Introduction

In this story book you will learn about four female characters from the Ramayana.  Although these characters are all female, they are not all humans.  Some of the women in this storybook are also demons.  In order to emphasize each character’s differences I have placed each one in different modern day television talk shows.

Welcome to television world. . .


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Hi I’m Stacy, on the TV Guide Channel.  And welcome to the show What's On TV, where we give you today's prime time highlights and the lowdown on what's good and what's not.  It is going to be a busy line-up, so get ready.  We have moody monsters and overly emotional females taking over the network’s programming.  

Don't touch that remote.  Stay tuned for more.

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Hi, and welcome back.  Today we first look at what is happening on today's talk shows.  This afternoon there is quite a line-up on the networks.  

Oprah is expecting record-breaking numbers in the viewing of her afternoon show.  Her guest today is Sita.  Sita has just released her new autobiography and will be talking to Oprah about some of the chapters in her new book.  Already #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, Sita's book is breaking records.  Today's show will be packed full of interesting information.  Sita is always been a fan favorite and there are rumors that the main subject of their interview today will be her abduction.

What does TV Guide rate the show?  We give it a thumbs up for interest and thumbs up for content.  This is going to be a memorable show. So be sure to tune in or TiVo it.  Everyone will be talking about it tomorrow.

Stay tuned for more What's on TV after the break.

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Martha Stewart has a great show on today.  She will be working on a rock garden with the help of Ahalya.  And that is not all; Ahalya will be cooking her husband's favorite dish.

What does TV Guide rate the show?  We give it thumbs down for interest and thumbs up for content.  If you are interested in gardening, it would be a show to watch; however, Ahalya is not the most exciting guest and she can be a little shy in front of the camera.  Although some folks speculate that Indra might make a quick appearance - he's just had plastic surgery, and we've all heard he is looking much better. So, if you're a die-hard Indra fan, don't miss Martha's show today!


Today Jerry Springer also has a special surprise guest: Soorpanaka.  She believes she is simply there to talk about some of the issues she has with everyone in her life.  Jerry kicks it up a notch by inviting Ravana to wait back stage while his sister blabs about how stupid he is.  The confrontation is of course expected but no less comical because of it.

What does TV Guide rate the show?  We give it thumbs up for interest and thumbs down for content.  It is not the most intellectual of shows - but this jealous woman makes for some great TV.  There is also an unexpected twist to who visits her on the set.

After the break we will look at what's on T.V. tonight.

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What is on for late night?  Jimmy Kimmel is Live tonight with Thataka.  She will be talking about the loss of her sons and the difficulties she has faced being a single mom.  Life is not easy when you are a monster.  She has dealt with a lot of pain in her life - and tonight on Jimmy she says she finally feels like she is accomplishing something.  She is launching her new perfume line this summer, and is happy to finally be earning her living without breaking any laws or causing trouble.  She has definitely gotten her life on track since her appearance on Dr. Phil a few months ago.

What do we rate the show?  We give it thumbs up for interesting and thumbs down for content.  It will be mindless entertainment lacking in substance.  The witty banter that viewers hope for on late night is not present with this guest; Thataka is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

You can find more information about Thataka's late night appearance on our website.  TV Guide gained access to extra cut footage from the broadcast.  Visvamitra may have turn up for a final showdown with Thataka - and you know what that means!

After the break, a detail, behind-the-scenes look at how Sita gets ready for a television appearance: the beauty rituals, the diet, and more.  TV Guide has all the information just for you.   Stay tuned.

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