The Story of My Mom: Gloria Vanderbilt
Friday, January 06, 2012
Gloria shares how she has remained resilient through it all. Anderson also surprises his mom throughout the hour with special guests, including Diane von Furstenberg, Kathy Griffin and a special performance by Gloria’s favorite singer, Judy Collins, who performs Amazing Grace, the same song she performed at Carter’s funeral.
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Were you inspired by Anderson’s mom, the remarkable Gloria Vanderbilt? What's the story of your mom?
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Enjoyed interview with Gloria Vanderbilt. A very interesting, gracious woman. As someone has already commented, Anderson and his Mom are a class act. She is an inspiration about always trying new things and following your bliss.
Hi I'm in New Zealand and love this show, what a wonderful woman, one thing, Gloria mention her favourite song, something like, I don't love you for a minute or an hour, but always, can you please tell me the exact title as I have forgotten it, Thank you so much
We have three children. Two girls and a boy. Our three children have never had car, but I am mostly concerned about our youngest daughter. When she gets in the car and any of her children, etc. gets in the front seat, they have to reach outside the car to close the door. If they do not do this the car door flies open. The other day she parked the car and something fell off of it. She said she does not know what it is but it is slowly falling apart. Could you help in some way? I really enjoy your program. Our son is just about your age so I am old enough to be your mother. ha....Thank you for taking the time to read this
Just watched a clip with your Mom in it. Here is a funny story. In the 1980's I was MUCH younger and Gloria Vanderbilt jeans were the THING!! All the family was about to leave for a trip when my sister in law walked out of the house with a pair of the jeans on. I said: " wow Pat if you put a sack on your head everyone would think you are a teenager!". WRONG thing to have said!! LOL. I truly meant she looked great in the jeans, but she has NEVER forgotten or FORGIVEN me for saying that! She is now 73. I really meant it nice,lol, but try and convince her.? Lol cute story for your Mother.
Gloria Vanderbilt is such a smart woman and so far ahead of her peers.My father died when I was 8 yrs old I had two younger sisters. I was not allowed to talk about my father and was informed recently that the family thought I would forget him if they didn't talk about him. I cannot express what problems I encounted all though my life because of this. I finally got professional help at 50 yrs old and had depression and PTS. I talked forever about my father and came out of the fog I had been in since I was a 8 yr old child.How much different my life would have been if I had been able to talk about the loss of my father. I am now 69 yrs old and still talk about him to whoever will listen. Keep up the good programs. Thanks so much. Imogene
I love your Mother and admire her and sometimes feel like you know her after reading her books. I remember when I was gee, probably in my 20's , 30's I found somehow or purchased a paperback book on her life. It was a purple covered paperback. I think I read the whole book in a day. In this particular book I don't remember that she had any children yet. A few years ago my malefriend and a few of us went to the the Vanderbelt Mansion in Newport. We really enjoyed it and the flowers and the front lawn was so immaculate - that grass is so gorgeous, everythings was just beautiful. I must have pictues of it. What lucky people to have had lived there with the beach front and huge home.
I do like watching the show when you Mother in on, I feel like I've known her-and wearing her jeans, reading her books...... I wanted to come on the show but most of the people that I'd go with work and I don't know if I could do it alone. It's a 3 hours bus ride, and here I an so bored outta my mind I should just go by myself but I wouldn't know where to go after the show, I don't know NY and probably would get lost. I hope when I do come on the show I will meet you Mother, I'd love that. And she is still so beautuful.
Sandy
Dear Anderson
Thank you for youe show about your mom, it was one of the most touching shows I have ever seen. You are amazing and so is your mother. I now need to read some of books and will check out her website. Thank you
Anderson, you are an amazing person and now I know how great your mother is and how she shaped your life.
What a great show.. Happy moms day to your mother.
