Sneak Peek - Melisaa Gilbert Set for Tonight's OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

In an all-new episode of the popular series "Oprah: Where Are They Now?," Oprah sits down with actress Melissa Gilbert who talks about growing up on "Little House on the Prairie," her life away from the spotlight and opens up for the first time about a private family tragedy; plus, updates with "Days of Our Lives" star Deidre Hall and first-ever "Star Search" Grand Champion Sam Harris, airing tonight, November 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PTon OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

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EXCERPT: Melissa Gilbert's Childhood on the Prairie

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About the Episode:
Oprah sits down with actress Melissa Gilbert, who starred in the iconic television series "Little House on the Prairie," for a revealing and intimate conversation where, for the first time, she talks publicly about her private family tragedy and how child stardom affected her. Plus, Melissa and her husband, Emmy award-winning actor Timothy Busfield, welcome cameras into their home in the small Michigan town where they live far from the Hollywood spotlight, and make a special recipe in their kitchen from Melissa's cookbook, "My Prairie Cookbook: Memories and Frontier Food from My Little House to Yours." Next, daytime television legend Deidre Hall gives a rare, behind-the-scenes set tour of "Days of Our Lives," and opens up about her special bond with the surrogate mother of her two sons. Then, first-ever "Star Search" Grand Champion and undeniable talent Sam Harris talks about why he contemplated taking his own life as a teen, how he faced alcoholism head-on, and the unexpected joys of fatherhood. Finally, actress Kathy Kinney wowed audiences each week as the irrepressible blue eye shadow-wearing character Mimi on "The Drew Carey Show." Find out what her life is like today; plus, more compelling "Oprah" show updates with couples whose romantic proposals were simply unforgettable.

"Oprah: Where Are They Now" is executive produced by Harpo Studios' Jill Van Lokeren, Julie Simpson and Veronica Votypka.

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Photo caption/credit: Melissa Gilbert and Oprah Winfrey. Harpo, Inc./George Burns

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