's vision for her show was "live your best life" not "look how many celebrities I know." :rolleyes:

Also, she needs to get rid of that flip.

Asha

10-06-2005, 06:56 AM

i have entirely too much time on my hands this week bc i emailed the oprah show to let her know how i feel.

though, i didn't mention the flip bc the whole point of my email was to not focus on superficial stuff. ;)

houseblend

10-06-2005, 08:06 AM

I think that's great Rebekah! The only way they can know these things is viewer feedback (besides waiting for ratings to fall and then them wondering why). I may write her myself!

And those chairs yesterday...I felt sorry for the poor guests who had to jump up to be able to sit in them. How uncomfortable!

kugrrly

10-06-2005, 08:29 AM

I have not been able to watch that many episodes this season. Every time I checked the synopsis it seemed like the focus was celebrity celebrity celebrity. I think I will be will watching Beverly Hills 90210 instead. :)

Asha

10-06-2005, 09:25 AM

southerner

10-10-2005, 10:17 AM

rebjc did you ever hear anything back from them?

Did y'all hear that two of the sex offenders she featured on last Thursday's show have been caught??? Cool, huh?

ivansbabe

10-10-2005, 10:24 AM

is the episode with the cast of "crash" a re-run? i hope so bc why did it take her so dang long to get the cast on. that movie is one of my fave movies, but why would it take her so long to do a show about it? oh, could it be because it wasn't a blockbuster???!!!;)

I think she said that it was around the end of last season when the movie came out so she couldn't do a show about it then, even though she really wanted to. So she decided to have a show when the DVD came out for it.

But I totally agree with you. So far this season has been really bad, especially the show topics. I hate her new set as well, but it wouldn't be half as bad if she had more shows with substance. I mean, that's why I liked watching her. She can handle sensitive topics really well...not so much the celebrity interviews IMO.

Asha

10-10-2005, 02:06 PM

southerner - i only got an automatic reply saying they received my email and stressing the point that they can't give personal responses to everyone.

ivansbabe - ita with you about celebrity interviews. lately, she hasn't been good with them and some interviews have seemed a little awkward like the one with uma thurman.

****

it's wonderful that those sex offenders have been caught. that's just proof of the power of her more meaningful and important shows.

jeepgirl

10-10-2005, 02:22 PM

How many sex offenders were featured??? That is awesome!

southerner

10-10-2005, 06:56 PM

How many sex offenders were featured??? That is awesome!

she featured 8 and this week she is doing a follow up about the two they already caught!

southerner

10-10-2005, 07:46 PM

tomorrow (Tuesday) is the follow up show....

jeepgirl

10-12-2005, 04:46 PM

What was aired today (Wednesday), I missed it!

vjel

10-12-2005, 04:54 PM

today's show was about America's poor people.

i think this week her show is back on track!

apoppy

10-13-2005, 01:04 PM

Well, this is interesting...Oprah is discussing her god-awful flat flip on today's show. Apparently, I was not the only one who was offended. ;)

Now, is she going to admit that she needs to quit interviewing so many celebs?

Foos6LA

10-13-2005, 02:22 PM

Hi! I just found this thread.

I don't know if this has already been discussed from when Nate Berkus was on but if Oprah makes another comment about the Hermes incident, I'm going to scream!

TaterBaby

10-13-2005, 02:38 PM

Anyone watch the show on Wednesday about America's poor people? She went to Pembroke, IL, which had no running water and to Detroit. It was disturbing that people live like that, but what I want to know is why these people have next to nothing but they are all morbidly obese? Did anyone else notice that? That makes no sense to me.

amorey

10-13-2005, 02:43 PM

From a statistical standpoint, lower income people tend to be more overweight. It’s because the least healthy foods are also the cheapest. Think raman! Also, if you don’t live in a safe neighborhood, it’s hard to get out and exercise, and gym memberships and home gym equipment are expensive.

apoppy

10-13-2005, 02:46 PM

The cheapest food is often not the most nutritious food. Extreme poverty often leads to all sorts of health problems that may also increase weight or limit mobility.

Asha

10-13-2005, 03:44 PM

living in a not so good neighborhood myself, i know for a fact the grocery stores suck here. the fruit and vegetables are gross. the selection is horrible. crappy, high fat, overly processed foods far outnumber the healthy foods. we are fortunate that we have a car and can travel outside of our neighborhood to do our grocery shopping. the poor people in the neighborhood do not have cars.

plus, i can imagine when you are poor you are not feeling so good about yourself. when i am not feeling so great, i don't want to eat a salad. i want some cookies.

southerner

10-17-2005, 04:40 PM

I liked today's show. The women we must all meet, inspirational for us dreamres out there. Looks like there are good shows on this week.

southerner

10-20-2005, 07:31 PM

tyson Beckford Is Hot!!!!!

southerner

10-21-2005, 10:32 PM

James Blake is hot too.

Thanks for the eye candy this wek, Ope :D

I have enjoyed her shows this year a bit more lately. Although, I think Oprah interrupts people and brags a bit more than she has in the past. Maybe the new studio has gone to her head? I mean, don't get me wrong, I still think she has a heart of gold and a unique ability to put some of what she features on he show into "real life" experience (ie. the episode this week about hearts and women.....1 in 2 :eek: )

Anyone read A Million Little Pieces? They were raving about it today, I'm tempted to buy it.

Asha

10-22-2005, 11:40 AM

southerner - i agree with you that blake is a hotty. he even made an appearance in my journal before the oprah show. though, i must say i still don't like her new format. why oh why is she having so many celebs on her show. it's like she has become leno, letterman, ellen. ahhhh!!

JenniferEC

10-24-2005, 01:46 PM

apoppy

10-24-2005, 01:50 PM

I think a lot of her problem is the medication that she is on...she isn't making a whole lot of sense about anything really.

LeslieR

10-24-2005, 02:02 PM

I've really been disappointed with her shows this season.

jeepgirl

10-24-2005, 09:19 PM

I hope I don't get slammed for this, but the 9/11 widow on the show today was really getting on my nerves! Somehow I don't believe having a monument is going to help her move on. And I have no idea what she is going through, but it was like she was on the show to do something about her husband's remains rather than get help for her compulsive shopping.

I totally wouldn't "slam" you for this comment. It is very much what I was thinking through the first half of the show. However, by the end, I was really glad she had been willing to go on the show. I did actually understand a little bit better how I really cannot judge her. Even if her only motivation was to get something done about her husbands remains, I have to say, I think I would have gone on the show to "fight" for that too. I believe its WRONG to treat the dead that way when it is possible to do something about it. I didn't even know that is what had been done with the bodies of those that died that day! And.... yes, I do think her medications are getting in the way. I really hope she gets some therapy and gets back on track. As for the money, how she spends her money is her business. There are plenty of people who have tennis courts and swimming pools... plenty of people who remodel their homes, and plenty of people who do spend WAY too much on name brand clothing. It sounds like she came from some money to begin with, and any money given to her as "compensation" for the death of her husband is also hers to spend as she chooses. Obviously, looking back it could have been spent better and even she admits it. But the money was hers and not anyone elses!

ejs

10-24-2005, 09:35 PM

The guest today really bothered me. She just didn't get what her daughter, Oprah, or the therapist were saying.

When DH and I made our donation after 9/11, we realized that the money was our of our hands. However, we assumed that it would be used for something other than items by Jimmy Choo, Vera Wang, and Donna Karan. It seems she could have spent some of that almost $5 million on trying to get the memorial.

I know everyone reacts differently to loss and grief. But this woman just didn't tug at my heartstrings.

Kimberland30

10-25-2005, 04:49 AM

ITA with Jeepgirl.

The widow even said during the interview that all the money she spent wasn't from donations, some was from life insurance and other sources. She said that she didn't feel bad for the upgrades on her home, but that she did feel bad about spending so much on clothes and other "material" things.

As a comfort shopper myself (but nowhere near her spending, obviously), I can totally relate to the feeling of buying something to ease pain. I tend to shop more when I'm bored or feeling down, just to pep myself up. I can't even imagine going through the heartbreak she did with losing her husband, and the continual pain she feels about his remains being in a dump, and if spending loads of money temporarily helped her, who are we to judge her for that?

