Anderson Live, formerly known as simply Anderson, is an American first-run syndicated talk show that is hosted by CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper, who also serves as co-producer in his first foray into daytime talk television. It debuted on September 12, 2011, as Anderson, and is distributed by Warner Bros. Television in the United States and Canada. The show was canceled early in its second season and continued to air new episodes at least through spring 2013. The series aired for the final time September 6, 2013.
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Anderson looks back at the season's most outspoken people and outrageous situations; updates to the year's biggest headlines and memorable stories.
Anderson looks back at the season's most outspoken people and outrageous situations; updates to the year's biggest headlines and memorable stories.
Anderson speaks with everyday people who have defied the odds and cheated death; a woman says her state government had her involuntarily sterilized.
Anderson speaks with everyday people who have defied the odds and cheated death; a woman says her state government had her involuntarily sterilized.
Taking human growth hormone is said to increase energy, aid in weight loss, and make one look younger; talented children, including an orchestra conductor and a fitness guru.
Taking human growth hormone is said to increase energy, aid in weight loss, and make one look younger; talented children, including an orchestra conductor and a fitness guru.
Anderson goes beyond the hype to reveal the truth behind big health myths and the real medical dangers to avoid; affordable cleaning solutions; a 7-foot-8-inch man tells what life is like for him.
Anderson goes beyond the hype to reveal the truth behind big health myths and the real medical dangers to avoid; affordable cleaning solutions; a 7-foot-8-inch man tells what life is like for him.
Hidden cameras follow a woman through a department store to see how and why she shoplifts; some mothers drink alcohol during their children's play dates, which horrifies some other mothers.
Hidden cameras follow a woman through a department store to see how and why she shoplifts; some mothers drink alcohol during their children's play dates, which horrifies some other mothers.
Actor Kevin Costner; members of the Hatfield and McCoy families; a woman who threw a commitment ceremony to herself.
Actor Kevin Costner; members of the Hatfield and McCoy families; a woman who threw a commitment ceremony to herself.
Comic Ana Gasteyer; Dan and Laura Dotson of "Storage Wars" auction off a mystery locker; talk-show host Jimmy Fallon.
Comic Ana Gasteyer; Dan and Laura Dotson of "Storage Wars" auction off a mystery locker; talk-show host Jimmy Fallon.
A woman has spent more than $400,000 on plastic surgery and encourages her children to have cosmetic procedures; a married man has a relationship with a lifelike robotic doll; singer Clint Black and actress Lisa Hartman.
A woman has spent more than $400,000 on plastic surgery and encourages her children to have cosmetic procedures; a married man has a relationship with a lifelike robotic doll; singer Clint Black and actress Lisa Hartman.
Outrageous, death-defying moments caught on tape; a mother says she captured teachers electrocuting her son at his school, and the school responds to her accusations; actress Suzanne Somers.
Outrageous, death-defying moments caught on tape; a mother says she captured teachers electrocuting her son at his school, and the school responds to her accusations; actress Suzanne Somers.
Reality star Kim Zolciak helps bridesmaids confront an over-the-top "bridezilla"; Anderson challenges Serena Williams to a tennis match.
Reality star Kim Zolciak helps bridesmaids confront an over-the-top "bridezilla"; Anderson challenges Serena Williams to a tennis match.
Anderson participates in a "Jeopardy" tournament; people unjustly hounded by debt collectors tell their stories, and a former debt collector gives advice on how to keep from being a victim; avoiding ID scams.
Anderson participates in a "Jeopardy" tournament; people unjustly hounded by debt collectors tell their stories, and a former debt collector gives advice on how to keep from being a victim; avoiding ID scams.
Three grandmothers take the Internet by storm; actress Rosie Perez; a former porn star exposes her 10-year-old son to her profession; TV producer Andy Cohen; co-host Niecy Nash.
Three grandmothers take the Internet by storm; actress Rosie Perez; a former porn star exposes her 10-year-old son to her profession; TV producer Andy Cohen; co-host Niecy Nash.
Anderson's mother, Gloria Vanderbilt; actresses Chandra Wilson and Jessica Alba and their mothers; a mother survived a plane crash; deserving moms get surprises; maternal advice.
Anderson's mother, Gloria Vanderbilt; actresses Chandra Wilson and Jessica Alba and their mothers; a mother survived a plane crash; deserving moms get surprises; maternal advice.
Hidden cameras capture mothers going to extremes to get their children modeling careers; talent judge Kelly Cutrone; actress Susan Sarandon.
