Friday, January 22, 2010
Guests:
Oprah spoke with the following guests via satellite or Skype:
- Sarah Palin
- Bristol Palin
- Jeff Bridges
- Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter Ryan
Show Summary:
This episode of Fridays Live in Chicago brought the latest news announcements, headline names, and recent episodes. After announcing the news of John Edwards admitting paternity of Rielle Hunter's daughter and Jay Leno returning to The Tonight Show, Oprah spoke with Sarah and Bristol Palin from Alaska.
After his big win at the Golden Globes for Best Actor, Oprah spoke about Oscar possibilities to her neighbor Jeff Bridges. The No Phone Zone pledge was also discussed with Holly Robinson Peete, and Oprah reminded viewers to tune in to the Hope for Haiti Now presentation.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Sarah Palin will be hosting a FOX show Real American Stories, returning to broadcasting. Bristol Palin is working hard as a 19 year-old single mother of her son Tripp and encourages abstinence to teens.
- Jeff Bridges won the Best Actor Golden Globe for his work in Crazy Heart, but will he get the Oscar nod?
- Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter signed the No Phone Zone after seeing the episode to stop texting and talking while driving.
- To bring attention to Hope for Haiti Now, Oprah spoke with Madelaine and her two children. She has lost everything, but maintains hope.
What to Take Away from the Show:
This episode of Friday Live in Chicago was packed with the latest news, headlines, and episodes.
It will be interesting to see how Sarah Palin does moving from politics to broadcasting and if Bristol Palin is able to stick with her pledge to stay abstinent until marriage. The No Phone Zone pledge has struck a cord with viewers, so seeing a celebrity follow suit should inspire many others to take a look in the mirror and make a change. Saving lives is also possible by supporting Hope for Haiti Now and donating what you can to the support efforts working for aid since the earthquake.