Entertainment or Otherwise?????? Dr. Phil and Oprah...

[lizdotcom99]

Do people watch this for the purpose of entertainment or real live help with all of their problems?

I have never wathced either and am just curious as to why so many people watch this.......Yes, I have another question...but I will wait to see what others have to say first! Thanks in advance for your honesty and answers!!

 

[minniepumpernickel]

I don't get to watch these shows very much, but they should be used for entertainment purposes.

Dr. Phil strikes me as kind of a pompous know-it-all. He seems pretty quick to make judgement calls.

On the other hand, it seems as if Oprah has helped a lot of underpriveleged, poor people with her charities.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Oprah I watch for fun and the interesting stories & reflection.
Dr. Phil I watch because I enjoy the advice he gives to people.

These are the only "shows" I watch until 10pm hits and then I watch "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", comedy, SNL, & MADTV.

For the most part I watch news, movies & listen to talk radio.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I don't watch Dr. Phil, but I do watch Oprah just for entertainment.

 

[TLinden16]

Bored Liz?

Karen

 

[Robinrs]

I love and admire Oprah but haven't watched her show regularly for years. Dr. Phil is what minniepumpernickel said.. he bites at people and is sort of cocky, don't like his show that much.

IMHO, ALL TV is entertainment. Especially the news!

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I watch both for entertainment.

Sometimes, though, I find listin to the advice and apply it to my life in certain ways. I have recognized parts of myself in the guests they have on the shows. It's good for self-reflection once in a while.

 

[Octoberbeauty]

I like both Dr. Phil and Oprah. I watch both for entertainment, but Dr. Phil has some great advice! I like his "tell it like it is" approach. Can't stand it when people beat all the way around the bush and back before getting to what they mean. LOL

 

[lizdotcom99]

see Dr. Phil!!!!!!! I think, nope I know that she is nuts!! Just wqnted some confrimation! Thanks!!

 

[Pembo]

Both for entertainment. I think some people really need Dr. Phil's in your face approach. It's a bit harsh but I think if I went for therapy I'd appreciate the direct approach since you're billed by the hour.