Oprah Winfrey

Introduction

As the public watches, listens, and is entertained, television talk shows are rewriting the cultural scripts, altering perceptions, social relationships, and relationships to the natural world. Television talk shows offer society a world of blurred boundaries. Cultural distinctions between public and private, credible and incredible witnesses, truth and falseness, good and evil, sickness and irresponsibility, normal and abnormal, therapy and exploitation, intimate and stranger, fragmentation and community are manipulated and erased for our distraction and entertainment. Television talk shows are dramatically increasing and have become quite popular with American viewers. Despite the public's interest in television talk shows,

When assessing what it takes to be a good announcer, Oprah is a great reference. She always seems to come prepared about the topic of the day before the show. Preparation before shows allows Oprah to get a better understanding of what she will be discussing, especially on controversial topics. She is able to support both sides of the issue and never makes the audience unsatisfied. She has a high self-esteem. She always has confidence and is full of energy. Her high amount of confidence and higher self-esteem contributes to making her show as successful as it is. She listens really well to her guests’ opinions, which shows a lot of respect. She answers them with direct eye contact and gives them in debt responses. Other characteristics that make her a good announcer are her use of appropriate words and language. She knows what words are appropriate for each individual or group that she is interviewing. Oprah has an adventurous spirit and her eagerness to learn which explains how widespread her topics can be. Talking in nice tempos and at good rates makes it easier for Oprah’s guests and even her audience to follow her. Overall, she is very unique and funny that has a talent to make others laugh. Oprah has become one of the best and well known hosts in American talk shows due to her amazing skills and