Jim
By far my favorite show was the interview with his mother Gloria. It was an hour of love and dignity which is seldom seen on t.v. today. The pride and love they share is touching and so missing in families today. I have yet to see a show that Anderson hasn't handled the guests in a gentlemanly way whether he agrees with them or not. He is a class act and I never miss his show.May both he and his wonderful mother share many more years of love and joy together,they both deserve it.
Never have I seen more dignity than while watching Gloria and Anderson.The love and respect they showed each other restores my belief in humanity. They both have and their crosses to bare and both have done so with pride and humanity. I will never stop watching Anderson his charm and honesty are refreshing.
Hey Anderson! My mom was telling me about your mother's book about her struggles dealing with your brother's suicide, and how she handled it and got through it. I wanted to get the book for a friend whose son committed suicide right before Christmas. However, I can't find it anywhere, and when I searched the internet I found it...out of print, but there are still copies out there that run $60...-$500! Yikes. I am disappointed. I will have to see if the local library system has it, and just tell my friend to check it out. Thanks.
First of all I love your show!!!
Last week I was fortunate enough to catch the re-run of your show with your mother! She is a beautiful, intelligent and strong woman. I don't know how she made it through all the trauma she did, but she did - god bless her!!
I have been through many rough times. Most recently, I lost my only son ( I also have a daughter) on 3/20/2011. This was a month shy of the horrific accident (4/18/2007) that altered our lives forever. My son, Jeremy loved to work with his hands. So, He attended 2 schools to become an automotive mechanic. He did very well.
Aproximately 6 months after graduating from automotive college, he was working on restoring a vehicle and unfortunately, the gas tank exploded while he was under the vehicle' Luckily, my husband (Steve - a volunteer fireman as well as Jeremy- a week earlier Jeremy was in a car rescuing others after a car accident) was nearby and ran in the garage to pull Jeremy out and put the fire out on Jeremy - then the garage later.
Jeremy ended up with severe burns to 56% of his body. He spent 5 months at our nearest BURN/Trauma unit. During his stay he suffurred so much. He lost both of his arms, part of his intestines, went through many grafts,tracheostomy and a brain injury due to loss of oxegyn, and almost died many times. We spent life on a roller-coaster!
After4 months they wanted to release him from the hospital, but would only send him to a nurshing home type facility because of his night use of a ventilator. Because I had already stop my life, had taken a long leave from work, we decided that Jeremy's best choice was to return home and I (Mom) decided to stay home and care for him. We were able to remove the vent within 2 months with the help of our local hospital.
Jeremy and I spent so many special times together, but unfortunately, after almost four years of fighting, mainly infections, Jeremy passed away 3/20/2011 at the age of 24. Well, that tore my heart apart. I knew that there could (would?) face this,but I was never ready and I still am not!! Losing him has left the biggest hole in my heart and feel I will never get over it. No parent should have to bury a child it doesn't work that way and it sucks.
Anyway, I just want to develop the strength of your mother!
If you are interested in more info: www.caringbridge.org/visit/jerlath. or YNN news station Rochester, NY Finger Lakes Times, Geneva, NY or try a google of Jeremy Lathey.
Thank you for your time and thank you to your Mom for letting me see I may go on.
Mary Kay Lathey
Geneva, NY 14456
mklath@rochester.rr.com
I was very inspired by Gloria Vanderbilt. She is a remarkable woman at 87. I found her to be very empathetic & kind, a caring woman to the audience members who had lost a loved one. I hope she will be on again. She is an encouragement for all boomers & has come through sorrow with grace. Judy Collins' song was very apt. Thank you.
I have always admired your mom since I was young. It is my understanding she is the godmother of one of the children of a famous puertorrican singer. Thanks a lot for opening a part of your private album. Regards. Sandra
That was such a delightful and also such a moving show with your Mom, she is so precious! Wow, she remains such a genuinely beautiful person through and through, a mentor and inspiration to many. How fortunate you are to have her. I love that she still believes in love and romance! Most of my family has passed on and I lost a brother tragically too so really appreciate your sharing from your hearts, it helps so much. I really enjoyed your family stories and family photos as well. Absolutely terrific show!