" Oprah Favorite Things " is an annual segment that appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show from the 1990s to 2008 and 2010, as well as on Rachael Ray in the year 2017. In this segment, which airs during Thanksgiving week and is inspired by the "My Favorite Things" song from Sound Sound Music, Oprah Winfrey shares the product with her listeners that she feels so valuable or that will be a great gift. In addition, the audiences present during the recording of the episode received items from that year's list for free.
This term is also sometimes used to describe similar features in O, The Oprah Magazine ; while it has officially been named "The O List" in the past, it recently shared the name "Oprah Favorite Things". Both features are often coordinated.
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Episode
The Oprah Favorite Things television episode is the most watched episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show every year. This episode has traditionally aired around Thanksgiving, although the producer did not announce when a special episode will be recorded. In addition, the audience members of this episode are usually chosen based on certain characteristics, which means tickets can be difficult to obtain.
2002
The items presented in the 2002 episode fall into one of four categories: favorite foods; beauty and body care; books, music and houses; and high-tech invention. The items included in the list are:
- lime pie
- Heart's Desire from Jan de Luz Linens
- Croissant from Galaxy
- Fat Witch Baby Gift Tin
- The Good Karmal Kenangal
- Tin from Garrett Popcorn Shop
- MarieBelle Hot Chocolate Powder
- Creations of Cranberry Chocolate by NantucketChocolate.com
- Piper-Heidsieck Champagne
- Pillsbury Homebaked Classics Frozen Biscuits
- BlissLabs Glamor Gloves and Glamor Gel
- Origins Body Cream The Perfect White Tea World
- Kiehl's Limited Edition Gift Box
- What to Use
- DreamTime Foot Cozys
- Velor Sportswear
- Karen Neuburger Pajamas and Socks
- Silver Ox Cuff Watch
- Tube and Casing Readers
- Active Labs Perfect Tee Mode
- Books, Music, and Home
- Grace Everyday by Marianne Williamson
- Johnny Mathis Christmas Album
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
- Shared Books and CD Collections
- Jay Strongwater Picture Frames
- O, Subscribe to Oprah Magazine
- High Technology Discovery
- Four-in-One Camera
- Samsung mobile/camera
- Talking Photo Album
- Thin-Wafer CD System
2003
Episode 2003 has 350 audience members. The items featured in this episode include:
- Portable DVD Player Portable
- Ralph Lauren Black Slim Cigarette Label Slim Crewneck Sweater
- Melted Melted Chocolate Duck
- Greenberg Smoked Turkeys
- Barefoot Dreams Robes, Adult throws
- Cliffs and Buster Macaroons
- The Gingerbread Man by Philosophy
- Purifying Mask of Pure Simple Pumpkin
- Davies Gates Allspice Cinnamon Powder Sugar Soak
- O, Oprah Magazine
- MAC Cosmetic Bag
- Nike Dri-FIT Workout Outfit
- FoodSaver Vac 800 by Tilia, Inc.
- Cambio Jeans
- BlackBerry Wireless E-mail Tool
- Frederic Fekkai CrÃÆ'¨me Luxeuse, Apple Cider Clean
- Shampoo & amp; Conditioner
- UGG Classic Short Boots
- Judith Ripka Two Necklaces
- Philip Stein Teslar Watch
- Sony DCR-DVD200 Handycam
- The Neiman Marcus Cookbook
2004
Spectators for the 2004 episode consisted of teachers. The items included in the list are:
- Layered Jacket and Cashmere Scarf by Burberry
- Dell 30 "Widescreen LCD TV
- Bourjois Lips Products
- Eileen Fisher Waffle-Weave Merino Stretch Zip Cardigan and Pants
- Maytag Neptune Top-Load Washer and Drying Center
- Lollia Lifestyle Collection
- Hand-Blown Crystal Cover by Deborah Ehrlich
- Dooney & amp; Bourke Leather Duffle Bag
- Miraval Resort and Spa - Life in Balance
- Orbitz
- Undercoat Apple by Nelly
- Museum Automatic Arte Watch by Movado
- Gourmet Florida Key Lime Bundt Cake by We Take The Cake
- VIETRI Water Garden Tea Service
- FineTeas Special Gift Certificate
- Williamson's Sonoma House Bed
- Magellan RoadMate 700
- Dell Pocket DJ
- OfficeMax Gift Certifiate
- Sony VAIO S260 notebook computer
- BeBe Winans' Christmas Prayer CD & amp; Starbucks Gift Card
2005
In 2005, the audience to record the episode of Oprah Favorite Things consisted of volunteers from Hurricane Katrina. The items listed are:
- Philip Stein Teslar Diamond Watch
- Burberry Coat
- Burberry Bag
- UGG Uptown Boot Australia
- Tin of CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn from Garrett Popcorn Shops
- Apple iPod
- "Oprah Sweater" by Ralph Lauren
- Pure Color Strap
- Beautiful by Sarah Jessica Parker
- BlackBerry 7105T from T-Mobile
- Brownies from Geneva's Moveable Feast
- Free Nike 5.0 iD
- Kashwere Shawl Collar Robe
- Croissant from Williams-Sonoma
- Hope in the Jar of Philosophy
- "Grace" Basket of Philosophy
- Cookie Dough Oatmeal from Fox & amp; Obel Market
- Oprah Winfrey Show 20th Anniversary Collection DVD
- Sony VAIO FJ Notebook
2006
In 2006, Oprah's Favorite Things episode took a different view when each audience received a credit card worth a thousand dollars. Each member of the audience also receives a camcorder and is instructed to use the money to do something good for others while using the camcorder to record a good deed.
