For PEOPLE's 50th anniversary, Oprah Winfrey breaks down the iconic 'You get a car' giveaway and explains the backstory behind her red Celine suit in her immortalized meme.

Harpo Productions Oprah Winfrey during the "You get a car!" giveaway. At first, The Color Purple producer intended to give only the first 12 people in the audience a car.

It was a moment that spawned a million memes — but also changed lives in a meaningful way. Oprah Winfrey 's "Wildest Dreams" season aired 20 years ago in 2004, and along with the memorable "You ...

It was a reference to a moment from 2004, when she shouted to the audience of The Oprah Winfrey Show, 'You get a car, you get a car!' as she surprised each member by gifting them a vehicle.

Our Take On Cynthia Erivo Revisiting Oprah’s Iconic Car Giveaway Cynthia & Oprah Were So Funny Together Oprah's "You get a car!" episode has become so iconic that the quote is now a popular meme.

Oprah Winfrey during the "You get a car!" giveaway. At first, The Color Purple producer intended to give only the first 12 people in the audience a car. However, understanding how access to a vehicle ...

Oprah Winfrey 's "Wildest Dreams" season aired 20 years ago in 2004, and along with the memorable "You get a car!" moment, included heartfelt fan interactions that led to some truly special ...

Oprah Winfrey's dream season with the "you get a car!" moment aired 20 years ago. Paolo Presta, whose dream came true via Winfrey, talks to PEOPLE about his dream moment.

Harpo Productions Oprah Winfrey during the "You get a car!" giveaway. At first, The Color Purple producer intended to give only the first 12 people in the audience a car. However, understanding how ...