The Oprah Winfrey Show

The Oprah Winfrey Show (September 6, 1985-Present) is the longest-running daytime television talk show in the United States, and is hosted, produced and owned by Oprah Winfrey. The show was local in the Chicago area until it debuted nationally in 1986.

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September 6 - 1985 - Television - Talk show - United States - Oprah Winfrey - Chicago - 1986

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It runs the gamut from gossip to entertainment to health, frequently turning to personal revelations on the part of the host. One feature of the show, Oprah's Book Club made bestsellers of a number of novels and other works, including books by such writers as Isabel Allende, Joyce Carol Oates, and Toni Morrison. For several years the show featured segments hosted by Dr. Philip McGraw.

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Oprah's Book Club - Isabel Allende - Joyce Carol Oates - Toni Morrison - Dr. Philip McGraw

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One of the shows most notable publicity stunts happened on the 19th season premiere of her talk show when Winfrey surprised 276 audience members with a free Pontiac G6 midsize 2005 sports sedan. Winfrey famously exclaimed, "You get a car! You get a car! You get a car! Everybody gets a car!"

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Publicity stunt - Pontiac G6

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See Also: Oprah after the show

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