When did Oprah Winfrey get a job as a Talk show host?

Oprah Winfrey began her career as a talk show host in 1984 when she took over a low-rated morning talk show called "AM Chicago." Under her leadership, the show quickly gained popularity and was rebranded as "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which premiered nationally in 1986. This show went on to become one of the most successful and influential Talk Shows in television history, running until 2011.