PR Pros Say Unauthorized Bio Won’t Damage Oprah’s Image

Kitty Kelly is back at it again with her unauthorized biography on Oprah Winfrey.

The well-known author, who has penned bios of Frank Sinatra and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, among others, has some bold allegations about Oprah in her book, which she says led to some top-tier media outlets refusing to have her on for an interview, in a show of solidarity with Oprah.

At least one show — CNN’s Larry King — questioned Kelly’s claims of being turned down for an interview. A CNN insider told Galleycat, “Larry King hasn’t spoken with Kitty Kelley in five years.”

mediabistro.com interviewed Kelly yesterday for the latest installment of our Media Beat video interview show, scheduled to air beginning Monday. mediabistro.com senior editor Donya Blaze asked Kelly during the interview if she thought writing the book would harm her own career. She said no.

Meanwhile, AdAge‘s Michael Bush spoke with several PR executives who said the allegations in the book will have zero influence on Oprah’s reputation, but of course, will help sales of the book.

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