Hidden cameras capture mothers going to extremes to get their children modeling careers; talent judge Kelly Cutrone; actress Susan Sarandon.
The polygamist family of "Sister Wives"; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; actors Linda Gray and Josh Henderson; band Lady Antebellum.
The polygamist family of "Sister Wives"; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; actors Linda Gray and Josh Henderson; band Lady Antebellum.
A man and members of his community tell of learning that his bride had pretended to have cancer in order to pay for their wedding; a private investigator helps a woman to discover whether her husband is unfaithful; kidnap survivor Elizabeth Smart.
A man and members of his community tell of learning that his bride had pretended to have cancer in order to pay for their wedding; a private investigator helps a woman to discover whether her husband is unfaithful; kidnap survivor Elizabeth Smart.
Hidden cameras capture how people respond to women of different shapes and sizes; a blind dog was rescued from a trash heap; the "Anderson Adoption Club"; co-host Kristin Chenoweth.
Hidden cameras capture how people respond to women of different shapes and sizes; a blind dog was rescued from a trash heap; the "Anderson Adoption Club"; co-host Kristin Chenoweth.
The husband of a soccer mom charged with running a brothel speaks out; actress Vanessa L. Williams and mother, Helen.
The husband of a soccer mom charged with running a brothel speaks out; actress Vanessa L. Williams and mother, Helen.
Actress Judi Dench; a hidden-camera investigation captures people reacting to rude situations; how to deal with rudeness and how to be assertive without being rude.
Actress Judi Dench; a hidden-camera investigation captures people reacting to rude situations; how to deal with rudeness and how to be assertive without being rude.
Women have plastic surgery in order to look like celebrities; actress Kate Walsh; a new high school helps teens struggling with substance abuse; co-host Kristen Johnston.
Women have plastic surgery in order to look like celebrities; actress Kate Walsh; a new high school helps teens struggling with substance abuse; co-host Kristen Johnston.
A woman who spent two decades in prison for a crime she did not commit faces being sent back; brothers whose father was charged with killing their mother; a mystery guest.
A woman who spent two decades in prison for a crime she did not commit faces being sent back; brothers whose father was charged with killing their mother; a mystery guest.
Proceeds of Anderson's live auction go to charity; finding deals at flea markets and garage sales; actor John Cusack.
Proceeds of Anderson's live auction go to charity; finding deals at flea markets and garage sales; actor John Cusack.
The recipient of a woman's son's kidney shows up to paint her house; a woman who flushed her ring down the toilet finds it a year and a half later; how to improve one's luck; actress Debra Messing.
The recipient of a woman's son's kidney shows up to paint her house; a woman who flushed her ring down the toilet finds it a year and a half later; how to improve one's luck; actress Debra Messing.
Wives and ex-wives of professional athletes confront the founder of a website encouraging women to hunt down and pick up married men; Anderson meets brides whose nuptials were ruined by a hurricane and a wedding-dress scam.
Wives and ex-wives of professional athletes confront the founder of a website encouraging women to hunt down and pick up married men; Anderson meets brides whose nuptials were ruined by a hurricane and a wedding-dress scam.
A woman tells of killing the hit man her husband hired to kill her; the family of missing Susan Powell discusses the investigation; a forensics expert takes Anderson through a demonstration of a real crime-scene investigation.
A woman tells of killing the hit man her husband hired to kill her; the family of missing Susan Powell discusses the investigation; a forensics expert takes Anderson through a demonstration of a real crime-scene investigation.
A doctor predicts whether a marriage will end in divorce; cameras follow a couple for a week to observe every interaction and argument; author Nicholas Sparks; the latest "American Idol" castoff.
A doctor predicts whether a marriage will end in divorce; cameras follow a couple for a week to observe every interaction and argument; author Nicholas Sparks; the latest "American Idol" castoff.
Shooting victim Trayvon Martin's brother and his family; a panel of legal experts discusses the case; a new test measures racial prejudice.
Shooting victim Trayvon Martin's brother and his family; a panel of legal experts discusses the case; a new test measures racial prejudice.
TV personality Sherri Shepherd; the Trayvon Martin shooting; TV journalist Natalie Morales investigates child abduction with a hidden-camera experiment; actress Fran Drescher.
TV personality Sherri Shepherd; the Trayvon Martin shooting; TV journalist Natalie Morales investigates child abduction with a hidden-camera experiment; actress Fran Drescher.
Actor Jack Wagner and his newfound daughter, Kerry; people go to extremes with their pets; the "Lizard Lover" poses lizards for a living; what may be the world's smallest puppy.
