Amy Winehouse’s Family: Share Your Thoughts
Monday, September 12, 2011
For the first time, Janis and Mitch Winehouse will discuss their daughter’s lengthy public battle with substance abuse, how they have been coping since her passing, as well as the reality of addiction. Their hope is to help other families dealing with similar situations. Anderson also speaks with Winehouse’s boyfriend, Reg Traviss, about Amy's state of mind before her untimely and tragic death.
Tell us in comments your thoughts about Amy, her family, and your impressions of Anderson’s premiere episode.
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It's very sad about Amy Winehouse and other addicts around the world. Luckly I was stop from drinking before I hurt anyone, myself or my family. I got 4 dwi's in two years and was very lucky that one of my judges actually kept me in jail for a longer period of time to see where my life was leading. I thank this judge everyday because I'm not a bad person -- I just didn't see that I was sick. When that judge left me in jail I realized how bad I was. It was the first time ever in my life that I stopped blaming others for my BAD LUCK and realized it was my bad decision making over the years that lead me to becoming a alcoholic. I have been sober for 5 years now and never felt better in my life. People need to see the consiquences to thier actions sometime to realize that they are living wrongly. I would love to share my story with anyone willing to listen. Good luck all people suffering from a man in recovery--Bryan
My love and prayers go out to Amy's family. I too lost a child of mine . Trav was 27 when he died by his own hands. There are no words, no hugs from anyone that can bring back a child that has died before their parents,siblings and grandparents. AC you are a role model. b/c you have succeeded. and so has my beautiful surviving daughter. She sure does miss her big bro. tho.. I really dig you.
ANDERSO,YOU ARE AMAZING! LOVE YOU!
Wish I could have seen the whole show on Am Winehouse!!! In AZ I guess nothing is more important than any!!!! Sports Show!!!!! CBS didn't show your premier show, because the tennis match they were showing was obviously more important!!!
We Arizonian's are not all sports finaticatcs!!!! I wish, once in a while they would let us watch what we want! IE: The first day of your new show...Amy and Mitch Winehouse!
I have seen every show since then, and I think it is GREAT!!! Funny and Entertaininng!!! Wish you all of the best!!!!
I didn't yet see the show. but a friend of mine saw it and I've been hooked by his enthousiasm and sure, I will be watching to-morrow's edition. Long live Anderson and his talk show...
LIve from Montréal,Québec, " the Sin City of North America "
I love you Anderson!! Got a problem here in Texas!! You're new show and times are in the same time slots as Dr. Phil & Ellen!!! I watch you but there's ALOT of fans of the other shows & I'm afraid it is a VERY COMPETITIVE time slot for you sugar!! Can't you move the time of your show to come on at 4:00 instead of Dr. Oz?? No offense to him but I can't stomach some of his information about the gross stuff our body does TMI for sure!!! I love you sugar and I know your show is a HIT already!!
Great show !!!! Loved Amy Winehouse. She had her share of problems & it came through in the words to her music. You were fair & let the family speak which is something todays talk show hosts just don't know how to do. I look forward to more great shows.
Ever since I heard of the show my cousin & I have been trying to find info on what channel, time etc. the show would be on. Promos did not help. I surfed channel Guide for time slots and was not able to find the show. When arriving at your site it took me awhile to find the information I was looking for. I believe your show “will” be a success if promos were more informative. Suggestion? small “When it’s on” Information on the bottom should be place on top of page/BOLD.Good Luck Anderson! Suerte!
I am glad that the Winehouse family finally got the opportunity to tell their side of the story,without all the distortions the media has put on it until now. My deepest sympathy is extended to Amy's family & friends. I was devastated by the news of her passing,as I had hoped and prayed that she would eventually be successful in overcoming the issues that she had struggled with. I felt the loss as deeply as if I had actually known her,because her music touched my heart & soul. Somewhere in Heaven a beautiful angel with Cleopatra eyeliner,tattoos and a beehive hairdo is at peace now.I love you,Amy (all your fans still do). Fly and be free with angels, birds & butterflies.
Dear Anderson,
I was excited to be able to attend your show, until one of your ushers ruined everything. He asked my husband and I to give up our seats to two other audiences without even thank us. Then, after we stood up, he lied to our faces by saying "I will meet you guys up there", which sounded like he was going to relocate us, but he never came. We took time off from work and stood almost two hours to see your show. All the efforts were in vain since your ushers will pick unfortunate audiences and kick them out. We met a few others standing at the back were in the same situation. Everyone was very frustrated.
I understood the usher was trying to do his job and wanted to put the special audiences who will be interviewed in the best seats possible, but this is not the way to go. They should have just reserved a few front rows/seats and fill them in later.
We met a producer after the show. She was wondering what happened to us after, because she witnessed the whole thing. She made a very good point I just want to mention here since I sincerely wish the success of your show. She said that you are a genuine person, which I agree, however if you are allowing this happening, it may jeopardize the longevity of the show.
Dear Anderson,
I was excited to be able to attend your show, until one of your ushers ruined everything. He asked my husband and I to give up our seats to two other audiences without even thank us. Then, after we stood up, he lied to our faces by saying "I will meet you guys up there", which sounded like he was going to relocate us, but he never came. We took time off from work and stood almost two hours to see your show. All the efforts were in vain since your ushers will pick unfortunate audiences and kick them out. We met a few others standing at the back were in the same situation. Everyone was very frustrated.
I understood the usher was trying to do his job and wanted to put the special audiences who will be interviewed in the best seats possible, but this is not the way to go. They should have just reserved a few front rows/seats and fill them in later.
We met a producer after the show. She was wondering what happened to us after, because she witnessed the whole thing. She made a very good point I just want to mention here since I sincerely wish the success of your show. She said that you are a genuine person, which I agree, however if you are allowing this happening, it may jeopardize the longevity of the show.
Good luck Anderson! We are rooting for you.
I had been looking forward to your first show, and the interview with Amy Winehouse's parents, and then our local station put the darn US Open on instead! Came to the website to see if you have a place to watch past episodes, but am not finding that. Very disappointed I didn't get to see that. Will you ever be having the capability to watch previous shows on this website?
It's Daniel & me!
Amy Winehouse... i truly miss her. She didn't care about people thought of her and as a female thats still in high school that says alot to me. Her life wasn't always golden, she was just human. I felt like i went through her tough times too through her own music. People say that i just jumped on the bandwagon since her death but thats not it. I feel in love with her when i heard her sing 'Take the box'. From there i feel more in love with her personality and then her music. She insipired me to write. Her lyrics were beautifully written and i learned a great lot from her. If i was around her and trust me i tried my best, i would have gave her advice on to keep going. I love her so much and i send my prayers to her family :)
I think it just sucks that Amy Winehouse is gone and I can't imagine what her family and friends are going thru. She seemed to stick to her own path and it paid off for her. I loved all of her music for many reasons but mostly because she seemed to write plainly about her experiences and people can relate. She obviously had a great sense of humor- some of her lyrics crack me up (F*ck me pumps) but she could also kill the classics-awesome. I look forward to her influence in Dionne Bromfield's music. What else can one do when someone so brilliant is lost but look for them elsewhere?
Great show Anderson-I've dvr'd the series. You're cute as hell:)