Farewell, Oprah

Ladies and gentlemen and general Oprah fans, if you have any tissues or handkerchiefs, whip them out. After September 2011, The Oprah Winfrey Show will be no more.

Chat show presenter Oprah Winfrey has announced on the 20th that she would be taking her show off the air in September 2011. This event will mark the 25 years she has been a talk show presenter:

"Twenty-five years feels right in my bones, and it feels right in my spirit - it's the perfect number, the exact right time,

We are going to knock your socks off. And until that day in 2011 when it ends, I intend to soak up every meaningful, joyful moment with you," the 55-year-old host said to her live audience.

Oprah Winfrey began her TV show in 1986 and has since been broadcast in 145 countries. The talk show was founded to allow frank and open conversation between Oprah and however decided to come to the show, attracting guests such as President Barack Obama, Michael Jackson, Bob Hope, Tom Cruise, and many more.

Oprah is also famous for her Book Club, which has caused books by authors such as Janet Finch to become overnight best-sellers. She also has a radio station presented by author Dr. Maya Angelou. In addition, Oprah's support proved to be invaluable to President Obama during his election campaign.

So for anyone who felt inspired by Oprah, watched her show, or are simply sad to see her go off TV, cheer up. We've still got a ways to go.


Source:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8369689.stm

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