I think Oprah and the therapist were right on when they said that she needs to create her own memorial. I can totally understand the widows anger about her husbands remains, but if nothing is going to be done about it (being that it's 4 years later already), she needs to come up with her own solution.

I seriously hope that she gets the therapy she needs, and gets off the meds that are blocking her emotions. She has to go through the pain in order to move on with her life.

jeepgirl

10-25-2005, 06:31 AM

I know everyone reacts differently to loss and grief. But this woman just didn't tug at my heartstrings.

Interestingly, I really did get the impression that HER reason for going on the show was NOT to get sympathy. I actually DO think she doesn't really care what other people think, because she knows where the money came from that she spent, and if people just don't "get" that the money was hers, and not from donation funds, then that's their problem! Does she have regrets about how she spent SOME of the money? Sure. I have regrets about how I spent some money last week! However, she went on the show because she is ANGRY about how the remains of the 9/11 victims were dealt with, and I don't blame her! I'm glad she got to give this issue national coverage. Someone should have LONG before now! Maybe something will be done about it now. I know she should not WAIT for that, nor do I think it will resolve her issues, but so what. LET SOMETHING BE DONE ABOUT IT! How awful!

I will say that, however, I think the REASON her daughter came on the show was different than the mother's. The daughter does want HELP for her mother... and no, I don't think the mother has realized how much help she needs, or at least was in denial about it. By the end of it, it did seem like she was "catching a glimpse" of that. Thank God! I wish her and her family the best.

maplekitty

10-25-2005, 04:51 PM

Charles Barkley on the Micheal Jordan episode today was frikkin hillarious!!
I was laughing outloud so many times! :D

Kimberland30

10-26-2005, 11:29 AM

I DVR'd the show from yesterday and only got to watch half of it at lunch today, but it was too funny! I had to leave right after they showed the clip of Charles Barkley hitting the golf ball. Uh, can we say "DORK"? That was hilarious! I can't imagine him being a 73 golfer. Poor guy should have never seen the pro! :)

I can't wait to watch the rest of it, my DD and mom were laughing when I was leaving the house, and it took all my will power to keep walking so I could get back to work.

TaterBaby

11-08-2005, 07:36 AM

Anyone watch yesterday when Kirstie Alley was on talking about her recent weight loss? She said her highest weight was 203, but then she quit smoking and went up to 219. She is now down 55 lbs. and wants to lose 25-30 more.
I read an article about Rosie O'Donnell in a recent magazine (can't remember which one) and she said that when she heard that Kirstie say her highest weight was 203, she spit out the Yoohoo that she was drinking. Rosie said that she and all her friends though Kirstie was in the 300 lbs range.
What do you think?

jeepgirl

11-08-2005, 08:34 AM

I watched the show... I thought it was excellent and wish I had recorded it! I've decided if I dance more, have lots of sex, eat the same foods I love but with healthier ingredients, and find a baby to lift weights with, I'll lose LOTS of weight! :D Did I miss anything?!

As for Kirstie's weight, I would have guessed her to be more than 219 lbs also... but, at the same time, I wouldn't put a lot of "stock" into what Rosie O'donnell said. Kirstie knows how much she weighed... and, frankly, it really doesn't matter to me whether it was 219 or 319, losing 55 pounds (and counting) is great!

LeslieR

11-08-2005, 08:38 AM

I found myself wondering how tall Kirstie is. I did think she looked heavier than that and only because I weigh more than her "heaviest weight" and I don't think I look that big (and I may be in denial here). Those lifesize posters of her were awful!

Loved the baby exercises-anyone remember what they were? I only remember the squats, sit ups, and maybe a form of push ups?

Asha

11-08-2005, 09:19 AM

I've decided if I dance more

i didn't watch yesterday. is this something they suggested? i used to dance alone in my living room all the time. i am sure i looked foolish, but i had so much fun. i was at my lowest weight when i was doing that. i highly recommend it. now, i am do the treadmill, and it not nearly half as fun nor as effective.

MtySheera

11-08-2005, 09:42 AM

Kirstie Alley said she doesn't excercise, but she goes to a studio with 2 choreographers and dances. So Oprah went with her and they came out on the show and did a routine together. It definitely motivated me to get out the Dance Revolution at home and start dancing!!

Before I met my DH, my friends and I went dancing at clubs every weekend, sometimes twice in a weekend. I didn't think about how good it was for my body, but now that I haven't been to a club in a long time, I can see a difference. I have gained a lot more weight.

I also thought Kirstie Alley looked like she weighed more than 219. She looks pretty tall. When she said she was going to tell how much she really weighed, I expected her to say something like 280. When she said 203, I said "No Way". But I could be wrong, and really, like jeepgirl said, the number doesn't matter. She is losing weight, and that is awesome!!

The 2 women who lost weight and showed their pictures in bikinis were amazing!!! I couldn't believe how muscular the woman was who won the bikini contest. Now that is some motivation!!! I felt so bad when the other gal told about the blind date she went on. What a jerk that guy was!!! But she looks awesome now!

LeslieR: The only other excercise I remembered was when she had her son on her stomach and pressed her butt up. I thought everything she was doing was a good idea, but when she was doing the push ups, I was thinking, what kid is going to just stay there? My son would move all over and wouldn't stay still!

kd 9.21.02

11-11-2005, 01:57 PM

Who else bawled their eyes out during yesterday's show? I'm so glad they did another show about Bernadette and her family. I LOVE her. So thrilled Oprah will pay for the kids' college education if they work hard to get into good schools.

Asha

11-11-2005, 02:45 PM

kd - i was teary eyed during the show. she really deserved it.

jeepgirl

11-11-2005, 02:58 PM

I felt so bad when the other gal told about the blind date she went on. What a jerk that guy was!!! But she looks awesome now!

That's the one I left out! What did she say she did to lose weight????

I didn't get to see ALL of yesterday's show, but the part I did watch, I was BAWLING too! Ofcourse it doesn't help that I am pre-pms. ;) I didn't hear the part where Oprah said she would pay for their educations! That's awesome!

*sigh* I wish they would make DVDs like "The Best of the Oprah Show: Season 20" etc. I would buy it right up!!!

MrsWilson

11-11-2005, 03:20 PM

That's the one I left out! What did she say she did to lose weight???
Wasn't that the one where she drank a glass of water and waited 15 minutes and her craving went away?

MtySheera

11-11-2005, 03:32 PM

Jeepgirl: Have you seen this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B91N3S/102-5775957-5022520?v=glance&n=130&n=507846&s=dvd&v=glance
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DVD Features:
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Oprah Winfrey will donate 100% of Harpo's net profits from the sale of the Oprah Winfrey DVD Collection to Oprah's Angel Network®. A charitable foundation dedicated to helping educate and advance women and children around the world.
For the first time, Oprah reveals her candid thoughts and feelings about the biggest moments and interviews in 20 years of history-making television.
Disc One
THE BEGINNING: look back at Oprah's earliest days; includes rare, never-before-seen footage
HEARTPRINTS: Some of the guests who touched Oprah's heart forever
THE STARS, ACT 1: John Travolta, Julia Roberts, Barbara Walters and more!
Disc Two
AHA! Twenty years of lessons…Oprah's lightbulb moments!
SURPRISE! Caught off guard! Birthdays, marriage proposals and other amazing surprises!
HOME: Private tours of celebrity homes, room makeovers and decorating with Nate Berkus!
THE STARS, ACT 2: Bill Cosby, The Judds, Madonna and more
Disc Three
THE INTERVIEWS: Highlights of Oprah's most fascinating one-on-ones
OPRAH'S FIRSTS: There's nothing Oprah hasn't tried in 20 years
THE STARS, ACT 3: Halle Berry, Michael J. Fox, Beyoncé Knowles and more!
Disc Four
THE HEADLINES: Oprah opens up about some of the biggest news events of the last 20 years.
MAKEOVER HALL OF FAME: Oprah's many looks, plus amazing transformations—you won't recognize them
THE STARS, ACT 4: Chris Rock, Celine Dion, Jim Carrey, Bono and more
Disc Five
WEIGHT: Includes highlights from the biggest show in Oprah history
BOOKS: The inside story on Oprah's Book Club
ANGELS: See how the Angel Network changes lives worldwide.
THE STARS, ACT 5: Stars of Sex and the City, Everybody Loves Raymond and more
WILDEST DREAMS: The cars, the bus and the dreams come true.
Disc Six
OPRAH'S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH! The entire celebration, including Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up"
CHRISTMASKINDESSS: Oprah's life-changing trip to Africa
BEHIND THE SCENES: A day in the life of The Oprah Winfrey Show
LAUGHS! Hilarious moments caught on camera

Asha

11-12-2005, 07:03 AM

oh, i so want that set. just a few mos ago i was saying that i wished they put out something like that bc i was just a kid when oprah started, so i didn't get to see her way back in the day. plus, my mom wouldn't let me watch it until i was much older. something, else i will have to add to my santa list.

jeepgirl

11-12-2005, 07:54 AM

Wasn't that the one where she drank a glass of water and waited 15 minutes and her craving went away?

