On
Oprah this week:
Monday, 10 May 2010No Oprah because of the broadcast of Twenty20 Cricket.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010No Oprah because of the broadcast of Twenty20 Cricket.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Oprah's Shoe, Handbag and Accessory Show (Rebroadcast)
Oprah's bra revolution rescued millions of women, but some still need "support." Today's show shares the cure for cankles, what to wear with jeans, boots for every leg and more.
Style expert Joe Zee gives advice on what bags every woman should have in her wardrobe.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Jay Leno: The Tonight Show Fiasco
Oprah sits down with Jay Leno to hear his side of the story about the Tonight Show controversy and public blame game.
In case you haven't heard the news: there's a
huge fued going on between talk show hosts Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. The ins and outs about it from wikipedia:
In early 2010, American television network NBC and two of its late-night talk show hosts, Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno, engaged in a media and public relations conflict over the host and airtime of the network's longtime program The Tonight Show.
On January 7, 2010, NBC announced that effective March 1, 2010, Leno's program The Jay Leno Show would be moved from the 10:00pm weeknight time slot to 11:35pm and O'Brien's program The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien would be moved from 11:35pm to 12:05am.
The scheduling change was attributed to poor ratings of both shows and resultant pressure from NBC affiliates and NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker.
Though not a breach of either host's contract, the change resulted in a public outcry and public demonstrations largely in support of O'Brien.
Shortly after NBC made the schedule change proposal, O'Brien indicated that he would quit his show and leave the network if NBC were to implement it, citing the "destruction" of the venerable franchise which had aired at or around 11:30 pm for over 60 years.
The controversy surrounding the scheduling move, described by media outlets as "embarrassing" for the network and a "public relations disaster", led to public support for O'Brien from fellow late-night talk-show hosts and other celebrities along with protests on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
O'Brien's departure was officially confirmed by NBC on January 21, 2010, after nearly two weeks of negotiations. His final show aired Friday, January 22, and he along with his staff received a total of $45 million to walk away from the network ($33 million for O'Brien, $12 million for the staff with the exception of Andy Richter and Max Weinberg).
The Jay Leno Show was cancelled and Jay Leno returned as host of The Tonight Show - a move that has received a lot of media and public criticism.
Fast fact: Those who are siding with Conan O'Brien are called Team Coco.
Friday, 14 May 2010Oprah Anchors the 5 O'clock News (Rebroadcast)
Celebrities go back to life before celebdom to do their first jobs. First, Oprah goes back into the anchor chair and chats to her old boss who hired her 36 years ago.
Then, a few years before landing a starring role on Cheers, actress Kirstie Alley was working as a housekeeper. She shows that she still knows how to give the white glove treatment.
And, long before she became one of the most influential money experts around, Suze Orman spent seven years as a short order cook - she gets behind the grill to prove she’s still got it
Plus, hometown girl, and country star Martina McBride goes back to serving up sweet treats at Dairy Queen.
Saturday, 15 May 2010
An Oprah Exclusive Event: Ellen DeGeneres and Her Wife Portia De Rossi (Rebroadcast)
Last spring, Ellen DeGeneres launched a relentless campaign to be on the cover of O Magazine with Oprah, and today they reveal the exclusive first look at their most illuminating cover. The show also goes behind-the-scenes of the "O" photo shoot. Ellen also chats about her role as the new judge on American Idol.
Then, her and her wife, actress Portia De Rossi, sit down for their first TV interview together. Plus, highlights from Ellen’s archive of practical jokes from her show.
The Oprah Winfrey Show is on SABC3 Mondays to Fridays at 17h35; and on Saturdays at 14h30.