Coming up on
Oprah this week:
Monday, 3 August 2009
Embarrassing Questions, Life-Saving Updates, the Best Of Dr. OzFor the past five years, he has offered his advice and now after 55 shows, it's time to say goodbye to Dr. Oz.
Oprah takes a look back at some highlights moments on the show, embarrassing questions asked and guests whose bodies have been transformed by his health tips.
Then, face-to-face with viewers who tell him how his advice saved their lives. Plus, an emotional surprise reunion with the tiny patient he could not forget.
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Tuesday 4 August 2009
Oprah's Comedy Hour: Dane Cook, Mo'Nique and George LopezTonight Oprah presents a comedy hour. Find out why Dane Cook's high-octane delivery and guy-next-door charm has made him one of the hottest stand-up comics today. Then, one of the queens of comedy, Mo'Nique, gives a sneak peek at her performance of a lifetime.
And, George Lopez shares how he got into comedy. Plus, we've got a special report from The Daily Show, and we'll hear from comedy duo Frangela.
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Wednesday 5 August 2009
Amazing AnimalsThe show travels the globe to find and reveal some of the most extraordinary stories of the unbreakable bonds between people and animals.
First, animal lover and five-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close takes a trip behind bars to share a heart-stirring report of how puppies are transforming the lives of criminal offenders and wounded US soldiers. The Puppies Behind Bars program teaches inmates to train puppies to become service dogs for wounded veterans. In return, puppies give the prisoners something many of them have never experienced - unconditional love.
Then: a house-trained hippo, an elephant with an unusual best friend, and, for the very first time, a grizzly bear on Skype.
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Thursday 6 August 2009
The Taboo Topic: What Social Class Are You Now?Oprah tackles the topic: what social class are you now? The show reveals how a popular anchorman’s unexpected fall took him from high society to bouncing checks at the grocery store.
Then, a recent graduate from a prestigious university, who’s now living at poverty level.
Plus, heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune Jamie Johnson reveals what the mega-wealthy don’t want you to know.
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Friday 7 August 2009 (Rebroadcast)
On Location: Oprah’s post-inaugurations specialOprah's liveat Chef Art Smith’s “Art and Soul” restaurant in Washington, D.C. after the inauguration of Barrack Oboma. She's joined by guests including Forest Whitaker and Jon Bon Jovi to reflect on the inauguration.
Gayle King gives her take on the festivities and guest correspondent Ali Wentworth hits the D.C. streets for more reaction.
Plus, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin shares her thoughts and insights on the momentous day.
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Saturday 8 August 2009 at 09h00
Suze Orman: Can you afford College, a wedding, a divorce?Can I afford this?” It’s the question that’s keeping some people awake at night. Can you afford the tuition….can you manage to have the wedding that you want…should you make upgrades to your home?
On today’s show, financial expert Suze Orman lays it on the line. Should you spend your money on a favourite hobby or put it somewhere else? Suze helps crunch the numbers.
The Oprah Winfrey Show is on SABC3 Mondays to Fridays at 17h30; and on Saturdays at 09h00.