OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW INFORMATIVE

Anderson, September 19, 2011, Episode 1010, The Story of My Mom:  Gloria Vanderbilt  Running Time:   41:52

Anderson Cooper submitted a show focusing on his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, and the show focuses on some of the struggles she had during her early life to raising her children.    The episode is very poignant at times, especially when reflecting on her son Carter who committed suicide and is balanced with some comedic moments from guests Kathy Griffin and Judy Collins.      The show also focuses on some of Cooper’s successes with journalism.

The Doctors, May 2, 2011, #D3143, TRUTH or DARE:  We Dare You to Get Healthy, Running Time:  40:13

This episode was a fun one showcasing various myths surrounding various subjects such as protein to the use of snails for a source of collagen and presents challenges in which the doctors all face various fears surrounding the information.    The doctors present a fun time showcasing them eating spicy foods, eating protein-related insects, and  being exposed to cold water.     Entertaining at times, but I would not expect them to win.

The Dr. Oz Show, November 23, 2011, Episode #3-058

Dr. Oz focuses his submitted episode on various people who are uninsured in America and showcases women who have had problems with cancer, a man with a defective pacemaker and how it relates to lack of care because of not having insurance.     The show also focuses on ways in which individuals have bettered their lives because of shows that they have seen on this show.    A very strong submission, and the likely winner.

RANKINGS:

1.       The Dr. Oz Show

2.       Anderson

3.       The Doctors