This show seems to get better and better. Informative and entertaining topics, interesting interviews, good-looking audiences. Her show is arguably the best daytime talk show on the air. She deserves much credit for bringing a great deal of class to the talk show circuit. I'm somewhat surprised there haven't been more positive comments about it as of late.

Howard Stern vs. Oprah Wimphrey - Howard gets fined by the FCC for the following segment yet Oprah does not. Which is more offensive? You decide. The Oprah Winfrey Show Transcript Thursday, March 18, 2004 Clip One Oprah: Lets talk about that secret language Michelle. Michelle: Yes Oprah: I didn't know any of this Michelle: I have yea, I have gotten a whole new vocabulary let me tell ya Oprah: I did not know any of this Michelle: Salad tossing, cucumbers, lettuce tomatoes ok Oprah: ok so so what is a salad toss? Michelle: ok a tossed salad is, get ready hold on to your underwear for this one, oral anal sex, So oral sex with the anus is what that would be. Clip Two Michelle: a rainbow party is an oral sex party it's a gathering where oral sex is performed and rainbow comes from all of the girls put on lipstick and each one puts her mouth around the penis of the gentleman or gentlemen who are there to receive favors and makes a mark um in a different place on the penis hence the term rainbow The Howard Stern Show Transcript Thursday, July 26, 2001 HS: Howard Stern RQ: Robin Quivers MV: Male Cast Member HS: I said to Mark Wahlberg yesterday, had he ever gotten a blumpkin from a girl and everyone around here is acting like they don't know what it is. RQ: You're the only nutcase who does. MV: I said blumpkin on the Norm Show and the network censor, we told him we just made the word up. He goes, that's definitely not a real word right? We go, no,no,no. And I said it, I yelled out at a hooker in a cab. HS: What do you say to her, how about a blumpkin? MV: I go honey, how much for a blumpkin? HS: Right. MV: And uh the network censor never heard of it. And he goes if you just made it up it's fine but if it's a real thing we can't have it. So it's aired, it's been on ABC, it's like the dirtiest thing ever on television. HS: Yeah, but nobody knows what it is. A blumpkin I can explain it cleanly. RQ: There's nothing clean about a blumpkin. HS: Well, a blumpkin is receiving oral sex while you're sitting on a toilet bowl if you are a man. You're sitting on a toilet bowl and uh, while you're evacuating you receive your oral. RQ: Ick. HS: And uh, then, what did I say yesterday too you didn't understand? Balloon knot? RQ: Yes, I don't know what that is. Somebody said to me is that the funniest thing ever? and I was like what is that? HS: A balloon knot RQ: I didn't want to show my ignorance, I laughed too. HS: A balloon knot I'm gonna post these on a web site RQ: Yeah, we need a dictionary for this show. HS: A balloon knot is when you bend over and I can see up right up your old RQ: Up the wazoo? HS: Up the wazoo and uh, you know that's a balloon knot that you see. That's called a balloon knot. RQ: Really, I did not know that. HS: Think about it, it looks like a balloon knot. RQ: I don't know. Oh you know what HS: Tie up a balloon. RQ: I'm just thinking of a balloon knot MV: It all makes sense, Robin, come on. HS: And uh, what else did I say? Nasty Sanchez, you didn't know what that was. RQ: Oh, I don't even want to know half the time what these things are HS: That I'd have to post on the internet. RQ: 'Cause there've been a number of terms used lately. Would you do 'cause KC's always blurtin' them out. HS: Strawberry shortcake RQ: Strawberry shortcake I've never heard of. Dirty Sanchez HS: Nasty Sanchez. RQ: What is the others KC? MV: I heard a new one the other day. It was the David Copperfield. HS: That's right. MV: Okay, do you want to explain it, since I... When you're goin' like a dog HS: Right. MV: and you're about to finish and instead you don't finish, you spit on her and then you turn around and when she turns her face around then you go So it's kind of like an illusion HS: Right. MV: to David Copperfield. RQ: Sleight of hand. HS: Misdirection. MV: Classic misdirection. HS: You trick her. There's a million of them, but uh, I'll post them on the web. RQ: Yes, because people need to know. These aren't in the regular dictionary.

