Sneak Peek - Marla Gibbs, Boys II Men & More on OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, celebrity updates include the largest-selling R & B group of all time, Boyz II Men, groundbreaking TV actress Marla Gibbs, "Seinfeld's" Larry "Soup Nazi" Thomas, and actress Jennifer Esposito. The show airs Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Following are advance clips from "Oprah: Where Are They Now?"

How Boyz II Men came up with the group's name:
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/boyz-to-men-got-name

Actress Marla Gibbs on Norma Lear's groundbreaking approach to television:
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/actress-marla-gibbs-jeffersons-helped-changed-television

Actor Larry Thomas reveals how "Seinfeld" helped him become the real-life Soup Nazi:
http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/seinfeld-actor-larry-thomas-become-real-life-soup-nazi

They are the best-selling R & B group of all time, and when OWATN cameras visit them backstage during their long-running stand at The Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Boyz II Men share how the former quartet became a trio, the challenges of remaining in the spotlight, and how each of them maintain strong family ties back home while performing six shows a week in Vegas. Next, Marla Gibbs was in a bad marriage and working for United Airlines in Detroit when she pulled up STAKES and moved to Los Angeles with her kids in tow to try her hand at acting. She soon found herself landing plum roles with the biggest name in television at the time, Norman Lear. Today, Marla shares her thoughts on the lasting impact of "The Jeffersons," and Lear's genius in putting "Black shows" on the air when nobody else was. Next, he only appeared on "Seinfeld" for a total of six minutes, but became immortal as the "Soup Nazi." Find out how actor Larry Thomas is keeping the legend of THE SOUP Nazi alive today. Then, "Crash" actress Jennifer Esposito shares her horrific medical nightmare, and how being diagnosed with the incurable Celiac disease helped her find her passion for helping other sufferers through her Jennifer's Way bakery. Additional updates include Linda and Lisa, the longest-running "Doublemint Twins" ever, and the first-ever female Master Magician, Melinda, the First Lady of Magic.

For more information on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" visit: http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/, the digital destination to get all the latest scoops on child stars, rock 'n' roll legends, notorious reality TV stars, teen idols, the most intriguing "Oprah Show" guests and more.

To see more of the stars coming up this season: http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz/find-out-whos-on-the-new-season-of-oprah-where-are-they-now

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