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In 1986, Oprah's talk show was bought by King World Productions, Inc., and became a nationally syndicated program -- she became the first African-American host to receive national programming. After this move, Oprah began Harpo Productions, Inc.After long aspiring to be an actress, Oprah had her chance in the 1985 film, The Color Purple, playing Sofia. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg, and Oprah received an Academy Award nomination for her performance.

After 6 years hosting People Are Talking, in 1984, Oprah landed a job hosting A.M. Chicago. This new show was taped in the same city as "rival" Phil Donahue. After just one year, Oprah's talk show name was changed to The Oprah Winfrey Show, and soon after received higher ratings than Donahue's program.

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