07-16-12 -- 07-20-12

'Headline-Making Medical Mystery' & 'The Strangest Addictions Ever!'

Monday, July 16, 2012

Straight from the headlines, fifteen teenage girls in upstate New York have been afflicted with a mysterious illness causing Tourette's Syndrome-like symptoms. Anderson speaks with one of the teens, her family, and a team of medical experts to investigate what is really happening. Follow a mom whose daughter is trapped in a real life medical mystery as we search for an answer. Do you have a mysterious medical condition? Tell us.

Then, a man in a sexual relationship with his car, a woman who eats paper, and a woman obsessed with sniffing mothballs. Anderson speaks with these guests from TLC's "My Strange Addiction," which gives a face to those suffering from peculiar addictions. Also, woman who used to be obsessed with hair dryers tells Anderson about the latest appliance that is the object of her obsession. Anderson is joined by an expert who attempts to find out what is causing their obsessions.

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'Families in Crisis' & 'Is Your House Making You Fat?'

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Can your marriage survive this tough economy? Anderson speaks with a couple whose marriage is crumbling because of the stress of financial hardship. He examines the recent "mancession" trend, where out of work husbands are forced to take on stay-at-home duties while their wives become breadwinners.

Life coach Mel Robbins is on hand to dole out a four-step plan that can help save your relationship during tough economic times.

Then, is your house making you fat? With the holidays behind us, everyone is looking for a quick fix to ditch the extra pounds. But there's a more sustainable option… and it's right inside your home -- no treadmill involved.

Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner reveals the simple changes you can make around your home (and inside your fridge) to help you lose the pounds and get your health back on track.



Inside Anderson's Fridge:


What does your fridge say about you? On today's show, Anderson shared a photo of the inside of his fridge. Dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner says there are easy changes you can make to your fridge to help reduce your calorie intake and eat healthier.

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Medical Mysteries with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Plus, The Muppets, Miss Piggy

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Renowned neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins Anderson to discuss the latest medical mysteries. Meet a 9-year-old whose extremely rare disease requires that she avoid sunlight.

Dr. Gupta talks about his new book, "Monday Mornings," and why it's unlike anything else he's ever published.

Then, after having Angelina, Janet and even Madonna on our stage -- get ready for the biggest diva to hit our stage -- Miss Piggy!

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Moms Behaving Badly

Thursday, July 19, 2012


Moms caught shoplifting and drinking alcohol on play dates. Have they gone too far? Or is what they're doing okay?

Anderson's hidden cameras follow one mom through a department store to see how and why she shoplifts. What kind of example is she setting for her kids? Will she ever stop?

Then, moms drinking wine during their children's play dates. They don't think they're doing anything wrong, but another group of mothers is horrified. Find out why these moms are going to such extremes.

Then, meet the man behind the hugely successful Dyson company. Hear Sir James Dyson's incredible story of launching the first vacuum that didn’t lose suction -- after 15 years of frustration, perseverance, and over 5,000 prototypes.

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Julianne Moore, Animals with Jack Hanna, Plus, Bizarre Foods

Friday, July 20, 2012

Award-winning actress Julianne Moore is discussing her new role as Sarah Palin in the upcoming HBO film, "Game Change." Moore talks about transforming into the infamous Alaska Governor and explains why she now has sympathy for the one-time Vice-Presidential nominee.

Then, American zookeeper and animal expert Jack Hanna visits Anderson for the first time, bringing some exotic animals from around the world. Jack also has a special animal surprise for Anderson.

Plus, Andrew Zimmern, of Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," takes Anderson and four lucky audience members through a tasting of unusual cuisines from around the world. You won't believe what Anderson tries!






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