MrsWilson - Yes, that's it!!!! Okay so if I dance more, have lots of sex, eat the foods I love but with healthier ingredients, find a baby to workout with and drink a glass of water and wait 15 minutes whenever I have a craving... I'm good to go! Hello size _____. (Fill in the blank.) :D j/k

Jeepgirl: Have you seen this?

MtySheera - You know... I think I have, but I did not pay attention to the description that well. I would like to check it out! I do wish, however, that there were something that really went into more detail and EMPHASIZED her very recent years... if I remember correctly there were years in the past that I thought her show was not as educational, and more along the lines of Geraldo Rivera, etc. But, maybe that kind of stuff was left out! If so, that woudl be great!

southerner

11-12-2005, 02:14 PM

did y'all like Beyonce and her mother's clothing line? I thought most of the stuff was real cute, but I would never be able to pay for it.

That was kind of cool that Oprah is one of the "producers" of The Color Purple. Wonder how mch tickets are. Too bad I don't live closer to NYC, I'd love to go see it.

I'm confused about something though. Ope said she made TCP in 1985, right? Well, if this is her 20th anniversary year, then she would have been hosting the talk show in 1985, right? Huh? :confused:

Excited about the bras/jeans episode on Tuesday.

Any ideas what Oprah's most watched show of all time is??

Asha

11-12-2005, 02:21 PM

she filmed the color purple right before she started the talk show, so it makes sense that they would have been in the same year, but i am pretty sure she said she filmed tcp in 1984. could be wrong, though.

southerner

11-12-2005, 02:25 PM

So, she probably got the talk show gig from being on AM Chicago and being in TCP?? That makes sense. I hope she shows a lot of those old clips in Monday's show. It was weird to see her in TCP yesterday. I haven't seen that movie (or Oprah that young/chubby/big hair, etc.) in ages.

JamBray

11-15-2005, 01:32 PM

kd 9.21.02

11-15-2005, 01:54 PM

What I was confused about with yesterday's show is that they ran a small clip from the debut of Oprah's first show, which was September 8, 1986...so, that would make this her 19th anniversary. Am I missing something? :confused:

I think this is her 20th year so they're probably "celebrating" it all year.
???
That's my guess, at least. I know businesses will celebrate their 10th anniversary during their 10th year -- so basically starting the day after their 9th anniversary.

LeslieR

11-15-2005, 02:18 PM

I think they're including her previous year(s) before the show went national.:confused:

Today's show was great. Unfortunately DH was home and kept talking to me throughout the whole epi, so I'm going to have to TiVo it in the middle of the night. I definitely need some jean help! I love that Stacy from What Not To Wear!

southerner

11-15-2005, 02:23 PM

oh yeah today is the jeans and bra episode, cool!!

JamBray

11-16-2005, 08:13 AM

I think this is her 20th year so they're probably "celebrating" it all year.
???
That's my guess, at least. I know businesses will celebrate their 10th anniversary during their 10th year -- so basically starting the day after their 9th anniversary.
Ahhh, okay, that makes sense then. Thanks kd. :)

njdiva

11-19-2005, 02:46 PM

Monday is Oprah's Favorite Things.... oooh the gifts!

southerner

11-19-2005, 03:08 PM

can I just tell y'all that I went to Nordstroms today to get fitted and there was a line of people waiting (maybe 7 or 8 people). They had all seen Oprah, it was funny.

Asha

11-19-2005, 03:44 PM

what is this about needing to get jeans fitted? please fill me in.

southerner

11-19-2005, 05:14 PM

what is this about needing to get jeans fitted? please fill me in.

no, I was getting a bra.

numberlady

11-24-2005, 04:05 AM

Tuesday's episode had me crying the whole time. The spot about the mom that was dying of cancer and left the videotapes for her daughter. I have seen that many times, but to hear her daughter, Peyton, talk about her and the letter she wrote to her "new" mom. I couldn't stop crying! What a mature young lady.

And the other spot about the guy who lost 300 pounds and Oprah gave him a Porsche. When he was talking about people not looking him in the eye and how he and Oprah connected at the moment that she gave him the car.

What an emotional episode!

houseblend

11-28-2005, 07:16 PM

Is anyone else really excited about Oprah finally appearing on Letterman? He's begged and pleaded for her on his show to appear for so long now! Even though I've mostly switched to Leno, I'll definitely be tuning in!

southerner

11-28-2005, 07:40 PM

houseblend

11-28-2005, 07:59 PM

when does that air? how did you know that? I haven't watched today's show yet.

It will air Thursday, Dec. 1 (TIVO already set to go :D ). I don't think she's announcing it on her show, but Letterman has been mentioning it on his (he's very excited!). The story was so big (they've been "feuding" for some time now), that it was even on Entertainment Tonight (which I never watch but happened to catch at the right time!). (Enough parentheses in one post? :p )

kd 9.21.02

12-01-2005, 01:50 PM

Reminder... Oprah is on Letterman tonight.

southerner

12-01-2005, 06:47 PM

Reminder... Oprah is on Letterman tonight.

yes!! thanks for the reminder :D i bet it will be funny. I think Ope is funny.

misscross

12-01-2005, 08:24 PM

This is HUGE, people! Oprah going back on Letterman after years of silence due to previously feeling like the butt of his jokes...

She has a fabulous new Broadway musical to promote, she is looking younger, fit, and more beautiful than ever... time to show off!

Glad she's willing to finally "reach out." She is a great woman. Hope it goes well! I hope he's not mean to her, and if he is, I hope she has a good comeback and doesn't take herself too seriously.

Brandy

12-01-2005, 09:27 PM

I think it was a really good episode! It was a bit akward in the beginning but really nice and cute at the end! The walk was funny!

southerner

12-04-2005, 09:39 AM

I've watched some of Ope on Letterman. He has her on for a while. Wonder how her premiere for The Color Purple went??

houseblend

12-04-2005, 10:58 AM

I enjoyed her on there, too. You could tell he was really making an effort to make her feel at home and try to interest her with more serious conversation than his usual teasing banter. She seemed so surprised by his behavior. I still dont' sense she is a fan of his, but at least she gave him another try and has a bit more respect for him. I loved him walking her to her theatre!

kd 9.21.02

12-04-2005, 12:59 PM

I loved the interview and "the walk" too. Oprah looked amazing -- what a dress! I thought Letterman was great; I think he - like most people - is really in awe of her.

southerner

12-04-2005, 08:25 PM

Oprah's all repeats this week :(

southerner

12-10-2005, 08:52 AM

she's all repeats again next week :mad: :rolleyes:

houseblend

12-10-2005, 09:51 AM

She must have run out of stars to visit her show for the season. :rolleyes:

southerner

12-10-2005, 10:21 AM

She must have run out of stars to visit her show for the season. :rolleyes:

I guess she has had about half and half this season. Half of her shows have featured stars, while half have been about "real life" topics. But, in Oprah's defense, she does do well getting to the "real life" issues with some of those celebs she has on. It's not "go but this, go see that" the whole time they're on. But yes, Ope always give a pulg for them ;)

hopefully, it will pick back up at the new year. I'd like to see where all the Angel Network money is going.

