RIDING W/ROBIN
Robin takes Chris, Sam and Diane for a bike ride in Manhattan.
GMA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: MARIAH CAREY
Mariah Carey kicks off our Summer Concert series!
Showing posts with label Good Morning America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Morning America. Show all posts
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for April 24
SALSA DANCING W/DIANE
On Thursday, Diane takes Robin, Chris and Sam salsa dancing!
INDY'S COMING!
We will have a sneak peek at the new Indiana Jones movie.
On Thursday, Diane takes Robin, Chris and Sam salsa dancing!
INDY'S COMING!
We will have a sneak peek at the new Indiana Jones movie.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for April 23
DANCING WITH THE STARS BOOTED COUPLE
The latest couple booted from Dancing with the Stars will be live on our show on Wednesday morning.
THEN SHE FOUND ME
Then She Found Me is Helen Hunt’s directorial debut starring Hunt, Bette
Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. The screenplay was adapted by
Hunt, Vic Levin and Alice Arlen from a novel by Elinor Lipman. It tells the
funny and moving story of April Epner (Hunt) and her very unlikely path
towards personal fulfillment.
A DAY AT THE ZOO W/SAM CHAMPION
On the second day of our "Anchor Date Series," Sam takes the gang to the
zoo.
The latest couple booted from Dancing with the Stars will be live on our show on Wednesday morning.
THEN SHE FOUND ME
Then She Found Me is Helen Hunt’s directorial debut starring Hunt, Bette
Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. The screenplay was adapted by
Hunt, Vic Levin and Alice Arlen from a novel by Elinor Lipman. It tells the
funny and moving story of April Epner (Hunt) and her very unlikely path
towards personal fulfillment.
A DAY AT THE ZOO W/SAM CHAMPION
On the second day of our "Anchor Date Series," Sam takes the gang to the
zoo.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for April 22
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
Dinosaurs return to the earth in a live theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH
DINOSAURS - The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television
Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Live Experience is now on tour in
North America for two years.
GONE FISHIN' W/CHRIS
We are launching our "Anchor Date Series" on Tuesday morning. Each anchor
picked an activity and all four of them went along for the ride. On
Tuesday, Chris takes them fishing.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE LIFE OF THE COSTUMES
We tagged along with the costume coordinators at Dancing with the Stars to
see what goes into picking the stars' outfits.
Dinosaurs return to the earth in a live theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH
DINOSAURS - The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television
Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Live Experience is now on tour in
North America for two years.
GONE FISHIN' W/CHRIS
We are launching our "Anchor Date Series" on Tuesday morning. Each anchor
picked an activity and all four of them went along for the ride. On
Tuesday, Chris takes them fishing.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE LIFE OF THE COSTUMES
We tagged along with the costume coordinators at Dancing with the Stars to
see what goes into picking the stars' outfits.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for April 21
GMA SPRING CONCERT SERIES: ASHTON SHEPHERD
Ashton Shepherd was born Aug. 16, 1986, and is a native of Leroy, Ala. Her
father worked in a paper mill, and her mother stayed home with their four
children. She started singing country music in local talent shows as a
child, began writing songs and playing guitar as a teenager and recorded an
independent CD to sell at appearances. She won a contest in her home state
to open for Lorrie Morgan in June 2006. By the end of the summer, after
being heard by a record producer, she came to Nashville in an effort to
make connections within the music industry. An unsolicited phone call to a
lawyer's office connected her to famed producer-guitarist Jerry Kennedy,
who introduced her to his son, Shelby Kennedy. With their help, Shepherd
signed to MCA Nashville. Her first album is due in 2008.
Ashton Shepherd was born Aug. 16, 1986, and is a native of Leroy, Ala. Her
father worked in a paper mill, and her mother stayed home with their four
children. She started singing country music in local talent shows as a
child, began writing songs and playing guitar as a teenager and recorded an
independent CD to sell at appearances. She won a contest in her home state
to open for Lorrie Morgan in June 2006. By the end of the summer, after
being heard by a record producer, she came to Nashville in an effort to
make connections within the music industry. An unsolicited phone call to a
lawyer's office connected her to famed producer-guitarist Jerry Kennedy,
who introduced her to his son, Shelby Kennedy. With their help, Shepherd
signed to MCA Nashville. Her first album is due in 2008.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for March 21
HARD AS NAILS PREACHER
Jumping up and down, getting hit by chairs and telling girls they are fat
is hardly the image of a Catholic preacher. But for Justin Fatica, a
29-year-old unordained priest and leader of a nonprofit called Hard as
Nails Ministries, that is exactly the point. Fatica targets teens with his
preaching, and his methods of spreading his brand of the Catholic message
have brought him both admiration and criticism. Fatica said he found Christ
at the age of 17, on a Saturday afternoon when he stepped out of
confession. This moment planted the seeds for what he believes is his
mission to grab the attention of young people and spread the Catholic
faith. While he acknowledges that he is "not the smartest tool in the
shed," he believes that he has been chosen to preach Catholicism to young
people in this way.
STOP LOSS
After serving his tour of duty in Iraq, a young American soldier who is
ordered to return to the front lines as part of the military's
controversial stop-loss opts instead to go AWOL in a thought-provoking
military drama directed by Kimberly Peirce. Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan
Philippe) is a decorated Iraq War veteran who once served his country with
pride. After his tour of duty comes to an end, King returns to his Texas
hometown and attempts to pick up where he once left off with a little help
from his family, as well as long-time best friend and war buddy Steve
Shriver (Channing Tatum). But just as Brandon, Steve, and the rest of their
war buddies begin to setle back into civilian life, Uncle Sam comes calling
on them once again. Suddenly ordered back into active duty, the
disillusioned war veteran begins to question not just his ties to family
and his longtime friendships, but his capacity for love and sense of honor
as well.
GMA CONCERT SERIES: COUNTING CROWS
The Counting Crows perform live in our studio
Jumping up and down, getting hit by chairs and telling girls they are fat
is hardly the image of a Catholic preacher. But for Justin Fatica, a
29-year-old unordained priest and leader of a nonprofit called Hard as
Nails Ministries, that is exactly the point. Fatica targets teens with his
preaching, and his methods of spreading his brand of the Catholic message
have brought him both admiration and criticism. Fatica said he found Christ
at the age of 17, on a Saturday afternoon when he stepped out of
confession. This moment planted the seeds for what he believes is his
mission to grab the attention of young people and spread the Catholic
faith. While he acknowledges that he is "not the smartest tool in the
shed," he believes that he has been chosen to preach Catholicism to young
people in this way.
