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The Oprah Winfrey Show: 20th Anniversary DVD Collection (2005)

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  • Format: DVD
  • Studio: Harpo Inc.
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 1415715661
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,639 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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20th Anniversary Collection of The Oprah Winfrey Show for the benefit of Oprah's Angels, beautifullu packaged. The stars, the stories, the moments.

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74 of 85 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Catch the whisper January 4, 2006
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Born on January 29, 1954, Oprah Gail Winfrey faced a mountain of challenges as a newborn baby .. born to teenage parents, she was black, she was female, she was poor.. not just poor...po!

Oprah's mother, Vernita Lee an 18 year old maid. Her father, Vernon Winfrey, a 20 year old serving in the armed forces. According to Oprah, her conception resulted from a single encounter - one time!

Her first break, being raised on a Mississippi farm by her grandmother. Oprah credits living with her grandmother probably saved her life. She taught her to read, introducing her to her first public speaking role, reading at the local church at age 3..

At age 6, Vernita, wanted her young daughter, so Oprah got packed off to Milwaukee remaining there till age 13. She was forced to sleep outside by her mother's employer who disliked her yet favored her young sister. She was raped by a cousin when she was nine years old and later molested by a male friend of Vernita's, and by an uncle. Like many people, she repressed her anger and pain, never told anyone, and rebelled, running away repeatedly, and by her own admission was promiscuous.

Her mother, unable to cope, tried to put her to a detention home. Oprah gets a break when the home refuses her admission as there were no openings. She gets her third break going to live with her father Vernon in Nashville. She became pregnant, and gave birth to a stillborn baby boy at 14. The death of her baby devastated her and she vowed to turn her life around. Vernon's discipline and high standards helped.

Five years later Oprah Winfrey's career starts in Nashville in 1973, as WTVF's youngest and first ever African American news anchor, moving in 1976 to Baltimore. Here, she changes roles taking over People Are Talking in 1978.
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77 of 93 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars OPRAH GIVES IT UP!!!!!! November 9, 2005
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I was able to get a peek at an advance screening copy and I have to say no fan will be disappointed. Not only are all of the best moments included

but Oprah talks, reminisces, laughs and walks you through all of it. I heard things I've never heard before and found out what Oprah was thinking

during all the big shows I watched over the years.

This is so much more than a "best of" collection. Oprah gives it up!
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31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oprah Reigns Supreme! December 19, 2005
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From her earlier beginnings as a field reporter, to the superstar and host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," this
DVD set shows the incredible evolution Oprah Winfrey has gone through. It's packed with hours of footage, including some that never made it to air, of the past 20-years of Oprah's nationally syndicated show.

Some highlights include: Oprah talking about her role in "The Color Purple," non-celebrity guests who have left a deep impact on her life, her audition reel when she tried out for the Chicago news station, and the original theme song that played at the start of the show (an instrumental song composed of flutes or pipes--somehow I can't seem to get that song out of my head!).

Of course there's so much more on the set including celebrity interviews, behind the scenes footage, etc.

The one thing that I really liked about the dvds was Oprah setting up many of the clips--that viewers are about to watch-- which she explains what was going on in her mind during that time, how and why she reacted the way she did, how the audience reacted, why she chose to do that partcular story, and whether she learned anything from that segment.

I wish she did that with all of the segments, like on certain celebrities so we would learn what she thought of each one, but that would probably take way too long. For the most part, she does provide very poignant and honest commmentaries on the stories that seem to have impacted the American people.

I agree with another reviewer who wrote that one should be prepared to cry. Because there are many highlights on this box set that will move you to tears.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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A demotion from the 6:00 news to a talk show, to one of the most successful and well-known women in the world, Oprah is here!

Heartprints
From author Alice Walker, "when someone makes an impression on your soul, it is a heartprint". It is stories of human connection and those who truly inspire.

Inspirational people
Oprah's 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Duncan, created a spark for learning. Rudine, a human skeleton living on God's will; At 98, George Dawson learns how to read.

The most emotional story comes from Jacqui, burned alive in a horrific car accident. Oprah said she defines survival and is a living example of inner beauty. Others include a woman who encountered Oprah as a child and said Oprah was "pretty as a speckled pup"; and Mattie Staponek, 11, poet and peacemaker.

Aha moments - "getting it, changing moments" -
Oprah's desire for the role in The Color Purple; devastating seduction of children; teenage girls in violent relationships; relationship experts speak, like Gary Zukav; Dr. Robin; and a show inside a prison with women who have killed their children.

Surprises
An invite to her 40th birthday party, generous trips for the audience, surprising other people; Stevie Wonder surprises a star search contestant; one of Oprah's inspirations, Mary Tyler Moore.

Many of Oprah's surprise stories involve her generosity toward the common people, like the extraordinary Fanny and the show about teachers who become the recipients of Favorite Things. Along with a tour of her beautiful home, designer Nate does his magic in home makeovers;

Honorables and some favorite celebrities
Joining Oprah honorables such as Elie Wiesel, Nelson Mandela, and more memorable people.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars How can you go wroung with oprah!
this is a fantistic colection of her best parts of her series.great to whatch.Who doesn't want to still sit down and listen to oprah.
Published 1 day ago by Tasma R.
5.0 out of 5 stars So appreciative!!
I am so happy to own this DVD Collection!! Thank you for selling it at such an affordable rate!! .GREAT TRANSACTION!!! I would definitely do business with you again! Thank yo!
Published 9 days ago by Alisa Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great gift
My daughter lives in New York and on a budget doesnt have cable right now When she received this she said it was the best. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dolores Velez
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great opporunity to have these DVDs
Enjoying the DVD's and will share with family and friends, I am sure they will be excited to see it as well.
Published 2 months ago by Tracie Denice Little
5.0 out of 5 stars She did it
This collection was all I expected it to be. I purchased three and gave two away to my cousin and friend. I love it so much. I wanted to share with anyone who had not seen it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roberta Ricks
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
It's Oprah! What else can I say? You get to see Oprah at her best...which is all the time anyway...LOL

I simply love the DVD's!
Published 4 months ago by phredi
4.0 out of 5 stars i like it
i like it especially the Christmas in Africa footage, i wish there were more!
i wished the interviews were full not edited...
Published 4 months ago by Amberesque
4.0 out of 5 stars Was a Christmas Gift
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my daughter who loves Oprah. She was very pleased to receive the set, I was very pleased at the cost.
Published 4 months ago by Wandra Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars Lifts my spirit
This collection covers the awesome Oprah Winfrey Show in a way you can go back and find it easy. It lifts my spirit up to see shows that talk to the soul. A must have!
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection
We're glad to have this collection of Oprah's shows. It's interesting to see how topics have been handled, how they've changed, and how Oprah has impacted many lives.
Published 5 months ago by SS
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