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The Country's First Introduction to Oprah

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Syndicating her talk show left many challenges for Oprah's team, such as finding celebrities willing to appear with such an unknown host. With pressure mounting the night before her first broadcast, Oprah wrote down her thoughts and worries in a journal. Watch as she reads a passage from that night. Plus, check out some footage from the very first episode!

Original airdate: November 14, 2005