STOP LOSS
After serving his tour of duty in Iraq, a young American soldier who is
ordered to return to the front lines as part of the military's
controversial stop-loss opts instead to go AWOL in a thought-provoking
military drama directed by Kimberly Peirce. Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan
Philippe) is a decorated Iraq War veteran who once served his country with
pride. After his tour of duty comes to an end, King returns to his Texas
hometown and attempts to pick up where he once left off with a little help
from his family, as well as long-time best friend and war buddy Steve
Shriver (Channing Tatum). But just as Brandon, Steve, and the rest of their
war buddies begin to setle back into civilian life, Uncle Sam comes calling
on them once again. Suddenly ordered back into active duty, the
disillusioned war veteran begins to question not just his ties to family
and his longtime friendships, but his capacity for love and sense of honor
as well.
GMA CONCERT SERIES: COUNTING CROWS
The Counting Crows perform live in our studio
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for March 20
MAGIC MIRROR
We've all heard the phrase "Mirror Mirror, on the wall," but what if that
mirror could also tell you what you'll look like if you keep up certain
habits? We all have bad habits but some are more aging than others. Now new
technology reflects those back at you, and lets you peek into the future.
Jon Melko has some good habits. "I'm very active. If I'm not working, I'm
usually in the water diving, swimming, or fishing," he said. But he has
some bad habits, too. "Smoking, occasionally drinking. Social drinker, fast
food -- because i'm always on the go." Knowing that those aren't healthy
habits, he wonders what the toll will be on his body a couple years from
now if he keeps it up. Now a special digital device may have his answer
"Rather than simply provide reflection, what it does is make a
transformation on the image and show it back to the person. And, that
transformation is intended to approximate what somebody might look like if
somebody continues to engage in a prolonged set of behaviors," said Andrew
Fano, Accenture Labs. It's called a persuasive mirror. Under development by
Accenture Labs, the hope is people will be able to see how they'll look in
the future, and maybe change behaviors because of it. "A picture is worth a
thousand warnings," Fano said. Here's how it works: you answer a list of
questions about your habits, from exercise to how much TV you watch,
whether you smoke, and what you eat. All that info is input into a special
software program, which then matches it to pictures taken by digital
cameras connected to the mirror. "What we do to make the mirror aspect of
this work is interpolate an intermediate image. And, it's on this
intermediate image that we apply a series of transformations that are
intended to show the effect of certain behaviors," Fano said. But this is
no toy. The lab sees this mirror as a tool for health providers in the
future. Researchers at U.C. San Diego recently put it to the test. They
just completed a study to see how persuasive the mirror might be in the
fight against childhood obesity. "This is a common problem that needs a new
way of thinking about it," said health researcher Jeannie Huang. The mirror
can work on any age group and on various behaviors. The concept can be very
convincing. As for Jon, he says it might work. The results of the study
done at UCSD won't be out until May. Then, they'll take that information
and continue to fine tune the mirror before they are able to take it to the
rest of medical community.
SPRING COOKING WITH G
G. Garvin is back and here to whip up a super simple (but delicious) meal.
GUEST: G. GARVIN
SPRING AWAKENING
The cast of the Broadway hit, Spring Awakening, performs live in our
studio.
We've all heard the phrase "Mirror Mirror, on the wall," but what if that
mirror could also tell you what you'll look like if you keep up certain
habits? We all have bad habits but some are more aging than others. Now new
technology reflects those back at you, and lets you peek into the future.
Jon Melko has some good habits. "I'm very active. If I'm not working, I'm
usually in the water diving, swimming, or fishing," he said. But he has
some bad habits, too. "Smoking, occasionally drinking. Social drinker, fast
food -- because i'm always on the go." Knowing that those aren't healthy
habits, he wonders what the toll will be on his body a couple years from
now if he keeps it up. Now a special digital device may have his answer
"Rather than simply provide reflection, what it does is make a
transformation on the image and show it back to the person. And, that
transformation is intended to approximate what somebody might look like if
somebody continues to engage in a prolonged set of behaviors," said Andrew
Fano, Accenture Labs. It's called a persuasive mirror. Under development by
Accenture Labs, the hope is people will be able to see how they'll look in
the future, and maybe change behaviors because of it. "A picture is worth a
thousand warnings," Fano said. Here's how it works: you answer a list of
questions about your habits, from exercise to how much TV you watch,
whether you smoke, and what you eat. All that info is input into a special
software program, which then matches it to pictures taken by digital
cameras connected to the mirror. "What we do to make the mirror aspect of
this work is interpolate an intermediate image. And, it's on this
intermediate image that we apply a series of transformations that are
intended to show the effect of certain behaviors," Fano said. But this is
no toy. The lab sees this mirror as a tool for health providers in the
future. Researchers at U.C. San Diego recently put it to the test. They
just completed a study to see how persuasive the mirror might be in the
fight against childhood obesity. "This is a common problem that needs a new
way of thinking about it," said health researcher Jeannie Huang. The mirror
can work on any age group and on various behaviors. The concept can be very
convincing. As for Jon, he says it might work. The results of the study
done at UCSD won't be out until May. Then, they'll take that information
and continue to fine tune the mirror before they are able to take it to the
rest of medical community.
SPRING COOKING WITH G
G. Garvin is back and here to whip up a super simple (but delicious) meal.
GUEST: G. GARVIN
SPRING AWAKENING
The cast of the Broadway hit, Spring Awakening, performs live in our
studio.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet fot March 19
THE RACE FOR '08: OBAMA SPEECH HIGHLIGHTS
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is confronting the nation's
racial divide head-on. In a speech in Philadelphia, Obama tried to quiet an
uproar that has emerged since incendiary statements made by his former
pastor became public. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Obama's chief rival, says she
is glad he gave the speech. Clinton says that race and gender issues have
been "complicated in this primary season."
SEN. BARACK OBAMA INTV W/TERRY MORAN
Terry Moran sat down with Senator Obama for an exclusive interview.
THE BOTTOM LINE
GUEST: GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS
PICTURE OF THE MORNING: DANCING WITH THE STARS!
RACE AND THE RACE FOR '08
More on Senator Barack Obama's big speech on race in America and his
relationship with the controversial former pastor of his church, the
Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Senator Obama denounced statements by the
Reverend that he called "incendiary," but stopped short of denouncing the
man himself. Joining us, Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan and,
from Orlando, Juan Williams, who's a political analyst for Fox News and
National Public Radio.
MILLS-MCCARTNEY DIVORCE SETTLEMENT: THE DETAILS REVEALED W/NICK
WATT
A judge's ruling in the bitter Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce case
shed new light Tuesday on a miserable marriage, saying Mills twisted the
truth when convenient and made "exorbitant" financial demands. "To some
extent she is her own worst enemy," wrote Judge Hugh Bennett. "She has an
explosive and volatile character." Mills, who lost part of her leg when
she was hit by a motorcycle, cast McCartney as an abusive, alcoholic
husband who cruelly made fun of her disability. But the judge made clear
the angry assertions rang hollow. In a devastating indictment, Bennett
called Mills' testimony "not just inconsistent and inaccurate, but also
less than candid. Overall she was a less than impressive witness." By
contrast, the judge praised McCartney, 65, for "consistent, accurate and
honest" testimony in the ruling, made public after he rejected Mills'
attempt to block its release. Calling Mills' demand of $250 million from
McCartney "exorbitant" in light of their four-year marriage, the judge said
her claims may have been inflated because of her estranged husband's
stature.