Asha

12-10-2005, 12:01 PM

She must have run out of stars to visit her show for the season.

lol!!! at least, this has been good for my study habits bc i am not so tempted to watch oprah when i should be studying.

maplekitty

12-10-2005, 12:27 PM

When she was on David Letterman last Saturday she said that right after the "Colour Purple" opening she'd be going off to Africa for a short missionary trip. That's probably why this week has been all re-runs - Op's in Africa!

houseblend

12-10-2005, 02:49 PM

I forgot about that maplekitty. Good point! It is definitely admirable that she is so charitable. Southerner - That is true that her interviews with celebs aren't always about the typical Letterman/Leno banter. I just prefer more of the everyday people issues myself.

Georgiana

12-21-2005, 05:56 PM

I'm not sure if this was a re-run or not. But last Thursday, I saw an episode that featured people who have a disorder that makes them think they are super ugly. That has to be one of my favorite episodes. I was so shocked how these people (specifically the Boy and the one girl, not the freak of nature with the blonde hair) How beautiful they were and in their minds, they thought they looked hideous...

It was so sad to see that. Sometimes I think my step daugher thinks that way but it's hard to tell if that's teenage stuff or a real disorder...

Asha

12-22-2005, 07:51 AM

georgiana - i saw that show too. though, part of me couldn't help but not understand them bc they were so obviously beautiful. i just wanted to shake them and say, "you can have my looks and then you'll have something real to complain about!!." though, i know that they can't help feeling that way, it was just my gut reaction.

southerner

12-30-2005, 10:26 PM

So Oprah is repeats again this week, but a couple of them might be worth rewatching or catching if you missed them the first time around.

Monday: James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces
Thursday: Money Makeover Tips
Friday: Look 10 pounds thinner instantly.

Just thought I'd share. I hope she has some new shows the following week :(

Asha

12-31-2005, 07:21 AM

Thursday: Money Makeover Tips

thanks southerner for filling us in! at least, dr. phil isn't repeats!

maplekitty

01-26-2006, 05:29 PM

What did people think of Op's interview with James Frey today?

I think he's just a big liar and he totally was pulling answers from his butt.

However I don't think Oprah needed to be so cross with Nan the publisher. She made some good claims about the difference in "memoires" and "autobiographies". Perhaps a fact-checker would have been a good thing, but the truth is, she believed him - however, so did Oprah in the beginning.

prudies

01-26-2006, 05:51 PM

Oh my god, I'm watching it on my dvr right now. Oprah is pah-isssed!

Linnybubbles

01-26-2006, 06:28 PM

I really love Oprah, but I felt it was more about her being embarassed and trying to redeem herself than really figuring out why he lied. I felt bad for the publisher too. I did not get it when Oprah was harping on her for the "red flags" that indicated it was a lie, after all, she believed him.

prudies

01-26-2006, 06:39 PM

I know. My feeling is - Oprah's jumped the shark.

I love Frank Rich, and I was bummed he jumped on the let's-kiss-Oprah's-ass bandwagon.

It used to be one part interesting guests, one part "just folks" Oprah and one part new age Oprah (here's what I know for sure, and all that jazz). Now it's just...OPRAH HAS SPOKEN.

Did you guys see the episode with that southern guy who had made the racist comment using the n-word ("you've got your black folks and you've got your...") on her show 20 years ago? She ripped that guy a new one, but it was pathetic! The guy was obviously not all that bright and probably very poor. Oprah is rich and brilliant! I thought, holy sh*t, Oprah just made me feel sorry for a racist!

riley

01-27-2006, 12:31 AM

i thought Oprah was going to attack and beat him down on the couch.

in a very tiny way i felt sorry for him. he didn't have much to say and didn't really try to defend himself....because he's a liar. but a rich liar thanks to oprah. no telling how many books he sold thanks to her.

southerner

01-27-2006, 04:44 AM

and selling even more again :rolleyes:

Asha

01-27-2006, 06:15 AM

I did not get it when Oprah was harping on her for the "red flags" that indicated it was a lie, after all, she believed him.
__________________

i agree. she has her own fact checkers she could have used. i think that is part of the reason she is embarrassed bc she had the power to figure these things out but just got caught up in the emotions of the book.

msnicolea

01-27-2006, 07:43 AM

I think she was out of line--it isn't about HER. I feel very sorry for James Frey, although I know he made a HUGE mistake.

houseblend

01-27-2006, 07:44 AM

My feeling is - Oprah's jumped the shark.

I'm starting to think this as well. I just don't enjoy her shows nearly as much anymore. She's constantly interrupting people she interviews and often misses asking some key questions. I'm not connecting with her personality anymore, either.

kam

01-27-2006, 08:29 AM

Damn! I missed the interview. I read the TSG article and I must say holy crap. Had he said from the beginning "Hey, some of these things are embellished to be a story," okay. But that's not what he did at all. I'd be pissed too if he went on her show, said "I was an undercast" only to find that everything was a lie.

Please, TV gods, replay this interview.

kd 9.21.02

01-27-2006, 08:41 AM

So he made a ton of money on a fictional story that he passed off as truth.

It's cases like this when I wish there were some retroactive punishment available to take away any profit he made from readers.

prudies

01-27-2006, 08:48 AM

So he made a ton of money on a fictional story that he passed off as truth.

I think the book is based on his true story, but embellished. I wouldn't call it entirely fictional. It's not so much the details of the book that are important, more the presentation of the book as a true story.

kd 9.21.02

01-27-2006, 09:06 AM

kam

01-27-2006, 09:14 AM

I think the book is based on his true story, but embellished. I wouldn't call it entirely fictional. It's not so much the details of the book that are important, more the presentation of the book as a true story.

The problem is that the most important parts of the book, including the girlfriend who committed suicide while he was in jail, seem to be completely fabricated. Every character is dead so they can't say "it didn't happen," but even the events were completely fabricated. I personally feel badly for the parents of the teenagers who died in the train crash. He was apparently villified for his role in the crash, and all pertinent players said, "Who is he again? Never heard of him."

It's a very long, but very interesting article in TSG: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0104061jamesfrey1.html

msnicolea

01-27-2006, 09:23 AM

Well, he said the girl DID kill herself, but not by hanging. Not sure why he felt the need to change that part of the story, but. . .

Myra

01-27-2006, 09:28 AM

The problem is that the most important parts of the book, including the girlfriend who committed suicide while he was in jail, seem to be completely fabricated. Every character is dead so they can't say "it didn't happen," but even the events were completely fabricated. I personally feel badly for the parents of the teenagers who died in the train crash. He was apparently villified for his role in the crash, and all pertinent players said, "Who is he again? Never heard of him."

He told Oprah that the girlfriend and her suicide were not fabricated. She existed, but she cut her wrists (book said hanged). It still didn't really add up, though. If he was only in jail for a half-hour and he cared so much about this girl, why wasn't he with her?

There was an interesting article in Slate about how the lies may have started. Here's a snip:
it's fairly standard for new patients to begin their stays by boasting of their fearlessness, their criminal bona fides, their extreme debauchery.

See "Picking up the Pieces" (http://www.slate.com/id/2134203/)

maplekitty

01-28-2006, 12:03 AM

I think the book is based on his true story, but embellished. I wouldn't call it entirely fictional. It's not so much the details of the book that are important, more the presentation of the book as a true story.

but the thing is, they made the book as a "memoire", not a "based on a true story". And that is where the problem is, he lied, he made up parts of the book, he changed details - not because his memeory was bad, but because I think he thought it would be more interesting. And you can't sell a book under the false guise as "memoire" and have it not be all true.

I don't think the book would have sold any less if it were "based on a true story" - because people were still moved by the story and the people. It was stupid and unethical of James to sell it as a memoire, and it was unprofesional of the publishing company to not check all their facts properly.

However, it was quite presumptious of Oprah to go after the publisher like, after all, she herself fell for the lies too in the first place. So I don't udnerstand why Oprah was making sucha big deal about the fact that the publisher didn't notice the "red flags".

prudies

01-28-2006, 05:55 AM

I totally agree with you, maplekitty. I was just saying that I wouldn't call it a work of fiction exactly, since it is partly true. But yeah, I agree the author is extremely unethical.

