Getting the stage ready

The crew gets the stage ready before the taping of Oprah's Search for the World's Smartest and Most Talented Kids .
The kids get ready for their closeups.

Dean helps the smartest and most talented kids in the world get ready for a group shot.
Dr. Oz escorts Oprah.

Dr. Oz escorts Oprah to the stage before the show Dr. Oz Investigates Medical Mysteries .
Shoes belonging to 7'3" Brenden and 3'3" Kristin.

On the left is a shoe that belongs to Brenden , a 12-year-old boy with a genetic disorder that caused him to grow to 7'3".

On the right is one that belongs to Kristin —a 26-year-old woman born with primordial dwarfism who is just 3'3".
Dr. Oz poses with Brenden and his parents.

Dr. Oz poses for a photo with Brenden and his parents. Brenden shows off his gifts from NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.
Brad Pitt enters the studio.

Brad Pitt says hello to fans as he enters the studio to tape the show Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett .
Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett look at the audience.

Brad waves to a fan as Cate Blanchett looks on.
Oprah shows off her shoes.

Before the show Beauty Secrets from Around the World , Oprah shows off her gorgeous—but uncomfortable—pair of shoes.
Oprah and sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman share a laugh

Oprah and sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman share a laugh during Sex Therapy 2: Fears, Fantasies, Faking It .

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Published 11/21/2008