SPRING SKIING DANGER: HOW TO SURVIVE AN AVALANCHE W/SAM CHAMPION
HOW TO FIX YOUR FAMILY AND MARRIAGE AFTER INFIDELITY
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LADIES NIGHT!
We will have a complete wrap up of tonight's Dancing With the Stars.
WEST VIRGINIA POWERBALL WINNERS
Eight co-workers from Morgantown plan to head back to the office despite
claiming a 276 million-dollar Powerball jackpot. The women all work at the
Monongalia County sheriff's department's tax office. They were introduced
at a news conference today at West Virginia Lottery headquarters in
Charleston. The group opted to take the 139 million-dollar cash payout
option. Each will receive 11.9 million dollars after taxes. Chief Tax
Deputy Linda Fominko says she sensed something on Thursday and told her
co-workers that they needed to buy Powerball tickets that night for
Saturday's drawing. Fominko used the "Easy Pick" option for the winning
numbers, which were sold at a video poker bar in Westover, near Morgantown.
THE LATEST PET PRODUCTS
Dr. Marty Becker drops by with the latest trends in pet products from the
recent Global Pet Expo trade show in San Diego. We'll look at 7 new
products for dogs, cats, birds and fish.
MY LIFE OF GIVING
Malaak Compton-Rock began her career in the public relations and special
event fields. Her professional life started in the entertainment industry,
working for many years at the Terrie Williams Agency, where she contributed
to many successful movie and record release campaigns and projects for
clients including Eddie Murphy, The Essence Awards, and HBO. Following a
stint in the cosmetics industry, she found her true calling after accepting
a position at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (The United Nations Children's
Fund). During her three years with the organization, she spearheaded and
oversaw the Special Events and Celebrity Relations Department (a position
created for her once the Agency saw the need to utilize celebrities).
Compton-Rock created and orchestrated numerous fundraising and advocacy
events, geared towards increasing the organization's visibility and
promoting private sector and corporate giving.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is confronting the nation's
racial divide head-on. In a speech in Philadelphia, Obama tried to quiet an
uproar that has emerged since incendiary statements made by his former
pastor became public. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Obama's chief rival, says she
is glad he gave the speech. Clinton says that race and gender issues have
been "complicated in this primary season."
SEN. BARACK OBAMA INTV W/TERRY MORAN
Terry Moran sat down with Senator Obama for an exclusive interview.
THE BOTTOM LINE
GUEST: GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS
PICTURE OF THE MORNING: DANCING WITH THE STARS!
RACE AND THE RACE FOR '08
More on Senator Barack Obama's big speech on race in America and his
relationship with the controversial former pastor of his church, the
Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Senator Obama denounced statements by the
Reverend that he called "incendiary," but stopped short of denouncing the
man himself. Joining us, Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan and,
from Orlando, Juan Williams, who's a political analyst for Fox News and
National Public Radio.
MILLS-MCCARTNEY DIVORCE SETTLEMENT: THE DETAILS REVEALED W/NICK
WATT
A judge's ruling in the bitter Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce case
shed new light Tuesday on a miserable marriage, saying Mills twisted the
truth when convenient and made "exorbitant" financial demands. "To some
extent she is her own worst enemy," wrote Judge Hugh Bennett. "She has an
explosive and volatile character." Mills, who lost part of her leg when
she was hit by a motorcycle, cast McCartney as an abusive, alcoholic
husband who cruelly made fun of her disability. But the judge made clear
the angry assertions rang hollow. In a devastating indictment, Bennett
called Mills' testimony "not just inconsistent and inaccurate, but also
less than candid. Overall she was a less than impressive witness." By
contrast, the judge praised McCartney, 65, for "consistent, accurate and
honest" testimony in the ruling, made public after he rejected Mills'
attempt to block its release. Calling Mills' demand of $250 million from
McCartney "exorbitant" in light of their four-year marriage, the judge said
her claims may have been inflated because of her estranged husband's
stature.
SPRING SKIING DANGER: HOW TO SURVIVE AN AVALANCHE W/SAM CHAMPION
HOW TO FIX YOUR FAMILY AND MARRIAGE AFTER INFIDELITY
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LADIES NIGHT!
We will have a complete wrap up of tonight's Dancing With the Stars.
WEST VIRGINIA POWERBALL WINNERS
Eight co-workers from Morgantown plan to head back to the office despite
claiming a 276 million-dollar Powerball jackpot. The women all work at the
Monongalia County sheriff's department's tax office. They were introduced
at a news conference today at West Virginia Lottery headquarters in
Charleston. The group opted to take the 139 million-dollar cash payout
option. Each will receive 11.9 million dollars after taxes. Chief Tax
Deputy Linda Fominko says she sensed something on Thursday and told her
co-workers that they needed to buy Powerball tickets that night for
Saturday's drawing. Fominko used the "Easy Pick" option for the winning
numbers, which were sold at a video poker bar in Westover, near Morgantown.
THE LATEST PET PRODUCTS
Dr. Marty Becker drops by with the latest trends in pet products from the
recent Global Pet Expo trade show in San Diego. We'll look at 7 new
products for dogs, cats, birds and fish.
MY LIFE OF GIVING
Malaak Compton-Rock began her career in the public relations and special
event fields. Her professional life started in the entertainment industry,
working for many years at the Terrie Williams Agency, where she contributed
to many successful movie and record release campaigns and projects for
clients including Eddie Murphy, The Essence Awards, and HBO. Following a
stint in the cosmetics industry, she found her true calling after accepting
a position at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (The United Nations Children's
Fund). During her three years with the organization, she spearheaded and
oversaw the Special Events and Celebrity Relations Department (a position
created for her once the Agency saw the need to utilize celebrities).
Compton-Rock created and orchestrated numerous fundraising and advocacy
events, geared towards increasing the organization's visibility and
promoting private sector and corporate giving.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for March 18
RECESSION RESCUE YOUR LIFE: HOW TO SAVE $500 A MONTH WITH MICHAEL FARR
The million-dollar question is this: do you have at least $1 million in
liquid assets to support yourself during the 20+ years most of us can
expect to live after we've stopped drawing a regular paycheck? And if
not...how can you get started today to meet that goal? THE MILLION-DOLLAR
MISSION outlines the steps readers need to take in order to meet this
ambitious (but achievable) goal...no matter if they're 35, 45, or even 55.
If you're in your 50s and still a long way from this target, you've got
some work to do but you CAN make it happen. Whether you're getting a head
start, starting on time, or playing catch-up, Michael Farr's plan presents
a specific financial and investment plan to help Boomers reach this
million-dollar goal and become safe and worry-free in their later years.
