10-08-12 -- 10-12-12

Co-Host Country Star Kellie Pickler, 'X Factor' Alum Chris Rene, 'Anderson Live Anger Project'

Monday, October 08, 2012

Last month, Anderson had a blast with co-host KELLIE PICKER (@KelliePickler), and we're thrilled to welcome back the country star! The small-town girl with the big personality is chattin' it up with Anderson – covering all the stories everyone's talking about in "The First 15."

One of the freshest new voices to come out of "X Factor," CHRIS RENE performs a song from his new album and shares his remarkable story of overcoming struggles with drugs and alcohol, on the road to musical stardom.

Then, introducing the 'ANDERSON LIVE' ANGER PROJECT -- a new hidden camera investigation. We're putting people to the test and pushing the limits of their frustration to find out what makes people snap. You won't believe what our hidden cameras capture! Plus, we’re revealing the top three ways you can keep your cool when you’re hitting your boiling point.

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Co-Host Deborah Norville / True Crime Tuesday: Daughter of Alleged 'Coffee Cup Killer' (Exclusive) / Mom and Teenage Son Charged with Secretly Plotting to Murder Husband & Father

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

"Inside Edition" anchor DEBORAH NORVILLE returns to co-host today's True Crime Tuesday. Deborah and Anderson are giving their take on the stories making headlines in "The First 15." We're live with the latest inside the explosive Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal on sentencing day in the Jerry Sandusky case.

Ripped from the headlines: A US Open referee is charged with killing her husband in cold blood with a coffee cup. In a daytime exclusive, Allison Rogers, daughter of alleged "Coffee Cup Killer" Lois Goodman, breaks her silence about the case and makes a stunning announcement about the true crime murder mystery that's full of shocking twists.

Then, a mother recruits her 16-year-old son to help her secretly plot to murder her husband (the boy's father). We hear from the victim's daughter, who is revealing what made her mother and brother snap in this real-life murder mystery.

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Co-Host Jane Velez-Mitchell / 'Half-Ton Killer' 1,100-Pound Woman Confesses to Murder / Celebrity Mystery Guest

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

HLN's JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL (@jvelezmitchell) joins Anderson as co-host for the hour, and they're tackling the latest headlines in "The First 15"!

Then, The 'HALF-TON KILLER' -- a 1,100-pound woman confessed to murdering her 2-year-old nephew by rolling over him! But did it really happen or is there more to the story? The woman at the center of the controversy, Mayra Rosales, is breaking her silence in an Anderson Live daytime exclusive.

Plus, it's our first CELEBRITY MYSTERY GUEST of the season! Watch to see Anderson's big surprise when this fan favorite reveals his or her identity!

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Co-Host Alexa Chung / Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers / Human Lie Detector Reveals Top 3 Ways to Catch a Liar in the Act (Janine Driver)

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Anderson welcomes fashion "It" girl ALEXA CHUNG (@alexa_chung), co-anchor of the daily live music show "Fuse News," as his co-host for the day! Anderson and Alexa are talking about the biggest water cooler stories in "The First 15."

Then, he's a living legend whose career has spanned more than half a century. Music icon KENNY ROGERS (@_KennyRogers) is revealing all the juicy details in his new tell-all memoir, including the inside scoop on his 5 marriages, past drug abuse, plastic surgery, and his real-life friendship with Dolly Parton. And Anderson has a HUGE surprise for the audience full of Kenny fans!

Human Lie Detector JANINE DRIVER (@janinedriver) is back for an explosive follow-up to her premiere week appearance, revealing the secrets to decoding the body language of celebrities, newsmakers, and pop culture sensations. Plus, Janine reveals the top 3 ways to catch a liar red-handed!

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'Argo' Cast Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston / Co-Host Nancy O'Dell

Friday, October 12, 2012

"Entertainment Tonight's" NANCY O'DELL is our co-host for the hour, talking about all the latest celebrity and pop culture headlines making news in "The First 15."

Then, it's one of the most anticipated movies of the year… Anderson welcomes BEN AFFLECK, JOHN GOODMAN and BRYAN CRANSTON from the new movie, "ARGO." Ben reveals what it was like both directing and acting in the political thriller that's sparking Oscar talk. He also talks about how he balances the demands of work with family life with wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids. Plus, Anderson is excited to welcome Bryan Cranston, stars of one of his favorite TV shows, "Breaking Bad."







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