You’ve seen her get a crowd of 30,000 people, the largest event so far for the ’08 Presidential race, for Barack Obama. She has a daily US audience of over 14-million, not to mention the millions in 132 other countries. Books mentioned on Oprah’s Book Club soar up the best sellers list. And, recently she’s been a very successful movie producer with Denzel Washington’s “Great Debaters,” which is by the way a great movie. So, what’s next for Oprah? How about a whole network where you can watch Oprah and Oprah selected programming 24 hrs per day?
Well, your dream has come true! Beginning in 2009, the Oprah Winfrey Network will take the place of the Discovery Health Channel and bring you, and 70 million other households.
According to the press release:
OWN’s mission is to create multiple platforms for women, men and their families with a purpose and a passion: to celebrate life, to inspire and entertain, empowering viewers around the world to live their best lives, and by doing so, lift the lives of those around them in ever-widening circles
In addition to providing her talent, and personal commitment, Winfrey will have full editorial control over the joint venture and will be responsible for OWN’s programming, branding and creative vision.
Here’s what Oprah said about the network:
“Fifteen years ago, I wrote in my journal that one day I would create a television network, as I always felt my show was just the beginning of what the future could hold,” said Oprah Winfrey, who will serve as chairman of OWN. “For me, the launch of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Network’ is the evolution of the work I’ve been doing on television all these years and a natural extension of my show.”
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