Television Interview Report: A Reflective Essay The interview I selected was conducted by Oprah Winfrey (interviewer) of Joel and Victoria Osteen (interviewees) on January 8, 2012 via the Oprah: Next Chapter show. I selected this particular interview as I am a fan of Joel Osteen and typically enjoy Oprah’s interviewing style. While this interview was very entertaining, this was not what I would consider to be a “hard hitting” journalistic interview that delved into any one particular subject. There were really no conflicting views, controversial opinions, or original insights that you could not have learned by either reading one of the many books written by Joel Osteen or observed in prior interviews. This was, however, more of a “feel good” piece that continued the examination of Joel Osteen’s belief’s and character. It is worth noting that while Victoria Osteen is part of this interview, she plays more of a corroborative role by giving additional insight into Joel Osteen as the person. This essay will show Oprah’s safe approach at interviewing and Joel Osteen’s non-controversial response still.

The interview was conducted at the Osteen’s home in Houston, Texas. This set a casual and comfortable tone for the interview, but the attire was Sunday formal which maintained the gravity of the subjects. It is unlikely that the Osteen’s would have allowed a risky interviewer to come into their home and by allowing Oprah to do so, helped establish a positive rapport with her. Obviously, both parties are celebrities in their own right and each was very familiar with the other before the interview was conducted. Oprah also attended Joel Osteen’s church service earlier that morning at Lakewood Church, which adds to the creation of positive rapport from her side. Both appeared very comfortable in the surroundings of the interview. The seating