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Oprah
TV Series (1986 - 2009)
The show is highly influential, especially with women. While early episodes of show followed an exploration of sensationalistic social issues, Oprah eventually transformed her series into a more positive, spiritually uplifting experience marked by book clubs, celebrity interviews, self-improvement segments, and philanthropic forays into world events.
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For the first and last time, The Oprah Winfrey Show opens its doors to invite viewers behind the scenes. Rake a look at Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes.
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Type:
News/Talk Show
Premiered:
Sep. 08, 1986
Status:
Completed/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
AKA:
The Oprah Winfrey Show (Full Title)
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Series Fun Facts
- Premiered locally in Chicago in 1984, went national in 1986.
- The "Dangerous Food" segment of this episode was subject to a lawsuit for libel by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Oprah and her guest Howard Lyman were found not guilty of any…
[show]The "Dangerous Food" segment of this episode was subject to a lawsuit for libel by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Oprah and her guest Howard Lyman were found not guilty of any wrongdoing early in 1998.
[hide] - Terrence Howard's father, Tyrone, was invited to appear on the show to discuss the infamous "Santa Line Slaying" but declined.



