The Oprah Winfrey Show Reviews

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While many reviewers still feel The Oprah Winfrey Show is "a class act all the way," the daytime talk fest is beginning to lose fans. Some want Winfrey to know it's time to pack it up and "quit while you are ahead" making light of her public weight loss struggles. Some note that while she talks of others' struggles, "her diamonds get bigger and bigger." The Oprah Winfrey Show's die-hard fans feel they are on a one-on-one basis with the host, as they have laughed and cried with her, and now come home, finding Oprah on their DVR, "curious to see how [she'll] inspire me next." Through her show, Oprah has become a "fabulous role model for us all." They feel she "exhibits a deep commitment to improving the human condition and goes right to the heart of whatever matter she's covering." Even Dr. Phil was inspired by "the queen of talk shows," developing his own show after being featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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I got tickets to Oprah!

JUN

2007

I am happy to report that I bypassed the 2-year Oprah Winfrey Show wait list. — I am a huge Oprah fan; I think her life lessons of giving back are amazing, but back to my story. — If you go to oprah.com and from the main page, click "What We Are Working On", you are directed to a page… read full review »

Open-minded, Obsessed with celebs

Rachel
Peoria, IL

Most Helpful
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Oprah lost credibility alliancing her show to Obama Campaign.

OCT

2008

The Oprah show was a well respected show especially because of the proactive attempts of Oprah to bring out issues that concerned most family Americans, women, and her influence on making Education a strong goal for all of us to achieve and strive for, especially when it comes to illiteracy, but… read full review »

into Independent Films, a comedy fan

JPISNOONE
Ontario, CA

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Dear Oprah . . . Can we talk?

a travel junkie

MAR

2007

Dear Oprah, We've been friends for many years now. I've laughed with you and cried with you. I know your strengths and weaknesses. You taught me about Darfur, and provoked me to research a myriad of other issues. You've also turned me on to some great books and music. When I come home to find you there on my DVR, I'm always curious to see how you'll inspire me next. Congrats and Thank You A big "Brava!" for opening your girls' school in Africa, and for helping so many Katrina victims. I thank you, too, for inspring Americans to read. You've opened up a wonderful world to many… read full review »

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LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL

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A Class Act All The Way

interested in cultural experiences, world traveler, not a TV watcher

NOV

2007

With the exception of the Discovery Channel kind of stuff, I never watch TV. Help me out here. There are 8 gazillions channels and nothing on. You know what I mean. However, I have only positive things to say about The Oprah Show. The most important thing to me about this show is that in the history of entertainment television, to my knowledge, no one before Oprah had ever used the power of television for a common good. Of all the talk show hosts, she was the first to turn the attention of the viewers to charity and larger issues on… read full review »

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Elysabeth
Chicago, IL

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Her diamonds get bigger and bigger...

very picky about tv, world traveler, interested in cultural experiences

NOV

2007

Oprah certainly has come a long way over the years. I've come to notice how every one that is in the audience shown on TV has had their make up professionally done..hmmm...a lot of time and effort obviously goes into the taping of each show and Oprah runs the show. She has no qualms about interrupting a guest when they are talking to say what she wants to say yet she also has touched many lives and brought up many subjects that are or could be danced around especially when it comes to violence, racism and pornography. I feel she could do and give a lot more with… read full review »

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acrushedrose
Riverside, CA

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Fabulous role model for us all!

Open-minded, interested in cultural experiences, very picky about tv

NOV

2007

Some people may focus on Oprah with a (jealously) critical eye ... while all I see is reason to be inspired. Here's an intelligent, determined, and hard-working woman with a persistent vision of greatness who would not allow humble beginnings or cultural biases to arrest her dream. She exhibits a deep comittment to improving the human condition and goes right to the heart of whatever matter she's covering. This woman walks her talk and does a great deal of good in the world ... more than most can claim! I admire and respect this woman and wish her (and the rest of us)… read full review »

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lquest
Forest Grove, OR

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Quit while you are ahead.

