"The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) TV series 1986-????

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Seasons:

18 | 20 | 22 | unknown

Release Date:

8 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Talk-Show

Plot:

Chicago-based daytime talk-show host Oprah Winfrey invites a guest panel to discuss a topic, in front of a studio audience...

Plot Keywords:

Talk Show | Non Fiction | Character Name In Title

Awards:

52 wins & 30 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Oct. 14	4:00 PM	ABC
Wed. Oct. 15	1:06 AM	ABC

Cast

Oprah Winfrey

...

Herself - Host / ... (418 episodes, 1986-2008)

Also Known As:

Oprah (USA) (short title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company:

HBO Films

Quotes:

Oprah: Never take a "no" from somebody who isn't in a position to give you a "yes" in the first place.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "Robot Chicken: A Day at the Circus (#2.17)" (2006)

An Original Show in an Era of Talk Show Trash

Let's look at our talk show options: Jerry Springer, Riki Lake, and Jenny Jones. In an age were lover's quarrels and paternity tests are dominating daytime talk, Oprah Winfrey takes the high road by promoting books, self-help, and education. Granted, quite a few of the Oprah books are graphic and involve abuse, and sometimes her therapist of-the-month gets a bit too preachy. But Oprah generally wants to help society by presenting all sides of controversial issues and letting us decide. It is clear Oprah values liberty and freedom, and has done several shows on human rights abuses in other countries. I applaud her efforts. This show gets an 8 out of 10.