Watch Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star
- 2011
- 1 Season
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3.5 (41)
Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star was a reality competition television series that aired on Oprah Winfrey's network, OWN, in 2011. The show was hosted by American television personality and entertainment journalist, Nancy O'Dell. The concept of the show involved a nationwide search for the next big television personality who would be given the opportunity to host their very own talk show on the OWN network. Each episode featured various challenges and competitions designed to test the contestants' creativity, hosting skills, and ability to connect with an audience.
The show was divided into two parts: the first half of each episode featured a series of challenges and training sessions designed to help the contestants improve their hosting skills. In these challenges, the contestants were judged by a panel of experts and celebrity guests, including Oprah herself.
The second half of each episode featured a live studio audience and a live challenge that tested the contestants' ability to connect with the audience while demonstrating their hosting skills. The live challenge involved contestants working with a celebrity guest to create a segment for their own hypothetical talk show.
Throughout the series, the contestants were mentored by a team of industry professionals, including Mark Burnett (creator of Survivor and The Apprentice) and Susie Essman (actress and comedian). The contestants also had access to professional producers, writers, and fashion experts who helped them prepare for each challenge.
The winner of Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star received a grand prize of their own talk show on the OWN network, which was produced by Oprah's company, Harpo Productions. The winner also received a brand new car and a cash prize of $100,000.
The show was praised for its ability to showcase the contestants' unique personalities while giving them valuable industry experience and training. It also received positive reviews for its uplifting nature and inspirational messages that emphasized the power of self-discovery and self-expression.
Overall, Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star was a highly entertaining and inspiring reality competition series that highlighted the best of the television industry while providing a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills and creativity.