Love anything entertainment, interested in cultural experiences, a sitcom watcher, Likes to be entertained, comedy fan, entertainment reviewer, Open-minded, Not offended by foul language

AUG

2007

Oh Oprah. You are so inspiring. You've lost a person in weight and gained it back and then lost it again, all before our very eyes. How very human of you. — I appreciate all that you have done for humanity, Oprah, but the most important thing in life is knowing when to say when (hasn't your dieting taught you this?). It is so wonderful that all your movie star friends come to your show and talk to you, and you do a show about your school in South Africa - why didn't you open a school in the US? - and you give lots and lots of stuff away, but it seems to me that you are getting to be a… read full review »

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thedukester
Alexandria, VA

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yeah not so much

Likes to be entertained

NOV

2007

I have to say I just don't get it. Oprah does alot for people in need and thats great but aside from that she is doing the smae topics over and over and over. It's like watching jerry springer not very entertaing and you know how it's going to end every single time. I just want something new and refreshing and I'm afraid I just haven't found it with Oprah. I'm not against the woman being on the air or the things that she does for people but she's not a god, and if I had that kind of money I could spread it around too. She really isn't doing anything but taking our money and giving it to these… read full review »

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firefire42
Clinton, TN

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horrible

Likes to be entertained

FEB

2008

horrible show she steals from other… read full review »

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gameboy07960
Altamonte Springs, FL

Inspiration and Education

Open-minded, Likes to be entertained, an avid TV watcher

JAN

2008

Oprah Winfrey is the queen of talk shows. Each episode of her show is not only inspiring but will teach you lots of lessons about life. Many episodes feature real people that have overcome so many obstacles to tell their story and you will feel warmed in your heart after watching them tell their tales. Some episodes show Oprah in action, whether it is building homes in New Orleans or helping a family in need, she is a leader of our society. I also like that she has a great balance between real people and celebrities. She offers in depth interviews with your… read full review »

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stef42678
Las Vegas, NV

Orprah Winfrey's Still Goin Strong

very picky about tv

NOV

2007

Talk show host, "Oprah Winfrey" is showing no signs of slowing down these days. Oprah is waring yet another hat, as she now lends her support to campain with Senator Barrak Obama's as he makes his run for President. — It's a show down between Oprah, and former President Clinton, to see whose pressence will have the most impact as they campain for their candidates. — … read full review »

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wellow
Chicago, IL

entertaining show

MAR

2008

oprah winfrey's show is very entertaining. The show has inspired me through out the years. Oprah is a very intelligent, hard working woman with many vision. She has shown many people with great opportunties in life. I have learn a lot through the show, especially when Dr. Oz is on. He is a doctor who come on the show and answer health questions the audiences have in the studio or at home. Because of it, i have went to the doctor and discovered something of my health that i would never know if i haven't watched the show. She is real and… read full review »

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babie
Gainesville, VA

Some good topics, but Oprah's personality ruins the show

very picky about tv, Open-minded, a sitcom watcher, Not offended by foul language

NOV

2007

The Oprah show has denfintely gone down hill since her self esteem has gone too high. The other day when Celine was on, she had in the background "Oprah and Celine". Can Oprah sing now too? Love Dr. Oz...very intellligent M.D. with great ideas. Oprah referred to those suffering from bipolar disorder in a very inappropriate way. "Maurice, you are bipolar?" No Maurice has bipolar. And since she was recently diagnosed with hypothryodism it would be like saying "Oprah you are hypothroidism?" I have no respect for the women what so… read full review »

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cindyl888
Yorkville, IL

The Oprah Show is starting to lose it's steam.

Likes to be entertained

JUN

2008

Lately Oprah seems as though she's lost her 'oomph'. Perhaps she has done all there is to be done. Her ratings have been going down for a reason. The few shows I have tried to take in of her's this year have been filled with her talking OVER her guests! — I would love to see Oprah start fresh and get back to the wonderful things she has done that have made her great. She needs to go back to honoring volunteers, encouraging community giving and bring back integrity to TV. It is, in my opinion, what she has done best. — No more New Age, Oprah, bring back our family values,… read full review »

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andee29
Bellevue, NE

The best of the best in talk shows

Open-minded, interested in cultural experiences, an avid TV watcher, comedy fan, Obsessed with celebs

DEC

2007

What can you say about Oprah that you all ready havn't heard? I just love her. Some say she is prejudgest againt white people, I say she just doesn't perfer stupid people. Oprah is proud of being a black woman and is very proud of other African American's who achive as well. What's wrong with that? Nothing, that's what!!! I think she loves everyone and even thoughs who are doing wrong, she wants to help others and I'm all for that. Everyone should watch and learn from Oprah. What a good would it would… read full review »

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PBABSP
East Greenville, PA

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Key Information	Genre Education/General Interest Subgenre Self-Discovery • Women • 1980s • Television/TV Series • Psychology • Television Personalities • Self-Esteem •... MPAA Rating Not Rated Available Formats DVD: 6-Disc Set UPC 097368817920 Release Date 1986-2005 Running Time 17hr 14min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: 6-Disc Set/ Checkpoint17hr 14minParamount Home EntertainmentNovember 15, 2005Not Rated097368817920
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (11/18/2005, p.114, Tina Jordan): "Most interesting is learning which guests, like Elie Wiesel, meant the most to Oprah, and...

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