Besides learning about what things really float Oprah’s boat, we’ve always loved watching the audience members completely freak out as they learn they will be the recipients of each and every items Oprah presents on her show. Over the years she’s given her "Favorite Things" to audiences full of teachers and hurricane Katrina volunteers. The endorsements for the brands Oprah presents unquestionably helps their sales, so they happily donate several hundred units of their item for her to give away. The result: a studio audience that goes hilariously berserk.
During the recession, Oprah gave an economical twist to her "Favorite Things" episode, which wasn’t nearly as exciting to watch (every item was inexpensive or homemade and didn’t illicit quite the same shrieks and squeals from the audience), but was responsible and appropriate. For that we commended her. Perhaps with our fiscal climate still down from what it once was, Oprah couldn’t provide shiny new cars, digital cameras, and delectable treats for her audience members. But we still wish we could hear a list of what reasonably priced products she loves! After all, next holiday season will be the last for "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Are you bummed that Oprah won’t be showing off her “Favorite Things” this year, or are you over all the hype surrounding her program? [Huff Post]