And yes, Oprah's going after the publisher is just another example of how sanctimonious she's become!

nylons73

01-28-2006, 06:37 AM

I wish I could have seen this episode! I purposely did not watch because I thought she was going to continue to kiss his butt (like she did when he was on Larry King.) Now that I hear that she ripped him a new one, I really hope I get to see that!

I don't get people feeling sorry for James Frey. I'm sorry but I just don't get that sentiment at all. This is a man who sold the SECOND MOST books in the United States last year! (behind Harry Potter.) Oprah has made him a millionaire. He went on her show and acted as if the entire book was his TRUE LIFE STORY! WTF? He sat there and lied right to her face! This is way more than a case of 'embellishing the truth.'

Frey - "I am wanted in three states."

Truth - Frey is currently wanted in no states.

Frey - wrote he was in jail for 3 months and befriended an inmate there whom he read classic works of literature to across the bars. Also wrote that he was hit in the face with a lunch tray as a retaliation against him by an Ohio police officer.

Truth - Frey was 'detained' at a police station for a few hours before a buddy came and bailed him out. There was no 'story time' with an inmate buddy, no 'lunch tray' incident. Nothing. Consequently - There also no dealing with a mob boss (while he was in rehab) to get him out of his court trouble, because he wasn't in any court trouble.

Frey - had 2 root canals WITHOUT the use of novicane.

Truth- President of the Dental Association of Minnesota (where Frey claims he had this done) came out to say that no dentist would EVER do this kind of procedure without novicane. Frey admitted to Oprah that this was not factual.

I just can't figure out why a man who made millions of dollars by lying to people is worthy of my sympathy??? GO OPRAH!!

laura

01-28-2006, 05:34 PM

I just watched this show via Tivo and I thought Oprah's "poor me" routine was amusing. At least, though, she was honest and she said it wasn't sad, it was embarrassing for her. That said, I don't feel bad for James Frey, but I *do* think O went WAY overboard in having this whole show to basically do PR for herself. Honestly, what was gained by the show? I did think the whole thing was basically her saying "I am *OPRAH* - you don't do this to *OPRAH*!!" and that got tiresome after awhile.

However what I did want to respond to was her interaction w/ the publisher. I think she could have been more diplomatic or professional, but I do agree with Oprah (gasp!) in some responspibility lying with the publisher/editor. IMO, it isn't enough that the editor believed the story - it just isn't. I mean maybe that's why she would initially select the story to be published by her publishing house, but that isn't why you blindly run it to print. That is actually a pretty clear indication of her not doing her job very well, IMO.

I haven't read the book, so I don't know how implausible the story is, but even so, no publishing house should go to print with a book they haven't thoroughly checked out. ITA w/ the guy who said a fact-checker could have uncovered the truth in a half hour, and one should have. I think that would have changed the entire outcome here - either the publishing company would have walked away from the story or at the very least it would have been marketed "based on a true story" rather than a "memoir". I read a lot, and those 2 things are distinctly different to me, as they should be.

Honestly, I felt bad for James Frey for a second when she was going off on him (because it was an obvious O stunt to try to make herself come out better that I didn't think was remotely necessary), but I don't now for 2 reasons. #1 - His reactions; it didn't seem like he was even being honest with her on the show, even though he claimed he was "coming clean". I believe that must have been a very challenging situation for him, but he agreed to do the show, so I feel he should have been bettered prepared to clear up the discrepancies, and I don't feel like he did that very well. #2 - He has been purposely deceiving people for years in promotion of this book. We know nothing about him - who's to say that the publisher didn't ask questions re: follow-up which he was instrumental in misleading? Obviously he never told them at any point that part of the story was "embellished", which means he was actively lying. I didn't see the first Oprah show he did promoting the book, but my friend did and she said he was pretty compelling talking about his time in jail, etc, etc. To me that goes beyond just 'embellishing' a story - you are actively lying over the long-term essentially just for personal gain. Even on the show the other day, he tried to make it seem like he changed facts to 'protect' the people in the story, but that's obviously a blatant untruth.

Honestly, in seeing O's reactions to JF, I can see why some people feel bad for him. She seriously acted like he killed a puppy right in front of her and showed no remorse for it. I understand what he did was wrong, but I think she could have used an ounce of perspective in her reaction. She even showed a news clip where a reporter from the NYT said Oprah should essentially kick JF's ass, and then they cut to Oprah where she gave an ingratiating smile - totally over the top and unnecessary.

Asha

01-29-2006, 05:04 AM

She seriously acted like he killed a puppy right in front of her and showed no remorse for it.

i just got the 20th anniversary cd collection. woo hoo!! anyways, she was nicer to the women prisoners who had killed their own children than to a guy who lied in a book.

sdianems

01-29-2006, 10:24 AM

Coming out of lurking to chime in here.....I watched a CNN show about this "incident" after Oprah's live show and everyone there agreed:

OW was responding to the enormous amount of bad/negative press her initial call to the Larry King show was getting, especially on her ON website's chat boards. The consensus was that, strictly from a "branding" position, she had no choice but to address this.
Very interesting take on it all, and I have to say that it certainly makes alot of sense.

Given all of that, the only thing I have to say about JF is that why on earth would anyone believe anything a junkie says? Having personal experiences with addict(s), I take absolutely everything that comes out of their mouths with a grain of salt.....

laura

01-29-2006, 10:39 AM

I guess to me addressing the issue and what she did are 2 entirely different things. But that's obviously just my opinion.

southerner

02-10-2006, 02:36 PM

Did y'all hear that Oprah is getting her own radio station on XM Radio?

Adaya

02-10-2006, 02:47 PM

I read it earlier on Yahoo. Interesting....

lawyerlee

02-10-2006, 02:55 PM

Honestly, in seeing O's reactions to JF, I can see why some people feel bad for him. She seriously acted like he killed a puppy right in front of her and showed no remorse for it. I understand what he did was wrong, but I think she could have used an ounce of perspective in her reaction. She even showed a news clip where a reporter from the NYT said Oprah should essentially kick JF's ass, and then they cut to Oprah where she gave an ingratiating smile - totally over the top and unnecessary.
LOL, she really did. If she wanted to gripe him out for embarrassing her, she could have at least done so in private. :(

PatsyGirl

02-10-2006, 04:15 PM

Did y'all hear that Oprah is getting her own radio station on XM Radio?

I read that too. Gayle's getting her own show too. Honestly, what would Gayle do if she didn't have Oprah?

Asha

02-10-2006, 04:17 PM

I read that too. Gayle's getting her own show too. Honestly, what would Gayle do if she didn't have Oprah?

you mean her own show on the xm channel. it's not exactly her own show bc it sounds like it is going to be tape recordings of oprah and gayle's nightly chit chats to each other over the phone. also, i think oprah feels like gayle has helped her out a lot too bc of her support throughout the years.

Adaya

02-10-2006, 06:08 PM

Gayle's not getting her own show. O and all of her "friends"....Bob Greene, Dr. Oz, Gayle, Nate Berkus and a a few others will all have different days or segments off this Oprah and Friends radio show. So it's like a joint kinda thingy. Here's a link to a description of it on her website. She talked it about it and made the official announcement on her show today.

Oprah on XM Radio (http://www2.oprah.com/presents/2006/xm/xm_main.jhtml)

JLRenheos

03-05-2006, 06:48 AM

Just had to share......

In the March 2006 issue of O magazine, there is an article about Michelle Kingsfield from the Ohio area. She is a local newsreporter who was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma while pregnant. The article is on page 141.

Good friends of ours who are friends of Michelle Kingsfield, put together this cookbook called 'Reporting the Local Meals'. I have one at home and love it!

Michelle Kingsfield was featured on GMA a few times last year, and thats probably where the Oprah crew saw her story and decided to share her story in this month's issue of the 'O' magazine.

