BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Oprah Winfrey is repackaging her now-ended daytime talk show to make it a key part of the lineup for OWN, her struggling cable channel.
Winfrey said Friday that she will host the new series, which will recycle episodes of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” as a “classroom” intended to help viewers improve their lives. The show, titled “Own Your Life,” will air weekdays starting Oct. 10.
Appearing at a session of the Television Critics Association to announce the revamped series and introduce Rosie O’Donnell and her new OWN show, Winfrey took the opportunity to reinforce her commitment to the channel.
Friends ask, “Are you enjoying your time in the Mediterranean?” Winfrey said. But she’s not on holiday, she said, “I’m here,” and working in the Los Angeles offices of OWN. It was announced this month that Winfrey was expanding her role beyond chairwoman, taking on the additional roles of CEO and chief creative officer. The Associated Press
