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MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 [OAD 10/1/2012] – Marie welcomes American television icon, the beloved Betty White. Friendship between the two entertainers goes back nearly 30 years, so Marie and Betty have a lot to reminisce about. Marie looks back at the 70-year acting career of Betty White, who was the first female talk show host to win an Emmy® Award. Then the two fast-forward to TV Land’s hit comedy “Hot in Cleveland,” and White’s co-stars Jane Leeves, Wendy Malick and Valerie Bertinelli. Betty talks about being a presenter on Hallmark Channel’s HERO DOG AWARDS 2012 and brings out her own dog, Pontiac to do doggie yoga with Suzi Teitelman, creator of Yoga for Dogs. Next Marie explores apps every busy mom needs with Hi-Tech Mommy expert, Cat Swartz. Marie also welcomes “Switched at Birth,” star Maiara [MY-AH-DA] Walsh in a conversation about the groundbreaking show for the deaf community and what it was like working with the incredible woman on “Desperate Housewives.” Maiara share’s her personal experiences of being bullied as a teenager, her charity work with “Give Kids the World” and wraps the interview singing one of her songs. Lastly, Max Page, the boy who charmed America during a SuperBowl commercial for Volkswagen (“Little Darth Vader”) talks to Marie about being the Ambassador for Marie’s Children’s Miracle Network.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 [OAD 10/2/2012] – Marie Osmond welcomes the hilariously wonderful Fran Drescher star of “Happily Divorced” and everyone’s favorite nanny. Chef Jesse Brune, of OWN’s “Home Made Simple,” shares his suggestions of foods that can help boost your mood, recharge your love life and make you look younger. Chef Brune also shows Marie how to make his “fountain of youth” pom- blue smoothie. Next, Marie receives travel tips from travel expert Laura McKenzie, host of the Emmy®- nominated series “Laura Mckenzie’s Traveler.” From alerting credit card companies of your travel plans to buying insurance on no-refundable trips, Laura offers tips for the best travel experience. Lastly, Marie interviews teen philanthropist Mackenzie Bearup, who started a charity called Sheltering Books when she was 13. Now 19, Mackenzie discusses how her effort to provide literature to shelters has expanded worldwide.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 [OAD 10/4/2012] – Marie Osmond and “The Young and the Restless” actress Melody Thomas Scott share their experiences working in entertainment from a young age. Having worked on “Y&R” for the past 33 years, Melody dishes on what it’s like to play her character Nikki and what to expect this coming year on the show. Beauty expert Jamie Krell stops by to share her best beauty finds, each under ten dollars. From Avon blush to E.L.F. eye-shadow, Jamie shows Marie that good beauty products don’t have to be expensive. Next, stylist to the stars Alle Fister shows Marie five classic pieces that every woman should own and simple tweaks that can turn a staple piece into a statement piece. Lastly, “So You Think You Can Dance” season four finalists Courtney Galiano shares her experiences after being diagnosed with MS. Courtney shares her determination to not only keep dancing, but also raise MS awareness and help inspire others. To end the show, Courtney and “SYTYCD” season 8 finalist, Marko Germar, hit the stage with a show-stopping dance performance.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 [OAD 10/4/2012] – Marie Osmond talks to TV Land’s “Retired at 35” star Marissa Jaret Winokur about being diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 27, early detection, and her (more) HALLMARK CHANNEL / ‘MARIE’ – Lead Releases – Page 2 life-saving message for women around the world. Marissa talks about giving birth thanks to the gift of surrogacy, her ongoing battle with weight and the triumph of having just lost 40 pounds. Marie and Marissa also discuss Marissa’s new TV show, “Retired at 35” and her dynamic co-stars, George Segal and Jessica Walter. Marissa, a Tony Award winner for “Hairspray” also talks to Marie about their shared love of “Dancing With the Stars.” Marie also welcomes “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Ronn Moss and the love of his life, wife Devin DeVasquez. Ronn also performs. And, wardrobe recycling expert Sonya Nimri reveals money-saving tips on updating everything from bangles to purses, shoes to overalls. Marie’s daughter Rachael, models.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 [OAD 10/5/2012] Marie welcomes television veterans Mark Steines (Stine-ess) and Paige Davis, who have joined forces to host Hallmark Channel’s new daytime show “Home & Family.” After 17 years on “Entertainment Tonight,” Mark discusses his exciting new hosting role alongside Paige. Former host of “Trading Spaces,” Paige talks interior design and how she found true love in the workplace. Next, nutrition expert Amy Hendel (Hen-dell) shares healthy alternatives to food cravings. Amy shows Marie examples of healthy alternatives to foods we crave, like ice cream and potato chips. Rising star Haley Strode, who stars in the soon to be blockbuster “Gangster Squad” alongside heartthrobs Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin, talks with Marie about how she almost didn’t make her audition for the film. A graduate of Ole Miss, Haley gives insight into growing up on a farm in the heartland and her journey to Hollywood. Lastly, Marie welcomes the courageous 8-year-old Tyler Armstrong, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Disease.
“Marie” is a one-hour weekday talk show hosted by international superstar Marie Osmond. The program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (12 Noon-1 p.m. ET/PT) on Hallmark Channel.
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