11-14-11 -- 11-18-11

Stop Spending and Start Saving! Plus, Joy Behar

Monday, November 14, 2011

Stop spending and start saving! Anderson has packed the hour with innovative money-saving secrets from experts -- including how to get things for free every day! Personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi provides a four-week plan to help viewers get their finances on track in time for Christmas. Anderson and Farnoosh speak with one family currently in conflict over money, and provides tips on how they can get out of debt and start saving.

Anderson also competes in a supermarket challenge with a 16-year-old coupon expert. Tune in to see who can buy the most with only $100!

Plus, "The View" co-host Joy Behar stops by with her daughter, Eve, son-in-law, Al, and her new grandson, Luca, to chat with Anderson about her recent wedding and more!

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Melissa McCarthy. Plus, Could You Forgive Someone Who Almost Killed You? -- The Turkey Lady’s Story

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Anderson sits down with “Bridesmaids” and “Mike & Molly” star Melissa McCarthy for a personal interview about everything from her eccentric relationship with her husband to being a mother of two young girls, her rise to fame and how she maintains such a positive body image in body-conscious Hollywood. See what gift Melissa gives to Anderson!

Then, could you forgive someone who almost killed you? Anderson discusses forgiveness with the woman behind the headline, Victoria Ruvolo, the victim of a life-changing random act of violence that left her in a month-long coma after a group of teenagers threw a frozen turkey out of a moving car.

Plus, “Ask Anderson” -- in which Anderson answers studio audience questions.

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Children & Teens Trapped in the Wrong Bodies

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Anderson spends the hour talking to children who believe they are trapped in the wrong bodies, and discusses their parents’ journey to acceptance. Anderson speaks with experts to get a better understanding of the medical and psychological aspects of transgenders, and how these families are faced with new scientific options that would allow their kids to change their gender.

Anderson also speaks with Domaine Javier, a transgender woman recently expelled from college for applying as a female, as well as Kyle Allums, the first transgender Division 1 basketball player.

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All-American Muslims Debate: How Do You Feel About Muslims Living in the US?

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Anderson explores the controversial new TLC series, “All-American Muslim,” which hasn't aired a single episode, but already has people calling for a boycott. Anderson speaks with several cast members, as well as opponents of the show, and has an open discussion about American Muslims living in the US post-9/11, including Melanie Oberg, who started a Facebook page encouraging others to boycott the show.

Cast member Shadia, who is on the rebellious side of the religion (she refuses to wear a hijab, and sports tattoos and piercings) and her husband Jeff (of Irish descent but converted to Islam when they married), will discuss the controversy with Anderson, and Jeff’s family’s initial opposition to his conversion.

Modern Muslim couple Nawal and Nader will also speak with Anderson about raising an American Muslim child.

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Anderson explores the reality of sperm banks, which often don't limit the number of donations one sperm donor can make, resulting in children of sperm donors having multiple half-siblings. Anderson speaks with 18-year-old Alana, who while searching for her sperm donor biological father, discovered a half-brother after joining a sibling registry website. Anderson surprises Alana and introduces her for the first time to her half-brother, Zach. Alana and Zach discover they may have five more siblings.

Then, superstar Hugh Jackman stops by and fulfills a lifelong dream by taking over Anderson’s talk show duties for a segment, hosting “The Hugh Jackman Show.” Hugh also brings Anderson some of his very own Laughing Man Coffee, and discusses how he came up with the inspiration to start a coffee line with all proceeds going to charity. Hugh tells Anderson what his children really think of his new Broadway show, and who the real disciplinarian is in the Jackman household.

Plus, Anderson and Hugh play a rousing game of “Hugh Done It” with Anderson’s studio audience.