Conservative Asks Oprah for ‘Gift to Black America’

Bob McCarty Writes ^ | 11-27-09 | Lloyd Marcus

[BobMcCartyWrites]

I have a history with Oprah Winfrey. Back in the 1980s, Oprah and I worked at WJZ-TV, an ABC affiliate TV station in Baltimore. Oprah was co-host with Richard Sher of the local morning talk show, “People Are Talking.” I was a graphic designer in the Creative Services/Art Department.

[BobMcCartyWrites]

By Lloyd Marcus, Guest Blogger,

I have a history with Oprah Winfrey. Back in the 1980s, Oprah and I worked at WJZ-TV, an ABC affiliate TV station in Baltimore. Oprah was co-host with Richard Sher of the local morning talk show, “People Are Talking.” I was a graphic designer in the Creative Services/Art Department.

The late famous psychic Jeanne Dixon was a guest on our morning show. After the show, Dixon read Oprah’s palm. She predicted Oprah would achieve incredible fame some day. Dixon read my palm also and saw nothing. I am not saying psychics are real or unreal, I am simply telling a true story.

I admired Oprah because she was a “paradigm breaker.” According to the WJZ-TV employee rumor grapevine, certain power elites at WJZ-TV were unhappy with the hiring of Oprah. They said she was unattractive and not too bright. I love people who ignore what people say they can or cannot do. Oprah was a heavy-set, dark-skinned black woman on TV. With the exception of playing a maid, that was unheard of in the ’80s. Also, blacks on TV seemed obsessed and pressured to prove to white America they were intelligent and articulate. Oprah was confident enough to simply be herself and people gravitated to her.

Here is how Oprah got to Chicago and became, “Oprah”: “People Are Talking” associate producer Debra DiMaio was seeking a new position at a TV station in Chicago. After reviewing DiMaio’s reel (industry term for resume video), the Chicago producers fell in love with Oprah, and the rest is history.

Upon hearing Oprah acquired a new job in Chicago, we, her fellow employees at WJZ-TV, planned a surprise going away party for Oprah. Barbara Hamm, a producer gathered footage of Oprah on air over her years at the station. I parodied the classic, “You Made Me Love You” to write a song to Oprah. News video editor Commodore Hill used footage gathered by Barbara and my Oprah song to produce a beautiful and emotional tribute farewell music video for Oprah. We played it at her farewell party. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. It was a huge hit. Oprah wrote me the following thank you letter:

Dear Lloyd,

As you probably know or maybe don’t know, I am a big Diana Ross fan — when I was a little girl growing up in the ghetto with only dreams for companions — I wanted so much to be Dianna Ross or just somebody’s supreme. But I want you to know had THE Diana Ross sang the “Oprah Song” — it would not have meant as much to me as having you do it. Not only was the song beautiful but — I felt it was also sincere.

I was so moved and will never ever forget it — or you.

Just as I know that it is indeed the master’s Hand that keeps me from falling — and that he has laid his hands on me and that is why I am so blessed. I know Lloyd that you too have been “chosen”.

You’re a very special person. Your light so shines that we all can see. Thank you for your support — I know there is much joy ahead for you.

Love — Oprah

Without question, Oprah has done tremendous good, touching the lives of millions in a positive way. And, for this, I salute her. Because she has such a huge heart and compassion, Oprah tends to take the emotional liberal side of issues. However, though well intentioned, ignoring reality and human nature can be extremely destructive. A common theme on Oprah’s show is “everyone is a victim of somebody or something.” All abusers are not the products of abuse. History proves some people are simply evil and some people are lazy losers.

And why, in almost 25 years of broadcasting, have we not seen one conservative, “I am not a victim of white America” black guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”? This is a huge disservice to black America. We blacks — and I am black — are blessed to be born in the greatest land of opportunity on the planet. And, yet, liberal icons are still filling the heads of black youths with the idea that they are victims of a sexist, racist and homophobic America. Despite Oprah being among the richest women in America and America electing it’s first black president, the branding of Americans as racists is stronger than ever.

