From television and radio to feature films and print, the Harpo family of brands includes powerfully positive vehicles in almost every media. Each has their own unique audience and purpose – but all share the life-enriching mission and message of the founder and guiding force of Harpo, Oprah Winfrey.

 

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Located in Chicago, IL, Harpo Inc. encompasses the corporate headquarters for the Harpo families of businesses, and includes all service departments, such as Accounting, Human Resources and Technology, that support our various business units.

Join us today, and find yourself in the company of driven, passionate professionals, who are using their talents to make our world a better place.

 
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Harpo Films, Inc. produces feature films and, through an exclusive deal with HBO, scripted television series and longform programming. Recent produced projects have garnered the highest industry honors for quality, including "The Great Debaters," directed by and starring Denzel Washington, which received a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Motion Picture - Drama. Telefilms include the multiple Emmy Award®-winner "Tuesdays With Morrie," as well as "Their Eyes Were Watching God," starring Halle Berry.

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About Harpo Radio:

Harpo Radio is a premiere content provider in which relevant, relatable, respectful spoken word programming is the long term differentiator in attracting and retaining listeners across platforms including satellite, terrestrial, digital, mobile and cable, and across radio formats including talk, music and entertainment.

Harpo Radio on the Satellite: (Partner: SIRIUS/XM)

Oprah Radio, SIRIUS 195 and XM 156, is a 24/7 destination location for the individual who wants to get motivated,  stay informed, and be connected with others who are striving to live their best lives.  Meeting them where they are, laughing with them, respecting their stories, and stimulating their minds.

Programming includes the exclusive audio broadcast of TOWS and Classic TOWS. Other unique shows include, “Oprah’s Soul Series,” “O The Oprah Magazine Show,” “The Gayle King Show,” “The Dr. Oz (radio) Show,” “The Dr. Laura Berman Show,” “The Derrick Ashong Experience,” and more.

Harpo Radio on Terrestrial: (Partner: Westwood One)

Harpo Radio with syndication partner Westwood One nationally distributes The Gayle King Show, a live, two-hour, daily radio talk program, as well as a daily feature from Dr. Mehmet Oz. Daily Dose with America’s Doctor, Dr. Oz

Harpo Radio Digital: (Partner: TargetSpot)

Harpo Radio via www.harporadio.com  (and other digital platforms) provides short and long-form content to TargetSpot’s network for sponsorship and syndication via pureplay internet radio. Targetspot, Inc. is the nation’s largest Internet and mobile radio advertising network.  Harpo Radio digital content is culled from Harpo Radio’s vast archive, as well as from fresh programming.

Harpo Studio

Harpo Studios is home to television's number one talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Based in Chicago, Harpo Studios is also home to Emmy Award winning teams in production design, lighting, camera work, editing, audio direction and graphic design. From its state of the art set, daily live shows and tapings feature the world?s most engaging guests from the famous to everyday people all changing the world in which we live.

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Watch behind the scenes footage of The Oprah Winfrey Show below and scroll down to learn more about the show.


We each work on a team here, each team does a show about every two weeks.

What you are trying to do is build a story, build it to that arc and then let it open up so that when that guest is here, she can finish up the story.

Here at the Oprah Show, we have such a talented and creative bunch of editors.

You only have a short amount of time to tell a story but you have to tell it in an interesting way and it has to look interesting.

We work together, the producer and I, and the assistant, we work together determining what the video wants to be.

Welcome to the Oprah Winfrey Show control room, this is the nerve center. I'm Joe Terry and I am the director of the Oprah Winfrey Show. You get very hectic in here at times.


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The mission statement for The Oprah Winfrey Show is to use television to transform people’s lives; to uplift, entertain and enlighten; to make viewers see themselves differently; and to bring a sense of fulfillment into every home.

Watched by an estimated 48 million people in the United States each week, The Oprah Winfrey Show is the undisputed leader of daytime television. Echoing its ratings success, the program and its host have been honored with many of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting, including more than 40 Daytime Emmy® Awards.

The show is driven by the dynamic personality of Oprah Winfrey, who also serves as supervising producer and host. For more than two decades, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world.

With episodes that cover women's issues, relationships, celebrities, current events, social issues and global perspectives, The Oprah Winfrey Show is produced by Harpo Productions, Inc. and is distributed internationally to more than 120 countries worldwide.

Join us today, and start producing a sense of career satisfaction you’ve never experienced anywhere else.

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Launched on September 13, 2006, the Television Development Group of Harpo Productions, Inc. is committed to using the established platform of The Oprah Winfrey Show to help develop additional projects and talent that extend beyond this individual program.

The Television Development Group spearheads long-term growth by creating new television programming and media opportunities for the company through a variety of formats including syndication, network, cable and digital.

Recent and upcoming projects that showcase the passion and talent of our TV Development professionals include:

  • The Big Give (series debuted March 2, 2008)

Primetime specials:

  • The Oprah Winfrey Oscar® Special (February 22, 2007)
  • Building a Dream: The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy (February 26, 2007)

Join us today, and develop more than just your career.

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Located on the south corner of Washington and Carpenter streets, The Oprah Store is the first free-standing retail store for Harpo, Inc.  The Oprah Store is a specialty store offering merchandise that represents the style and taste Oprah celebrates and shares on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and in the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine and O At Home Magazine.

The Oprah Store offers more than 900 unique products, including:

  • Souvenirs
  • Lounge, workout and luxury apparel
  • Baby: a signature line of baby products
  • Authentic South African arts and crafts

More than just a retail operation, the Oprah Store also supports the overall philanthropic mission of Harpo, Inc.

  • 100% of the profits from the sale of Angel Network apparel benefit Oprah?s Angel Network.
  • 100% of the profits from the sale of Leadership Academy apparel benefit The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation.
  • All sales from ?Oprah?s Closet?, a wardrobe full of items once worn or treasured by Oprah, benefit Oprah?s Angel Network.

Join us today, and develop more than just your career.

OWN Mission

OWN is the network of Self Discovery, connecting people to each other and to their greatest potential. We tell real-life stories that are emotional and entertaining. We present moments of transformation that inspire action. We give you the tools to fuel your own self-discovery and live your best life.

OWN will be simulcast in HD.

  • Launching in January 1, 2011.
  • Debuting in more than 80 million homes on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.
  • Targeting adults 18-49.
  • OWN is a joint venture between Oprah Winfrey, Harpo, Inc., and Discovery Communications.
  • OWN is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
 

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Fun Facts
With the purchase of the large Chicago production facility now known as Harpo Studios, Oprah became the third woman in the American entertainment industry--after Mary Pickford and Lucille Ball --to own her own studio.