Lisa Ling may be on Oprahs payroll, but that doesnt mean she agrees with the media moguls recent decision to highlight the Kardashian family on Oprahs Next Chapter.
PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Inc.
I had my issues with the Kardashians, absolutely, said Ling during an appearance on Access Hollywood Live. I think theres so much wrong with how they are the most revered family in the country, but they are, nevertheless. So I get why Oprah wanted to interview them. I mean, they are icons in pop culture right now.
People are interested in what they think about things for some strange reason, she added.
The timid jab was quickly followed by more thoughtful conversation about Lings OWN series, Our America, and her recent episode on teen motherhood.
PHOTOS: Oprah Through the Years
I don't even think Id be able to do this kind of work on a news network, because now news has become so loud and obnoxious, but Oprah has given me a chance to do this documentary series, she said. I really dont think Id be able to do this work elsewhere, so Im really grateful for this opportunity.
Love them or hate them, the Kardashians pulled in impressive ratings for the network. The second of the two-part interview brought in 1.2 million viewers, growing 9 percent from its predecessor. The Sunday, June 24, episode now ranks as the fledgling networks third most-watched broadcast ever.
Watch Lings Access Hollywood Live appearance in the video below. Our America airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
0 comments:
Post a Comment