Oprah’s Rise to Fame on Chicago’s Airwaves

In 1983, Oprah made Chicago her new home, taking the reins of AM Chicago. Despite starting at the bottom, her charisma transformed this ABC Studios-owned half-hour show into a must-watch.

After transitioning from front-line anchoring to behind-the-scenes roles, Oprah joined Baltimore’s WJZ news team. It wasn’t long before she captured a co-hosting role, paving her pathway into the world of talk shows.