CULVER CITY, Calif.,/PRNewswire/ -- The buzz continues to build around The Queen Latifah Show as throughout the month of November, Queen welcomes today's hottest celebrity guests and features the topical comedy, inspirational stories, heartwarming homecomings and exclusive musical performances that have helped make the show America's #1 new talk show.  

From surprise duets, pop-culture parodies and daring adventures, to unfiltered, backstage access on the road with Queen and "La's Guide to Healthy Living" – Latifah does it all!  Also among the highlights of the month are special episodes including; "A Halloween Fit for A Queen," "#TBT 1988," and "The Ultimate Day of Thanks," as well as emotional reunions for military families, "Moms Who Rock" and a week that celebrates "Fearless Living."

"November on The Queen Latifah Show will be full of great entertainment and awe-inspiring surprises," says Executive Producer Corin Nelson. "We are filling every show with all the fun and memorable moments our viewers have come to expect mixed with the heart and homecoming of the holidays."

On the ultimate "Throwback Thursday," November 7, the show rewinds to 1988, the year that Dana Owens – soon to be Queen Latifah - graduated from high school.  "#TBT 1988" will be a nostalgic tribute to everything Latifah and her viewers loved most about the '80s.  All month long, every Thursday will feature some of the hottest musical acts from the '80s playing the songs that are the soundtrack of a generation.

Monday, November 11, will mark a particularly poignant moment for Queen Latifah when she is joined by one of her long-time entertainment idols - a woman who had a huge influence on her childhood and her career – the legendary Carol Burnett.  These two ladies have some surprises in store for the audience including a once-in-a-lifetime duet.

During the week of November 18, Queen, and some very special women, will push their limits and journey out of their comfort zones as they conquer white-knuckle challenges and discover inner strength on the path to embracing "Fearless Living."  As a woman who has broken through boundaries and paved the way for others throughout her career, Queen Latifah will challenge viewers to trust their instincts, go for their goals and live the life they have always wanted.

Then on November 25, Queen will give thanks and give back with "The Ultimate Day of Thanks," an episode dedicated to inspiring individuals who are true game-changers. Over the rest of that week, Queen and her team of experts will also help you prepare the perfect Thanksgiving celebration and successfully navigate the chaos of Black Friday.

Throughout the month of November, Queen will also welcome many of Hollywood's biggest film, television and music stars as they make their debut on the "Big Sexy" stage, including its designerLenny Kravitz.  Other guests include LL Cool J, Kerry Washington, Johnny Knoxville, Vince Vaughn, Taye Diggs, Ray Romano, Ellen Pompeo, Will Arnett, Whoopi Goldberg and musical guests Janelle Monae, James Blunt, Gavin DeGraw, Jewel, Daughtry and more.

In addition to the mega-watt star power of her celebrity guests, Queen will also shine a spotlight on heroes from our military, our schools and our communities as she and her viewers give thanks for their service and pull off some incredible surprises including emotional reunions for active military personnel, jaw-dropping makeovers and unbelievable home transformations to reward them for their sacrifices and life-changing efforts. 

And in a daytime television exclusive, the million-dollar winner of the "46^th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest" will sit down for their first national television interview on The Queen Latifah Show on Thursday, November 14.

The Queen Latifah Show is a daytime, entertainment talk-variety series that showcases Queen Latifah's extraordinary range of talents as a global entertainment icon. Corin Nelson serves as Executive Producer.  The show is produced by Flavor Unit, Overbrook Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, and is cleared on major station groups around the country, including the CBS Television Stations.

"Pillsbury Bake-Off®" is the trademark property of General Mills, Inc.