Original Air Date:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Guests:
Oprah spoke with Jackie and Tito Jackson as well as a number of people who won at least a million dollars through lottery, television, or contests.
Show Summary:
Oprah began this episode by speaking with Jackie and Tito Jackson, brothers of Michael Jackson, about the film This Is It. The entire family attended the release, but only some were ready to view the film.
Oprah spoke with winners of at least a million dollars to see how the money made a difference in their lives. The winners played either the lottery, television game shows, or entered contests.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Adam, who won over a million dollars on The Price Is Right appeared via Skype to share how he used the money to pay off bills, buy a house, a open his own daycare.
- Drew Carey, host of TPIR, shared how it is the greatest job ever.
- Tomorrow, winner of a million dollars on Deal Or No Deal, was living paycheck to paycheck, but is now happy to still live frugally, but debt free.
- Tom and Kathy played the lottery every day for 15 years before they won over 5 million dollars in 2007. The couple retired and began traveling regularly.
- Stephanie and Shaun were going into foreclosure on their home before Publisher's Clearing House showed up at their door with a check for a million dollars.
- PCH surprised a member of the audience, Sue, with $25,000 and gave the rest of those in attendance $500.
- Caroline won the 43rd Pillsbury Bake Off competition with her special peanut butter cookie, taking home kitchen appliances and a million dollars.
What to Take Away from the Show:
Do you plan on going to see This Is It during its 2 week run? Jackie and Tito expressed how the film showed their brother as the great humanitarian and father that he was, as well as a legend in entertainment.
After watching this episode, it was refreshing to see stories about people who won large amounts of money and still were able to stay grounded in their lives and not be consumed by their winnings. The happiness and positive energy, especially from Tomorrow and Tom, definitely came through the TV screen and made a number of people smile for those who won.
