Oprah to launch new magazine

We give you a peek at what other talk show hosts, including Craig Kilborn, Tom Green, Jerry Springer, and more, might do to compete

By A.J. Jacobs

and

Dan Snierson

Published on July 23, 1999 04:00AM EDT

Oprah Winfrey is now the queen of all media. Last week, the talk-show host/actress/book flogger announced plans to publish a magazine devoted to spirituality and family. The as-yet-untitled glossy will hit shelves next spring, but EW has learned that other talk hosts are eyeing the newsstands. Here’s a peek.

Craig Kilborn’s Craig Illustrated
THE PITCH: A tribute to all things Craig
IN THE FIRST ISSUE: 100 Ways to Love Yourself; A Cheap Guide to Mirror Shopping; Craiggers: A Photo-Essay

Tom Green’s Living
THE PITCH: It’s a gross thing.
IN THE FIRST ISSUE: Top 10 Hair-Sandwich Recipes; A Sampling of Poop-Scented Perfume Strips; How to Macrame an Udder Warmer

Jerry Springer’s Freaky-Ass People
THE PITCH: *%^?!#!
IN THE FIRST ISSUE: How to Fight-Proof Your Trailer; Getting in Touch With Your Inner Skinhead She-Male Skanky Whore

Rosie O’Donnell’s Ding Dong Aficionado
THE PITCH: Bonbon Appetit
IN THE FIRST ISSUE: Snack Cakes vs. Snack Pies: A Debate; Tom Cruise’s Favorite Snacks; How to Chocolate-Coat Vegetables.

Oprah to launch new magazine

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