Gayle King Show

On the Gayle King Show – Gayle’s LAST Show Welcomes Mika Brezezinski, Rachel Griffiths,Julia Baker, Neil Pasricha and Oprah!

by paula on November 18, 2011

Welcome Gayle. Just 311 Days ago on January 10th, 2011, we welcomed Gayle into our homes…and today, we are saying goodbye to her show on OWN…but really, we are saying, “Have a great holiday…and see you AGAIN in January on CBS!” So…until then, we will have our Gayle King Show via The Daily OWN archive to keep us going…and the joy of knowing that our mornings will still be bright with Gayle in a few weeks. So..it’s November 17th, 2011…let’s get on with the show…the very last Gayle King Show on the OWN network.

•About Mika Brezezinski - It seems fitting that Gayles very first guest is there for her last show. Friend and fellow newscaster Mika brings with her gifts and fun and good wishes. Gayle starts by thanking Mika for not going to CBS…and Mika tells Gayle, “Your time has come,” and gives her some advice…vitamins, prescriptions, sleep medicine, a good facial cream and then another really expensive face cream… and forget about sleep! Joe Scarborough joins in by phone to offer his excitement to the mix and wishing her nothing but the best! “Don’t play TV…keep being you…keep being real.” That’s what we love about Gayle!
From OWN: Mika Brzezinski Brings Parting Gifts to Gayle

•About Mika, Gayle and the News – The Republican’s deal. What is going on with Republican’s not endorsing Mitt Romney? All the other players have ghosts that are coming out…so, what’s up Republicans? Mika tells us that the 2 most qualified candidates – “One can’t close the deal and one can’t get on the stage.” People, the is for the candidate for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. C’mon…get the dirty guys off the stage and start putting out someone that you want to see running the country. Get real. Ok…don’t you just LOVE politics? After a quick break, Mika and Gayle come back to talk about Ricky Gervais coming back to the Golden Globes again…”Is it okay to be insulting?” Gayle asks. Mika notes, “If you are really hurting someone then why bother?” Are you being celebrated or roasted? Hmmm…food for thought. So, what about Penn State? “Penn State has much more to offer (than just this sports program),” Mika notes. “Money has overtaken what the educational system is about.” The whole thing is sad, upsetting and I am so proud of the victims who have stood up and had this courage. So…both Gayle and Mika say to Penn State, “I would clean house.” Totally agree. And…Mika at @MikaMorning…being a working mom and keeping the balance. “Are there days you still struggle?” Gayle asks. Yes…but I am incredibly blessed and have an incredible family…” Mika says. Even she can feel overwhelmed and pulled in a lot of different directions. I love Mika.

•About Rachel Griffiths - Rachel is making her Broadway debut in “Other Desert Cities.” Talking about the last show of “Six Feet Under,” makes me want to go watch it again. Goosebumps. Rachel, your Australian accent seems to be almost totally gone. Am I imagining this? OK…now “Brothers and Sisters,” gosh I miss that show…and now on to Broadway! Family secrets…issues…and the mysteries that all families have. Rave reviews. Critically acclaimed. A must see!
From OWN: Rachel Griffiths Talks ‘Other Desert Cities’ on Broadway

•About Julia Baker, the Female Willy Wonka - A chocolatier from Scottsdale, Arizona. Founder of Julia Baker Confections tells us of her love for cooking and her passion. How she did it is amazing…it just all seemed to fall into place. Chocolate…YUM! Something she started all by herself. Take a look! I’ll miss these “Getting to know you..” segments…but that GOODNESS that at she’s introduced us to Julia Baker. Kinda makes me want to go and find the inner chocolatier inside myself! I LOVE this!
From OWN: Getting to Know Julia Baker, founder of Julia Baker Confections

•About Neil Pasricha and “The Book of (Holiday) Awesome” – Pay attention to the small things. Don’t take things for granted. Pay attention to everything that’s awesome! Holiday awesome – plugging in the Christmas lights from last year and having them all work, egg nog (if you are a fan), an unexpected Christmas card, taking off your pants after the 4th helps and staying in your pajamas all day long…so AWESOME! Make a few of your OWN awesome things. Doesn’t cost a thing…just paying attention! This book is on my list to pick up on my next book store trip. I love the holidays…and I’m all about paying attention these days…

