Kirstie Alley Signs Deal with Oprah

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Kirstie Alley Signs Contract with Oprah
Published 3/19/2008 by Jeanne at Daytime Talk - daytime talkshows
... People magazine is reporting that actress, Kirstie Alley, has signed a deal with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions to develop television projects.  “Kirstie is a tremendous talent who is incredibly relatable and a true fan favorite,” said Tim Bennett, president of Harpo Productions.  As for Kirstie, she says she is hoping her willingness to be honest and open will come together to help her “offer something totally fresh for the television audience.” ...

Kirstie Alley Signs Deal with Oprah
Published 3/19/2008 by steph at Celebrity Mound
... relatable and a true fan favorite,” said Tim Bennett, president of Harpo Productions. The actress, 57, recently stepped away from her role as an official spokeswoman for Jenny Craig, and announced plans to launch her own weigh-loss brand. Alley, who notably modeled a bikini The Oprah Winfrey Show after losing 75 lbs., said she hopes her willingness to be honest and open will come together to help her “offer something totally fresh for the television audience.” (source)

Sleeping With Ex Beatle Pays Better Than Sleeping With Governor. Duh. [Gossip Roundup]
Published 3/19/2008 by Ryan Tate at Gawker
... will throw a "fit." [Daily News] Do NOT compare Sarah Jessica Parker to a horse and call her the unsexiest woman in the world! The Sex and the City star will fill with rage and anger. Her husband Matthew Broderick will question his sexuality. [P6] Like gullible actor Will Smith, talk show host Oprah Winfrey does not mind financial involvement with crazy Scientologists: She signed a deal with TV star Kirstie Alley and might give Alley her own show. Might? Is Alley going to produce, like, a ...

Since you did so well the first time....
Published 3/19/2008 by gabsmash at Gabsmash
... talk show. Yawn. What was I saying? Oh, yes. President of Harpo said, "Kirstie is a tremendous talent who is incredibly relatable and a true fan favorite." Alley, 57, says that she hopes her honesty and openness will help her come up with fresh material for the six people watching television audience. Kirstie recently announced that she is launching her OWN weight-loss plan, you know, after the Jenny Craig success story. Fat Actress Fitness? People/Image: HotOnlineNews ...

Kirstie Alley Hopes Her New Talk Show Turns Out More Like 'Tyra', Less Like 'Gabrielle' [Fat Actress 2.0]
Published 3/19/2008 by Molly Friedman at Defamer
... for keeping up her promise to Jenny Craig. But after squirming through the appearance, we ultimately decided one daytime appearance was enough for us to stomach. Kirstie, however, seems to disagree. People is reporting that Alley has just signed a deal with Oprah's Harpo production company to host her very own daytime show (in addition to other potentially televised projects). As Alley herself ...

The Worst Idea Ever- Kirstie Alley Show Supported by Oprah
Published 3/19/2008 by Karen at Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog
... losing 75 lbs., said she hopes her willingness to be honest and open will come together to help her “offer something totally fresh for the television audience.” According to Tim Bennett, president of Harpo Productions: “Kirstie is a tremendous talent who is incredibly reliable and a true fan favorite.” Our boy Tim sure has that right. Kristie is my second favorite Vulcan. Right after Mr. Spock. [TV Watch]

Is Oprah Trading Gayle In Or Did The Scientologists Make Her Give Up the Love Muffin?
Published 3/26/2008 by Lisa Voglesonger at Pretty Boring - The Cure For the Daily Blah
... Oprah's been making a lot of changes in both her personal and professional lives lately, and one has to wonder what the motivation is. Has she been brainwashed, I mean, recruited, by the Church of Xenu? She's been inching closer and closer to becoming the kind of backdoor member that Will Smith has allegedly been for years. She recently signed a development deal with Kirstie Alley, and with Gayle out of the way, there's nothing standing in the way of Oprah eclipsing Nancy Cartwright as the church's biggest donor. I wonder what kind of perks ...