Money Face-Off: Oprah Winfrey vs. Martha Stewart

I would rather watch Martha and learn something useful, than watch Oprah be Oprah. At least Martha gives everyone something useful to take with them when the show is over, instead of something home in the audiance on set with Oprah. You can get good chat at a local bar.

martha stewart was not convicted for insider trading; she was convicted for lying to the government

I would rather tune in to Martha and learn then tune in to Oprah and be told what I should learn. I like Martha she has a fun sense of humor, I used to watch Oprah and got tired of being told what book I should read and when I should read it. I felt she was phoney and not sincere with things she said and did, where with Martha she shoots from the hip and you know if she is pissed, happy, mad, glad and you get a lot out of her shows and her products are quailty. I learn from Martha but Oprah makes me feel like I hear a repeat record over and over again.

Martha teaches and Oprah preaches. I used to watch Oprah until she bored me with how great she is that is a real turn off. I learn from Martha and always have. She has a great sense of humor and she always shoots from the hip, Oprah tends to play stand on the fence .Martha gives it her all and doesn't pat herself on the back doing so she is willing to share her finds and what she has learned , Oprah tends to want to tell you how great she is for sharing with you..
Martha is class and she works her heart out 24-7 to make this place a better world, granted Oprah aint bad but she has nothing on Martha Stewart.

One of the main things I noticed about Oprah and Martha is that Oprah directs her audience to the experts in their field of the topics she discusses on her show. Martha knows how to do pretty much everything so she doesn't really have to direct people else where. Martha teaches you the-how to on her show, she bakes,cooks, cleans, crafts, repairs things, gardens, operates her company, magazines, homes ect. Oprah doesn't cook, bake, craft, clean, sew, fix it repairs she has others do it for her.
Martha can and Oprah can't. Both are business smart and have the right people around them to help make them look good. Oprah and Martha are both savey women who know how to make it all come together.

I do not like to pit one person against another in a public forum but from what I have learned over the years about Martha, all the talented people who surround her could be done away with and she would still have enough brains, spirit, and enthusiam to succeed, but she only has two hands! Whatever tree she wants to chase her squirrels up, I'll be following right behind them. I respect leaders who know what the heck they are talking about when they are trying to relate something to me. Martha knows her stuff!
Trish Castro

Martha Stewart has never, never, never had an American industry take her to task in a court room.
Remember Oprah Winfrey in Amarillo, Texas being sued for defamation of American beef?
Martha Stewart has never used her show or her business as a soap box to hurt or destroy hard working Americans especially individuals producing food for the rest of the country.
Margie A. Head

I think both have accomplished greatness in their lifetimes, I just love Martha more.

i writing from Mexico and both shows are translated over here but id rather watch martha teach me something easy to whip up insted of watching oprah test drive a car or something which i think is retarded, but hey there are woman that like athching oprah and thats fine they are both successfull bussiness women, i just happen to like Martha Stewart Better

OPRAH IS A FRAUD. SHE CAPITALIZES ON SENSATIONAL STORIES. IT READS TABLOID. MARTHA HAS MEANING TO HER SHOW AND IS HELPFUL. OPRAH DOES WHAT IS GOOD FOR HER AND IS "CORRECT". CUT OUT THE SAPPY STUFF AND HAVE ON WHAT IS RELEVANT. DON'T SUPPOR OBAMA JUST BECAUSE HE IS AFRICAN AMERICAN BUT SUPPORT THE BEST AND MOST QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB. MARTHA SERVED HER TIME AND IS TAKING THE LONG ROAD BACK. HOORAY FOR HER!!!

I have admired both but feel Martha has overcome obstacles that should take her to the top. Oprah always tends to ride the fence, but I feel her political involvement is not a very wise move. This could change my opinion of her and effect how much I enjoy watching her program in the future. I think she should examine her motives here.

Both Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey are a credit to enterprising women (and men for that matter) in this country, and equally desire the admiration of their fellow Americans.

The comparison is absurd. Oprah is a personality cult; Martha is a visionary and pioneer; she created and defines America's homemaking industry and she is America's Domestic Guru.

Martha was involved in no "insider trading"; this is an entrenched media fiction. It is complete hogwash that her brand is "still tainted" and that she is "still recovering." There is nothing "tainted" about the Martha Stewart Radio on Sirius and Macy's Martha Stewart Collection; and Martha is bigger than ever now with enormous moral stature.