MISS GUIDED
Having finally conquered the awkward, traumatic world of high school, Becky
Freeley (Judy Greer) returns to her alma mater as a guidance counselor with
her insecurities and orthodontia a distant memory. While Becky deftly
navigates the uncertainties of troubled students and an often troubling
faculty, she is certain of one thing - her desperate attraction to hot
mechanic-turned-Spanish teacher Tim (Kristoffer Polaha). Now that it seems
Becky might finally be getting the upper hand in life and love, she's
shocked to discover that the newly hired English teacher is none other than
her high school nemesis, Lisa Germain (Brooke Burns). Lisa is a smart,
stunning beauty, and suddenly Becky is forced to relive her past and
compete for Tim's affections. "Miss/Guided" stars Judy Greer as Becky
Freeley, Brooke Burns as Lisa Germain, Kristoffer Polaha as Tim O'Malley,
Earl Billings as Principal Huffy and Chris Parnell as Vice Principal Bruce
Terry.
GUEST: JUDY GREER
The million-dollar question is this: do you have at least $1 million in
liquid assets to support yourself during the 20+ years most of us can
expect to live after we've stopped drawing a regular paycheck? And if
not...how can you get started today to meet that goal? THE MILLION-DOLLAR
MISSION outlines the steps readers need to take in order to meet this
ambitious (but achievable) goal...no matter if they're 35, 45, or even 55.
If you're in your 50s and still a long way from this target, you've got
some work to do but you CAN make it happen. Whether you're getting a head
start, starting on time, or playing catch-up, Michael Farr's plan presents
a specific financial and investment plan to help Boomers reach this
million-dollar goal and become safe and worry-free in their later years.
MISS GUIDED
Having finally conquered the awkward, traumatic world of high school, Becky
Freeley (Judy Greer) returns to her alma mater as a guidance counselor with
her insecurities and orthodontia a distant memory. While Becky deftly
navigates the uncertainties of troubled students and an often troubling
faculty, she is certain of one thing - her desperate attraction to hot
mechanic-turned-Spanish teacher Tim (Kristoffer Polaha). Now that it seems
Becky might finally be getting the upper hand in life and love, she's
shocked to discover that the newly hired English teacher is none other than
her high school nemesis, Lisa Germain (Brooke Burns). Lisa is a smart,
stunning beauty, and suddenly Becky is forced to relive her past and
compete for Tim's affections. "Miss/Guided" stars Judy Greer as Becky
Freeley, Brooke Burns as Lisa Germain, Kristoffer Polaha as Tim O'Malley,
Earl Billings as Principal Huffy and Chris Parnell as Vice Principal Bruce
Terry.
GUEST: JUDY GREER
Monday, March 17, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for March 17
HITTING HOME: AMAZING GAS SAVING IDEAS
With the gas prices continuing to skyrocket, we take a look at some drastic steps people have taken to pay less.
BEHIND THE SCENES: REHEARSALS FOR DWTS
Host Tom Bergeron takes us behind the scenes of the new season of Dancing with the Stars.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
An inside look at the Broadway revivial of the Sondheim classic, Sunday in the Park with George. Diane interviewed Stephen Sondheim and librettist
James Lapine together from the stage of Studio 54.
GUEST: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
With the gas prices continuing to skyrocket, we take a look at some drastic steps people have taken to pay less.
BEHIND THE SCENES: REHEARSALS FOR DWTS
Host Tom Bergeron takes us behind the scenes of the new season of Dancing with the Stars.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
An inside look at the Broadway revivial of the Sondheim classic, Sunday in the Park with George. Diane interviewed Stephen Sondheim and librettist
James Lapine together from the stage of Studio 54.
GUEST: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Friday, February 22, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 22
JON STEWART INTERVIEW
We will talk to this year's Oscar host Jon Stewart about his big night.
THE 27TH ANNUAL BARBARA WALTERS' OSCAR SPECIAL
Barbara Walters is here with her annual Oscar Special. This year she sits down with Harrison Ford, Mylie Cyrus and Vanessa Williams.
THE OSCAR RED CARPET PREVIEW
Trinny and Susannah are with us in LA with a sneak peek of what we can expect to see on the red carpet on Oscar night.
WOLFGANG PUCK'S OSCAR FEAST
Chef Wolfgang Puck gives us a preview of what he will be serving at this year's Governor's Ball.
We will talk to this year's Oscar host Jon Stewart about his big night.
THE 27TH ANNUAL BARBARA WALTERS' OSCAR SPECIAL
Barbara Walters is here with her annual Oscar Special. This year she sits down with Harrison Ford, Mylie Cyrus and Vanessa Williams.
THE OSCAR RED CARPET PREVIEW
Trinny and Susannah are with us in LA with a sneak peek of what we can expect to see on the red carpet on Oscar night.
WOLFGANG PUCK'S OSCAR FEAST
Chef Wolfgang Puck gives us a preview of what he will be serving at this year's Governor's Ball.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 21
I DARE YOU: DIANE
It's Diane's turn... and she will do the stunt that Robin, Chris and Sam have dared her to do.. live on the air!
COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS: HOLLYWOOD HOME MOVIES
We will show you home movies from some of your favorite Oscar nominees.
AVALANCHE EXPLOSION
Sam Champion heads to Steamboat Springs, CO to take a look at the growing number of avalanches and how officials are trying to control them.
It's Diane's turn... and she will do the stunt that Robin, Chris and Sam have dared her to do.. live on the air!
COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS: HOLLYWOOD HOME MOVIES
We will show you home movies from some of your favorite Oscar nominees.
AVALANCHE EXPLOSION
Sam Champion heads to Steamboat Springs, CO to take a look at the growing number of avalanches and how officials are trying to control them.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 20
VANTAGE POINT
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Sean Combs, who reprises the role of Walter Lee, Jr. which brought him acclaim, stars in the highly anticipated, special three-hour television movie adaptation from Sony Pictures Television of "A Raisin in the Sun," along with the cast of the award-winning Broadway revival who recreate their roles for the new film, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan, plus "ER" star John Stamos. Based on Lorraine Hansberry's play that inspired a generation, "A Raisin in the Sun" will air as an "ABC World Premiere Movie Event."
SECRET RESTAURANT RECIPES
It's no longer necessary to stand in line for a table at T.G.I. Friday's or Red Lobster. You can make the menu items you love right at home - with ingredients from your local supermarket. In this unique cookbook Todd Wilbur re-creates more than 100 signature dishes from America's most popular chain restaurants - including such hot theme eateries as the Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and Dive!. Wilbur's easy-to-make knockoffs, the products of years of research, are indiscernible from the originals - and the most ingenious way we know of to cut down on the cost of eating out. But watch out, once you start cooking, people may start calling for reservations at your dinner table! Here are some of the best-kept restaurant secrets that let you eat in with the great taste of eating out: Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion, Chili's Fajitas for Two, Tony Roma's World Famous Ribs, T.G.I. Friday's Potato Skins, Pizza Hut Original Stuffed Crust Pizza, and Sizzler Southern Fried Shrimp.
