The Drew Barrymore Show - General Discussion

[sugarbaker design]

28 minutes ago, chenoa333 said:

I was wondering how Gwen performs oral hygiene on herself without causing serious damage to her private parts. 

Oral hygiene on her private parts?  :)

[chenoa333]

4 hours ago, sugarbaker design said:

Oral hygiene on her private parts?  :)

Haha! Thanks for pointing that out. Obviously I didn't intend to say "oral" hygiene. Gwen would have a very special talent if she could do oral hygiene on her private parts 😊

Edited November 10, 2022 by chenoa333

[Jaded]

Her show will still be on the various local channels in the US too...
 

[Jaded]

I only started watching her show this year and really like it. I love that Ross is basically a co-host too. I still remember him when he did stuff for The Tonight Show as "Ross the intern" in the mid 2000's and hoping I'd see more of him on TV in the future. 
 

[Jaded]

I forgot to add this earlier. I'm glad ratings are up.  Hopefully the additional airings on UPtv will help the ratings even more. Even though I'm a Kelly Clarkson fan I don't watch very often.. I like the kind of laid back vibe Drew's show has compared to Kelly's.  I forget about Jennifer Hudson's show because it comes on in the morning here.
 

Edited November 30, 2022 by Jaded

[Ms Blue Jay]

If her show is doing so well, why would they break it up into 30 minute episodes that people can't even find?  That's very disrespectful of the network.  And illogical.  And mind-boggling.

[alexa]

Well, I will agree that her show is light years better than it was when it first started.  It was truly awful for the first several months.  But neither hers or Kelly's are must see TV for me.  I turn them on once in a blue moon and see I haven't missed anything.  But I do prefer her quieter style to Kelly as Kelly has gotten worse while Drew has improved.  So I will give her that :-)

[Jaded]

1 hour ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

If her show is doing so well, why would they break it up into 30 minute episodes that people can't even find?  That's very disrespectful of the network.  And illogical.  And mind-boggling.

The article says her ratings have continued to get higher so far this season too. I mentioned before that where I am both halves of her show air back to back as one whole hour. In other places the two half hours air at different times and then others only get one of the half hours.

The only thing I can really think of when it comes to explaining what was done in regards to breaking it up is that maybe more people don't mind watching 30min as opposed to an hour? Maybe by airing 2 halves at completely different times gives people a bigger window to catch one of them daily or more affiliates were open to begin airing or keeping the show if it took up less time on their schedules? It can be cheaper to do 30 minute shows but what they've done with her's  is so confusing  if its not one of the thing I speculated. Anyone else have any ideas?

Edited November 30, 2022 by Jaded

[mostlylurking]

I watch Drew sometimes and I enjoy it.  Ross is a great cohost.  I think she’s just a breathe of fresh air.  I wouldn’t put her in the same category as Kelly, Jennifer, and some other lesser hosts.  They are very loud and hyper, almost obnoxious.  

[kristen111]

On 11/30/2022 at 11:38 AM, alexa said:

Well, I will agree that her show is light years better than it was when it first started.  It was truly awful for the first several months.  But neither hers or Kelly's are must see TV for me.  I turn them on once in a blue moon and see I haven't missed anything.  But I do prefer her quieter style to Kelly as Kelly has gotten worse while Drew has improved.  So I will give her that :-)

I agree she’s gotten much better, but why did they chop her to 30 minutes.  She is her best in every movie she made.  I watched “Blended” for about the 50th time with Adam Sandler, and the baseball movie with Jimmy Fallon is hilarious.  She plays lots of love interests too.  UPt.v. Is what channel?   Love all her movies as she’s a great actress.  Very believable.

Edited January 18, 2023 by kristen111

[buttersister]

Drew and Phil Rosenthal held a conversation at the 92 Y on YouTube. I'm torn between the intended conviviality of the chat and Drew's inability to ever STFU for a minute.

It's why I rarely watch the show anymore--Chicago broadcasts one 30-minute show in the a.m. and two 30-minute shows on another channel in the evening. It's not like she's evil, she's just so extra. Breathe, sweetie.

[Ms Blue Jay]

On 1/18/2023 at 11:30 AM, kristen111 said:

I agree she’s gotten much better, but why did they chop her to 30 minutes.  She is her best in every movie she made.  I watched “Blended” for about the 50th time with Adam Sandler, and the baseball movie with Jimmy Fallon is hilarious.  She plays lots of love interests too.  UPt.v. Is what channel?   Love all her movies as she’s a great actress.  Very believable.

I love those movies too!

[kristen111]

In “Blended” she looked so beautiful with the makeup and flowing long hair.  Clothes, hair and makeup does wonders for her.  In the beginning of her now shows, between the outfits, hair and minimal makeup, she looked homely.  Her clothes are getting better tho.  One half hour isn’t enough.  I got a quick phone call this morning and missed Josh’s lasagna.  Maybe u- tube has it.  It’s quick n easy.  Mine takes lots of time.

