Original Air Date:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Guests:
Oprah welcomed American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler along with Just Go With It stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, with CNN's Piers Morgan.
Show Summary:
Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler from American Idol, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler from the film Just Go With It and Piers Morgan from CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight appeared on this episode of The Oprah Show to bring together what's current in television, film and music.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- The judges from American Idol came to the show via satellite from LA to discuss the changes that have occurred in the 10th season of the show, how they are adjusting to giving feedback to contestants, and how the chemistry is coming together.
- Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, friends for 20 years, collaborated on their first project together, the film Just Go With It to be released on February 11, 2011 and shared with Oprah the history of their relationship and what it was like making the movie.
- The pair were obviously natural together on the show and it was evident they have been long-time friends. Going from the selected clips shared, it seems like their chemistry will shine through on the big screen as well.
- Piers Morgan replaced Larry King for CNN's interview series and sat down with Oprah as his first guest. Many Americans may not be very familiar with the British host who was the first winner of Celebrity Apprentice and a judge on America's Got Talent, but will soon get a feel for his interview style on his nightly show.
What to Take Away from the Show:
To be on the pulse of what is popular in movies, television and music today was the goal of this episode as American Idol is the top primetime series on television. Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler are two A-list stars who are at the top of their game with a number of successful films. Piers Morgan received media attention as Larry King left his seat on CNN to be filled with a host from the other side of the pond. If you were unfamiliar with these stars and now may turn on an interview or watch this 10th season of American Idol then this show served its purpose well.