Let's face it, like her or not she is the reigning talk show queen. For me personally Oprah discusses issue's that are almost taboo in some cases and she is the window for America, teaching people to look beyond their borders and sometimes within themselves. How many talk shows have come and gone over the years? How many talk shows have exploited their guests and audiences for entertainment reasons? How many have already made thier mind up by demonstarting such a biased opinion on a topic before their show has even started? Half of these talk show hosts don't give a damn about people's problem's or people in general just the ratings they'll get from their show. Oprah has been around since the early 80's (thats a credit within itself when you consider the fickle genre of talk shows). For me she is the ultimate role model not just for women, but humankind. I must admit sometimes her shows can be mediocre, but the majority of the time I really enjoy watching her show. Some time ago she did a debate with young teens in America about their honest opinions of other races (using their discretion). Some chat shows wouldn't have even dared to have gone there - cowering away from the responsibility and repercussions of their veiwers - and some people simply don't care. That for me showed a woman of courage, integrity, humility and a need to educate people more about the world we live in, shes done exactly this for over 20 years.

I will say it... I'm over Oprah.. I'd rather have a root canal than sit through another hour of her meaningless preachy drool for the so called unenlightened viewers in need of her worldly wisdom...No thankyou....

This is hands down the best forum on the air. She's the best thing to hit Chicago. When I'm there I go to the show. St. Oprah could rule the world if she wanted to.

Oprah is liberal too. That makes me sick. Of course, I don't care for conservatives (bigots) either. Oprah's focus is all wrong...but that's why her show is so highly rated. The people in her audience are such mindless clones that they remind me of the Limbaughites in a sort of oxy-moronish way. She should go back to Forsythe County, Georgia...now that was good stuff. Those people really tickled me.

I love you Oprah and your show has been the best for many years. However, it's time to move on. Start something fresh and new.

Oprah is great - I loved this show for many years. Although I can't watch the x-mas give away show anymore because it just depresses me that I'm not there!!

She does have some good shows. They're for a more mature audience. However..half the time i also find myself flipping the channel. Other half of the shows are completely boring. i heard quite a while back..that one show was going to be aboutpeople who use their good china for more than just special occasions !!?? I swore i didnt hear that right.

Oprah is OK, even a mediocre actress, but this show is one word: BORING !!!!!

The old Oprah used to be trash. I agree that the show is sugary sweet mush and a bunch of male-bashing.

Pure trash!!

Just plain out irritating. A bunch of wishy washy promotion and propoganda for old women who want to hear about other people's problems to suit their own. Also, Who died and gave Dr. Phil the right to play God, Judge, and Jury?What right does he have to tell someone how to live their lives.

No wonder the soccer moms voted for Clinton, Watching this tripe everyday would turn anyone's head to mush.

An insult to anyone's intelligence. That fat and ignorant phony with the microphone is the biggest Getover Artist in TV history. This show's sole purpose is to provide a self-deluding feelgood perspective for 700 pound black ladies sitting around in public housing projects chug-a-lugging beer that the white taxpayers footed the bill for.

Yawn. ALMOST LIKE WATCHING MARTHA STEWARD

she's the devil....

A fabulous role model, a thoughtful show. She manages to inspire many to live better lives in a more enlightened way -- thankfully, she has been able to distinguish herself from all the trashy talk shows over the years and proven you don't have to cheapen your ideals to maintain good ratings.

i just want it to stay on the air so MadTv can make fun of it even more

Oprah's show is based on quality and it does not promote the degradation that most have come to expect and to love. I truly enjoy watching Oprah's show and wish there were more quality programming within the talk show arena.

she has far too much money she dont think she has to do anything that she already has done enough and thats not true go back to what u were before u were a billionaire

overrated everyone is more impressed with her money than anything else

Oprah deserves credit for having topics on her programs which might help a lot of people. As much as TV is great for entertainment purposes, it is also excellent to teach.

It should be called the mystery show. Its a mystery why women find this corpulent dolt interesting.

Just a lot of mush

Oprah is definitely over-rated. I feel sorry for people who get a "spiritual uplift" from her tired old platitudes and mindless drivel. And her book club choices are pretty boring.

Oprah is a great human being. She gives to her viewer and the american people. She sponsors all kinds of wonderful charities. Fannie on princess for a day reminds me of the person that Oprah is but on a grander scale. She has topics that are positive for our society in a time that we all have great concern, she is my hero and may God continue to bless her and her show and staff.

I like Oprah she's really generous and speaks her mind i've never seen her do the same ol' topics like the rest of them.

I'm a guy (a white one at that) and Orpah is an enlightening show. It's tugged a few of my heartstrings in the past. It's gotten better in the past 5 years compared into the 80s and early 90s.