Actor Jack Wagner and his newfound daughter, Kerry; people go to extremes with their pets; the "Lizard Lover" poses lizards for a living; what may be the world's smallest puppy.
A hypnotist says simple mind tricks can ward off cravings and discourage a person from overeating; a financial specialist tells how to save money; families go to extremes to build their bank accounts.
A hypnotist says simple mind tricks can ward off cravings and discourage a person from overeating; a financial specialist tells how to save money; families go to extremes to build their bank accounts.
The latest eliminated contestant from "American Idol"; a Long Island woman claims she can communicate with the dead; actress Niecy Nash.
The latest eliminated contestant from "American Idol"; a Long Island woman claims she can communicate with the dead; actress Niecy Nash.
A woman with a rare sleep disorder called Sleeping Beauty Syndrome; a sleep monitor that determines one's "sleep age"; how to get better sleep; actress Kristin Chenoweth.
A woman with a rare sleep disorder called Sleeping Beauty Syndrome; a sleep monitor that determines one's "sleep age"; how to get better sleep; actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Video of a man trapped under an avalanche and his dramatic rescue; a flight attendant breaks down and tells passengers that their flight is doomed to crash; skydivers collide; actress Ashley Judd.
Video of a man trapped under an avalanche and his dramatic rescue; a flight attendant breaks down and tells passengers that their flight is doomed to crash; skydivers collide; actress Ashley Judd.
Reality stars Jennifer and Bill ("The Little Couple"); an "American Idol" castoff; an 85-year-old woman's restaurant review.
Reality stars Jennifer and Bill ("The Little Couple"); an "American Idol" castoff; an 85-year-old woman's restaurant review.
Tom Bergeron gives a special preview of the upcoming "Dancing With the Stars" season; reality star Bethenny Frankel; a woman who turned one simple idea into a billion-dollar company tells how to be an entrepreneur.
Tom Bergeron gives a special preview of the upcoming "Dancing With the Stars" season; reality star Bethenny Frankel; a woman who turned one simple idea into a billion-dollar company tells how to be an entrepreneur.
Actress Julianna Margulies; an online dating site encourages polygamy; a couple with five children look to add another wife to their family.
Actress Julianna Margulies; an online dating site encourages polygamy; a couple with five children look to add another wife to their family.
Anderson confronts the owner of a website that provides a forum for people to publish whether someone has a sexually transmitted disease, sometimes erroneously; two women say their reputations were ruined when their names were added to the list.
Anderson confronts the owner of a website that provides a forum for people to publish whether someone has a sexually transmitted disease, sometimes erroneously; two women say their reputations were ruined when their names were added to the list.
A teacher, a Girl Scout leader and a cheerleading coach tell of being fired for things revealed about their personal lives that they posted online; a woman refuses to give up her double life; how to behave in online social media.
A teacher, a Girl Scout leader and a cheerleading coach tell of being fired for things revealed about their personal lives that they posted online; a woman refuses to give up her double life; how to behave in online social media.
Stars of "Shark Tank" hear real business ideas from Anderson's audience; how to make money from a viral video; an online video of a 90-year-old grandmother dancing to Whitney Houston's music.
Stars of "Shark Tank" hear real business ideas from Anderson's audience; how to make money from a viral video; an online video of a 90-year-old grandmother dancing to Whitney Houston's music.
A woman says she was duped, online, into signing away the rights to her daughter; a couple say they fell prey to an adoption scam; a father says he was cheated out of paternity rights; a viewer says her contractor stole more than $50,000 from her.
A woman says she was duped, online, into signing away the rights to her daughter; a couple say they fell prey to an adoption scam; a father says he was cheated out of paternity rights; a viewer says her contractor stole more than $50,000 from her.
Teen Bobbi Kristina Brown's erratic behavior after the funeral of her mother, singer Whitney Houston; teens addicted to prescription pills; addiction specialists.
Teen Bobbi Kristina Brown's erratic behavior after the funeral of her mother, singer Whitney Houston; teens addicted to prescription pills; addiction specialists.
Singer Adam Levine; a woman with fully functioning legs uses a wheelchair and explores ways to become permanently paralyzed by severing her spinal cord.
Singer Adam Levine; a woman with fully functioning legs uses a wheelchair and explores ways to become permanently paralyzed by severing her spinal cord.
Sex offenders tell how child predators operate and how to protect children; warning signs; how to talk to children about sexual predators; safeguarding computers and smart phones.
Sex offenders tell how child predators operate and how to protect children; warning signs; how to talk to children about sexual predators; safeguarding computers and smart phones.
