Coming up on
Oprah this week:
Monday, 8 February 2010
Don't Stop BelievingWhen lead man Steve Perry left the rock band, Journey, they struggled for 10 years to find a singer who could recreate the magic he left behind.
Today's show features Arnel Pineda who was plucked from obscurity in the Philippines to become their new frontman to re-energise the band. Oprah chats to the band who perform Don’t Stop Believin’.
Then, from skid row in Los Angeles to a freshman at prestigious Harvard University, Khadijah Williams shares how she never stopped believing that education was her ticket out of poverty.
Plus, if you love to sing, Oprah has a special announcement.
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Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Exclusive: The 7-year Old SchizophrenicOprah goes inside the home of 7-year-old Jani, who’s been diagnosed with one of the most severe cases of childhood schizophrenia doctors have ever seen.
This disabling brain disorder is rarely seen in children, and Oprah talks to Jani’s parents who describe the long, frightening road they travel every day.
From the required 24-hour supervision to maintaining two separate apartments to protect Jani's baby brother, her parents share the drastic measures they've had to take since their daughter's hallucinations became violent. Oprah's cameras capture their struggle to keep both of their children safe.
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Exclusive: Inside The Home Of The Florida MassacreIt was one of the most heartbreaking stories in the news last summer. When Bud and Melanie Billings, the parents of nine special needs children, were shot to death in their bedroom three-months ago, it shook a community to its core.
Their 27-year-old daughter, Ashley Markham, takes Oprah's cameras inside their home where the gruesome murders took place. She also shares what life is like without her parents, and how she copes with caring for all of her special needs siblings now.
Then, the miraculous story of a mom of four who survived a fiery plane crash. Plus, in a twist of fate, a young girl finds her new family on an airplane.
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Thursday, 11 February 2010
Hoarders: A Family's Secret Life Exposed
Oprah goes behind closed doors. Filled with mountains of trash, piles of laundry and infestations of insects, Jennifer and Ron's house was anything but a home.
To find his toy cars, their youngest son waded through piles of clothes, toys and old food. In order to eat dinner, the couple and their three children sat on a bed with plates in their laps. "We have a small table in the kitchen, but normally it is so cluttered with stuff, you couldn't even begin to sit down," Jennifer says.
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Friday, 12 February 2010Oprah Friday's Live: Chris Rock Weighs In On The Headlines, Michael Buble
Chris Rock takes on some “ticked off" viewers who have something to say about his award-winning documentary Good Hair.
Then, actress, comedienne and talk-show host Mo'Nique talks about her performance in the movie Precious.
Plus, Michael Buble performs his single Haven’t Met You Yet from hsi album Crazy Love.
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Saturday, 13 February 2010
Oprah Goes Back In Time: The 60's (Rebroadcast)
Original broadcast date: Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Oprah looks back on the 60's with a look at talk show sets, far-out gadgets, commercials and her "favorite things" from the decade.
Then, a 60's TV legend surprises the unsuspecting audience - who are all dressed up in their 60's best.
Plus, the stars of the show "Mad Men," January Jones and Jon Hamm stop by to discuss how their show is taking Sunday nights by storm.
Also, some rockin' 60's tunes by The Jersey Boys, one of the biggest musical acts on Broadway.
The Oprah Winfrey Show is on SABC3 Mondays to Fridays at 17h35; and on Saturdays at 14h30.