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Shasown · 04-02-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lostalex

classless. plain and simple.

"How very ironic". He stated dryly

Callum · 04-02-2011, 01:19 AM

I've watched one or two, Glee and Eclipse specials I think and she's a good host. Always been a fan of Oprah and her interview with JK Rowling was special.

Oh and Oprah is broadcast in the UK, on Diva TV. It's on the Lifestyle menu in Sky.

patsylimerick · 04-02-2011, 09:26 AM

I watch Oprah sometimes - it's on the main network channel in Ireland. When I was pregnant it was required viewing, with a box of tissues at hand - Oprah speaks directly to oestrogen. It's remarkable. She's a bit hit and miss for me, though. She's done some incredible shows on the status of women in different cultures around the world and is incredibly strong in this respect. No-one on this side of the Atlantic is doing anything like what she does in relation to women's rights around the world. However, the whole I'm so rich I could buy your country, thing, is hard to swallow if you have a European taste palate. I remember watching one about her 50th? or 60th? birthday party and we were told the price of everything - down to the hand-painted plates imported from Botswana or somewhere. Now here's the thing, in America people go oooooohh at that. Over here, we vomit. It's simply a cultural difference. I can't stand that about Oprah but she's an exceptional interviewer and broadcaster. I also felt really disappointed in Jonathan Frantzen when he refused to allow The Corrections to be Oprah's Book Club book of the week. It was so petty, self-indulgent and downright stupid to be such an intellectual snob as to refuse the ultimate commercial endorsement because you object to your book being read by Stepford Wives. Ridiculous. Turned me right off him. And it reminds me that Oprah has also done an awful lot to promote the teaching profession and the simple pleasure and edification of reading in the US.

Crimson Dynamo · 04-02-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lostalex

i watched an episode last night about "miracles" it was very interesting, did anyone else see that episode??

No

mawkish faux sentimentality hiding a voracious greed for fame and money is not watchable in the UK

Zippy · 04-02-2011, 12:19 PM

I do think it's very skillful how she's managed so continue fooling her audience into thinking she is one of them whilst at the same time accumulating billions of dollars and a media empire. Friend of the A-listers.

Truth is, she hasn't been one of the people for over 25 years. But she does stand as tetimony to the fact that no amount of money or help in the world can prevent you from having a big fat ass. Ha!

patsylimerick · 04-02-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

No

mawkish faux sentimentality hiding a voracious greed for fame and money is not watchable in the UK

It might not be very watchable to you, but it's watched. Mawkish faux sentimentality hiding a voracious greed for fame and money - Britain's Got Talent................ the X Factor................ Got to Dance............ etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum

Crimson Dynamo · 04-02-2011, 01:59 PM

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It might not be very watchable to you, but it's watched. Mawkish faux sentimentality hiding a voracious greed for fame and money - Britain's Got Talent................ the X Factor................ Got to Dance............ etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum

all the shows you mention do not take them selves seriously and are light entertainment

Oprah is seen in the same we we see Panarama

that is what is whacked about it and many millions of Americans

Zippy · 04-02-2011, 02:08 PM

Judge Judy often beats her in the ratings.

Now there's a woman who chats sense. And actually does some real good thats not built around her own fat ego.

Shasown · 04-02-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippy

Judge Judy often beats her in the ratings.

Now there's a woman who chats sense. And actually does some real good thats not built around her own fat ego.

Must admit if it was a choice between Oprah and Judge Judy, the judge gets my vote every time.

Crimson Dynamo · 04-02-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shasown

Must admit if it was a choice between Oprah and Judge Judy, the judge gets my vote every time.

hear hear

Niamh. · 04-02-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Shasown

You really love throwing that word about dont you?

A quote from another post of yours

If you have access to a dictionary why dont you look up the word "hypocrite".

lmao was just about to say!

Niamh. · 04-02-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippy

Judge Judy often beats her in the ratings.

Now there's a woman who chats sense. And actually does some real good thats not built around her own fat ego.

Oh I love Judge Judy, not an Oprah fan though really