OWN to celebrate Aretha Franklin's life with a television special

In the special Oprah Winfrey talks with Aretha Franklin about her life and career, including her autobiography, 'Aretha: From These Roots.'

In memory of iconic singer Aretha Franklin, the Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special re-airing of the Queen of Soul’s 1999 television interview from 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' this Saturday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

In the special, Oprah Winfrey talks with Aretha Franklin about her life and career, including her autobiography, 'Aretha: From These Roots.' Viewers will also have a chance to see the late star perform her hits such as 'Think,' 'Respect,' and 'Miss Clawdy Medley.' These performances were originally sung by Franklin in honor of her father. 

The special will also feature some candid moments from the show where Franklin shares her favorite recipe. She also pays homage to her roots in gospel music by performing her hit 'We Need Power.'

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