Product Description

The Stars. The Stories. The Moments. An unprecedented six-disc collection celebrating the 20th Anniversary of THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, one-on-one with Oprah Winfrey herself. See exclusive never-before-seen footage, never-before-heard thoughts and personal revelations, as Oprah takes a candid, open and look back at all the most memorable moments of 20 years of history-making television. Get the inside story on Oprah's all-time favorite guests, surprises, celebrities and the people that have touched Oprah's heart forever. Share Oprah's personal perspective on the stories that made headlines, the interviews she'll never forget and more! Plus, go on a personal tour of Oprah's home, watch never-before-seen footage from the beginning years of THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW and take an exclusive look behind the scenes of A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW! Twenty extraordinary years...from Oprah to you. Oprah Winfrey will donate 100% of Harpo's profits from the sale of this DVD Collection to Oprah's Angel Network.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6455 in DVD
• Brand: OPRAH WINFREY SHOW
• Released on: 2005-11-15
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 6
• Dimensions: 1.10 pounds
• Running time: 60 minutes

Amazon.com
Behold the power of Oprah. Whether you hate her, worship her, or liked her better when she was overweight, no one can deny the influence Oprah Winfrey has had on television and pop culture at large. Now the two decades of moments have been condensed into a six-disc collection, to benefit her Oprah's Angel Network®. The set kicks off with Oprah's humble beginnings, her most tear-jerking guests, and episodes to equip others, such as defense strategies against attackers, sex offenders, and kidnappers. Each disc has a different set of montages: following her weight gain/loss/gain/loss; her Book Club® ; her serious interviews (Nelson Mandela, John F. Kennedy Jr.); home makeovers; and some of her now-regrettable "firsts" attempts, such as filming a music video and wearing a Tina Turner wig. Each disc also contains highlights of Oprah's celebrity interviews, from "friends" like John Travolta, Maria Shriver, and Julia Roberts, to a couch-jumping Tom Cruise (yes, it’s on there), and the interview with Elizabeth Taylor she calls her all-time worst. She's also very candid about her changing looks and how she handles the tears that flow during taping.

Twenty years have wrought many changes in Oprah's connection with her audience. She started as an effervescent reporter struggling to prove there was room on the talk-show circuit for a black Everywoman (incidentally, it was Roger Ebert who, during a dinner date, suggested she go for syndication). You can see over time how that dynamic changed: Oprah, who claims to shun fame (she always puts quotes around "celebrity" like she doesn't get it), starts wearing it like a badge when she's rolling with the A-listers, as if to let the audience know she can sit at the cool kids' table, but will also bend down to grace you from her pedestal. As a one-woman empire, she knows all too well that she's worshiped by many women in America, and often her guru ways can come off as self-congratulatory. Yet you can't deny her later-years role of fairy godmother has been the most fascinating. One of the only two full-length episodes in the collection involves her journey to South Africa, where she gave gifts to some 50,000 children. (Though oddly, this was paired with the other full-length episode, her opulent 50th birthday party.) She describes how she surprised each member of her studio audience with a brand-new car not because she wanted to shock some people, but because each audience member was selected specifically because they needed one. She rewards hardworking, giving people with lavish gifts they deserve--a home, a Porsche, a college scholarship. Even if you don't watch the show regularly, that aspect alone will pique your admiration. It's almost scary how much power Oprah has, but it's nice to see her using that power for good. --Ellen A. Kim

Customer Reviews

OPRAH GIVES IT UP!!!!!!
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!

Oprah Reigns Supreme!
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.

More than just a collection of pop culture-voyeuristic shows, "The Oprah Winfrey Show-20th Anniversary DVD Collection" is a reflection not just of the hostess herself, but also on American life. It exemplifies how far we have come from 1986, and in 2005, how much further we must still go.

Historic, memorable, educational, informative, entertaining, humorous, sad, inspirational...there is just soooo much here !
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. You will see the clips & interviews with the very popular celebrities.

Headlines
Very interesting is a look back into the headlines of the nation; 911; Tsunami; Simpson Verdict; Betty Broderick, Susan Smith;, etc. etc. Oprah has certainly been there.

Makeover changes
Specific makeovers were selected because they were huge changes in one's life, and Oprah critiques her style from early days. I can recall way back in the 90s when that she was dressing bad and it wasn't just the 80s or 90s, it was HER style, It was bad at that, but she admits it!

Also included is the weight issue, the many books reviewed, the Angel Network, Oprah's 50th Birthday Bash, Fun, Day in the Life, and behind the scenes.

Nate the designer shares his survival story of the Tsunami and the gripping story how he lost his partner in the Tsunami.

This is an amazing collection of joy, laughter, sadness, and feeling for special people. Enjoy a tour down memory lane with this wonderful collection. ....MzRizz