2007
The Favorite Things aired November 20, 2007. It's back to its original format in previous years. The 2007 episode was filmed in Macon, Georgia at the Macon City Auditorium on November 17, 2007. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has been national since 1986, Macon has become their number one market. Anytime, 45 percent of households in Macon, Georgia, at four o'clock, watch Oprah Winfrey.
- Samsung HD Camcorder (SC-HMX10C)
- UGG Australia Classic Crochet Boots
- ToyWatch Crystal Clock
- Perfect Endings Cupcakes by Williams-Sonoma
- Melamine Bowls by Williams-Sonoma
- KitchenAid Artisan Mixer
- Planet Earth DVD Set by The Discovery Channel
- Kai Body Butter & amp; Buffer
- Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System
- Claus's Soap from Lafco New York
- "Earth Pillars" by Ken Follett
- Breville Icon Panini Press by Williams-Sonoma
- Ciao Bella Sorbetto
- Rachel Pally Swing Turtleneck and Seafarers
- The Scrabble Premier Edition from Hasbro
- Collection of United States Union Artists' 100th Unified Library Collection
- Shaklee Get Clean
- O's Guide to Life
- Josh Groban's NoÃÆ'½Â CD
- LG HDTV Refrigerator
2008
Winfrey, in addition to a regular event, held the episode of "Oprah Favorites for Summer" in May 2008, apparently contrary to his wishes and on the orders of the production staff.
The regular show aired November 26, 2008, one day before Thanksgiving; However, it does not follow the usual format of luxury gifts. On the contrary, due to the economic difficulties of the nation (Winfrey says that he can not with a good conscience give a luxurious gift in times of economic hardship like that), this year's episode will be titled "How to Have the Hardest Vacation Ever!" (Described as Oprah's Favorite Things... with a twist! ) All the prizes are worth "nothing" and emphasize do-it-yourself work. Due to the personal nature of many of these gifts, this is the first year the audience does not receive many actual gifts, even though they receive books and albums.
Gift ideas, many submitted by audiences, including:
- A thank-you box, filled with thank-you notes from various people
- The compilation album "Oprah Holiday Hits" (given for free on the show's website)
- The treasure box contains souvenirs
- Hot chocolate cone
- Regifts (a.k.a. "swap parties"), redeem your own undesirable secondhand items for other people's belongings you're likely to use
- A gift basket that includes fruits and vegetables from your own garden
- While with your loved ones
- The Story of Edgar Sawtelle , a book by David Wroblewski
For additional prize ideas, viewers are directed to "The O List" in O edition, The Oprah Magazine December 2008 edition. This list consists of items that cost under $ 100.
2009
The Huffington Post recalled in November 2009 that, for the first time in years, there would be no Oprah Favorite episodes. This turned out to be true; there is no explicit reason given for cancellation, even though the recession that had taken place years earlier and which had served as a boost to the low-budget Favorites thing of the year was still ongoing at the time. However, Oprah held a raffle in December 2009 which rewards the collection of Favorite Collections. The lottery winners are announced and posted on the Oprah website.
2010
Oprah Winfrey's biggest show to date, titled Ultimate Favorite Things , was aired on Friday, November 19, 2010. The second edition aired the following Monday, November 22nd. Those are the last Favorites Things in the original format. The Favorite Things 2010 is the only time Winfrey promotes Favorite Things for two episodes in each show season. Some Favorite Things are the products that have been given in previous Favorite Things episodes.
