Oprah Winfrey put on her final Ultimate Favorite Things show on November 22, 2010. The popular talk show host, who is moving on to her own cable television network, OWN, is celebrating the final year of her blockbuster show. The annual Favorite Things episode presents Oprah's favorite items, which she then gives to every member of the studio audience as gifts.
Oprah's longtime companion Steadman was in the control room. Oprah said that in 25 years of doing the show, this was only the third time that Steadman has come to her show. Steadman came to Oprah's final Ultimate Favorite Show to support her. Steadman, while reportedly there, was not seen on stage during the broadcast.
Following are Oprah's Ulitmate Favorite Things for the last ever episode of the favorite thing shows. The Oprah Show airs early in the Chicago market, so this is an advance look at what Oprah gave to her studio audience on November 22.
If you want to be surprised and watch the show yourself, read no further, because this article contains what may be considered spoilers.
Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things
Oprah waxed poetic about her love of the Apple Ipad, which she uses to read newspapers, read O Magazine and to play scrabble while working out on her treadmill. The audience received the Apple IPad with scrabble and O Magazine.
Fashion forward gifts included glittery Ugg boots and a glittery Sofia Coach bag, which Oprah called' the 'It' bag of the season. Santa passed out the showy accessories to the audience. The accessories were followed by a sophisticated silk and cashmere tunic with hand beading and silk leggings.
The audience received Oprah's favorite moisturizer, Philosophy Hope. Philosophy Hope has put out a special edition container, with a picture of Oprah as a child, on the special edition box. Oprah called Philosophy Hope her favorite moisturizer.
Bra fittings and properly fitted bars are a passion of Oprah's, so she endorsed the superb bra fittings from Nordstom's experts. The audience received two $500 gift certificates from Nordstoms 500 gift certificate for a lingerie splurge for themselves and a friend. Miraclebody jeans that help to make the butt look toned
Food related gifts included a herb saver, Le Creuset cookware, William Sonoma Croissants, Centerville Chicken Pie, Garrett's popcorn, and Talbott Teas. Herb saver is a container that keeps herbs fresh for weeks. Centerville Pie from Cape Cod, now available from Harry & David. The audience got tasty chicken pie from Centerville. Garrett's popcorn from Chicago, can now be ordered on line. The audience received a 6.5 gallon tin with caramel and cheese popcorn. Talbott Teas comes in flavors along with a tea set. The audience received the Le Creuset Oprah Set of cookware, a new 10 piece set that comes in a choice of colors. William Sonoma's croissants, which are purchased frozen, thawed overnight and cooked fresh. Oprah said the were the best croissants she ever had, with the exception of in Paris itself.
The Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince from Chicago Joffrey's Nutcracker Ballet came on stage and presented a jewelry box with glittery Jessica Leigh diamond earring by Dana Rebecca designs.
Bing sponsored a $100 gift card so the audience could donate to the charity of their self. Bing is sponsoring a matching gift holiday promotion, up to one million dollars.
Oprah endorsed the book entitled Book of Awakening by Mark Napo, calling it the perfect gift for yourself or for a friend.
Keebler helpers brought out Fudge stripes for the audience.
Singers Johnny Mathis and Josh Groban sang a Christmas medley. Johnny Mathis sang Christmas Time is Here. Josh Groban strolled on stage singing Silent Night Holy Night. Mathis and Groban sang Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire as a duet. The audience received new CD's, including: Johnny Mathis' Merry Christmas to Me and Josh Groban's Illuminations
In the biggest wow in favorite things history, Oprah drove on stage in a red Volkswagon Beetle. Oprah said she drives a Beetle, calling it her toodle car, because she toodles around in it. VW would not give the iconic Beetle to the audience, but went one better, but giving every audience member the new redesigned 2012 VW Beetle. The top secret design has not been revealed and the new VW will be unveiled in April, 2011.
Lucky members of the studio audience received all the tremendous gifts shown on Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Thing show.
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Comments
opera i'm sure you will never read this as I can just how much mail you get but I JUST HAD TO TELL YOU I watched your favorite things show and I must say I enjoyed it so much you looked so pretty just like a little kid giving away candy you could see the joy inn your eyes every time you gave a new gift. I felt I was there with you it is so neat that you take joy in giving to others, I couldn't sleep all night thinking about it I just wanted to tell you you are a neat lady MISS. OPREA, I watch your show everyday, it's the highlite of my day as I am in a whell chair and can't get out very often.well my friend I must go, thank you for a wonderful show!!!!!!!!!!BETTY MOORE
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