Since the March issue came out, our friends have had to order more cookbooks. So far, the website has been hit over 200 times with orders! Our friends have created the website & are up and running it. I think it is great that they mentioned K.W. in the article too - she is also a very sweet person! BTW, there are some great recipies in the cookbook, as I have a few in there also!

Inside the cookbook, the dedication says, "This cookbook is dedicated to Michelle Edgerley Kingsfield and her family. Michelle is recognized as a prominent part of the Dayton community with her work as a news anchor for ABC's channel 22 and Fox 45. She was diagnosed with a rare form on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in November of 2004 and is presently undergoing treatment while also being pregnant with her second child. This cookbook was brought into existence by the outpouring of neighbors, friends, and colleagues who all wanted to do something for this kind and special woman who has done so much for all the people around her. We are utterly amazed by Michelle's strength and perserverance through this particular hurdle in her life. Michelle is a role model and an inspiration to us all."

Michelle Kingsfield is doing great & now has a healthy son one year later!

Here's the website:www.michellescookbook.com It is through Paypal.

imagirliegirl

03-06-2006, 02:11 PM

Did y'all see Reese Witherspoon on the show today? Ack I just love her!! She's so beautiful and gracious. And what she said about her daughter was so cute!

kam

03-06-2006, 02:21 PM

That was so funny - kids really bring you down to earth, huh?

sarahh

03-06-2006, 03:39 PM

SHoot...I forgot to TiVo it. If anyone knows where I can see the Reese segment online let me know! ;)

Regina Phalange

03-08-2006, 01:58 PM

Did anyone else see the show today? First, I want to see that movie and secondly, Hello! I love James Blunt!!! Seriously cried listening to his second song! Amazing music!!

and he is a funny guy.

tinkerbelljenny

03-08-2006, 05:17 PM

I missed the part where they were going to say who James Blunt wrote that beautiful song about. Anyone know?

vjel

03-08-2006, 05:21 PM

the first song was written about his ex-girlfriend, i believe. the 2nd song, i don't think they said. he's got a great voice but gawd were those songs depressing! lol

Jill1228

03-23-2006, 01:12 AM

OMG! I am so in love with him! I wish I woulda discovered him earlier. I ran out and bought his CD. Found out that in about a week and a half that he is coming to Seattle and Vancouver...both shows are sold out! :(

ETA: I HAVE to see him. I bit the bullet and scored 4th row seats. It better be worth it!

Did anyone else see the show today? First, I want to see that movie and secondly, Hello! I love James Blunt!!! Seriously cried listening to his second song! Amazing music!!

and he is a funny guy.

Janey

03-24-2006, 04:52 PM

Is anyone else as completely fascinated by this Debt Diet as I am?

I love the family from Houston who never cooked, and is all of a sudden reclaiming their family with home cooked meals.

Adaya

03-24-2006, 05:27 PM

The Debt Diet is very interesting. I've learned a few things myself.

These families they are following are also learning a lot. I like that they are learning more than just financial things. They are coming together as a family and working together more.

Janey

03-24-2006, 06:19 PM

I hope they'll come back with these families after they're out of debt and do another series called: Now What? That's the one I really need. I love all of these get out of debt plans... it makes me so motivated to spend less money and save!! But I don't really know what the next step is.

Southlooper

03-26-2006, 07:17 AM

Help me understand this...

I too am facinated with the Debt Diet programs. But there is something troubling me about the Oprah's shows on financial responsibility. One of the financial advisors was quoted as saying, "Keeping up with the Jones doesn't mean just your neighbors, but also celebraties." Then she went on to say something about it's not realistic to try to obtain that lifestyle.

So here's my question, here is Oprah, THE richest in the world, on the one hand telling people to stay in control of thier money, then turning around and featuring makeover shows that feature VERY expensive clothes, furniture and such (don't get me started on the favorite things segments.)

Isn't this like telling an an alcoholic to go to AA, then inviting them to a cocktail party?

southerner

03-26-2006, 07:50 AM

[B]Isn't this like telling an an alcoholic to go to AA, then inviting them to a cocktail party?
not exactly. Not all of Oprah's viewers (including myself) are in debt, but are still finding the info helpful and reinforces what I already know/do. Also, as for the makeover shows, some of her viewers can afford that stuff and some can't. Maybe she's hoping that of the viewers who can't afford that stuff, they are able to take other ideas fro those shows. I'm sure I'm giving her too much credit, but she has a very diverse audience to try and reach.

prudies

03-26-2006, 08:52 AM

Isn't this like telling an an alcoholic to go to AA, then inviting them to a cocktail party?

Hee hee. I suppose a little, but in addition to what southerner said, these people are buying like 400 pairs of the expensive jeans instead of just one, kwim?

I watched some of the debt diet shows, but for the most part these people are so out of control I can't relate! It's not like I can trade in a rented piano for extra cash or anything. And though I go to the grocery store with a list, I can't quite bring a calculator and also entertain my toddler at the same time.

Mrs. Hill What exactly do you mean - tips for saving? Investing?

Southlooper

03-26-2006, 03:31 PM

Yeah, I see your point. I guess because I've been hearing so much about the enormous amounts of debt Americans are in that it seemed counter productive to follow these financial shows on the virtues of Jimmy Choo shoes.

But then again, Oprah has a diverse audience . Oprah or not, temptaion will always be there. Part of the journey to financial (or any other) health is to become immune to that which can pull you down.

I hope they'll come back with these families after they're out of debt and do another series called: Now What? That's the one I really need. I love all of these get out of debt plans... it makes me so motivated to spend less money and save!! But I don't really know what the next step is.

Yes it would be nice to see the beyond success stories.

Janey

03-26-2006, 06:43 PM

Mrs. Hill What exactly do you mean - tips for saving? Investing?
Yes and Yes. :) The financial people on the show are doing such a great job showing people how to get out of debt... I would just like to see them take it a little further, and not just get out of debt, but to actually save and have a nice little investment portfolio.

jeanine

03-27-2006, 04:22 AM

Was anyone else irked by the fact that the one family got REALLY expensive kitchen stuff, so they can "cook" at home. WTF! Did they really need an $800 set of All Clad, and top of the line appliances???? I thought the point of this debt diet was to show that you don't need to keep up with the Jones, and if you can't afford it, you don't get it. Instead, I learned the lesson that Oprah will just give thousands of dollars of free stuff, and reward people for making such a mess of their finances.

Janey

03-27-2006, 07:18 AM

Actually, I looked at it like, "For all of the money you are spending on that craptastic fast food, you could have top-of-the-line cooking equipment and make yourself something better than you can get at any restaurant." I bet all that gear cost right about what she was spending on a week of food.

southerner

04-07-2006, 10:54 PM

Did Oprah show another debt diet show today? Was it a repeat or a follow up?

jeepgirl

04-08-2006, 06:25 AM

I'm pretty sure it was a follow up.

Asha

04-08-2006, 06:35 AM

it wasn't a repeat. it was a follow up. basically, they showed some people who were inspired by her debt diet program and started cutting their own debt.

key points
bring in extra income
make your teenagers get a job
always pay yourself first (10% of your take home pay should go into some sort of investment for retirement)
a break down of a monthly budget
switch high interest credit card debt to low interest credit cards (this actually works bc that's one way i got rid of my debt quickly.)

southerner

04-08-2006, 10:55 AM

thanks asha! I actually thought my TIVO didn't get it, but it did. I will watch it this weekend. Did she feature any of the families that we had seen before? How are they doing?

Asha

04-08-2006, 12:14 PM

yes she did feature all of the families.

the one with teenage girls is doing really well. they don't fight about money anymore, and the two girls started taking more responsibility and stopped asking their parents for money. the older one started working more hours and the younger one started babysitting.

the one with the gazillion luxury cars is also doing well. the wife took on a job, and she is happy that the dh is handling the finances. they sold a couple of their cars to get one car - a ford explorer. :rolleyes: not really a moneysaver in my book bc of being a gas guzzler.

the teacher family is doing well, but i am not really surprised bc they seemed the most responsible of the bunch. the ended up getting a lot back in tax returns and the dh is taking on some extra work.

sarahncraig

04-13-2006, 10:22 AM

I apologize if this has already been posted. But what do y'all make of this? It really hit me wrong. Opinions?