The list of products provided in "Ultimate Favorite Things" includes:
- Weight Loss Course: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Submitting Your Weight Forever , a book by Marianne Williamson, published by Hay House
- Baker's Edge lasagna and a brownie tray with a mixture of Ghiradelli brownies
- Beecher Makaroni and cheese "World's Best"
- Breville panini press from Williams-Sonoma
- Formulated , a book by Jay-Z
- Elfa Customizable Closet System from The Container Store
- Hair care products from Andre Walker, Oprah hairstylist
- Anting Judith Ripka Eclipse
- $ 100 gift card for Kiva
- Kyocera Advanced Ceramic knife 2 pieces giftset
- Lafco House and Home Set Candle Collection
- Limited edition of "25th Anniversary" Oprah watch by Philip Stein
- Ralph Lauren Cashmere Sweater & amp; Cashmere Blanket
- Lululemon relaxed with matching pants
- Five-year membership to Netflix
- Four pairs of Nike running shoes
- Nikon D3100 digital camera
- 7 days of shipping at Allure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International
- Round-trip flights on United Airlines to and from the cruise
- Oprah shirt "25th Anniversary"
- Sony Bravia 52-inch 3D television and blu-ray player
- The Beginning , album from The Black Eyed Peas
- Tory Burch "Silver Anniversary" tote bag and flat shoes
The second day's Favorites list includes:
- iPad, with Scrabble app
- UGG Australia sparkle boots
- Coach Bag
- Magaschoni tunic and leggings
- Expectations in Moisturizing Jar by Philosophy
- Nordstrom Lingerie and $ 500 Nordstrom gift card
- Prepara Herb Saver Prepara
- Pie chicken pie from Centerville Pie Company
- "Oprah Favorite Items" from Garrett Popcorn Shop
- Le Creuset cookware
- Miraclesuit blue jeans
- Jewelry box from Pottery Barn
- Jessica Leigh Diamond earrings from Dana Rebecca Designs
- Gift card for DonorChoose.org
- Mini croissants from Williams-Sonoma
- Talbott Teas holidays vary
- The Book of the Resurrection , a book by Mark Nepo
- Illumination , album from Josh Groban
- Let It Be Me: Mathis in Nashville , an album from Johnny Mathis
- The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, will be delivered in May 2011
2012
The two-hour special called "Oprah Favorite Things 2012" is broadcast on Oprah Winfrey Network on November 18, 2012. It features an audience of 30 people eligible for items totaling over $ 10,000.
2017
On November 21, 2017 episode of Rachael Ray, host Rachael Ray presented a list of Oprah Favorite Things for 2017, with Gayle King serving as a Winfrey representative (Winfrey did not show up, and only one audience, selected by image, actually received all 102 items in the list).
Among the items on the 2017 Favorites list:
- Pudus Classics red lumberjack socks sandal slippers
- Amazon Echo Show
- Sonicare DiamondClean Smart electric toothbrush, with accompanying smartphone apps
- Brrey panini press
- English muffins from The Model Bakery
- The Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Controversy and criticism
Once displayed in the Oprah Favorite Things segment, businesses typically experience a large increase in their website traffic and in visits to their stores. For small businesses with limited resources and small staff, customer generated drives can cause businesses to become overwhelmed and unable to meet customer demand. According to Scott Schroeder, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Garrett Popcorn Shops, shown in the episode produced more than 100,000 visits to the website in the afternoon the episode aired and sales increased in December by more than 100%. This causes the business to change from "making popcorn eight hours a day to 24 hours a day."
The episodes also met with controversy when unseeded businesses on the episode made claims that they existed. According to insiders, this is one of the reasons the format was changed for the 2006 season.
Website The A.V. Club mocks the uselessness and blandness of the Oprah 2007 list by posting a feature called 'Oprah Favorite Thing or Symptoms of Clinical Depression? "The 2008 decision to use cheap gifts drew jokes from Jimmy Kimmel Live !, including a mash-up featuring Winfrey who was supposed to hand out tacks, to anxious audience.
Further criticism and satire are directed at the reactions of people in the audience, which usually range from cheering and screaming to hysterical crying from men and women. This memorable parody is featured in the Saturday Night Live drama, in which the audience tore apart the studio in anticipation of their free hustle and bustle they will get. Winfrey himself admitted pleased with some of the audience's reaction, having made a number of fun from them in the behind-the-scenes series that aired on Oprah Winfrey Network.
See also
- Late Late Toy Show , same prizes and special toys from the Late Late Show by RTÃÆ' â € ° in Ireland
- TV3 Toy Show , a variation of the Toy Show format by competitors RTÃÆ' ,, TV3
References
External links
- Official Oprah Winfrey Site
- Oprah Winfrey Show
- Oprah Favorites 2007
- Oprah Favorite Things 2007 (Official Page)
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