Oprah Sheds A Tear For Show's End

UPDATE 11/20/06: TMZ posted a video of a teary-eyed Oprah addressing her supporters about ending 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and about 'Season 25' of the historic Daytime TV program.

"I love this show ... this show has been my life and I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye. 25 years feels right in my bones and my spirit. It's the perfect number, the exact right time," she said.
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Gayle: 'Don't Worry About Oprah'

UPDATE 11/20/06: The media-sphere is buzzing over Oprah's news of ending her groundbreaking talk show on its 25th anniversary in September 2011. People talked to a few friends and colleagues of the media goddess, who is starting her own cable network (OWN: the Oprah Winfrey Network) in partnership with Discovery Communications.

Best Friend Gayle King Said: "I think that Oprah always makes the best decision for herself. I really do. And I have a feeling she will come up with some things to do. She has a very full life ... We don't need to worry about her filling her time, I promise you that! Life is good for her."

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No More 'Oprah' Come 2011

UPDATE 11/20/09: TMZ has obtained a letter sent to the staff of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' sharing the news with them first that Oprah will not continue doing the show come 2011, when her TV deal is done.

"Tomorrow, Oprah will announce live on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' that she has decided to end what is arguably one of the most popular, influential and enduring programs in television history. The sun will set on the "Oprah" show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011.

"We welcome you to share this news this evening with your colleagues and viewers. As we all know, Oprah's personal comments about this on tomorrow's live show will mark an historic television moment that we will all be talking about for years to come."

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Oprah's Mum on What She'll Do After TV Deal Is Up

Oprah Winfrey's current deal with CBS will expire in 2011 and her production company, Harpo, states that she is still deciding what she'll do at that point. Winfrey first signed the syndication deal for The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1986.

Oprah has spoken of retiring a few times, but many think she's simply renegotiating her extension contract. It is also rumored that she may plan to bring her show to her network, OWN.

Winfrey has promised she'll announce her intentions by the end of the year.

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Congrats on much success..while ALWAYS keeping it classy. I hope she is just as blessed in her next endeavor

Anonymous , November 20, 2009 2:26 PM

It's time it really is time. Oprah knows not beat a dead horse. I wish some of these 9000 year old news casters would give up their jobs. I don't see another black woman making it as far as Oprah did in the business

Cookiepie , November 20, 2009 2:11 PM

I wonder who is going to be the new talk show queen or king? Tyra Banks maybe.

lmb , November 20, 2009 1:15 PM

I am happy and excited for Oprah, those connected for her and her viewers. She is doing what we all should be doing growing, exploring and enjoying life. Sometimes I believe that we are so busy watching and idolizing that we don't realize these are people who deserve to do as much as they desire in their lives. Her living really does release a guide to living a good live and going after your desires. Oprah has given, given and I believe her new idea will still lead to triumphing for more then herself. I am proud she is black, she is a woman, she is over 40, she is a friend, she is an example, she is a sister, she is a lover of all people, she is self made...more importantly she is a human being that deserves to make the most of her choices with the life, God has given her. CONGRATULATIONS O, KEEP RUNNING, there are others running behind you.
God bless you and May He render you victor of even higher ground

Desiree , November 20, 2009 1:07 PM

Glad she is going off air wish she had left sooner.

Anonymous , November 20, 2009 12:55 PM

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