OWN Pedals Second Day of Lance Armstrong Interview

By ( Broadcasting & Cable ) published

Oprah Winfrey's exclusive interview with disgraced cyclist
Lance Armstrong will now air as a two-part interview on OWN: Oprah Winfrey
Network on Thursday (Jan. 17) and Friday (Jan. 18), according to network
officials.

The special episode of the network' Oprah's Next Chapter
series reportedly
includes a confession from Armstrong to use of performance-enhancing drugs
during his illustrious cycling career, which included seven Tour De France
victories.

The interview will also be streamed live on both nights on
Oprah.com, the network said.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

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