•About Gayle’s Last Caller - Oprah calls in!!! I want to cry…it means that this is REALLY happening. Oh, Gayle…we’ll be turning the channel and finding you on CBS…don’t you worry about that! “A phenomenal talent…a phenomenal friend…a phenomenal woman and mother…and you will do a phenomenal job! I can’t wait to watch it!” Oprah tells us. “And I can get up and watch you and work out!” I love this friendship…and I love Gayle. “They have no idea of what they are getting…” Oprah says as she raves about Gayle. CBS…we said it last week…Christmas has come early for you…Gayle is a wonderful gift! Be good to her…because we’ll be watching!
From OWN: Oprah Calls In to Give Gayle Best Wishes at CBS

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Gayle and Oprah and the Opportunity of a Lifetime ~ It’s ALL Joy Rising People

by paula on November 16, 2011

For all those people out there whispering about Gayle and Oprah and what joining CBS means for Gayle and Oprah…I think you’ve not been paying attention over the years.  With love, Gayle and Oprah have always been authentic and genuine.  While press releases often read cold and lacking joy, just turn on a light and think about it.  This CBS morning deal is Gayle’s opportunity to be on a major (and public) network and worldwide stage.  Think Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric…all on network morning television.  Why wouldn’t Oprah be estatic and filled with JOY for her best friend?  Have you been paying attention over the years?  Even WE are estatic and filled with JOY for Gayle!  While we love the “Gayle King Show” and having her in our OWN life to blog on, it’s an amazing opportunity…and one that Oprah would be the first to say, “You have to do this!”  Don’t think that Gayle won’t be popping up as host on “Ask Oprah’s All Stars” or maybe another show or two on OWN (we are still holding out “Lunch with Gayle”…call us!).

So, relax.  Oprah and Gayle are fine everyone…just chill out.  Gayle started her OWN adventure last January.  In 2012, she’ll start another one.  This is an opportunity of a lifetime and we know that the rest of the world will LOVE her as much as we have grown to over the last few months!   The only thing that Oprah is probably thinking about now is that OWN is putting out such amazing shows and has such great talent that network poachers will be circling OWN and Harpo… Good thing that they have their own General and Co-President.  Good luck Sheri!  We are with you 150%!  Let us know if you need us!

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On the Gayle King Show – Donny Deutsch, Chaz Bono, Laura Ching of Tiny Prints, Felicity Jones and VH1′s Jim Shearer

by paula on November 16, 2011

Gayle’s team starts the day out with a smile…keeping us up…even though it’s one of the last shows! What a team. So, let’s get onto the day…it’s a FULL one!

◦About Ellen Barkin – She’s not going to be able to make it this morning…because Ellen’s friend was arrested and sustained some injuries during the Occupy Wall Street crackdown (don’t get me started.) So, Ellen’s being a good friend… for that reason alone, see her movie, “Another Happy Day.” The world needs more good friends…and people like the next guest. Gayle’s own superman to the rescue…
◦About Donny Deutsch…Gayle’s Superman – Called at the last minute, Donny shows up and is ready to talk. And Gayle tells us that her team is packing up. I think there’s just a little bit of sadness happening with the team. So, Donny’s asking about Gayle’s new gig and Gayle tells him, “Charlie drives the first hour and I drive the second hour…and sometimes we will overlap…Erica Hill is part of both hours.” Something different. Gayle tells us, she’s nervous and excited and a time to try something different. Gayle is going to just be fantastic! And about Oprah? “Are you crazy? If you don’t do this it would be crazy!” Encouragement spoken JUST LIKE we knew would happen. We love these two friends. OK…on to other news…
From OWN: Donny Deutsch and Gayle Chat About Her New CBS Gig

◦About Penn State – First, the phone call in to Bob Costas. Did you know you can sing “Happy Birthday” slowly in the time that it took for him to respond to the question, “Are you attracted to young boys?” I am so proud of the victims for standing up and for being so strong and for speaking out. Focus on the victims. They are courageous. “Penn State will recover,”Donny tells us and Gayle thinks the students are getting it right.

◦About Justin Beiber and the fever going on… - The case has been dismissed. “Anyone can say anything,” Donny tells us. But, this probably moved JB a little more to the edge.