I'd like to see "Dr." Phil give Oprah some phony advise on her disfunctional relationship with Stedman. This Dr, Phil has such an ego problem, he actually thinks he gives out good advise. Actually I think that Oprah thinks he is a substitute Jesus. Dr. Phil is going to have a breakdown when he realises that he himself is not God, even though Oprah worshipes him as such. She used to worship Deeprak , but he was shown to be a total quack and "Dr" Phil soon will be exposed as well. I give the show 2 stars for some intrinsic production values. Otherwise, the show is geared for the senseless masses who need their opinion told to them.

she is SOOOO inspirational!

what people see in her i have no idea, not only that she's annoying, the whole show looks like a religeous meeting. some people come, tell briefly about their problem, usually in an "i'm so sad it happens to me" every episode repeating kind of way, the expert say something, opera gives you an advice, everybody clap hands... and it repeats a 1000 times in a show while the whole show is preformed in a sunday church gathering atmospgere. it's boring, repeat itself and pathetic.

Phony--dishes horrible advice to weak minded suburbanites. glad Franzen told her to shove it. hope Dr. Phil goes to prison for molestation

she is always saying something about someone.she needs to shut her mouth. but when christmas time comes around hunny child always givin away cd's and candles and food and stuff. go gurl i know dats right i need to go on the oprah show

No one will ever top Oprah. She educates she changes lives and she is my favorite talk show host.

I like it, but it should be called Dr. Phil and Oprah.

I don't watch this show as often as I used to, but Oprah is an intelligent woman with intelligent, relevant shows and deserves 5 stars anyway. Plus as a voracious reader who values literacy highly, I am proud of her accompishments in encouraging so many readers as well as writers with her book club. I also like Dr. Phil MacGraw, a frequent guest on her show, because he cuts through the crap and gets to the crux of matters. And with her Angel Network Oprah really keeps her show more than just your average talk show.

While I consider myself a man's man, I do admit Oprah puts out a quality program for everyone.

Boring and pathetic. What the hell is up with those vintage shows every Friday? Give me a break

OPRAH! I am embarrased for you!!! How long will you let this joke of a therapist,Dr.Phil,remain on a show that you have worked so hard to maintain. I am watching the show about the shop-a-holic. I can't believe the way he is talking to her. Can you imagine Dr.Phil(by the way, is he really a Doctor?) talking that way to "YOU" about your weight. I also have a weight problem. Overeating is very similar to alcoholism, drug addicts,sex addicts,shop addicts...etc. He is soooo far off base today.Not unusual for him. Instead of ridiculing this lady why doesn't he try to find an underlying problem? There could be very valid reasons why this lady has this shopping problem. How dare him mention to her that she was threatening the future of her children!!! That is the same thing as saying to an overweight person, "If you don't lose weight you could die of an early death and leave your child without a Mother.Give me a break Oprah! He doesn't do your show justice.

She is the best. Her subject are definitely in coordination with the audience, contrary to the silly and corny jokes and topic on other talk shows

Thank you, conn7014du. No offense guys, but she is right!

Oprah has done much more for everyday people than any other host I'm aware of. Dr. Phil has great advice and presents in a believable, humerous way. I loved it when he told that woman who was whining about always being late she was arrogant! If you don't like Oprah, it may be because you are frunstrated that you cannot comprehend the subject matter or keep up with the conversation. Anyone who doesn't recognize Oprah's contributions should just keep tweaking their rabbit ears on their funk encrusted little black and white TV's getting a better reception of the Jerry Springer show, waiting to see someone they're realted to. Keep watching.

Oprah's subjects are too immotional and tough to watch, and she is getting to be a real drag. I don't want to cry while watching my TV shows, and I just can't watch this show.

Hi, on 4/3/2001 the Oprah show was extremely good. I liked seeing someone sit and tell people the truth. ie: the lady that was always late. In my opinion, if you know you have this problem get started earlier so that you won't be late. I cannot stand waiting for people who are not on time, or choice to be late.

I love Oprah and I never understood people who DIDN'T like her show. She does things to HELP PEOPLE, she gives gives gives like no other celebrity, and best of all she reminds people that spirituality is a big role in daily life. I think she is a great inspiration...especially when you compare her to the dirt that graces my television screen as I channel surf.

Oprah's a bitch.

I think Oprah does a great job. She has guests on her show (especially Dr. Phil)that really give great advice. I have learned a lot from this show and it has given me great insight on my own life.

It was probably very hard to attempt to stay on tv and yet do something meaningful but she has managed to do this and has helped so many people. Not every show is for every person. There is no way to measure the amount of good she has done.

Oprah reaches an audience across race lines and international borders. Her show is needed to balance the trash many other shows offer to TV viewers. Oprah is knowledgeable, compassionate, tasteful, witty. She serves as a role model to anybody. She has done a lot to narrow the gap between races, and to build up her own race's feeling of self-worth.