Stars of New Reality Show 'Bayou Billionaires'. Plus, Winning the Lottery Ruined My Life.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Meet the stars of CMT's new reality show, “Bayou Billionaires” -- a modern day “Beverly Hillbillies” following a Shreveport, Louisiana family who, after years of penny-pinching, struck it filthy rich. From ATVs, to hot tubs, find out how these wacky billionaires spend their money. Can money buy them class?
Plus, they won millions playing the lottery, then lost it all! Anderson speaks with lottery winners who reveal that being awarded millions ruined their lives. Yahoo Financial Expert Farnoosh Torabi tells you what you need to look out for to keep unexpected money from becoming a dreaded curse.
Plus, Anderson discusses the headlines everyone’s talking about, with a lively panel including “Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano.
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How much are these folks being paid to make this show? I love it! Especially, how much does Albert receive?
I watch every episode Robert Shaub
I think the media should verify Mitt Romney's and any future presidential nominne's birth certificate since the birthers will not let Obama's legitimacy go away. Rumor has it that Mitt Romney was born in Mexico. Is that true??
That exotic woman on her show speaking in regards to the women who lost their fortunes, misquoted the Bible...she said, "Money is the root of all evil." The Bible actually reads: "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after , they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows". 1 Timothy 6:10. (My Pet-peeve is misquotes of God's Word by Spiritually uneducated people)
Just a couple of notes regarding your guest professional, Farnush (sp?).
1) The Bible refers to the "LOVE" of money being the root of all evil. She stated, "It's said that money is the root of all evil." This is a misstatement that misses the important point the falling in love with money and the power it brings...the coveteousness that this type of love incites is what is considered the root of all evil. Ref.-1 Timothy 6:9-11(KJV) "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows..."
2) I wish she'd given better advice to the two friends who had a broken relationship when one received a large lottery distribution. I was waiting to hear specific advice as to how they could repair their relationship and specific advice to those who "have" in dealing with family and friends who "have not." Personally, my husband and I have a rule that we do not "loan" to family and friends in need. Either we give a gift that doesn't have to be repaid or we don't give at all. Loans are too complicated, and if they don't have money at that point in time, when they do get money they will need it to pay everyday living expenses.
Otherwise, I very much enjoyed the show. Anderson Cooper is a talented and professional talk show host.
-Sandy Watson
this is about the person who lost $13,000,000 dollars. what legal advise would you give someone who wins the much money? who should they go to.
I am very new at this and i cant find the tip on how to find the web sites.
Sorry Anderson:
Remeber I am new at this, and can't seem to get the tips as to find the hidden money through the government. If you could be so kind as to e-mail me the addresses for the treasury.gov and other possiblities, I would appriciate it.
Just for a heads up, I went to go for the "FREE"credit score that demanded a credit card at the end, I don't have one since I was a kid, cutt them up, and got stuck on stupid, where I haven't used one since.
Thank you for listening,
Michelle Johnson
The Bayou Billionaires are a disgusting. These people appear to have no interest in the negative long term effects that the high volume horizontal shale drilling will have on the environment and their community. They are a shining example of what is wrong with America today - selfish greed with no thought of future generations.
Amazing how these folks can say WINNING the lottery messed up their lives..I say allow me the chance at just 1 million I bet and hope my words would be TOTALLY different....
If I won the Lottery, I would give money to my immediate family and best friend and would set money up in a trust for them for future needs of money and for me I would buy land and build a nice home with fun things for grown ups to do, pool area, go cart track, etc.. and I would start an animal farm for deserted or in need animals of all kinds and would give them the best life they can have and I would start a start over program to help people in need because of the things going on today and I would start a food shelter that actually gave good food to people and with no limits, i.e., they could come every week and get help and would get heathy foods not just someone elses left overs...
thxs Lisa
it wasn't winning the lottery that ruined their lives... it was greed and stupidity.
NO Anthony. The girls with the tics at the New York school were said to have been neurologically devastated by the fracked gas wells behind the school. The gas/chemicals inert gases such as methane and carcinogens such as benzene etc etc are attacking their brains, while, at the same time, their brains are being deprived of oxygen. That much vented gas in the general vicinity will do that. Tics are always neurological. It looks like the gas company has taken advantage again. These people are not getting paid anything from the gas companies. I can bet the gas wells are non functioning. This is one big scam. The one episode in which the grandmother was trying to give the grandchild a pet tiger was plain crazy. Very unsafe!!!! These poor slow minded people are being taken advantage of..period. They are living in trailers....
I think the show about Bayuo Billionaires will be Great. My Father
told me about a town in Southern Manitoba that helped anyone who was in debt before the New Year to get out of debt before the New Year. Every one would start the New Year debt free. It made a very big impact on me and we try to start every New Year debt free.
Such a wonderful feeling when we do!!
The woman who won 130 million I think, needs to redefine her definition of FRIEND. If I won that kind of money, my FRIENDS would never have to "ask" for help.
MY NAME IS BREE! I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I WATCHED YOUR SHOW ABOUT HOW RHODA WON 13 MILLION DOLLARS AND LOST IT ALL.WHAT EVER SHE SAYS ITS A LIE.EXCEPT FOR THE PART WHERE SHE GOES TO PRISON.SHE WAS RIGHT WITH HER HUSBAND WHEN THAT MONEY WAS SPENT,SHE AND HER HUSBAND WENT TO HARDROCK EVERY DAY AND TOOK FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND PASSED THAT MONEY OUT LIKE CANDY,HARDROCK GAVE HER CARS,TRIPS,ETC,AS WELL.THEY BOUGHT A BAR,AND LOST THAT BECAUSE THEY WERE BUYING BEER FROM LOCAL STORES AND RESELLING IT AT THE BAR,SHE IS NOTHING BUT A LIAR,A THIEF, HER OWN KID*****E HER,SHE CURRENTLY RUNS A CONSESSION STAND WITH MY NEIGHBOR,AND MY NEIGHBOR:S DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO HER SON, AND SHE TOLD ME ALL OF THIS ,BE. SIDES WORKING WITH HER A VERY SHORT TIME,SHE WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET PEOPLE FEEL SORRY FOR HER AND HELP HER,SHE IS NOT WELL LIKE IN THIS AREA OF HUDSON FLORIDA,JUST DONT BELEIVE WHAT SHE HAS TOLD YOU ON NATIONAL TV,ITS ALL LIES,THANK-YOU BREE!!!