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Oprah Defends Giving Dr. Phil & Dr. Oz Breaks
14 Aug
Summary
- Oprah Winfrey marked 40 years since The Oprah Winfrey Show ended.
- She felt Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz offered valuable information at the time.
- Winfrey reunited with show coworkers at a Chicago restaurant.
Oprah Winfrey is commemorating the 40th anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired nationally from 1986 to 2011. In a recent interview, she addressed her decision to provide platforms for Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Winfrey explained that at the time, she believed they possessed valuable information that had personally benefited her.
She acknowledged that she now faces criticism regarding the men's subsequent politics and views. McGraw, who supported Winfrey during a 1998 defamation lawsuit, first appeared on her show that year. Dr. Oz was introduced to Winfrey by her friend Gayle King in 2004, and his ability to explain complex medical issues clearly impressed her.
Winfrey, aged 72, recently celebrated the anniversary with former show coworkers at a Chicago restaurant. The show also boosted the careers of other experts like Suze Orman and Bob Greene.
