October 14th, 2011
09:31 AM ET
Lisa Ling talks Oprah, Twitter and pornAll eyes were on OWN this week as CEO Oprah Winfrey re-launched her network with Rosie O’Donnell’s new show, as well as her series, "Lifeclass." We caught up with Lisa Ling, who hosts "Our America" on the cable channel, to dish about her upcoming second season, Winfrey, Twitter and, well, porn. Ling’s one-hour weekly documentary style show tackles some of the most talked about issues in our country. This season she delves into polygamy, sex trafficking, extreme parenting styles and the world of amateur online porn, where we see Lisa visiting couples who post their sexy pictures and videos online for all to see.
You'll also see Ling become squeamish at times, in part because of how she was raised. “Porn is a multi-billion dollar industry and the world of porn is undeniable,” she says. “So for me, while there are tremendous uncomfortable moments, I was also riveted and absolutely fascinated by this world.” Her upcoming episode about extreme parenting styles will surely get every parent in America talking. “It’s a very fascinating look into different approaches to parenting. We spent time with four families who have completely different styles,” she says. “They are literally shaping these little people into adults.” Ling thinks this season will be just as fascinating as the first one on OWN, even though the network is undergoing a reinvention. But Ling says she wouldn’t want to work for anyone else or anywhere else. “OWN has gone through its challenges. It is a brand new network and looking to find its voice,” she said. “But I actually feel more strongly about it now than ever. I don’t think I would be able to do any other show on any other network.” The veteran journalist says Winfrey is very involved, and screens episodes of “Our America.” "Oprah watches everything and will sometimes give notes. She is very active in the process.” When she's not working for one of the most famous people in the world, Ling confesses she spends lots of her free time on social networking sites. “I’m a self professed Twitter junkie," she says. "And I spend so much time on Facebook. It’s highly addictive." Ling’s second season of “Our America” airs on OWN Sunday, October 16. |
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She's just another Hollywood liberal nutjob!
Figures our new tenant would be a china mans daughter.
It would be nice if she did a little lingerie photo shoot... to kind of understand what it's like to be in the adult actress high heel shoes... sort of speak...
I bet doing that would greatly boost ratings...
Your welcome Oprah for the free advise...
Ah! but my wife doesn't work in the bathroom of the bus station restroom with knee pads,and a sack of quarters, like your mother does. ,
All I can say is that she's attractive, and I watch her shows. Oprah doesn't matter.
I agree have you seen the interview?? I've seen it posted at CELEBUR.COM the video is still up i think.
I am sure I saw Ms. Ling in a very hot art film a few months ago. It was called, "Me, My Sister, and Bill" shot somewhere in North Korea.
Your all terrible humans.
Is this show called, "Me So H0rny"?
The idea of an Oprah network still makes me roll my eyes. I give it 18 months.
I agree. If Oprah is critiquing every show before it goes on the air – they're doomed. The woman is such a control freak. I thought we were rid of her, but now she has TWO of her own shows. Lifeclass? by Oprah? please. What can a billionaire teach me? That's like watching "Dinner etiquette" by Charles Manson. I noticed Oprah is so full of herself that she is making people (i.e. rosie o'donell) say, "Stay tuned right here on OWN," every time they cut for a commercial... not stay tuned to Rosie, or Today, or etc. I think the network would do better if Oprah didn't shove her name in your face so much.
@hop sing 🙂 LOL 🙂 Im a mormon and even i think that was funny 🙂 thanks !
@Glen Q...lol.
I like Lucy Lu much better. She was awesome in Kill Bill.
They need to send her back to mehico.
I am highly interested in p0rn myself. Ever since Peter Griffin told me about it, I've been at this thing constantly! Of course, now I look like a fiddler crab because one arm has been getting quite a workout!
I'd hit that!
First!
So would I. Of course, I'd hit a watermelon.