Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford Interview - Show Recap
Original Air Date:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Guests:
Oprah welcomed living legend Barbra Streisand to the show to be joined by former co-star Robert Redford as well as commentary from past leading men, including Jeff Bridges, Mandy Patinkin, Nick Nolte, and Kris Kristofferson.
Show Summary:
Her nearly 50 year career is legendary. She has worked with some of entertainments all-time leading men and they rave about her.
Her voice and look are all her own and her fans can't get enough. Barbra Streisand, the American icon, joined Oprah on this episode for a rare interview to discuss her careers - singing, acting, directing - her marriage to James Brolin, her feelings about performing, and a look inside her dream home in California.
While an hour with Barbra would have been more than enough, this season Oprah and her team are continuously looking to raise the bar, which they did for this show. The Way We Were was an Academy Award winning film starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in 1973, becoming a classic and much-loved movie through the ages. With a hit song and chemistry to spare, the film is unforgettable, as are its stars. For the first ever interview together and for his first time on Oprah's show, Robert Redford surprised Barbra and sat down with her on the stage to share memories of making the movie together. The show was absolutely an extravaganza.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
What to Take Away from the Show:
Watching Barbra Streisand perform "The Way We Were" and share an interview with Robert Redford was an opportunity rarely had and was one more reason why Oprah's farewell season is one to remember as it continues to push the bar higher and bring viewers their ultimate shows. This episode was a way to celebrate the 5 decades of work that Barbra has given to the world and get a rare look inside the life that is behind the music.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Guests:
Oprah welcomed living legend Barbra Streisand to the show to be joined by former co-star Robert Redford as well as commentary from past leading men, including Jeff Bridges, Mandy Patinkin, Nick Nolte, and Kris Kristofferson.
Show Summary:
Her nearly 50 year career is legendary. She has worked with some of entertainments all-time leading men and they rave about her.
Her voice and look are all her own and her fans can't get enough. Barbra Streisand, the American icon, joined Oprah on this episode for a rare interview to discuss her careers - singing, acting, directing - her marriage to James Brolin, her feelings about performing, and a look inside her dream home in California.
While an hour with Barbra would have been more than enough, this season Oprah and her team are continuously looking to raise the bar, which they did for this show. The Way We Were was an Academy Award winning film starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in 1973, becoming a classic and much-loved movie through the ages. With a hit song and chemistry to spare, the film is unforgettable, as are its stars. For the first ever interview together and for his first time on Oprah's show, Robert Redford surprised Barbra and sat down with her on the stage to share memories of making the movie together. The show was absolutely an extravaganza.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Barbra Streisand worked her way up from being a girl from Brooklyn to a Broadway star to a film and recording legend. Barbra's look is one of a kind and her voice is unmistakable and her returning to Oprah's stage for another interview is rare and spectacular.
- Oprah and Barbra briefly discussed her career, her hesitation for singing live in front of audiences, the pressure of the business, what marriage has taught her about love and herself, and what she's gotten most from her many co-stars.
- As a surprise Oprah's team made taped commentary from some of Barbra's leading men including Jeff Bridges, Mandy Patinkin, Nick Nolte, and Kris Kristofferson.
- After her performance of "The Way We Were" Oprah surprise Barbra once again by bringing out Robert Redford for the duo's first ever interview together -- the pair's chemistry was just as palpable as in the movie.
- Barbra Streisand also took cameras on an exclusive tour of the dream home that took her 16 years to design and build.
What to Take Away from the Show:
Watching Barbra Streisand perform "The Way We Were" and share an interview with Robert Redford was an opportunity rarely had and was one more reason why Oprah's farewell season is one to remember as it continues to push the bar higher and bring viewers their ultimate shows. This episode was a way to celebrate the 5 decades of work that Barbra has given to the world and get a rare look inside the life that is behind the music.
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