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September 1986

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Oprah Winfrey Partners with King World for National Distribution

The Oprah Winfrey Show expands to national syndication through King World Productions, rapidly becoming the highest-rated talk show in television history. Oprah Winfrey becomes one of the wealthiest self-made women in American history and a pioneer in Black media ownership.

Events

  1. September 8, 1986
    Oprah Winfrey Partners with King World for National Distribution

    The Oprah Winfrey Show expands to national syndication through King World Productions, rapidly becoming the highest-rated talk show in television history. Oprah Winfrey becomes one of the wealthiest self-made women in American history and a pioneer in Black media ownership.

  2. September 8, 1986
    The Oprah Winfrey Show goes national

    Winfrey launches a media empire and becomes one of the most influential figures in the world.