Before Dr Mehmet Oz, 62, was endorsed by former President Donald Trump in his bid for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat, he was best known for his endorsement by another wealthy television host: Oprah Winfrey.
After a successful and highly publicised heart surgery in 1996, Dr Oz appeared on his first television show, Second Opinion with Dr Oz, which featured Ms Winfrey as its inaugural guest. Though the show only lasted a season, Ms Winfrey liked Dr Oz and invited him to be a regular medical expert on her show. He made more than 60 appearances on the show between 2004 and 2009, making him a household name.
