Which legendary talk show ran from 1986 to 2011 and made its host world-famous?
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the Oprah Winfrey Show
It ran for 25 years and was the most successful talk show in the USA.
💡 Did you know? Millions watched her every day.
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Which historic title does Oprah hold as an entrepreneur?
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first Black female billionaire
As a woman and African-American she broke a double barrier.
💡 Did you know? Her rise began in bitter poverty.
From what background does Oprah come?
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from bitter poverty
As a child she suffered abuse and hard times.
💡 Did you know? Her rise is a classic „rags to riches“ story.
With what could Oprah turn unknown novels into bestsellers overnight?
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with her book club
A recommendation from her meant millions of copies sold.
💡 Did you know? The „Oprah effect“ became legendary in publishing.
What is Oprah’s production company called?
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Harpo
The name is her first name spelled backwards. Through the company she owned her own show: unusual for the time.
💡 Did you know? Owning the show made her especially rich.
Which own TV channel did Oprah found?
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OWN
From talk-show queen she became a media entrepreneur.
💡 Did you know? Her empire also includes a magazine.
For which film was Oprah nominated for an acting Oscar?
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The Color Purple
She showed great talent as an actress too.
💡 Did you know? The Steven Spielberg film made her even better known.
In which US city was ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ produced?
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Chicago
Oprah took over a Chicago morning show in 1984: two years later it went national.
💡 Did you know? Her studios were called Harpo Studios: ‘Oprah’ backwards.
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Which billionaire is shown here?
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Oprah Winfrey
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