Oprah Winfrey is richer than you

During a speech on Monday at a Baltimore fundraiser for Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Oprah Winfrey talked about how rich she was and how fantastic it was. Seriously.

"I have lots of things, like all these Manolo Blahniks. I have all that and I think it's great. I'm not one of those people like, 'Well, we must renounce ourselves.' No, I have a closet full of shoes and it's a good thing. I was coming back from Africa on one of my trips. I had taken one of my wealthy friends with me. She said, 'Don't you just feel guilty? Don't you just feel terrible?' I said, 'No, I don't. I do not know how me being destitute is going to help them.' Then I said when we got home, 'I'm going home to sleep on my Pratesi sheets right now and I'll feel good about it.' "

Source: thesuperficial.com (http://www.thesuperficial.com/archives/2006/04/12/oprah_winfrey_is_richer_than_y.html)

kd 9.21.02

04-13-2006, 11:45 AM

I see her point. Even if she gives up everything she has, she won't rid the world of poverty of devastation.

That said, I don't like the tone. So sarahncraig, I'm with you. It hits me wrong as well.

Asha

04-13-2006, 11:48 AM

she does often talk about how rich she is even in her own show. i think she is just proud of where she is now compared to where she came from and that she earned it all herself. though, i do think it is extremely tacky when people drop names like that. ewwwww.

my grandmother used to make all her children clear their plates for dinner bc she would tell her children about all the starving children in africa. though, i told her something that made her change her mind about that. i said, "it's still wasteful to eat something you don't need to eat just for the sake of clearing your plate of food."

Adaya

05-23-2006, 08:11 PM

Did anyone catch today's show? Anderson Cooper was on and he was talking about his life and his career. And his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt was there also. She frightened me.....the picture really doesn't do it any jusitce. It was worse on television.

Can you say too much botox or a bad plastic surgery job? :eek:

http://images.oprah.com/images/tows/200605/20060523/20060523_104_284x218.jpg

vjel

05-23-2006, 08:15 PM

I saw the show today too. Yeah, what is up w/ Gloria? VERY scary.

BsstGrl

05-24-2006, 09:38 AM

That was odd to me too. I've read that she's 81 or 82 years old and for that age you need to have some lines on your face. Very scary!

On the topic though, I love Anderson Cooper and now want to get his book to read it!

Rose

05-24-2006, 10:48 AM

Did anyone catch today's show? Anderson Cooper was on and he was talking about his life and his career. And his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt was there also. She frightened me.....the picture really doesn't do it any jusitce. It was worse on television.

Wow, how did I not know that she was his mother? That's very interesting. And yes she looks bad. There is something really odd going on around her mouth.

jeepgirl

05-24-2006, 11:41 AM

While it is obvious that her plastic surgery may not have been the greatest, if she is 81 or 82, in my opinion, she doesn't look all that bad (yes I realize the two sides of her face are not symmetrical). They say you can tell a person's true age by their neck, and really, her neck doesn't look all that bad either. I have NEVER seen a facelift that looked natural. My great aunt and uncle both got one, and I think they look awful, and compared to others I've seen, theirs have been the best.

southerner

09-14-2006, 06:31 PM

Her new season starts next week. I haven't seen/heard about any show topics. Have y'all?

docoNY

09-15-2006, 08:07 PM

I just heard Jim McGreevy - the former NJ governor will be on 1 episode.. he has a book coming out

thanks for the reminder - have to check the DVR to make sure it will record next week

numberlady

09-16-2006, 03:13 AM

Her website says this:
Monday - Oprah and Gayle's Big Adventure - It's our season premiere! Two best friends on the ride of their lives---11 days and 3,600 miles from L.A. to N.Y. What was Oprah thinking? Now this is reality TV.
Tuesday - First Interview: Former Governor Jim McGreevey, His Gay Sex Scandal - For the first time, former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey talks about his gay affair. And, the blackmail threat he says exposed it all. Get the first look at his explosive new book.

The rest of the week looks like reruns with Eva Longoria, Jon Bon Jovi (when he gives her $1m for her angel network), Matthew McConaughey and a "burning questions show".

kd 9.21.02

09-20-2006, 01:43 PM

We saw Oprah during her "Big Adventure" cross-country tour in a Chevy at the Wynn in Las Vegas so I'm just dying to see the episode when they show the gals in Vegas. Can someone please post if/when that runs? Has it already?

juliemag

09-20-2006, 01:48 PM

Adaya

09-20-2006, 03:56 PM

That show with Gayle was pretty funny. It was pretty cool and very funny to see O and Gayle arguing and fighting over the radio, and getting lost trying to find a grocery store in Las Vegas. Speaking of Vegas, I thought it was hilarious when they called themselves going to an impersonator's convention and they thought they were going to go as impersonators of themselves, but it didn't work. How funny!!

Interesting thing....Oprah is truly a brat and throws tantrums when she can't have her way. She was cracking Gayle and the producers up when she kept saying, "I'm practicing patience, I'm practicing patience." And then she'd start yelling. I mean I can't really talk b/c I'm a brat too. ;)

But I thought the show was cute, and it seems they will be showing this big adventure in installments for at least a couple of weeks.

prudies

09-20-2006, 04:05 PM

The McGreevy episode was riveting. That guy is weird. He's totally gay, but completely a schmoozy politician at the same time! Okay, I'm not explaining it very well, but it was just odd to hear someone talk about gay sex in a politican voice. Barney Frank is a gay politician, but he doesn't have the politician cheesey voice, kwim? Anyone?

Interesting thing....Oprah is truly a brat and throws tantrums when she can't have her way. She was cracking Gayle and the producers up when she kept saying, "I'm practicing patience, I'm practicing patience." And then she'd start yelling. Hee, yeah. Although, at least she admits it. I like that about Oprah. I just don't like when she lectures her guests about what they should do with their lives, and they're like some poor son of a bitch, and she's got about 300 spiritual advisers. I hope she isn't as self-righteous this season, because I like her when she's good. I thought she was pretty matter-of-fact with McGreevy.

southerner

10-24-2006, 02:39 PM

Madonna is on tomorrow (Wednesday).

Adaya

11-13-2006, 05:31 PM

Did anyone see the show last week about Challenge Day? Here's a little blurb about it:

Oprah didn’t believe it would work until she saw it with her own eyes. She’s not kidding when she says this could change the world! Go inside a daring experiment as 64 teens are transformed through confrontation, heartache, confession and even forgiveness. It is a show that you and your family cannot miss.

I just got around to watching it. It was such a good show. What an amazing set of exercises for the students to do. So many schools and their students could benefit from this kind of program.

I remember doing something a bit similar to this my freshman year in college. It wasn't as emotional. It was more of an icebreaker/fun type of thing, but it made us more aware of how alike we really were. It made us a more unified class throughout our 4 years together.

JamBray

11-14-2006, 09:06 AM

I just watched it last night Adaya, and thought that it was so powerful. To be able to change the kids like that, and make them see that they're all just people going through a lot of the same struggles and pain was amazing.

It's so great that this and programs like it are out there, and I hope they continue to make a difference.

seattleguamgirl

02-27-2007, 08:06 AM

Did anyone catch the Oprah special on her new Leadership Academy in South Africa last night? I thought the girls they chose were amazing...I cannot believe all the pain and suffering they have been through. I hope we'll be able to follow them through their years at the Academy.

jeepgirl

02-27-2007, 08:18 AM

I saw part of it, and "recorded" the rest I did not have time to watch. I was in tears, and so inspired, with the part I did see. We are so spoiled over here in this country!

Islandbride1025

02-27-2007, 08:23 AM

I watched and was blown away. I cried and cried. All of those girls were so beautiful and strong. I'm tearing up just thinking about them.

I am happy she chose them all and none got turned away.

Adaya

02-27-2007, 02:09 PM

I saw the show about the Leadership Academy, and it was wonderful. Each of those young ladies had something special and unique. They were so eager and determined to learn and just absorb everything they could if they just had the chance.

This school is their opportunity. And it's not just an opportunity to change their lives, but the lives of their children and their children's children. I just kept thinking how attending this school has just changed the outcome of their lives forever. It's wonderful what Oprah is going through this school.

