$9,500
BREGUET "Marine", No 4658. Donated by Oprah Winfrey Notes Oprah Winfrey has already left an indelible mark on the face of television. From her humble beginnings in rural Mississippi, Winfrey's legacy has established her as one of the most important figures in popular culture. Her contributions can be felt beyond the world of television and into areas such as publishing, music, film, philanthropy, education, health and fitness and social awareness. Through Harpo Productions, Winfrey produces and hosts "The Oprah Winfrey Show" the highest rated talk show in television history, which is seen by 33 million viewers in the United States and is broadcast in 35 countries. Since entering syndication in 1986, "the Oprah Winfrey Show " has remained the number one talk show for twelve consecutive seasons, receiving 32 emmys-seven of which went to the host. In September of 1996, Winfrey began "Oprah's Book Club", an on-air reading club, designed to get the country excited about reading again. Each of the books selected for her club to date have become instant bestsellers. In 1997 Winfrey launched "Oprah's Angel Network" a year long campaign to encourage people to open their hearts a little wider and help those in need. This network also includes the creation of "The World's Largest Piggy bank", a collection of spare change to help send fifty students to college, one from each state. As an actress, Winfrey has starred in films including "The Color Purple ", and "Be Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-02-24
