Do other folks think that “Oprah’s Favorite Things” TV show is gross commercialism?

This particular show seems to grow worse each year it is aired! The whole hour is one huge commercial. Honestly, I am appalled that it is such a popular entry in her repertoire. Oprah’s Favorite Things was first aired a couple of weeks ago and it was repeated today. Every time Santa’s Helpers went to the audience to distribute more of the things to the guests, a message flashed on the screen indicating a telephone number to call for shopping information. WHAT?! Overblown, gross commercialism in my book . . . Another issue I had with the show: Oprah was gushing about some sort of toy watches and actually stated that they were selling for a very affordable $150 so they’d make great gifts. Lady, that price is affordable for you but, no doubt, the majority of your viewers think $150 is a lot of cash to drop on a “toy watch”. Realistically, how many folks actually spend $150 on one gift for one person (outside of their immediate family members)? Give me a break!

I completely agree with you – I think it’s nice that she gives stuff away to the audience members (who doesn’t like free stuff), but it really is just a 60 minute commercial backed by the force that is Oprah (and she is – she mentions a book and it rockets to the best seller list – God bless her). So this $150 “toy watch” (craziness I agree) and the other items, are delighted to get on her show and have her mention their products. I guarantees that their sales will go up.

It’s a little frightening the power she holds on her audience.

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