In 1978, Chicago police found the remains of at least 27 bodies buried beneath John Wayne Gacy’s house. To this day, Gacy is one of America’s most notorious serial killers, found guilty of murdering 33 young men and boys. In 2010, Karen Kuzma, Gacy’s sister, sat down with Oprah to discuss what it’s like to […]
Born and raised in New Orleans, it wasn’t until Tyler Perry visited Atlanta that he knew he’d found his home. In this episode, the film and TV mogul opens up about his early life and struggles, sharing how his mother’s love and words from God gave him the guidance he needed to find his path. […]
One of the most unforgettable guests in “Oprah Show” history was Truddi Chase, a woman living with 92 distinct personalities. Truddi’s condition—now called dissociative identity disorder, or DID—was caused by years of brutal sexual abuse by her stepfather that started when she was just 2 years old. In 1990, Truddi shared her powerful story with […]
OWN honors the legacy of the late Cicely Tyson (1924-2021) in this never-before-seen interview from 2012. In an intimate conversation with Oprah, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress explains the surprising story of how she found her calling, shares behind-the-scenes history of her most iconic roles and reveals the biggest life lessons she’s learned. Find […]
In a 2017 episode of “SuperSoul Sunday,” Oprah talked to former vice president Joe Biden about his political career and his personal tragedies, including his decision to not run for President in 2016 and the death of his son Beau. (Original air date: November 12, 2017) For more on #supersoulsunday, visit WatchOWN.tv/SSS Find OWN on […]
On January 20, 2006, in an upscale suburb of Charlotte, NC, five-year-old twins Samantha and Tessara Crespi were fatally stabbed by their father, 45-year-old David Crespi. Later that year, Oprah invited David’s wife, Kim, on the show to speak candidly about the shock and enormous pain of her loss. Oprah is stunned to learned that […]
Four brothers, who made headlines around the world, age 19, 14, 10, and 9, were found living in a house of horrors, nearly starved to death by their adoptive parents. In 2010, seven years later, the brave young brothers, opened up to Oprah about the horrific abuse and neglect they endured and shared their incredible […]
In 2009, Oprah sat down with Charla Nash, the Connecticut woman whose face was disfigured after she was violently attacked by her friend’s pet chimpanzee. Charla opened up about her grueling daily journey back from near-death and shared the heartbreaking details of her life since the attack. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN […]
Look back at some of the guests we can’t forget! The woman whose boyfriend shot her in the face. Then the dad who left viewers gobsmacked! Plus, the winner of “Oprah’s Big Give” returns with a big surprise. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #oprahwinfreyshow #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN […]
Just days after burying their 11-year-old sons who were bullied to death, two mothers appeared on “The Oprah Show” to speak out about walking through the same nightmare. Despite their own pain, Sirdeaner and Masika stood up and spoke out for the millions of children across the country who suffer at the hands of other […]