10-17-11 -- 10-21-11

Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
Psychic Medium John Edward

Monday, October 17, 2011

Can our loved ones who have passed away communicate with us?

Anderson spends the hour with world renowned psychic medium John Edward, who uses images and clues he receives from the other side to connect people with deceased friends and relatives. Anderson and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, separately sit down for readings with John Edward and what he reveals is surprising.

Edward also performs readings on several audience members during the hour.

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Are Parents Playing Favorites?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Do parents play favorites? Anderson spends the hour discussing the new findings revealed in a recent TIME magazine article, which suggest that parents have a favorite child. Anderson discusses in detail the science of favoritism with the author of the article, and asks why a parent may like one child over another.

Anderson sparks a debate with mothers who openly admit they play favorites with their children, and one that is vehemently opposed to these findings. Anderson sits down with famous siblings Angela and Vanessa Simmons, who discuss how favoritism has affected them.

Anderson also speaks with a psychologist and sibling expert to discuss the impact parent favoritism can have on one’s life. Plus, a short quiz to help you determine whether or not you play favorites with your own children.

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Anderson Investigation...Germs

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Are we a germ-obsessed society?

Anderson is joined by CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, to discuss the real dangers of germs and to inform viewers when to worry. Anderson conducts an investigation in New York City to reveal what germs are in public places, including subways, elevator buttons, ATMs, shopping carts, pay phones and more. Anderson then has his very own eyeglasses, cell phone and camera/travel bag tested for germs -- and the results are shocking.

Anderson also meets a mother of four who took matters into her own hands after a trip to a fast food restaurant play area revealed various bacteria, bodily fluids and clumps of hair. Anderson also speaks with two mothers who survived nearly fatal bacterial infections… how it altered their lives forever is shocking. Plus, Dr. Gupta shares tips on how to protect yourself from germs, and reveals some of the most common myths surrounding germs.

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'Toddlers & Tiaras'

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Anderson spends the hour exploring the world of child beauty pageants to examine the real impact of pageants on children.

Anderson speaks with some of the biggest pageant stars of today, including Eden Wood from “Toddlers & Tiaras,” as well as two pageant stars from the ‘90s to see how their lives turned out.

Anderson is also joined by the mothers of today’s pageant stars, including Mickie Wood, Eden Wood’s mother, who defends the longtime tradition of beauty pageants.

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Meet the Johnstons: One Little Happy Family

Friday, October 21, 2011

Anderson speaks with two unconventional families with uncommon physical challenges, who both believe that a positive, can-do attitude helps them persevere through life’s struggles.

The Johnstons, a married couple of achondroplastic dwarfs standing just over four feet tall, who have adopted five dwarf children, are the real-life seven dwarfs. The Johnston family speaks with Anderson about their average-sized traditional American family values, manners, self-esteem and the importance of finding joy each day. Anderson also meets 13-year-old Dugan Smith, whose bone cancer and amputated leg have not kept him from following his dream and love of baseball. Anderson discusses with Dugan the surgery that saved his life… and how he has overcome the challenges of having a leg reattached backward.