OWN It
Well, it seems that Oprah Winfrey has decided to go big really big with the launching of her own cable network; aptly called OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). Launched on January 1, 2011 the network will feature shows like:Master Class showcases eight modern masters such as Diane Sawyer, Maya Angelou, Simon Cowell, and Dr. Condoleezza Rice as they share some of their biggest life lessons they’ve learned along the way.Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag is centered in two hosts that put popular cookbooks to the test when each episode is dedicating to a particular cookbook and the two recreate recipes to explore their ultimate outcome as well as provide tips and tricks along the way.Miracle Detective focuses on two investigators who travel the world to discover and uncover incidents that “transcend logic.” Slated for season one the two investigate mysterious cases such as a man who professes to have x-ray vision and a home where oil mysteriously and inexplicably seeps from its walls and iconic statues.Mystery Diagnosis takes a look at two mysterious medical woes in each episode by focusing on the patients themselves as well as friends, family, and doctors. The show professes to demonstrate the “importance of being vigilant” regarding personal heath diagnosis and that viewers will learn that “medicine is often more of an art than a science.”And there’s more. Of course Dr. Phil followed Oprah to her network as well as Gayle King and Dr. Laura Berman, so you’ll see some familiar faces as you discover the new network. The early reviews are good but most have been posted by die-hard Oprah fans that may be a little tainted by the glow regardless of what she may have opted to line up for her launch. In any event, we’ll keep you posted in months to come, but our initial reaction is that it’s worth a look.