◦About Being Chaz - Chaz Bono is back on OWN in a follow-up docu-series starting soon. Gayle goes in right for the questions, “How are you and Jenn doing?” Challenging…but just the normal stuff that couples deal with. Finally feeling comfortable in his own skin, he’s talking about his time on DWTS and who’s his final pick (JR!…LOVE him!). Why did he go on DWTS? “I just wanted people to see me in a normal way,” Chaz says. So, with “Being Chaz,” Chaz tells us that it was a little harder doing the docu-series and it really captured a tough time in his life. But through it all, as Gayle calls her “Mama Bear Cher” has really come out and supported him. “If you are thinking about doing DWTS, do it,” Chaz tells us. November 27th…”Being Chaz.” Watch it on OWN!
From OWN: Chaz Bono on DWTS: ‘I didn’t expect the amazing support’

◦About Felicity Jones - In a hit at Sundance Film Festival, the film “Like Crazy,” brings us chemistry and love and a captivating film, Gayle says. She wanted the job so much that to audition, she shot one of the shower scenes in her own shower in London and sent it to the director. So creative. Now, that’s what I call, “just going for it!” Can’t wait to see the film! Gayle is smittin. That’s enough for me. Where do I buy my ticket?

◦About Tiny Prints and Laura Ching – Co-founder of Tiny Prints…a company that went from 3 employees to a multi-million dollar company. It’s a fantastic story! Birth announcements, cards, stationary, invitations, convenience… All pulled together because she saw a need. “I’ve always loved paper,” Laura says. These are amazing designs. I LOVE Tiny Prints! It started in her home…her apartment…and now, it’s turned into a “ginormous” business according to Gayle. Looking forward to Mondays for Laura means something totally great! What a story…I wonder what I can do? Wonder if I’m doing it….hmmmm…
From OWN: How to Make Employees Excited About Mondays

◦About VH1′s, Jim Shearer – Gayle loves music! You can hear the excitement in her voice! What music to look for – Sara Bareilles definitely…and watch the countdown on Saturday…then, you’ll see the music to not miss. Turn it on…and you just might find yourself dancing around yourself.
From OWN: Jim Shearer on Punk Rock Pins and Hair-Growing Contests

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On the Gayle King Show – Sheri Salata, Adam Cummings, O’s Favorite Things with Adam Glassman and Dr. Travis

by paula on November 15, 2011

Good morning Gayle! Talk has it that I only have your show to watch and blog on for a couple more days…and it’s making me feel a little sad…but quickly, it turns to JOY when I realize how much this means for you and the rest of the world. Clearly, people are watching you on OWN (I know I have been since January 10th of this year) and they see how warm and comfortable and real that you are. Like a shinny penny that you know will bring you luck! I’ve said before…you were holding the OWN fort down until Oprah finished her show in my “Thank God for Gayle” article months ago. It’s been amazing…and I know you will be amazing on CBS…and we will be watching. You have about 7 weeks to find that perfect yellow outfit for your first day. OK…let’s get on with today’s show!

•About Sheri Salata and the new Oprah Show book! - Direct from OWN, we have the General and Co-President in the house! Talking about The Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy ( The Oprah Show Tribute Book ,) a beautiful book highlighting some of the most special moments on The Oprah Winfrey Show. From some of their favorite moments and guests, to working of the last script…Sheri shares some of the joy of those moments. One of Sheri’s favorite shows in the farewell season – Robert Redford surprising Barbra Streisand. OMG, it was like the final scene in “The Way We Were.” Sooooooo touching! And Lifeclass…one of Gayle’s favorite shows…and OURS too! Keeping with Oprah’s desire to help others…and Sheri calls herself “the Facebook monitor…” “It’s not just booking guests and talking about movies. (The team) really hit it out of the park…This is the OWN of the future and where it’s going…” If it feels right, do it. And for US here at The Daily OWN….it feels amazingly right! We just love Lifeclass…still working through the lessons. Life changing! And what about being famous, Mz. Sheri? So, at OYou, Sheri arrived with body guard entourage and dark sunglasses…she was a star. How is that thing called fame going? Well, GKS shared the clip! Take a listen!
From OWN: Sheri Salata on Oprah and Fame

•About Adam Cummings – One of the SMARTEST shows on TV – “The Good Wife.” Just LOVE it! This Scottish actor just plays an American soooooo well. Love his character! From the stage of “Cabaret” to CBS. We are lucky to have him each week. And let’s talk about his personal life… Talking about the book “Art and Soul” and his letter about why the arts are important. Pick it up, support the arts and enjoy the read and amazing photos. While you are at the store getting your Oprah – American Legacy book…look for this one too.
From OWN: How Scottish Actor Alan Cumming Does an American Accent

•About Adam Glassman and O‘s Favorite Things Issue - It’s that time of year again…we may not have Oprah’s favorite things anymore…but we DO have the Favorites Things in December’s “O” Magazine. What a job to have…I want THAT story! I want THAT! How do I WIN all of those things! OOOOOooooooo List! The Asics tennies are FUN! Gayle was wearing them at OYou! The boy version is Gayle’s favorite. And the 7-Layer Christmas Caramel Cake from www.CarolinesCakes.com… let me say, I grabbed the magazine on the way to the gym…and stayed an extra 10 minutes working out…just in case Santa puts a piece of that Christmas Caramel cake under the tree! YUM! And Oprah’s favorite, some Brut Gold Champagne! $300 a bottle…and the only thing Oprah and Adam drink. So, pick up the latest O Mag and find pages and pages and pages of favorite things and lots of nice deals too! In case you can’t wait…here’s the O Favorite Things Gift List on Oprah.com!

