John of God?
Oprah had a magazine named after herself, and I rememeber her talk shows were always about people having makeovers and she was always giveing away free shoes or something. My sister would watch talk shows religiously in the school holidays. It was Oprah, then. Sally Jessy, then Donahue.
I always thought they were the most boring shows ever lol. Ellen carried on the genre.
I think people (mostly women) would be in the studio audience just so they could score some free shoes. I guess she made a heap of money though, and wanted to give it away. A lot of extremley wealthy people practise that kind of philanthropy where they literally throw money around. I guess its burning a hole in their pocket! Often they dont really check out what things they buy with huge amounts at their disposal and whether its actually ethical!
They could probably buy up a developing country. Andrew Carnegie funded public libraries. Its probably the best thing anyone did. Oprah just has a book club, but she doest give away books.Dolly Parton does.
If you were Elvis friend, he'd give you a cadillac. Though I think it was his manager who profited from him the most. All he wanted was to record a song for his mother, but when she died, I dont think he ever got over it. It was sad that he didnt stay sober enough or in good health so he could look after his daughter. Lisa Marie may be a wealthy heiress, but she missed out on having a real dad.