Oprah Winfrey Interviews Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Gabby Douglas
Interview to air Sunday, August 26, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on OWN
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August 10, 2012
Los Angeles, CA – OWN: On the heels of gymnast Gabby Douglas' victorious Olympic experience in London—winning gold medals in both the individual all-around and team competitions—Oprah Winfrey sits down with the 16-year-old for a candid conversation from her training ground in West Des Moines, Iowa. The interview will air on Oprah’s Next Chapter at a special time on Sunday, August 26, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Douglas will discuss her rise to Olympic gold and the intense and immediate media attention she found herself facing in London. Winfrey will visit the host family that provided a second home for Douglas during her training, and visit the gym in Des Moines, Iowa, where Douglas trained six days a week in preparation for London. Winfrey will also speak with Gabby's mother, Natalie, who cheered Gabby on from the stands every day and stood behind her as she pursued her Olympic dreams.
To request broadcast or audio clips, please contact Chelsea Hettrick at Chelsea_Hettrick@own.tv
About Oprah’s Next Chapter
Oprah's Next Chapter is the primetime series featuring Oprah Winfrey as she steps outside of the studio for riveting, enlightening and in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families. Oprah's Next Chapter is produced by Harpo Studios.
Follow OWN on Twitter @OWNTV and @Oprah, and join the conversation using #NextChapter.
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
A joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN debuted on January 1, 2011, in approximately 77 million homes on what was the Discovery Health Channel. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own and www.press.discovery.com/us/own.
August 10, 2012
Los Angeles, CA – OWN: On the heels of gymnast Gabby Douglas' victorious Olympic experience in London—winning gold medals in both the individual all-around and team competitions—Oprah Winfrey sits down with the 16-year-old for a candid conversation from her training ground in West Des Moines, Iowa. The interview will air on Oprah’s Next Chapter at a special time on Sunday, August 26, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Douglas will discuss her rise to Olympic gold and the intense and immediate media attention she found herself facing in London. Winfrey will visit the host family that provided a second home for Douglas during her training, and visit the gym in Des Moines, Iowa, where Douglas trained six days a week in preparation for London. Winfrey will also speak with Gabby's mother, Natalie, who cheered Gabby on from the stands every day and stood behind her as she pursued her Olympic dreams.
To request broadcast or audio clips, please contact Chelsea Hettrick at Chelsea_Hettrick@own.tv
About Oprah’s Next Chapter
Oprah's Next Chapter is the primetime series featuring Oprah Winfrey as she steps outside of the studio for riveting, enlightening and in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families. Oprah's Next Chapter is produced by Harpo Studios.
Follow OWN on Twitter @OWNTV and @Oprah, and join the conversation using #NextChapter.
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
A joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN debuted on January 1, 2011, in approximately 77 million homes on what was the Discovery Health Channel. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own and www.press.discovery.com/us/own.
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