•About Dr. Travis from The Doctors -A Hot Doctor…you could put this on a “favorite things” list and it would be a good thing. But Dr. Travis is here to tell us that it’s important to find a doctor that you can connect with. So, Gayle asks a great question…”In medical school, is there a class about bedside manor?” Well, Dr. Travis thinks that schools are doing a better job at it…but if doctors are missing the mark, then they are missing out on greatness. And…the more you speak up, the better it is. Gayle reminds us, “Be your own advocate.” Empower yourself. Empower your life.

•About Eva Longoria’s 3 Things she knows about heels - 1. The higher the better. 2. Nude heels elongates the legs. 3. Wrap your toes in band aids if ou don’t want calluses.

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On the Gayle King Show – Cory Booker, Marina Franklin, Sherrod Small, Danny Pino, Howard Fradkin and Mariah Carey

by paula on November 15, 2011

Gayle starts out smiling…and telling us about Oprah’s Oscar Award for her humanitarian award over the weekend. Amazing woman, teacher, spirit! We love you Oprah! Can’t wait to see it on the Oscar’s! Ok…onto the show! Looks like Gayle is not holding back (except for commenting on all the CBS morning show rumors…) and has LOTS to give us for a Monday morning, so let’s get started!
•About Mayor Cory Booker – Gayle’s Plus One…but friends only. It’s just FUN to see these two talking and just sharing. A real friendship…you can tell how well they get a long by how easy the conversation flows. I have to say, I started following Mayor CB because he IS friends with Gayle and he’s so inspiring. You can just feel his good spirit and great intentions. And handsome too! Gayle…I know you don’t want to mess up a great thing, but his smile is a little melting… just sayin! Anyway, it’s great listening in on a smart conversation about politics, Obama, the world, Penn State, and more. Just a joy to be watching it!
From OWN: Mayor Cory Booker on Being Named ‘Sexiest Mayor’

•About Babies vs. Puppies – Animal Planet has a new show…the battle of the cute, “Puppies vs. Babbies.” Babies. Adorable. Puppies. Adorable. Can’t we just have a win-win thing happen here? Marina Franklin and Sherrod Small are weighing in on this topic. Oh…I love babies…but the PUPPIES so win on all of these. Hands down…Today, puppy love.
From OWN: Battle of the Cutest: Babies vs. Puppies

•About SVU’s Danny Pino – Looking so cute, Danny’s smiling and relaxed and ready to talk “Law and Order,” and telling us what it’s like to be the new kid on the block.
From OWN: Danny Pino of ‘Law & Order’ on Penn. State Scandal

•About Penn State and What Matters Most, the Victims – Howard Fradkin, Psychotherapist, is talking about how victims all over are feeling re-traumatized with the story coming out. It’s about the victim more than about the perpetrator or the school. How strong these men are for coming forward and for being so strong. You may not realize it, but you are changing the world…and for all of us watching…we can be the change as well. If you see something, say something. If you feel uncomfortable, ask yourself why. Howard talks about recovery and how “when you are abused, you learn to be loyal to dysfunction. To recover you have to be loyal to function…and they are doing this by speaking the truth.” Howard goes on to tell us that all of us are traumatized by this news story. “Keep speaking until somebody listens to you,” Gayle reminds us of Oprah’s words. “A teachable moment for us all.”
•And… 3 Things to Know with Mariah Carey…3 Things to Know About Twins and Dem’Babbies – 1. Be prepared and strong physically. 2. Distribute your time equally and 3. It’s the most incredible gift. Take a listen…

Now…I wonder what kind of whispers about Gayle will happen today…hmmm…..

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Congratulations Gayle King…We Think

by paula on November 14, 2011

All of the rumors have been swirling for the last few days….like whispers on what’s going on with morning television.  Well, everybody’s jumped on the rumors and it’s now looking like IT JUST MIGHT BE TRUE since we are seeing tweets from her fellow co-workers, we just have one thing to ask her, “Gayle, you’re making us tired!  HOW do you do it all?”

