"Oprah's Lifeclass" Launches on OWN: Celebrate with Oprah Winfrey; True or False?
Last week Oprah Winfrey started a new season on her fledgling network OWN. The network which premiered on January 1st of this year has been struggling to find footing but has an exciting roster of programming aimed directly at hardcore Oprah fans. The chat diva has launched a new show called "Oprah's Lifeclass." The objective of the program is for the mogul to share the lessons she has learned over the past twenty-five years of being America's favorite talk show host.
"Oprah's Lifeclass" is buoyed by a very strong interactive component. Whether you have an iPad or just a facebook page, the show has created ways for viewers to interact with each other and their teacher Lady O. Spiritual leader Iyanla Vanzant shares "Daily Life Tools" on Oprah's site along with affirmations from Life Coach Cheryl Richardson. OWN also features "The Rose Show" with Rosie O'Donnell, "Ask Oprah's All Stars" and "Our America with Lisa Ling." Interesting!
Oprah Trivia: True or False?
What does OWN mean?
1. Winfrey named her network OWN which stands for the "Outstanding Women's Network." She said that she chose this name in tribute to her fans. True or false?
False. OWN stands for The Oprah Winfrey Network.
Oprah and Iyanla?
2. It is not surprising that Iyanla Vanzant contributes online content to "Oprah's Lifeclass." The two have been best friends forever. Oprah is known for starting many a sentence with "My best friend Iyanla." True or false?
False. Oprah's long time best friend is named Gayle. Oprah and Iyanla haven't spoken for many years. The two reconciled earlier this year in a two part episode of O's final season.
Walters and Winfrey?
3. Barbara Walters has made it clear over the years that she is no fan of Ms. Winfrey. In fact, OWN invited BW's nemesis Rosie O'Donnell to create a show as a slap in the face to Babs. Next up is a show for other thwarted co-host of "The View," Star Jones. True or false?
False. Oprah and Barb adore one another. Oprah said that she often pretended to be Barbara when she first started out as a journalist.
Oprah and Gayle?
4. Ope changed her middle name to "Gayle" in tribute to Gayle King. Winfrey's middle name at birth was Althea. Her name is now Oprah Gail Winfrey. True or false?
False. Oprah's real name is Oprah Gail Winfrey. Her first name is the misspelling of the Biblical name "Orpah" from the Book of Ruth.
Dr. Drew Pinsky Joins Oprah?
5. "Ask Oprah's All Stars" features Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil and Dr. Drew. Dr. Drew of "Celebrity Rehab" fame has a new show produced by HARPO, Oprah's production company. True or false?
False. The expert advice show features Phi! l McGraw , Suze Orman and Mehmet Oz sharing tips and answers with audience members.
Will you be watching OWN?