So, Oprah, my dear friend, I challenge you. You have announced your program will end in 2011. How about doing a wonderful thing for not just for black Americans, but all. In your remaining programs, invite black conservatives to appear as guests. May I suggest a few?

* Chris Gardener’s life story became the subject of the hit movie, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” with Will Smith portraying Gardener;

* Thomas Sowell is a brilliant American economist, social commentator and author of dozens of books; and

* Walter Williams is a syndicated columnist and professor of economics at George Mason University.

Oprah, these are “non-victim minded,” extremely successful blacks America should meet. Who could better introduce these great black American role models than the great, one and only Oprah Winfrey?

Editor’s Note: Lloyd Marcus is the Deltona, Fla.-based songwriter and vocalist who vaulted to fame for his song, “American Tea Party Anthem,” which became the musical rallying cry of the American Tea Party Movement. He is also president of the National Association for the Advancement of Conservative People of Color (NAACPC). To learn more about this unhyphenated American, visit www.LloydMarcus.net or LloydMarcus.com. To read other BMW posts related to or written by Lloyd Marcus, click here.

[wolfpat]

Mr. Marcus is one of us.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392674/posts

[mark3681]

Would love to see this, but, ...

I seriously doubt it will. Unless, of course, she has some liberal counter-guest to balance it out.

The three men you mention could hold their own though.

[Just A Nobody]

May I suggest a few?

You missed a good one, Lloyd:

** Lloyd Marcus is president of the National Association for the Advancement of Conservative People of Color (NAACPC) a songwriter and vocalist. He is currently involved in the epic struggle to save our nation.

[1776 Reborn]

Good luck with that.......(;-)

[supremedoctrine]

Oprah was just one of millions of people who were duped by
the Mocha Messiah who she was the first to fatally call “The One”, thereby ramping up his False Prophet standing. So therefore Oprah with her tremendous influence was responsible for jumpstarting the political task of duping those millions more who were encouraged to take a chance on this attractive cipher called Barack Obama. We have seen the consequences of her support, and so, inevitably has she, 11 months down the road. But she still clings, and is still willing to promote the illusion, since she’s doing a Christmas special with Obama at the White House.

[Ben Chad]

She’s permanently inscribed in my s**t list.

[HighlyOpinionated]

We Love You, Marcus!

You Rock! Sing it, Brother!

[ExTexasRedhead]

Oprah is a hypocrite that I will no longer watch ever!

[Blue Collar Christian]

I love to see what black conservatives have to say. A black adult in this country is bombarded with crap from the liberal media, and most times parents and peers, much of it well intended, for his/her whole life and has to overcome the constant input of liberal hype, and lack of conservative hype to arrive at an independent opinion of just what the devil is going on. This man, among others, is trying to break that vicious cycle.

I, as a white guy, had the benefit of a conservative father and liberal mother (who is now conservative) growing up, where neither of them pounded me with opinion, but presented their observations. It was actually a best friend’s father, being a Goldwater supporter who first opened my eyes about the existence of liberal vs. conservative politics. Even he was careful to distinguish opinion from facts.

[who knows what evil?]

Hell; Glenn Beck filled an entire studio with black conservatives a few weeks ago...surely Oprah could do the same.

[AnnGora]

How about Harry Alford who handed Barbara Boxer her butt on a platter a few months ago? I’d like to see him do the same with Oprah.

[ExTexasRedhead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZkvkLmkYVg&feature=player_embedded#

[grey_whiskers]

I remember "People are Talking."

IIRC, what really got the ball rolling was that the show beat Donahue (remember him?) in the ratings during its time slot.

And from unverified personal anecdotes, people thought Richard Sher was a real jerk.

Couple those two things with political correctness, and Oprah was on her way.

Cheers!

[jumperbones]

Would Clarence Thomas fit into this mould?

[Patsygirl]

The day Oprah introduced Obama and Family to the World in the S.C. Stadium was the day I stopped watching her show. Have not watched a single “OPRAH’s Show” since then!!!