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Sean Combs, who reprises the role of Walter Lee, Jr. which brought him acclaim, stars in the highly anticipated, special three-hour television movie adaptation from Sony Pictures Television of "A Raisin in the Sun," along with the cast of the award-winning Broadway revival who recreate their roles for the new film, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan, plus "ER" star John Stamos. Based on Lorraine Hansberry's play that inspired a generation, "A Raisin in the Sun" will air as an "ABC World Premiere Movie Event."
SECRET RESTAURANT RECIPES
It's no longer necessary to stand in line for a table at T.G.I. Friday's or Red Lobster. You can make the menu items you love right at home - with ingredients from your local supermarket. In this unique cookbook Todd Wilbur re-creates more than 100 signature dishes from America's most popular chain restaurants - including such hot theme eateries as the Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and Dive!. Wilbur's easy-to-make knockoffs, the products of years of research, are indiscernible from the originals - and the most ingenious way we know of to cut down on the cost of eating out. But watch out, once you start cooking, people may start calling for reservations at your dinner table! Here are some of the best-kept restaurant secrets that let you eat in with the great taste of eating out: Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion, Chili's Fajitas for Two, Tony Roma's World Famous Ribs, T.G.I. Friday's Potato Skins, Pizza Hut Original Stuffed Crust Pizza, and Sizzler Southern Fried Shrimp.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 19
VANTAGE POINT
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.
LIVING LIKE ED (BOOK)
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic.
ETCH-A-SKETCH
Tim George, aka "Mr. Etch A Sketch" -- a 57-year-old security guard at a Downtown bank and a resident of the Clintonville neighborhood on the North Side. His motto: "Shake my hand, not my work." Not to worry. Each artwork, made by manipulating the buttons on the toy to create a continuous line, is secure: The knobs have been glued in place and the Etch A Sketch container "drained" of excess powder, thus freezing the image. George found his calling 20 years ago when he wanted to entertain his then-4-year-old daughter in the hospital. He avoided creating portraits for years because of the difficulties in sketching eyes and hair. "If I make a mistake, I have to turn it upside down and shake it and start over," he said. "There's no going back once I start."
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.
LIVING LIKE ED (BOOK)
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic.
ETCH-A-SKETCH
Tim George, aka "Mr. Etch A Sketch" -- a 57-year-old security guard at a Downtown bank and a resident of the Clintonville neighborhood on the North Side. His motto: "Shake my hand, not my work." Not to worry. Each artwork, made by manipulating the buttons on the toy to create a continuous line, is secure: The knobs have been glued in place and the Etch A Sketch container "drained" of excess powder, thus freezing the image. George found his calling 20 years ago when he wanted to entertain his then-4-year-old daughter in the hospital. He avoided creating portraits for years because of the difficulties in sketching eyes and hair. "If I make a mistake, I have to turn it upside down and shake it and start over," he said. "There's no going back once I start."
Monday, February 18, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 18
BERLIN HEART
Houston hospital is leading the way to get a new pediatric heart pump approved for use in the US. The device could help keep hearts beating in children who are awaiting a transplant. Doctors at Texas Children's Hospital are leading a clinical trial on a German manufactured pediatric heart pump called the "Berlin heart." It's a device that can save a baby's life. Dr. Charles Fraser, Chief Pediatric Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, said, "We view this as a giant step forward for children who have & historically not had the option of such a device for supporting failing circulation." The Berlin heart has not yet earned FDA approval. But over the next three years, Texas Children's, along with 10 other hospitals, will collect data on the device and report back to the FDA. What makes this important is the size. In the past there was no heart pump that was small enough for a child under 10. This pump is small enough for a newborn. Derrick Hernandez, 13, owes his life to the Berlin. He got one in August while awaiting a heart transplant. He said, "Like a week before I came to the hospital, I was weak and I couldn't do nothing. And when I got the Berlin, I felt like I could do more." With the Berlin heart, the pumping mechanism sits outside the chest, with only tubes implanted to carry blood into and out of the device. It also comes with a bulky external drive unit. But some experts believe it could become the standard of care for children whose chests are often too small for an implantable device. Dr. Jeff Dreyer, a cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital, explained, "We're able to, not only get them to transplant, but get them to transplant in a better physiologic state, or stronger than they might otherwise be." Four months after getting his heart pump, Derrick received a human heart transplant. He's gained weight and is returning to a more active life. His mother is grateful. "Everything that it did for him, I'd do it again," said Bonnie Fraga. According to Texas Children's, 77% of patients on the Berlin heart have survived to transplant. Right now, the FDA allows doctors to use the device when there's no other option to save a life.
LEARN AND EARN: DOES IT WORK?
Fulton County school officials will pay students to study after school in a new program designed to improve their classroom performance. The program called "Learn & Earn" is being offered to 40 students from Creekside High and Bear Creek Middle schools in Fairburn. The program will give students $8 an hour to study after school. The privately funded program also will offer cash bonuses to students who improve their in-school performance. School officials say the goal is to determine whether paying students to study will improve their performance. The 15-week trial program will be conducted with students in the eighth and 11th grades. Students were selected by school staff, based on attendance, grades, test scores and free or reduced-lunch status. A community kickoff ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Thursday in the media center at Creekside High School.
VANTAGE POINT
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.
THE END OF AN ERA
After seventeen years on the air, TV talk show personality Montel Williams is calling it quits. He's a man of many talents - he's an actor, producer, motivational speaker, and a counselor in addition to his duties as the host of "The Montel Williams Show." He's also waged a very public battle with multiple sclerosis, as he was diagnosed with MS in 1999. He's used his celebrity to fund scientific research of multiple sclerosis, and he's active in numerous causes including suicide prevention, education abroad for disadvantaged youth, AIDS prevention and breast cancer research. Montel's latest project is a book called "Living Well: 21 Days to transform Your Life, Supercharge Your Health, and Feel Spectacular". He'll join us to talk about the end of his successful talk-show career, his struggles with his illness, and the book.
I DARE YOU: DIANE
On Monday morning, Diane's dare is revealed!
