10-01-12 -- 10-05-12

Co-Host Amy Brenneman, Star of 'Private Practice' / 'Why Do Women Pay More?' Investigation: Part Two / 'RHONY' Star Ramona Singer / Meg Ryan, America Ferrara, Olivia Wilde & Gabrielle Union

Monday, October 01, 2012

Anderson kicks off the week with "Private Practice" star AMY BRENNEMAN (@TheAmyBrenneman) as his co-host! They're talking about the latest water cooler topics in "The First 15."

"Real Housewives of New York" star and queen of pinot grigio Ramona Singer is in the house! We're getting the scoop about her feud with "Real Housewife" co-star Aviva Drescher.

Last week, our undercover investigation on why women pay more sparked a HUGE response! Today, we're hearing from business owners and organizations who say it's okay make women pay more! You'll be shocked when three whistleblowers reveal why they charge women higher prices! Also, meet a woman who is doing everything she can to put an end to women being ripped off. Do you have an example of gender-based pricing? Tell us about it!

Celebrity advocates MEG RYAN, AMERICA FERRERA (@AmericaFerrera), OLIVIA WILDE (@OliviaWilde) and Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) are here telling Anderson all about why they traveled halfway around the world for a mission on behalf of women everywhere.

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Co-Host Bethenny Frankel / Texas Mom Arrested for Allegedly Letting Kids Play Outside Unsupervised / "Pitch Perfect" Stars Anna Kendrick & Brittany Snow

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Reality TV star, best-selling author and entrepreneur BETHENNY FRANKEL (@Bethenny) is co-hosting for the hour! The Skinnygirl reveals her favorite tips for losing weight without dieting and gives viewers a sneak peek at what they can expect to see in her upcoming talk show.

Then, it's a story that has parents sounding-off. A Texas mom was arrested for allegedly letting her kids play outside unsupervised. The mom, Tammy Cooper, breaks her silence in an "Anderson Live" exclusive after spending 18 hours in jail.

Rising stars ANNA KENDRICK (@AnnaKendrick47) and BRITTANY SNOW stop by to chat with Anderson about their new movie, "Pitch Perfect" -- a musical comedy about an all-girl a cappella group that takes on a rival male-dominated group. Find out how they trained for the movie, and if they can convince Anderson to sing. And don't miss the surprise that Anna and Brittany have in store for Anderson!

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Co-Host Martin Short / 'Modern Family' Star Julie Bowen / Chef Tom Parker Bowles

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

The brilliantly funny MARTIN SHORT joins Anderson as co-host for the day! Martin is making Anderson laugh as they talk about the latest stories everyone's buzzing about in "The First 15." Martin also talks about his role in "Frankenweenie," the animated Tim Burton movie that's opening this Friday.

Fresh from her Emmy win, JULIE BOWEN (@ItsJulieBowen), star of the hit comedy "Modern Family" is here! Julie is telling Anderson about her behind-the-scenes experience on Emmy night, her headline-making acceptance speech, and what really happened with Sofia Vergara's dress malfunction. Julie is revealing her own secrets to preventing wardrobe malfunctions, and opening up about her real-life family. Find out the cause that’s very close to her heart.

We're partnering with Good Housekeeping and putting the most popular infomercial products to the test! Which ones fly and which ones fizzle? Don't be fooled by slick marketing! Find out which "As Seen on TV" products pass Anderson and Martin's test for you to buy... and which should be left on the screen!

Plus, Chef Tom Parker Bowles (@TomParkerBowles) is here to "dish on the royals" and share one of his favorite recipes from his new cookbook, "Let's Eat: Recipes from My Kitchen Notebook."

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Co-Host Andy Cohen / 'Steel Magnolias' Cast: Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott

Thursday, October 04, 2012

Mazel! "Watch What Happens Live" star and Anderson's friend ANDY COHEN (@BravoAndy) joins as co-host! Andy's spilling all the secrets about the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" three-part reunion, and giving his always hilarious and real opinions on the latest stories making headlines in "The First 15."

Anderson and Andy welcome the star-studded cast of the remake of "Steel Magnolias" -- QUEEN LATIFAH (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH), ALFRE WOODARD, PHYLICIA RASHAD, and JILL SCOTT (@MissJillScott). The cast is talking about their experience working together on the film, which opens this weekend. Then they’ll play a fun trivia game in which we'll test their knowledge of quotes from the movie!

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Co-Host Keke Palmer / Stephen Colbert / Cast of Oxygen's 'My Shopping Addiction'

Friday, October 05, 2012

KEKE PALMER (@KekePalmer), one of the fastest-rising young stars of her generation ("Akeelah and the Bee"), joins Anderson as co-host! The Disney star, actress and recording artist is jumping right in and talking about the latest stories in "The First 15," and giving Anderson the scoop on her latest project -- starring in Lifetime's "Abducted: The Carlina White Story" (#Abducted), premiering Saturday.

Get ready to laugh... the incredibly funny STEPHEN COLBERT (@StephenAtHome) is in the studio! He's cracking Anderson up and telling him the latest on his hit show, "The Colbert Report," and all about his brand new book! Anderson is getting the scoop on how Stephen's Emmy wrestling match with Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon came to be! Then, it's a head-to-head history quiz that will have everyone in stitches!

Then, it's the cast of Oxygen's new series, "My Shopping Addiction." Meet women whose shopping obsessions have caused their finances and lives to spiral out of control. With therapy, can these addicts be cured? Find the number one way to tell if you have an addiction, and learn the top ways to get it under control. On what do you splurge? Share with us>>

Plus, it's our Frugal Friday tip of the week -- you don't want to miss! Do you have a great money-saving tip you’d like to share with Anderson on the show? Tell us here »











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