“ It was not long before she became one of
Oprah's achievemnts have built her credibility, success, confidence and accomplishemnts. I think
Nashville's most celebrated women. She won this is important because it shows how passionate awards- Woman of the Year from one
Oprah was at her job. Oprah's achievements have organization, Outstanding Broadcaster from gained her popularity, praise, credibility and a another- and this bolstered fer condifednce”. reputation for delivering a good news story.
(Mansfield, 23).
Chapter 1:
This is an importan quote because it gives
“ By mid-1975, barely eighteen months into her
evidnece of Oprahs increase in popularity. “The
television career, her reputation became such that
Baltimore Oracle” hired her and she had the
large stations in Atlanta and Baltimore recruiting
second to highest position.
her”. (Mansfield, 25).
Chapter 2:
“ Over the next five years, People Are Talking
Oprah's success did not happen overnight. She had many struggles with herself and the media,
increased its market steadily until Phil Donahue's but she kept confident and triumphed to success, audience in Baltimore. With success came bigger this quote is important because Oprah is stars as guests. Oprah met and interviewed exceeding popularity, reputation and being
Muhammad Ali, Pearl Bailey, Jesse Jackson, entertaining by out marketing well known Phil
Maya Angelou, often preparing late into the nightDonahue. Oprah's success allowed her to expand and soon gained a repuation as a tough, informed, her show by having the privlidge and oppurtunity engagin interviewer”. to meet well known people. This would not have been possible if it wasn't for her popularity.
Chapter 2:
“ Oprah Winfrey's ascent to international acclaim was breathtaking. She broke records for audience size, advertising and profits. She won nealry every award she qualified for, sometimes repeatedly.
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