The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

His First TV Interview: Why Comedian Dave Chappelle Walked Away From $50 Million

Original Air Date: February 3, 2006Dave Chappelle was the hottest comedian in the country until he disappeared. In his first television interview at the time, Dave Chappelle talks to Oprah about his decision to walk off the set of his hit television show and away from $50 million. He also discusses whether he'll return to the show that made him a household name. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods  You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

Oprah is opening the vault of The Oprah Winfrey Show with 25 years of hand-picked legendary interviews, a-ha moments, ugly cries and unforgettable surprises. A lot has changed since she ended the show, but many of our personal struggles have stayed the same. We’re all still looking to connect, to be seen and to know that we’re not alone. We’re also looking for some joy, some laughs and some much-needed inspiration. As we head into this new decade, what better time to look back and reflect, to take stock of how we’ve grown and to be reminded that we’re all in this together. The Oprah Winfrey Show aired from September 8th, 1986 to May 25, 2011 with 4,561 episodes. The show remains the highest-rated daytime talk show in American television history, averaging between 10 to 20 million viewers a day.