From Politicians, film icons to celebrities from all walks of life feel proud, if were called on to a show. And that show is “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. In 1984, Oprah hosted “AM Chicago”, which later on demand was made completely in to one hour show and renamed as the present “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. Which has became the highest rated show in television history. This show received three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host, Outstanding Talk/ Service Program and Outstanding Direction.
Her actual name was Orpah, since her relatives faced difficulty calling the name, started calling Oprah. Then on she was called as Oprah. Her production company is called as Harpo, which is the reverse of Oprah. By this it is clear that it is not in the name but the fire in her to succeed made her what she is today. Time magazine has rated her to be one of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century. In 1998, she received Life time Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science.
"Arguably the World's most powerful woman" ----CNN
"Arguably the most influential woman in the World" ----American Spectator
"One of the 100 people who mostly influenced the 20th Century" ---Time
Forbes stated Oprah to be the only black billionaire for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively and the first black women billionaire in the world history. In addition, as of September 2007, Winfrey net worth was over $2.5 billion overtaking Meg Whitman, CEO, e-Bay. And she was the highest paid TV entertainer in America, earning around $260 million yearly as of July 2007, reports TV Guide (U.S.).
If the book club by her, praised any novel or any book, it would be an instant best seller selling millions of copy. Such was the power of the Oprah’s Book club. She proved herself to be a good Boss; by taking 1065 members of her staff employees along with their families on a vacation to Hawaii, for their part of effort to make the show a great success for two decades on TV.
The fourth most watched event in American history was Oprah interviewing Michael Jackson, which was watched by over one hundred million viewers. She starred in “Color Purple” directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie fetched her, the Academy award for best supporting actress. Recently she voiced the character of “Judge Bumbled don” in the animated movie called “Bee” in 2007.
Through her show and website, “Oprah Child Predator list” helps track down accused child molesters with in 48 hours and bring them in front of law. When people were badly affected by Hurricane Katrina, through her show she collected around $ 11 million and personally donated $ 10 million to help the people.
Despite her bad childhood and heart burns in her love life, she fought back in every possible way in reaching the zenith of success. Oprah was her best as a Host, news anchor, writer, producer, actress, publisher, socialist, philanthropist, and as an educationalist. And very few excel in what ever they take up. One among them definitely would be Oprah Winfrey. But she will be remembered as a talk show Queen for ever that is for sure.
Source: http://www.oprah.com/ , http://www.biography.com/, http://www.wikipedia.com/. Image Source: http://www.ecorazzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/oprahshow.jpg
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