(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule, (n) Denotes new)

Monday, Jan. 31                                  Actress/singer Taraji P. Henson; actress Stefanie Powers (n)

Tuesday, Feb. 1                                   Actress/author/fitness advocate Suzanne Somers (n)

Wednesday, Feb. 2                              Actress Jean Smart (n)

Thursday, Feb. 3                                  Actor Jim Belushi ("The Defenders"); actress Marlee Matlin ("CSI:  Crime Scene Investigation") (n)

Friday, Feb. 4                                      Actress Jennifer Beals; actress Kathryn Joosten on her special upcoming appearance on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (n)

THE TALK, CBS's new daily daytime talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes of five female hosts who are all mothers, airs weekdays (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT). THE TALK is hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini. Brad Bessey, Gilbert, who developed the show, and John Redmann are executive producers.

RATING: TV14-DL (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)

Official CBS Web site:  http://www.thetalk.com/

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