LeslieR

09-11-2007, 01:49 PM

Anyone watching Oprah today? She's doing a 9/11 show from NY.

It looks like she's gained some weight again. I stopped watching last year or the year before, so I could be off, but she looks a little heavy.

Liz

09-11-2007, 01:53 PM

I am watching. The show is really moving.

ausi2b

09-12-2007, 07:06 AM

I heard a rumor on the radio this morning that she and Stedman broke up, and she has paid him $250 million to keep quiet. Anyone else hear this?

WestieMomma

09-12-2007, 09:07 AM

It looks like she's gained some weight again. I stopped watching last year or the year before, so I could be off, but she looks a little heavy.

I thought the same thing..only saw the show w/Dave Letterman but I thought she looked heavier but it could have been what she was wearing and her makeup was awful-way too heavy..it really looked like stage makeup! Maybe they did it that way since she wasn't in her regular studio.

Adaya

09-12-2007, 09:14 AM

I heard a rumor on the radio this morning that she and Stedman broke up, and she has paid him $250 million to keep quiet. Anyone else hear this?

I read it too...from the Inquirer. So I don't know how much truth is in it, but the rumor is out there nonetheless.

Janey

09-12-2007, 09:19 AM

I don't think that rumor is true. She was just talking about how she had photos of Stedman on her desk. If it were true, she probably wouldn't have mentioned it at all.

Adaya

09-13-2007, 01:43 PM

Did anyone catch today's show? The guests were the families of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. Also, prosecutors Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden were also on the show. The Goldmans now have the rights to that book OJ wrote and was going to publish. At first they were against publishing it and now that they have the rights, they are going to publish it and give the profits from the proceeds (17 cents) to the Ron Goldman foundation. There was quite a bit more, but I just wanted to see if anyone saw the show.

If you saw it, any thoughts?

rene'

09-13-2007, 04:12 PM

Well, I have to admit, there is something about Ron Goldman's dad that rubs me the wrong way. He always has and I can't put my finger on it. I think it's wrong that they would say how despicable (sp) the book was and how no one should read it, but then they would publish it themselves. As they told Oprah, it's not about the money, they wanted to keep him from making money on it. Well, they won the rights to the book which kept him from publishing it, why did they have to publish it?

I don't know, I feel sorry for the Brown's as they didn't want this book to be published.

It's just a sad situation all the way around, 13 years later.....

laura

09-13-2007, 05:00 PM

Well I think it depends on who you listen to. A lot of people argue that the Browns don't want it published b/c they aren't in on the $ it makes. But I think it is terrible/tacky all around to publish that trash.

Did anyone see yesterday w/ what's her name, the woman who shot her pastor husband? Did she seem completely devoid of original thought or feeling to anyone else? Is she HIGHLY medicated? She showed basically zero emotion the whole show - it was just *weird*.

Adaya

09-13-2007, 05:01 PM

I feel the same way rene'. I just didn't see their point in publishing the book now after they were so adamant about it being so terrible before. They said they read it and all that jazz, is it not still terrible? I just don't get it.

diam124

09-13-2007, 05:18 PM

I have always had a lot of sympathy for Ron Goldman's father, but I was really, really surprised when I heard that he decided to publish it. It just doesn't make sense to me.

Sage

09-14-2007, 07:44 AM

Did anyone see yesterday w/ what's her name, the woman who shot her pastor husband? Did she seem completely devoid of original thought or feeling to anyone else? Is she HIGHLY medicated? She showed basically zero emotion the whole show - it was just *weird*.

I watched it and I totally agree. I really can't believe she got off so easily. I don't know, but a lot of the stuff she said didn't make sense. Like how on the one hand, she was terrified to leave him, but then earlier she said they had talked about divorce and he had brought it up. :confused: And then the whole stripper shoes and wig thing...I'm sorry, but that just doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me. And Oprah even asked her if she said no, and she said something like "well, not in the heat of the moment. :confused: I really don't think she should get her kids back. She just seems like a ticking time bomb that's already exploded once, and who knows if she will again.

Regarding the Goldman's, it did kind of click with me when the sister (is that who she is?) said that it had a lot to do with OJ's comments that he wouldn't ever work to pay them money, that he'd just play golf all day. And that by planning for and writing this book, he had worked, and all that hard work would go to pay the Goldman's even if it was just 17 cents per book. After she said that, I kind of understood. I think it must be maddening to see his smug face and his arrogant comments, and I think they're doing this to stick it to him. I really, really wish they could find a way to move on, though.

rene'

09-14-2007, 09:34 AM

Adaya

09-14-2007, 10:05 AM

Did you see the part where Oprah asked them if publishing this book had given them any peace or if they will ever find any peace and Kim Goldman told Oprah that it was insulting for her to insinuate that they would ever have peace. Oprah was taken aback by it and told her that she wasn't trying to insult them. Anyway, I don't think Oprah appreciated that comment.

Yeah, I don't think Oprah appreciated that at all b/c she mentioned it a little later on in the show. I don't think she was trying to insult them by asking that question. It wasn't like she was assuming they would ever find peace. I think that's why she was asking if they ever would. And even her tone didn't seem insulting.

But, I'm not in the Goldmans' shoes, so guess that was pretty touchy for them.

Speaking of the them, they were on the Today Show this morning, and Meredith Viera asked them or maybe mentioned whether or not they would find peace and Kim Goldman kinda rolled her eyes. The whole interview was kinda off-putting because in the beginning Fred Goldman was saying something and I think Meredith thought he was done. And he interruped her kind of in a snarky way and said "excuse me" and continued his point. Meredith looked kinda funny like, "sheesh".

diam124

09-14-2007, 10:11 AM

You know, I really feel for the Goldman family and I thank my lucky stars that I have never had a family member murdered and have never had to deal with the anger and grief that goes along with it. That said, I get the impression that Fred Goldman has let his life be taken over with his need to get back at OJ. I think he absolutely decided to publish the book to stick it to OJ. I read that he made the "If" in the title of the book purposely small on the cover, so it looks like "I did it". Now, I probably would also be consumed with bitterness and hatred if I were in the same situation, so I can't really blame them for that.

It just seems that they overlooked the whole idea that the profits truly are blood money.

I also read that the majority of the book picks on Nicole. I feel particularly sorry for her family in that case since they didn't really get a say in whether or not the book was published.

Adaya

09-14-2007, 10:22 AM

I also read that the majority of the book picks on Nicole. I feel particularly sorry for her family in that case since they didn't really get a say in whether or not the book was published.

Oprah addressed that also and so did Meredith Viera and they said they are really sorry about that, but this was more about taking money out of OJ's pocket and making sure that he didn't make millions off of this book. Those are their words, not mine. Denise Brown said that this book has really upset her and her family and it's a shame it's being published after the public really spoke up and said that it shouldn't be.

Then it was asked, "Why didn't they just sit on it and not publish the book once they got the rights? They said that publishing it was a stipulation of getting the rights or something like that. Didn't make sense to me, but that's the way they made it sound in so many words.

LeslieR

09-14-2007, 06:13 PM

I taped the Goldman show overnight last night and missed at least 15 minutes of the end because freaking Jimmy Kimmel ran over. argh! I didn't get to hear Denise Brown's take at all.

I have to say, listening to them speak-it totally made sense to me why they are publishing the book. I admit, I want to read it.

I had forgotten how much evidence there was against him-it's still amazing after all these years that he got away with it.

angel17

09-16-2007, 01:15 PM

In the back of the latest O magazine Oprah shares that she's recently been dealing with Hyper & (the other kind of ) thyroid issue - the first type people normally lose weight (she didn't) then the other kind where you gain (which she has). She took the entire month of July off to rest.

I still believe the Goldman's are so focused on getting revenge they will never get peace & that's why they are offended when people bring up the obvious to them. They are choosing to reside in a hell of their making and by holding on are giving OJ continued power over their lives.

I have no intention of reading the book and honestly believe Oprah (& others) shouldn't even have given it the time of day. Her saying she has no intention of reading it isn't enough IMO.