Oprah's Master Class

About Oprah's Master Class

"Oprah's Master Class" is an inspirational program first televised in 2011 on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). In the television series, host Oprah Winfrey presents interviews with various prominent individuals, sharing their stories, insights, and life lessons. Each episode delves into the guest’s life experiences and wisdom gained over their careers, encouraging viewers to strive for success despite challenges.

Making/Production

Iconic personalities like Oprah Winfrey herself, Ellen DeGeneres, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, and more have shared their wisdom and life experiences on the show. The series is known for its high production value, featuring private, in-depth interviews combined with personal archival material from each of the guests.

Actors

• Oprah Winfrey: The charismatic host who guides her guests through introspection, she brings the best out of the guests, helping them share inspiring life stories.
• Jay-Z: An iconic American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. In his episode, he discusses his journey from the streets of Brooklyn to the global stage.
• Ellen DeGeneres: An influential television host and comedian. She talks about her career and the courage it took to publicly admit her sexuality in a mostly conservative industry.
• Justin Timberlake: A powerhouse of talent, Timberlake discusses his journey from a Mickey Mouse Club child actor to a multi-faceted artist in the entertainment industry.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Every episode ends with the guest’s unique advice to the viewers, contributing to making their life better.
• It debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network in January 2011, making it one of OWN's first programs.
• Oprah's interview with Michael Jackson is one of the most-watched interviews in television history.

Awards

Despite its popularity and critical acclaim, the show has not won any major television awards to date (as per the data available).

Quotes

• "Turn your wounds into wisdom." - Oprah Winfrey.
• "I'm not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of not trying." - Jay-Z.
• "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back." - Maya Angelou.

Soundtrack

• The Opening Theme: Composed by the composer-team of Ah2 Music.
• The Closing Theme: It’s a silent closing with the audio of the guest’s final advice to the viewers.