11-07-11 -- 11-10-11

How to Survive Loss with Gloria Vanderbilt

Monday, November 07, 2011

After the incredible reaction to Anderson's first show with his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, in which she detailed her amazing story of survival, Anderson spends the hour with his mom discussing surviving loss and rebuilding a life in the aftermath.

Gloria, who lost her son Carter to suicide, and husband Wyatt to a heart attack, will share with the audience how she has coped with grief over the years.

Gloria speaks with several guests, including a mother and her two children who lost their father, as well as a family who lost their son. All will share their own personal stories of loss and survival.






The handsome Anderson Cooper and his ever young and elegant Mom, Gloria Vanderbilt.

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Intervention w/Mom on Rx Pills. Plus, David Arquette & Padma Lakshmi

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Anderson tackles the startling new trend of suburban moms addicted to prescription drugs. A recent study reports that over 18 million women over the age of 26 admitted to using prescription medications for unintended purposes. Prescription drugs now claim more lives every year than cocaine and heroin combined.

Plus, the latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, David Arquette, discusses his experience on the show and what he plans to do next.








The cute, cutest, handsome David Arquette.
He and Anderson Cooper together
will be a sight not to be missed!

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"Top Chef's" Padma Lakshmi also stops by to judge the Anderson 'Top Chef' Challenge, in which viewers will prepare different versions of spinach for Anderson to try.

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Scorned Lovers’ Internet Revenge. Plus, Toni Braxton, & UT Motorcycle Rescue Reunion

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Anderson is talking to couples whose lives have been devastated by their scorned lovers who took revenge via the Internet by posting cheating allegations on various websites.

"Braxton Family Values" star Toni Braxton joins Anderson to share her own revenge story.

Then, we've all seen the video, now meet the motorcycle rider who was trapped under a burning car. He'll be reunited on camera for the first time with the group of Good Samaritans who saved him.








Lucky and cute Brandon Wright, thankful he's still alive and his handsomeness untouched.

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Bengals Cheerleader Wins $11M in Slander Case. Plus, Mom Has to Grow Up

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Anderson speaks with English teacher and Captain of the Cincinnati Bengals cheerleading squad Sarah Jones, who was recently awarded a judgment of $11 million after suing a website called TheDirty.com for defamation of character. The site falsely claimed Sarah was dating multiple Bengals players, had a cheating boyfriend who infected her with two STDs, and was sleeping with various men at her school -- in her classroom, at the football field and the basketball court. Sarah discusses with Anderson the embarrassment and public scrutiny she faced after being slandered online.

Anderson also speaks with a family embarrassed by the inappropriate way their 49-year-old mother, who is also a grandmother, dresses and behaves. The family confronts their mother and tells her it’s time for her to grow up and act her age!

Plus, we’ve all seen the video of the girl fainting during her proposal. Now meet the couple behind this viral sensation, and watch for your chance to win a trip to Costa Rica!

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Judge Spanking Teen Daughter Goes Viral. Plus, Eva Longoria

Friday, November 11, 2011

Anderson is tackling the controversial topic of spanking. Anderson speaks with big newsmakers Hallie Adams and her daughter, Hillary, who recently posted a YouTube video of her father, a Texas Judge, beating her at age 16.

Anderson also speaks with Professor George Holden, whose recent study on parents yelling at their children actually caught parents on audiotape, spanking their children in real time over petty misbehaviors. "America's Supernanny" Deborah Tillman weighs in on the issue, as well as three mothers who admit to spanking their children.

Eva Longoria also stops by to discuss the final season of “Desperate Housewives,” her love of Twitter and more! Plus, find out what Eva is going back to school for, and who wins the Anderson “Desperate Housewives” challenge!


The glamorous Mexican-American actress, Eva Longoria.