YOU KNOW IT'S SWEEPS WHEN...
Friday, November 18, 2011
MORE SWEEPS STUNTS: Nov. 14-18
- There were dueling exclusives on ABC and NBC on Monday night. ABC had Gabrielle Giffords' first interview since she was shot in the head. NBC got a last minute phone interview with Jerry Sandusky.
- On Monday and Tuesday, Divorce Court had a special two-part Before Your Vows episode. Their interviewed a woman via satellite because she got cold feet before appearing on the show. Her boyfriend was a religious nut who at one point got on his knees, crying and begging for her to stay with him.
- Live! with Regis & Kelly was been milking Regis' departure all month. On Thursday, Kathie Lee Gifford stopped by. And of course, on Friday was his last show. (See below)
- On Thursday, Dr. Drew's Lifechangers did another show on the Bunny Ranch. Included was a young woman who surprised her sister by telling her she wants to be a prostitute.
- Wheel of Fortune celebrated Christmas early with their Secret Santa Sweepstakes. Viewers at home winning as much as the contestants.
- Jeopardy! held its annual Tournament of Champions, giving $250,000 to this year's best player.
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