Oprah Ends Her Show in 2011

Oprah ends her show in 2011 in breaking news according to WCPO.com. The Oprah Winfrey Show is the most popular talk show ever and began in 1984.

When Oprah ends her show in 2011 it will be the end of 27 years of top talk show entertainment

Oprah Winfrey came onto the talk show scene in January of 1984. Her show was called AM Chicago and quickly took over the talk show king at the time, Phil Donahue, who was the host of Donahue. Oprah's show was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the rest is history. The show operates out of what is now Chicago's Harpo Studios, owned by Oprah.

Time magazine wrote, "Few people would have bet on Oprah Winfrey's swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV. In a field dominated by white males, she is a black female of ample bulk. As interviewers go, she is no match for, say, Phil Donahue...What she lacks in journalistic toughness, she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity, robust humor and, above all empathy. Guests with sad stories to tell are apt to rouse a tear in Oprah's eye...They, in turn, often find themselves revealing things they would not imagine telling anyone, much less a national TV audience. It is the talk show as a group therapy session."

However, many would argue that Oprah was every bit a match for Phil Donahue as she has displayed not only empathy for her guests but also a keen intelligence.

Fans have watched Oprah go through many events and life changes on the road to becoming one of the richest women in the world

Fans of Oprah Winfrey have watched her gain weight and lose weight. They've watched her star in movies like The Color Purple and be nominated for an Academy Award. They've watched her run a successful magazine and radio show. Oprah has taught at universities and has opened a school for girls. Today, Oprah has plans for more endeavors.

Why is Oprah ending her show in 2011?

Rumor has it that Oprah is moving to California, which may be the reason why she is ending her show. On the Friday, November 20 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah will make the official announcement that she will end her show on September 9, 2011. It will be the 25th season for the show. Unitl then, fans will likely scramble to do what they can to catch any remaining live shows of The Oprah Winfrey Show before the talk show queen closes shop for good.

Sources:

Oprah To Go Off Air In 2011, WCPO.com

Oprah Winfrey - Wikipedia