Original Air Date:
Monday, September 14, 2009
Guests:
Larry Busacca
An exclusive interview with Whitney Houston
Show Summary:
Oprah was joined by Whitney Houston for her first interview in 7 years, which Oprah has since called the best interview she has ever done. This statement was made because of the deep connection that was felt between Oprah and Whitney during their intimate conversation. Both parties went into the interview with the goal of using the other to create a message and they definitely succeeded. During the 2 day Oprah Show event, Whitney discussed the difficult topics of her marriage, divorce, drug use, raising her daughter, and attempting to re-ignite her career.
On the first day the interview aired, Whitney focused on her marriage to Bobby Brown and the heavy drug use that went on in the relationship.
Special Highlights:
On the first day of the exclusive interview with Whitney Houston, the pop icon shared the following details:
- While their relationship appeared complicated, Whitney shared that her relationship with Bobby Brown was one of intense love, but love that at times had moments of jealousy due to Whitney's super-fame.
- The lowest point in the marriage was when Bobby spit in Whitney's face during a confrontation in front of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
- Whitney admitted that she and Bobby had a heavy drug habit; mixing marijuana and rock cocaine. Bobby also struggled with an alcohol addiction, though Whitney shared that wasn't an issue for her.
- It was Whitney's mother who commanded her to get help and make a decision about her marriage.
What to Take Away from the Show:
After a 2 day exclusive season premiere interview event with pop icon Whitney Houston, viewers and fans should walk away with a sense of connection and honesty from one of the world's biggest music stars. Because of Whitney's openness in dealing with the difficult life experiences of divorce, drug abuse, and single parenting, Whitney's fans and Oprah's viewers could connect to the interview knowing that she has gone through some of the same struggles and found the strength to make it through; becoming a great example to those watching from home. Whitney Houston fans will also be pleased to be able to bring her new record home to feel a different but equally intense connection to the singer through her music.
Products Featured in This Episode:
Whitney Houston - 'I Look To You'
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Whitney Houston's 2009 release I Look To You is her first album in nearly 7 years. Oprah's favorite track on the record was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster because of it's expression of Whitney's journey over the years - "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" was performed on Oprah's stage and aired on the second part of the interview.