Houston hospital is leading the way to get a new pediatric heart pump approved for use in the US. The device could help keep hearts beating in children who are awaiting a transplant. Doctors at Texas Children's Hospital are leading a clinical trial on a German manufactured pediatric heart pump called the "Berlin heart." It's a device that can save a baby's life. Dr. Charles Fraser, Chief Pediatric Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, said, "We view this as a giant step forward for children who have & historically not had the option of such a device for supporting failing circulation." The Berlin heart has not yet earned FDA approval. But over the next three years, Texas Children's, along with 10 other hospitals, will collect data on the device and report back to the FDA. What makes this important is the size. In the past there was no heart pump that was small enough for a child under 10. This pump is small enough for a newborn. Derrick Hernandez, 13, owes his life to the Berlin. He got one in August while awaiting a heart transplant. He said, "Like a week before I came to the hospital, I was weak and I couldn't do nothing. And when I got the Berlin, I felt like I could do more." With the Berlin heart, the pumping mechanism sits outside the chest, with only tubes implanted to carry blood into and out of the device. It also comes with a bulky external drive unit. But some experts believe it could become the standard of care for children whose chests are often too small for an implantable device. Dr. Jeff Dreyer, a cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital, explained, "We're able to, not only get them to transplant, but get them to transplant in a better physiologic state, or stronger than they might otherwise be." Four months after getting his heart pump, Derrick received a human heart transplant. He's gained weight and is returning to a more active life. His mother is grateful. "Everything that it did for him, I'd do it again," said Bonnie Fraga. According to Texas Children's, 77% of patients on the Berlin heart have survived to transplant. Right now, the FDA allows doctors to use the device when there's no other option to save a life.
LEARN AND EARN: DOES IT WORK?
Fulton County school officials will pay students to study after school in a new program designed to improve their classroom performance. The program called "Learn & Earn" is being offered to 40 students from Creekside High and Bear Creek Middle schools in Fairburn. The program will give students $8 an hour to study after school. The privately funded program also will offer cash bonuses to students who improve their in-school performance. School officials say the goal is to determine whether paying students to study will improve their performance. The 15-week trial program will be conducted with students in the eighth and 11th grades. Students were selected by school staff, based on attendance, grades, test scores and free or reduced-lunch status. A community kickoff ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Thursday in the media center at Creekside High School.
VANTAGE POINT
Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Matthew Fox star in director Pete Travis' Roshomon-style thriller in which an assassination attempt on the President of the United States is detailed from five unique perspectives. As the president arrives in Madrid, gunshots ring out. An American tourist (Whitaker) has captured footage of the would-be assassin on videotape, and now as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold each essential piece of the puzzle quickly falls into place. Only when all of the stories are told will the chilling truth to this shocking crime finally emerge.
THE END OF AN ERA
After seventeen years on the air, TV talk show personality Montel Williams is calling it quits. He's a man of many talents - he's an actor, producer, motivational speaker, and a counselor in addition to his duties as the host of "The Montel Williams Show." He's also waged a very public battle with multiple sclerosis, as he was diagnosed with MS in 1999. He's used his celebrity to fund scientific research of multiple sclerosis, and he's active in numerous causes including suicide prevention, education abroad for disadvantaged youth, AIDS prevention and breast cancer research. Montel's latest project is a book called "Living Well: 21 Days to transform Your Life, Supercharge Your Health, and Feel Spectacular". He'll join us to talk about the end of his successful talk-show career, his struggles with his illness, and the book.
I DARE YOU: DIANE
On Monday morning, Diane's dare is revealed!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 15
I DARE YOU: CHRIS
Robin walked the catwalk… now what will our anchors dare Chris to do? Find out on Friday!
EMERIL'S BEST MAC 'N CHEESE EVER CHALLENGE: THE SEMI FINALISTS !
We will announce the 5 semi-finalists in our Mac ‘N Cheese challenge.
Robin walked the catwalk… now what will our anchors dare Chris to do? Find out on Friday!
EMERIL'S BEST MAC 'N CHEESE EVER CHALLENGE: THE SEMI FINALISTS !
We will announce the 5 semi-finalists in our Mac ‘N Cheese challenge.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 14
INDIANA JONES TRAILER PREMIERE
An exclusive first sneak peek at the new Indiana Jones movie.
SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR SWEETHEART
Food Network chef Sandra Lee whips up a sweet treat on Valentine's Day.
GREAT KISSES
Of all the grand visions conjured by the movies, few captivate us like that moment when the lovers on the big screen finally come together in a passionate kiss—one that pulls at our heartstrings and burns its way into our memories. In these larger-than-life images of romantic abandon, all the cinematic elements align, creating a magical moment full of promise, delicious anticipation, and heartfelt bliss. A truly great movie kiss lingers with us long after the screen fades to black. There is the one that helped us nurse a broken heart. The one that set our pulses racing. And the kiss that inspired us to follow our dreams. Who can forget the way Humphrey Bogart sacrificed his own happiness for his true love Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca? The romantic fireworks generated by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in Gone With the Wind? Or the swoon-worthy first kiss of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic?
INGRID MICHAELSON
Ingrid Michaelson's songs have been featured on Grey's Anatomy episodes and Old Navy commercials, and there's a good reason she keeps getting selected for such high-profile exposure. She will perform live.
An exclusive first sneak peek at the new Indiana Jones movie.
SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR SWEETHEART
Food Network chef Sandra Lee whips up a sweet treat on Valentine's Day.
GREAT KISSES
Of all the grand visions conjured by the movies, few captivate us like that moment when the lovers on the big screen finally come together in a passionate kiss—one that pulls at our heartstrings and burns its way into our memories. In these larger-than-life images of romantic abandon, all the cinematic elements align, creating a magical moment full of promise, delicious anticipation, and heartfelt bliss. A truly great movie kiss lingers with us long after the screen fades to black. There is the one that helped us nurse a broken heart. The one that set our pulses racing. And the kiss that inspired us to follow our dreams. Who can forget the way Humphrey Bogart sacrificed his own happiness for his true love Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca? The romantic fireworks generated by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in Gone With the Wind? Or the swoon-worthy first kiss of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic?
INGRID MICHAELSON
Ingrid Michaelson's songs have been featured on Grey's Anatomy episodes and Old Navy commercials, and there's a good reason she keeps getting selected for such high-profile exposure. She will perform live.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 13
THE SECRETS TO A LOVE CONNECTION: INSIDE THE E HARMONY BEHAVIOR LAB
The two students in Southern California had just been introduced during an experiment to test their “interpersonal chemistry.” The man, a graduate student, dutifully asked the undergraduate woman what her major was. “Spanish and sociology,” she said. “Interesting,” he said. ‘‘I was a sociology major. What are you going to do with that?”
“You are just full of questions.” “It’s true.” “My passion has always been Spanish, the language, the culture. I love traveling and knowing new cultures and places.” Bogart and Bacall it was not. But Gian Gonzaga, a social psychologist, could see possibilities for this couple as he watched their recorded chat on a television screen. They were nodding and smiling in unison, and the woman stroked her hair and briefly licked her lips — positive signs of chemistry that would be duly recorded in this experiment at the new eHarmony Labs here. By comparing these results with the couple’s answers to hundreds of other questions, the researchers hoped to draw closer to a new and extremely lucrative grail — making the right match. Once upon a time, finding a mate was considered too important to be entrusted to people under the influence of raging hormones. Their parents, sometimes assisted by astrologers and matchmakers, supervised courtship until customs changed in the West because of what was called the Romeo and Juliet revolution. Grown-ups, leave the kids alone. But now some social scientists have rediscovered the appeal of adult supervision — provided the adults have doctorates and vast caches of psychometric data. Online matchmaking has become a boom industry as rival scientists test their algorithms for finding love. The leading yenta is eHarmony, which pioneered the don’t-try-this-yourself approach eight years ago by refusing to let its online customers browse for their own dates. It requires them to answer a 258-question personality test and then picks potential partners. The company estimates, based on a national Harris survey it commissioned, that its matchmaking was responsible for about 2 percent of the marriages in America last year, nearly 120 weddings a day. Another company, Perfectmatch.com, is using an algorithm designed by Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist at the University of Washington at Seattle. Match.com, which became the largest online dating service by letting people find their own partners, set up a new matchmaking service, Chemistry.com, using an algorithm created by Helen E. Fisher, an anthropologist at Rutgers who has studied the neural chemistry of people in love. GMA will take you inside their top secret lab.