The "Doomsday Preppers" tell why they believe the world will end soon and what they are doing to prepare; a man who lost his arm in an accident receives a bionic prosthetic and a surprise; reality TV star Karen Gravano; TV personality Jacque Reid.
The "Doomsday Preppers" tell why they believe the world will end soon and what they are doing to prepare; a man who lost his arm in an accident receives a bionic prosthetic and a surprise; reality TV star Karen Gravano; TV personality Jacque Reid.
A former criminal explains what makes certain people targets and how to protect oneself; reality star Shorty Rossi tells of serving 10 years in prison for attempted murder.
A former criminal explains what makes certain people targets and how to protect oneself; reality star Shorty Rossi tells of serving 10 years in prison for attempted murder.
A severe reaction to a bee sting ultimately leads a man to have gender-reassignment surgery; Anderson and a panel of women discuss why men cheat.
A severe reaction to a bee sting ultimately leads a man to have gender-reassignment surgery; Anderson and a panel of women discuss why men cheat.
How unemployment affects marriages and families; a nutritionist suggests making simple changes around the home to help one lose weight.
How unemployment affects marriages and families; a nutritionist suggests making simple changes around the home to help one lose weight.
A mother's family is on the verge of bankruptcy because of her compulsive shopping; whether a passion is an obsession.
A mother's family is on the verge of bankruptcy because of her compulsive shopping; whether a passion is an obsession.
Lottery winners lose it all and say winning millions of dollars ruined their lives; reality star Renee Graziano and the cast of "Bayou Billionaires" discuss the latest headlines.
Lottery winners lose it all and say winning millions of dollars ruined their lives; reality star Renee Graziano and the cast of "Bayou Billionaires" discuss the latest headlines.
Comic Steve Harvey provides dating and relationship advice; winners of Anderson's family-dinner challenge prepare meals.
Comic Steve Harvey provides dating and relationship advice; winners of Anderson's family-dinner challenge prepare meals.
A 14-year-old special-needs student recorded her teachers' abuse and bullying of her; actresses Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick and Jane Leeves.
A 14-year-old special-needs student recorded her teachers' abuse and bullying of her; actresses Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick and Jane Leeves.
Actress Tracey Gold discusses anorexia; a 14-year-old special needs student records her teachers abusing and bullying her; singer Elton John surprises a fan.
Actress Tracey Gold discusses anorexia; a 14-year-old special needs student records her teachers abusing and bullying her; singer Elton John surprises a fan.
"Dancing With the Stars" castoff Chaz Bono and a call from singer Cher; a "Toddlers & Tiaras" update; Anderson tries substitute-teaching a kindergarten class.
"Dancing With the Stars" castoff Chaz Bono and a call from singer Cher; a "Toddlers & Tiaras" update; Anderson tries substitute-teaching a kindergarten class.
Guests say they discovered that their husbands were leading secret lives; Anderson provides advice from an FBI-trained intelligence deception expert to help viewers discover if the people in their lives are lying to them.
Guests say they discovered that their husbands were leading secret lives; Anderson provides advice from an FBI-trained intelligence deception expert to help viewers discover if the people in their lives are lying to them.
Women stand up and take their lives back after being abused by loved ones; the first U.S. face transplant recipient; the estranged wife of a former NBA star talks about the abuse she lived with and covered up for years.
Women stand up and take their lives back after being abused by loved ones; the first U.S. face transplant recipient; the estranged wife of a former NBA star talks about the abuse she lived with and covered up for years.
Parents of young people who committed suicide because of bullying speak out; how to detect if one's child is being bullied.
Parents of young people who committed suicide because of bullying speak out; how to detect if one's child is being bullied.
Anderson continues his conversation with four former teen members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; the Brown family of "Sister Wives."
Anderson continues his conversation with four former teen members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; the Brown family of "Sister Wives."
Anderson and Dr. Sanjay Gupta meet two sets of conjoined twins: one pair who are separated and the other who remain conjoined.
Anderson and Dr. Sanjay Gupta meet two sets of conjoined twins: one pair who are separated and the other who remain conjoined.
Anderson Live, formerly known as simply Anderson, is an American first-run syndicated talk show that is hosted by CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper, who also serves as co-producer in his first foray into daytime talk television. It debuted on September 12, 2011, as Anderson, and is distributed by Warner Bros. Television in the United States and Canada. The show was canceled early in its second season and continued to air new episodes at least through spring 2013. The series aired for the final time September 6, 2013.
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