Martha did nothing wrong for her brand or company to be "tainted." Any "tainting" and all "company struggle" resulted from the reckless and irresponsible media bashing on her. Martha has always maintained her innocense. She was railroaded royally and denied due process of law in an egregiously unfair trial. The "2004 conviction" was a bogus conviction.

As to charity work, Martha knows that charity begins at home, and she has funded with millions the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital. Millions spent in South Africa haven't been matched by Oprah in a similar program at home.

Regarding the "age thing," this is no factor - Martha is physically younger than Oprah. Martha lives a healthy lifestyle that includes yoga. Oprah is on a weight yo-yo and more than likely can't touch her toes; her age gives her no ticket to better longevity.

As to "chasing squirrels up a tree," this cynical comment reflects the writer's lack of competence to make an intelligent comment regarding the company's execution of its long-range strategic planning.

If Oprah were to be targeted for destruction by a rogue prosecutor, her personality cult would vanish and she would simply become history.

I chose Martha because she is a bit like the Queen of Mean and Oprah is just, well, too Good. The Good finish last.

Martha Stewart was convicted for lying during a federal government investigation about changing a log entry and a stop loss agreement with her stock broker. There was insufficient evidence to prosecute her for "insider trading" and the trial was never about this.

MSLO did not produce "her version of the hit show Apprentice", Mark Burnett did.

Here's a "good thing"; go elsewhere for facts about a company, as this site is just trolling for hits.

Is Martha/Mdiddy Stewart still claiming innocence, or is an unrepentent, convicted, lying felon trying to sell lifestyle advice? Can encouraging disbelief in the justice system, and distrust in the fairness of the stock market be considered a form of violence?
Sirrisuly

It's most interesting that on Saturday morning this poll only had 243 votes and in just 36 hours it now has 82,000. Me thinks someone is stuffing the vote box here like a crooked prsidental election!
Something doesn't add up here who fixed the votes?

"Martha/Mdiddy Stewart" is indeed "still claiming innocence." In fact, the Martha Stewart case is a condemnation of every aspect of the legal system, including the egregious incompetent legal representation she received.

All of the charges against Martha were as bogus as the big-time, trumped-up charge (10 years jail time and $2 million fine) that was thrown out at trial. The bogus charges came out of the ether, trumped up by a rogue prosecutor for career and political gain, using the weapon of USC 1001. The bogus charges lacked solid evidentiary foundation - and a Martha Smith would have walked free - no trial!

No American who becomes an iconic success through honest, hard work with their hands, God-given talents, ingenuity, and unique vision should be a magnet for bogus charges by a rogue prosecutor driven by crass ambition and a political agenda.

The name calling of "an unrepentant, convicted lying felon" certainly evidences a despicable, brainwashed numskull. This obviously media-brainwashed nitwit is also a liar who lacks any factual basis to assert as a truth that there was any "lying" by Martha.

The "justice system" in Martha's case was abused and misused upon her for political gain. This was certainly a "form of violence" against her in the denial of her constitutional protection under the Sixth Amendment.

No American should believe in, acquiesce in, or tolerate a "justice system" that is politicized.

Martha made an absolutely legal personal remnant stock sale of 3,928 shares of 7,730,100 shares that were traded - representing less than 0.05081% of shares traded. This sale was based on sound investment management principles. No different from any investor, "fairness of the stock market" asserts she owed no one an explanation for this miniscule, inconsequential, legal personal stock sale.

"Reality" obviously needs to get the facts of the Martha Stewart case and replace media propaganda with intelligent analysis of the facts. (In this regard, SaveMartha.com is a resource.)

It would be wise for "Reality" to channel all hostility toward a crusade for the repeal of USC 1001, which is abused and misused by rogue prosecutors as a political weapon and a weapon of injustice on innocent Americans. "Reality" may very well join Martha in the ranks of its victims.

I really enjoy Martha Stewart MUCH more than Oprah. As a housewife, mother and grandmother I think Martha offers ideas that suit my lifestyle. I NEVER watch Oprah. I do not understand how her show adds value to most people's lives. Also allowing Barak Obama to be the only political candidate on her show is more manipulative than informative. Martha may express her poitical choices, but she certainly does not stuff them down our throats. Martha can add charm, beauty, and peace to any one's life. Also, Martha does contribute to charities for the right reasons, not because she wants a pat on the back.

I have nothing but admiration for Martha. She is naturally talented, innovative, hard-working, business-savvy. She built her own empire. Contrary to others, I see nothing wrong with her personality. She is herself. Her shows were/are delightful to watch and so informative. She handled herself admirably during her debacle, showing strength and discipline. I wish her the best, deservedly so.