Christmas has come early for CBS by adding Gayle King to the morning show.  Think fun, informative and totally connected and you have our Gayle.  Congratulations Gayle!  And don’t forget to take your running shoes because it looks like you will be running all over NYC and the world with all of your jobs.  Guess this means that our suggestion for a ”Lunch with Gayle” show on OWN may be too much to ask for.  If the whispers are true, then the mornings on CBS just got a little brighter…because Gayle is an absolute ray of sunshine!

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On the Gayle King Show – Lisa Ling, Debbie Allen, Rachel Kramer Brussel and Philip Galanes

by paula on November 10, 2011

Thanks Gayle for a great week! Now…it’s time to relax! So…Getting all caught up for the week and enjoying a beautiful Friday… And for all of you with patience like mine…you don’t have to wait…Enjoy yesterday’s clips and the sunshine from Gayle! Today, I’m going to bake some cupcakes and call everyone that I know that’s a veteran…and be grateful that life is good.  Once again, thanks to OWN again for sharing the videos!

From OWN: Lisa Ling: ’18 Soldiers a Day Commit Suicide’

From OWN: Debbie Allen Advocates for Pacemaker Users

From OWN: Rachel Kramer Bussel and Gayle Sample Gourmet Cupcakes

From OWN: Philip Galanes on Rick Perry’s Excruciating Brain-Freeze

From OWN: How to Gracefully Avoid Giving Someone Your Phone Number

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On the Gayle King Show – Toure brings some fun, Carson Kressley brings the sunshine and Krissy Gasbarre brings some love lessons

by paula on November 10, 2011

Gayle’s hair is back to normal and she’s AWAKE even after her amazing “cray” night with JayZ and Kanye. Too hip it hurts. Let’s go and get on with the day…
•About Toure and Pop Culture Commentary – Fun, Fun, Fun. Author of “Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?” Toure is here chatting it up with Gayle. Talking about the concert experience, the show. No surprise guest. No opening act. Just them. and Heavy D….RIP. Just cray…only 44 years old. Last tweet – Be Inspired. Gayle reminds us, when you think of someone…reach out to them. Just do it. So, Toure and Gayle talk current news….the Penn State sex scandal and Joe Paterno (so unacceptable for the university) to Hermain Cain (don’t get me started). So, here are some clips to feel like part of the conversation.
From OWN: Toure on ‘Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?’

From OWN: Toure on Brett Ratner: Oscars Can’t Have Someone Classless

•About Carson and All His Braveness – Gayle would not consider DWTS because public humiliation is not her thing. Carson is just so much FUN and SMILES…you just know if he is part of your day, you know that it’s going to be a great day. Thanks Carson for the sunshine. So, giving us a little scoopy news on his decision to to DWTS is just part of the conversation. Say YES to everything. YES! Oh…and Gayle, I’m in the same club. Can’t do a cartwheel. Just can’t. Now…why Carson is really here…American Humaine Hero Awards on the Hallmark Channel this Friday. I LOVE Carson…he’s amazing LIVE! Anyway, hero dogs…I did not know this…Many of these hero dogs who are sent overseas to help the military aren’t brought back to the U.S. after their work is done…and they are only brought back at the expense of the person adopting them? This makes absolutely NO sense. Anyway…the awards…I can’t wait to tune in. Here are clips of CK. Watch and you day will be filled with Carson sunshine!
From OWN: Carson Kressley’s Last Minute DWTS Decision

From OWN: Carson Kressley: Helping Americans Adopt Hero Dogs

•About Love and Travel – Krissy G. traveled around the world looking for love…but found it so much closer to home. Author of “How to Love an American Man,” Krissy’s story sounds interesting… Going to London for a boyfriend and an adventure…instead her boyfriend dumped her and her grandfather died…and then came home to jump into conversations with her grandma about her grandpa….and hearing the lessons of patience and understanding… This sounds like a nice book to pick up and take a look at. The checklist for guys looks like it’s been replaced by a checklist of lessons from grandma about loving. Patience. Independence…and Learn to Listen. Sounds like grandma knew what she was talking about…
From OWN: Krissy Gasbarre: What My Grandmother Taught Me about Love and Dating

•and web week…who’s up today? Heather Armstrong, Creator and Writer of DOOCE.com. A blog…a story…a book deal…a best seller. gotta go take a look…I mean, I must support my fellow bloggers…and maybe I can learn a thing or two…or three

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