Oprah says she will end show September 2011. AP/Harpo Photo George Burns
Yes, the rumor is is true that Oprah Winfrey, among the few people in the world with instant first name recognition, will end her talk show at the end of her 25th season, Sept. 9, 2011.
Winfrey made the announcement on The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired, 9 a.m. CT, Nov. 20.
Fighting tears, she told the audience, "Here is the real reason. I love this show. This show has been my life. And I love it enough to know when it is time to leave.”
An estimated 42 million viewers watch the show per week in the United States, making it the highest-rated talk show for 23 consecutive seasons, according to the Oprah.com website. The show is also broadcast to 145 countries.
To still try to get a ticket to her show go to the audience site and follow instructions. Aside from its broadcast popularity, demand to sit in the audience is so high that the Oprah.com website has set up a special ticket arrangement. The Oprah Winfrey Show is produced by her company, Harpo Productions, Inc., on Carpenter Street on Chicago's Near West Side.
If lucky enough to obtain a ticket, also see Chicago while in town.
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Comments
I love Chicago. The area is the home of my husband's most formative years. He keeps promising that someday we'll head out to the "Taste of Chicago." I can't wait.
Can't say I would stop in Harpo studios in Chicago but would love to re-visit at some time.
To Lisa: daughters and their families went to "Taste of Chicago" this year and loved it.
I think I've watched a total of 1 hour of Oprah in my 38 years of living.
Something tells me that this show will not be the end of her "show".
Im from the Philippines. I hope this would reach Ms. oprah Winfrey. I just not love her show, I look up to her for what she has done not only for herself but more so to all those people whose lives she has touched. As famous as she is, she always have that special place in her heart to people who needs her. She is strong, determined and a great person. A lot of people will surely miss her. You may not be seen in television everyday, but a vivid image of yourself will always be in our memories. Goodluck. it was a tough decision but Im sure you have your reasons.
Oprah will find someting else to do with her talent and her heart & the world will be better for it.
To Theresa and others: yes Oprah Winfrey has announced her next project and it is tv related. Click what comes next in the article to learn about OWN
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