Darlene Tracy claims she pitched an idea for a community-service themed reality show called The Philanthropist to Oprah Winfrey's production company in 2005. Tracy alleges that she gave specific details about the show to Harpo Entertainment's executive producer, Ellen Rakieten, and was then turned down. In November 2006, Winfrey announced the concept of her new show, Oprah's Big Give.

1. March 2007: A judge throws out Tracy's first lawsuit alleging copyright infringement
2. Mother of four
3. No prior television experience

1. "They didn't have a philanthropy show in development until they got Darlene's pitch. Stealing a show about altruism is more than a little ironic." -a source close to Darlene Tracy

• New York Daily News: Her Big Give suit says Oprah Winfrey is a big taker (March 20, 2008)

• TV Crunch: Did Oprah Steal "Big Give" Idea? (March 20, 2008)

• Faded Youth Blog: Oprah Is A Hack! (March 20, 2008)

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