LEARN AND EARN: DOES IT WORK?
Fulton County school officials will pay students to study after school in a new program designed to improve their classroom performance. The program called "Learn & Earn" is being offered to 40 students from Creekside High and Bear Creek Middle schools in Fairburn. The program will give students $8 an hour to study after school. The privately funded program also will offer cash bonuses to students who improve their in-school performance. School officials say the goal is to determine whether paying students to study will improve their performance. The 15-week trial program will be conducted with students in the eighth and 11th grades. Students were selected by school staff, based on attendance, grades, test scores and free or reduced-lunch status. A community kickoff ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Thursday in the media center at Creekside High School.
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
Mark S. Waters's adaptation of the popular fantasy novels The Spiderwick Chronicles tells the tale of the Graces, a family who must adapt to their new strange surroundings. As the story begins, twin brothers Jared and Simon, along with their sister Mallory and their mother, move away from the big city to a mansion owned by their uncle. When a series of strange happenings suggest that Jared may be causing a number of disturbances, the siblings band together to figure out what is going on. Soon they discover the magical history of the property.
The two students in Southern California had just been introduced during an experiment to test their “interpersonal chemistry.” The man, a graduate student, dutifully asked the undergraduate woman what her major was. “Spanish and sociology,” she said. “Interesting,” he said. ‘‘I was a sociology major. What are you going to do with that?”
“You are just full of questions.” “It’s true.” “My passion has always been Spanish, the language, the culture. I love traveling and knowing new cultures and places.” Bogart and Bacall it was not. But Gian Gonzaga, a social psychologist, could see possibilities for this couple as he watched their recorded chat on a television screen. They were nodding and smiling in unison, and the woman stroked her hair and briefly licked her lips — positive signs of chemistry that would be duly recorded in this experiment at the new eHarmony Labs here. By comparing these results with the couple’s answers to hundreds of other questions, the researchers hoped to draw closer to a new and extremely lucrative grail — making the right match. Once upon a time, finding a mate was considered too important to be entrusted to people under the influence of raging hormones. Their parents, sometimes assisted by astrologers and matchmakers, supervised courtship until customs changed in the West because of what was called the Romeo and Juliet revolution. Grown-ups, leave the kids alone. But now some social scientists have rediscovered the appeal of adult supervision — provided the adults have doctorates and vast caches of psychometric data. Online matchmaking has become a boom industry as rival scientists test their algorithms for finding love. The leading yenta is eHarmony, which pioneered the don’t-try-this-yourself approach eight years ago by refusing to let its online customers browse for their own dates. It requires them to answer a 258-question personality test and then picks potential partners. The company estimates, based on a national Harris survey it commissioned, that its matchmaking was responsible for about 2 percent of the marriages in America last year, nearly 120 weddings a day. Another company, Perfectmatch.com, is using an algorithm designed by Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist at the University of Washington at Seattle. Match.com, which became the largest online dating service by letting people find their own partners, set up a new matchmaking service, Chemistry.com, using an algorithm created by Helen E. Fisher, an anthropologist at Rutgers who has studied the neural chemistry of people in love. GMA will take you inside their top secret lab.
LEARN AND EARN: DOES IT WORK?
Fulton County school officials will pay students to study after school in a new program designed to improve their classroom performance. The program called "Learn & Earn" is being offered to 40 students from Creekside High and Bear Creek Middle schools in Fairburn. The program will give students $8 an hour to study after school. The privately funded program also will offer cash bonuses to students who improve their in-school performance. School officials say the goal is to determine whether paying students to study will improve their performance. The 15-week trial program will be conducted with students in the eighth and 11th grades. Students were selected by school staff, based on attendance, grades, test scores and free or reduced-lunch status. A community kickoff ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Thursday in the media center at Creekside High School.
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
Mark S. Waters's adaptation of the popular fantasy novels The Spiderwick Chronicles tells the tale of the Graces, a family who must adapt to their new strange surroundings. As the story begins, twin brothers Jared and Simon, along with their sister Mallory and their mother, move away from the big city to a mansion owned by their uncle. When a series of strange happenings suggest that Jared may be causing a number of disturbances, the siblings band together to figure out what is going on. Soon they discover the magical history of the property.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 12
THE NEW FACE OF PREACHING: THE HARD AS NAILS MINISTRY
Jumping up and down, getting hit by chairs and telling girls they are fat is hardly the image of a Catholic preacher. But for Justin Fatica, a 29-year-old unordained priest and leader of a nonprofit called Hard as Nails Ministries, that is exactly the point. Fatica targets teens with his preaching, and his methods of spreading his brand of the Catholic message have brought him both admiration and criticism. Fatica said he found Christ at the age of 17, on a Saturday afternoon when he stepped out of confession. This moment planted the seeds for what he believes is his mission to grab the attention of young people and spread the Catholic faith. While he acknowledges that he is "not the smartest tool in the shed," he believes that he has been chosen to preach Catholicism to young people in this way.
A REAL LIFE SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE: A LITTLE GIRL’S PEN PAL BRINGS LOVE TO HER MOM
It started as a school assignment. Six-year-old Jannah Lynn was supposed to exchange letters with a soldier in Iraq. But her mom didn't want the name of any random soldier. So Carol Medvec went to New Wilmington Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania where she attended services and asked for a soldier's name from their pen pal program. She was given Army Reserve Sgt. Jim Schultz. "Dear Sgt. Schultz. Hi. You are in Iraq. I want to thank you. You are brave," Jannah Lynn wrote in November 2006. "Dear Jannah Lynn, Thank you for writing me. Being a soldier you have to be brave, you have to be strong, there's time you have to leave your family, but there's time you get to come back," he wrote, and included postcards with pictures of Iraq that she could take to class for show and tell. So began a correspondence with Jannah Lynn that would soon grow to include her four siblings and eventually their mother. And suddenly this soldier was not just serving his country. He was saving a family.
