The Oprah Winfrey Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Oprah Winfrey Show |
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32-year-old Winfrey on the first national broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show on September 8, 1986
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| Created by | Oprah Winfrey |
| Presented by | Oprah Winfrey |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 25 |
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| Production location(s) | Harpo Studios Chicago, Illinois |
| Camera setup | Multi-setup |
| Distributor | King World Productions (1986-2007) CBS Television Distribution (2007-2011) |
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| Original network | Syndicated |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV 720p HDTV (ABC and Fox stations) 1080i HDTV (CBS and NBC stations) |
| Original release | September 8 1986 – May 25 2011 |
The Oprah Winfrey Show was a super popular American talk show. It was hosted by the amazing Oprah Winfrey. The show started on September 8, 1986. It quickly became one of the most famous talk shows in the whole world!
The show ran for 25 seasons and finally ended on May 25, 2011. It won a huge number of awards, including 47 Daytime Emmy Awards. This shows how much people loved watching it!
What Made the Show Special?
The Oprah Winfrey Show was known for many things. It was a place where people could share their stories. Oprah talked about many different topics. She helped people learn and grow. The show was also famous for its big surprises. Sometimes, Oprah would give away cars or other cool gifts to her audience!
Famous Guests on the Show
Many famous people visited The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah talked with actors, singers, and even world leaders. Here are some of the notable guests:
- Gayle King – She is Oprah's best friend. Gayle appeared on the show 140 times!
- Celine Dion – A very famous Singer. She was on the show 27 times.
- Tom Cruise – A well-known Actor. He is famous for jumping on the couch during one of his visits! He also appeared in the very last episode.
- Nelson Mandela – He was a very important leader. He became the President of South Africa.
Images for kids
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Tom Cruise jumps on the couch during an interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show on May 23, 2005.
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The sign for the show, above the entrance at Harpo Studios in Near West Side, Chicago. The first "Oprah" show was taped here on January 15, 1990.
See also
In Spanish: The Oprah Winfrey Show para niños