[Spartan Girl]

This. Was. AWESOME!

 

[Glitches]

Yesterday’s segment with Brooke Shields was intimate, sincere and relevant. It was almost like I was eavesdropping. ❤️

[JAYJAY1979]

Drew is too much of a pleaser..but if that keeps her sane and healthy then so be it.

[PrincessPurrsALot]

Nia Long talking about embracing aging in terms of not caring about lines or wrinkles and being okay with gray hair felt cringey.  Her forehead doesn't move and her hair is pure black.  She has the skin of a 20 year old which, even with great genes, means she puts effort into skin care.  Being an actress, I fully understand she is stuck in an industry that insists she stay as close as possible to a ridiculous standard of beauty.  It's just a bit much when she is lecturing others on embracing aging. 

[alexa]

I watched an episode somewhat recently and wondered why she sat so close to her guests.  Then I saw an online thing about her interview with Oprah stroking her arm.  I guess that is just Drew but not everyone wants someone sitting quite so close.

[Cementhead]

I only watched a hand full of shows before I had to stop because I would get a giant case of second hand embarrassment for her but I have seen her practically climb into people's laps; Shania Twain being one of them and another time she got down on her hands and knees during an interview.  Like literally on the floor. 

I see clips here and there online, like the recent Oprah one that you mentioned.  She must be aware of people's comments about her fawning and pawing at the guests so I figure she must be punking us all now and does it on purpose. 

[alexa]

26 minutes ago, Cementhead said:

I only watched a hand full of shows before I had to stop because I would get a giant case of second hand embarrassment for her but I have seen her practically climb into people's laps; Shania Twain being one of them and another time she got down on her hands and knees during an interview.  Like literally on the floor. 

I see clips here and there online, like the recent Oprah one that you mentioned.  She must be aware of people's comments about her fawning and pawing at the guests so I figure she must be punking us all now and does it on purpose. 

I wondered the same about doing it on purpose now.  Because the interview I saw was with 2 random people, and I noticed that she was just sitting so close to them, and it looked awkward--like she was closer than I am when I sit on the couch with my 2 family members.  I remember joking with them and showing them what Drew's interview looked like, and it felt awkward to be talking to them with our heads so close together, lol!

[buttersister]

I had to stop watching last year. She made me uncomfortable. So off.

[Medicine Crow]

Watched yesterday's show with Oprah & I noticed she's stopped flipping her hair, but the curled up on couch closeness & hand-holding was cringey.  Gah!!!

[Glitches]

It certainly seemed as if Drew liked Jason Mamoa. A LOT! 

[DanaK]

I watch sometimes and it also bothers me that she sits so close to guests

[BlueSkies]

On 2/13/2024 at 4:19 PM, DanaK said:

I watch sometimes and it also bothers me that she sits so close to guests

Agree.  And I kind of like Drew in a way.  

 

I checked it out lately because Christina Aguilera was a guest.  Long time fan.   The personal space thing and excessive eye contact was a little much for me.  

[xls]

My Home Ec teacher taught us that Vaseline lash trick when we were in Jr High-decades ago! 🤣

[JAYJAY1979]

Drew has become such a pick me girl...it's quite sad.

[alexa]

The interview with John Legend and Chrissy was awful yesterday, mainly Drew and Chrissy.  I can see why so many people dislike Chrissy….she was saying things like oh at Lake Como the other day, and all these other things as if this is normal for all of Drew’s audience.  And then Drew fawns all over them and says something like you are such humans?  Like what?  

[Glitches]

Oh hell no! Drew and Ted Dansen doing an in-show advertising for a psoriasis drug, which neither one of them is taking. Not a smart idea.
 

TV off. Instead of watching the next 45 minutes of the show, I’m going outside. 

[Glitches]

I always enjoy Drew’s episodes with celebrity psychotherapist Barry Michels, coauthor of The Tools. Audience participation makes these segments compelling. 

[Cementhead]

Valerie Bertinelli Joins The Drew Barrymore Show as a Regular Lifestyle Expert.

[Cementhead]

Drew Barrymore announces change to her show after admitting criticism of 'touchy' approach is 'embarrassing.'

[alexa]

On 9/9/2024 at 1:13 PM, Cementhead said:

Drew Barrymore announces change to her show after admitting criticism of 'touchy' approach is 'embarrassing.'

Well she is not doing so well.  She couldn't keep her hands off Dax the other day and kept petting his arms and leaning way in.  At one point the dog got between them and he was probably relieved, lol!

I don't think she realizes most normal people do not even get this close to their loved ones when they hold a conversation.