IN AN INSTANT
In one of the most anticipated books of the year, Lee Woodruff, along with her husband, Bob Woodruff, share their never-before-told story of romance, resilience, and survival following the tragedy that transformed their lives and gripped a nation. In January 2006, the Woodruffs seemed to have it all-a happy marriage and four beautiful children. Lee was a public relations executive and Bob had just been named co-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight. Then, while Bob was embedded with the military in Iraq, an improvised explosive device went off near the tank he was riding in. He and his cameraman, Doug Vogt, were hit, and Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him. In an Instant is the frank and compelling account of how Bob and Lee's lives came together, were blown apart, and then were miraculously put together again-and how they persevered, with grit but also with humor, through intense trauma and fear. Here are Lee's heartfelt memories of their courtship, their travels as Bob left a law practice behind and pursued his news career and Lee her freelance business, the glorious births of her children and the challenges of motherhood.
Jumping up and down, getting hit by chairs and telling girls they are fat is hardly the image of a Catholic preacher. But for Justin Fatica, a 29-year-old unordained priest and leader of a nonprofit called Hard as Nails Ministries, that is exactly the point. Fatica targets teens with his preaching, and his methods of spreading his brand of the Catholic message have brought him both admiration and criticism. Fatica said he found Christ at the age of 17, on a Saturday afternoon when he stepped out of confession. This moment planted the seeds for what he believes is his mission to grab the attention of young people and spread the Catholic faith. While he acknowledges that he is "not the smartest tool in the shed," he believes that he has been chosen to preach Catholicism to young people in this way.
A REAL LIFE SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE: A LITTLE GIRL’S PEN PAL BRINGS LOVE TO HER MOM
It started as a school assignment. Six-year-old Jannah Lynn was supposed to exchange letters with a soldier in Iraq. But her mom didn't want the name of any random soldier. So Carol Medvec went to New Wilmington Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania where she attended services and asked for a soldier's name from their pen pal program. She was given Army Reserve Sgt. Jim Schultz. "Dear Sgt. Schultz. Hi. You are in Iraq. I want to thank you. You are brave," Jannah Lynn wrote in November 2006. "Dear Jannah Lynn, Thank you for writing me. Being a soldier you have to be brave, you have to be strong, there's time you have to leave your family, but there's time you get to come back," he wrote, and included postcards with pictures of Iraq that she could take to class for show and tell. So began a correspondence with Jannah Lynn that would soon grow to include her four siblings and eventually their mother. And suddenly this soldier was not just serving his country. He was saving a family.
IN AN INSTANT
In one of the most anticipated books of the year, Lee Woodruff, along with her husband, Bob Woodruff, share their never-before-told story of romance, resilience, and survival following the tragedy that transformed their lives and gripped a nation. In January 2006, the Woodruffs seemed to have it all-a happy marriage and four beautiful children. Lee was a public relations executive and Bob had just been named co-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight. Then, while Bob was embedded with the military in Iraq, an improvised explosive device went off near the tank he was riding in. He and his cameraman, Doug Vogt, were hit, and Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him. In an Instant is the frank and compelling account of how Bob and Lee's lives came together, were blown apart, and then were miraculously put together again-and how they persevered, with grit but also with humor, through intense trauma and fear. Here are Lee's heartfelt memories of their courtship, their travels as Bob left a law practice behind and pursued his news career and Lee her freelance business, the glorious births of her children and the challenges of motherhood.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for February 11
AMAZING ARTIST
Stephen Wiltshire was born in London to West Indian parents on 24th April, 1974. His mother, Geneva Wiltshire had come from St Lucia and his father, Colvin, from Barbados. Colvin was killed in a motorcycle accident when Stephen was three years of age. His sister, Annette, is two years older than her brother. He lives with his mother in West London. As a child, Stephen was mute and did not relate to other human beings. Aged three, he was diagnosed as autistic. He had no language, uncontrolled tantrums and lived entirely in his own world. At the age of five, Stephen was sent to Queensmill School in London, a school for children with special needs, where it was noticed that the only pastime he enjoyed was drawing. It soon became apparent he communicated with the world through the language of drawing; first animals, then London buses, and finally buildings. These drawings show a masterful perspective, a whimsical line and reveal a natural innate artistry. Aged eight, Stephen started drawing cityscapes after the effects of an earthquake (all imaginary) as a result of being shown photographs of earthquakes in a book at school. In May 2005 following a short helicopter ride over TOKYO he drew a stunningly detailed panoramic view of the city on a 10-meter-long canvas. Since then he has drawn ROME, HONG KONG and FRANKFURT on giant canvasses.
PENELOPE: REESE WITHERSPOON INTERVIEW
'Penelope' is the story of a young woman, Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Richard E. Grant and Catherine O'Hara). Penelope is afflicted by a secret family curse that can only be broken when she is loved by one of her own kind. Hidden away in the family's majestic home, she is subjected to meeting a string of blue-bloods through her parent's futile attempt to marry her off and break the curse. Each suitor is instantly enamored with Penelope (and her sizable dowry)? until the curse is revealed.
GREAT VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEAS
All My Children’s Cameron Matheson is here with some fun new gifts for Valentine’s Day.
GMA BEAUTY BRIGADE PART 2
Robin’s “Team Beauty” comes to the aide of a few women in need of a makeover.
Stephen Wiltshire was born in London to West Indian parents on 24th April, 1974. His mother, Geneva Wiltshire had come from St Lucia and his father, Colvin, from Barbados. Colvin was killed in a motorcycle accident when Stephen was three years of age. His sister, Annette, is two years older than her brother. He lives with his mother in West London. As a child, Stephen was mute and did not relate to other human beings. Aged three, he was diagnosed as autistic. He had no language, uncontrolled tantrums and lived entirely in his own world. At the age of five, Stephen was sent to Queensmill School in London, a school for children with special needs, where it was noticed that the only pastime he enjoyed was drawing. It soon became apparent he communicated with the world through the language of drawing; first animals, then London buses, and finally buildings. These drawings show a masterful perspective, a whimsical line and reveal a natural innate artistry. Aged eight, Stephen started drawing cityscapes after the effects of an earthquake (all imaginary) as a result of being shown photographs of earthquakes in a book at school. In May 2005 following a short helicopter ride over TOKYO he drew a stunningly detailed panoramic view of the city on a 10-meter-long canvas. Since then he has drawn ROME, HONG KONG and FRANKFURT on giant canvasses.
PENELOPE: REESE WITHERSPOON INTERVIEW
'Penelope' is the story of a young woman, Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Richard E. Grant and Catherine O'Hara). Penelope is afflicted by a secret family curse that can only be broken when she is loved by one of her own kind. Hidden away in the family's majestic home, she is subjected to meeting a string of blue-bloods through her parent's futile attempt to marry her off and break the curse. Each suitor is instantly enamored with Penelope (and her sizable dowry)? until the curse is revealed.
GREAT VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEAS
All My Children’s Cameron Matheson is here with some fun new gifts for Valentine’s Day.
GMA BEAUTY BRIGADE PART 2
Robin’s “Team Beauty” comes to the aide of a few women in need of a makeover.
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