Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks Announce Shows' Ends

The days of tuning in to an array of fresh daily talk show segments will soon become history as talk show host Oprah Winfrey announces her show's end in the year 2011 followed by Talk Show Host Tyra Bank's announcement of show ending in the spring of 2010. Both talk show hosts will pursue new avenues: Oprah - a new talk show on her own television network and Tyra - film production at Bankable Studios in New York. As daytime talk shows Oprah, The Tyra Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show have aired in a cluster between 3 to 5 p.m., DeGeneres is on the road to dominate live, mainstream daytime talk show television.

Review of Each Talk Show's History and Unique Aspects

* The Oprah Winfrey Show (Oprah)

Aired at the headquarters Harpo Studios in Chicago, IL, Oprah premiered in 1986 and has earned the highest ratings in American Television history. The show's duration of 25 years by 2011 will be the longest talk show airing in America. Oprah's years of experience has given her influence in attracting a variety of guests ranging from the reigning stars Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and Cher, to contemporary musical artists Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys. In addition to her appeal to all generations with her celebrity guest selection, Oprah also incorporates real-life, dramatic stories into her show such as the impact that child neglect has on a child's ability to function normally and the danger of keeping wild animals as pets as portrayed by a victim of a Chimp attack whose face was completely destroyed. Oprah's philanthropist efforts have changed lives worldwide. Oprah's major themes concern abuse and neglect.

*The Tyra Show

Premiering in 2005, The Tyra Show will end at its 5^th season in the spring of 2010. This influential talk show produced by Bankable Productions highlights both serious and fun issues. Along with interviews with celebrity guests, Tyra conducts social experiments where she dresses in disguise as a man, an obese woman, a homeless woman, and a prisoner. As a former model and producer of the television series America's Next Top Model, Tyra incorporates modeling and fashion into her show as symbolized by a runway on her set. Her campaign is to "Expand the Definition of Beauty". Tyra's next level will involve working as a film producer for her company Bankable Studios in New York with the mission "To bring positive images of women to the big screen." Tyra's altruism is revealed not only by her holiday giveaways on her talk show, but also with her TZONE foundation that supports women's organizations.

*The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Ellen)

Premiering in 2004, The Ellen DeGeneres Show airs at NBC Studios in Burbank, CA. It is currently in its seventh season. Not only is Ellen known for dancing, musical guests such as The Pussy Cat Dolls, and audience games, but this talk show has gained recognition for featuring human interest stories and helping people in need. Ellen is regularly seen giving to struggling families that have been affected by the recession. Even more, a native of Louisiana, Ellen has helped 2005 Katrina victims by campaigning for Red Cross on her talk show. Recently featured on Ellen was Twelve Days of Giveaways where Ellen gave away $1,000 of prizes.

Ellen's Daytime Talk Show Domination

As "Queen of Talk Show Hosts" Oprah has served as mentors for both Ellen DeGeneres and Tyra Banks, Ellen will soon inherit the crown to dominate live, mainstream daytime talk show television. Beginning in 2011, Ellen will be the main media outlet that audiences will turn to when they want to hear about new song, movie, and book releases. Not to mention, she will have the top pick of human interest stories and guests. Most of all, Ellen has what it takes as she possesses the keys of awareness, philanthropy, and humorous entertainment.