Oprah Winfrey Network June 2013 Highlights
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OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK JUNE 2013 HIGHLIGHTS Visit www.press.discovery.com/us/own for select episodic photography and screeners NEW SERIES & SEASONS (P) Denotes: Premieres “GOLDEN SISTERS” (30 Minutes) Series Premiere - Saturday, June 1 (Two back-to-back episodes from 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) The new original series follows the outrageous, real-life adventures of Mary, Josie and Teresa, three golden-aged sisters who shot to fame after a web video of the trio viewing the Kardashian sex tape went viral. Mary is in her eighties and twin sisters Josie and Teresa are not far behind, but these three outspoken, fun-loving Bronx-born women are no sweater-knitting, porch-rocking seniors … not by a long shot. In this season, the spunky trio head on a road trip to Las Vegas to gamble, have the surprise of their lives when they meet Oprah Winfrey, visit where they grew up in the Bronx to reminisce about the good ol’ days, live la vida loca at the racetrack and much more. (P) Saturday, June 1 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Josie’s Salon Josie founded her salon, Michelangelo Hair House, in the 70’s. Back then, the place was cool, as she says, like “disco.” But as the business grew older over the years, Josie’s loyal clientele grew older with it, and she has come to the realization that it’s time to bring in some fresh, young customers. The Golden Sisters put their heads together and shoot a commercial to spice things up. (P) Saturday, June 1 (10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Mary Cheats on Jack Mary finds out that her favorite singer, Engelbert Humperdinck, who she hasn’t seen in concert in 40 years, will be performing at a nearby casino. With her sisters in tow, Mary is ready for the night of her life and the man of her dreams. Mary wants Engelbert to notice her, so the girls decide to get makeovers. At the concert, Mary can hardly contain her excitement after Engelbert finishes singing her favorite song, “Please Release Me” and she storms the stage while Josie and Teresa watch in disbelief. (P) Saturday, June 8 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: #winetasting The sisters have the surprise of their lives when they meet Oprah for the first time. While reminiscing, they decide to make some of their famous Rucola bread. Looking for something to pair the bread with, the sisters head to wine country where they end up over-indulging in some of the local spirits. (P) Saturday, June 15 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Teresa’s Agency The girls get a tweet while eating lunch: “What is the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?” For Teresa, it was buying a talent agency and learning the job on the fly. Her claim to fame was discovering Shia LaBeouf and now it’s time to discover new actors during pilot season. Teresa’s assistant is out sick, leaving her alone in the busiest time of year in Hollywood. With nowhere else to turn, she calls her sisters to come save the day, but calamity ensues when she realizes they don’t know the first thing about running an office. (P) Saturday, June 22 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: What Happens in Vegas… Mary heads to her favorite place in the world, Las Vegas, and Josie and Teresa aren’t about to miss out on the fun or the large buffets. While Mary competes in a casino poker tournament at the Palazzo Venetian, the sisters decide to take Vegas on like seasoned veterans. Things get messy when Teresa tries a “Master Cleanse” to make room for all the Vegas food. They have a great time until one of the sisters breaks the rules, but as they say, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. CONTINUING SERIES (New Episodes) (P) Denotes: Premieres “OPRAH’S NEXT CHAPTER” (60 Minutes) Sundays (9 - 10 p.m. ET/PT) The primetime series features Oprah Winfrey as she steps outside of the studio for riveting, enlightening and in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families. (P) Sunday, June 2 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah Visits the Set of The Voice Oprah visits the set of the hit television singing competition series "The Voice" and speaks with all four coaches: Usher, Shakira, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine. Oprah is given a tour of the set and surprises the Top 10 artists. (P) Sunday, June 9 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: John Legend and His Wife Oprah sits down with nine time Grammy winner John Legend in his Hollywood Hills home to talk about his first solo album in five years, his passion for education and politics, and his friendship with collaborator and executive producer Kanye West. Legend’s fiancée, model, TV host and Twitter personality Chrissy Teigen, joins the conversation to discuss their relationship and tabloid rumors of infidelity. (P) Sunday, June 23 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: African American Women in Hollywood Oprah sits down for an in-depth conversation with some of Hollywood's most powerful female African-American actresses including Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union. In the discussion, the iconic actresses open up about the challenges and triumphs they face as African- American women in the entertainment industry. In the groundbreaking conversation, the women shed light on a topic that is not often discussed in the entertainment industry. “OPRAH’S MASTER CLASS” (60 Minutes) Sundays (10 - 11 p.m. ET/PT) "Oprah's Master Class" tells the stories you've never heard from the people you thought you knew best. Hand-picked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world, true modern masters share their successes, their failures, their triumphs, disappointments and heartbreaks. "Oprah's Master Class" offers an unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of the famous people we love, respect and admire. (P) Sunday, June 2 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m.) Episode: Lenny Kravitz The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and actor Lenny Kravitz talks about how his mixed cultural background influenced his signature retro music style and how he challenged the industry with his unconventional image. Raised in a biracial family (his mother is Roxie Roker known for her character Helen Willis on the hit 70’s sitcom “The Jeffersons” and father is Sy Kravitz NBC news producer of Russian-Jewish descent), Kravitz opens up about his upbringing and how his father’s infidelity affected him as a young boy. Plus, he reveals more about his marriage to actress Lisa Bonet (“The Cosby Show”) and his relationship with daughter, Zoë. (P) Sunday, June 9 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m.) Episode: Susan Sarandon Academy Award-winning actress and humanitarian Susan Sarandon talks about her first big break when she auditioned for an independent film on a whim, and then found herself in Hollywood scoring leading lady roles in big feature films, such as Annie in “Bull Durham,” Louise in “Thelma and Louise” and Sister Helen in “Dead Man Walking.” A New Jersey native and the eldest of nine siblings, Sarandon grew up in a strict Catholic school which shaped her world view, leading to her future social and political activism. She talks candidly about becoming pregnant after doctors told her she wouldn’t be able to have kids, aging in a business that is tough on women passed a “certain age,” and why she believes relationships need to evolve, even if it means parting ways. Now a mother of three, Sarandon remains one of Hollywood’s most talented and versatile leading ladies, yet she credits her success to the fact that all her plans failed. (P) Sunday, June 16 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m.) Episode: Berry Gordy Jr. If you know the music of Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Smokey Robinson, Martha and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder - just to name a few, then you know Berry Gordy, Jr. He is the man behind all those hits, as founder of the legendary Motown record label and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who shaped the careers of many young superstar singers. Gordy Jr. talks about his love affair with Diana Ross, their behind-the-scenes stories, spinning out #1 hits, and how life growing up in Detroit wasn’t always glamorous in the beginning. (P) Sunday, June 16 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m.) Episode: Diahann Carroll Living legend Diahann Carroll is a groundbreaking actress with many “firsts” to her name including being the first African-American to win a Tony Award and originating many leading lady roles, such as the title role in her 1968 sitcom “Julia,” as the first African-American actress to star in her own sitcom. Carroll talks about growing up in New York, the prejudice she endured, creating the role of Dominique Deveraux in the television soap opera “Dynasty,” and being a breast cancer survivor. “SUPER SOUL SUNDAY” Sundays (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET/PT) The Emmy Award-winning series “Super Soul Sunday" delivers a thought- provoking, eye-opening and inspiring block of programming designed to help viewers awaken to their best selves and discover a deeper connection to the world around them.