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So long, Oprah Winfrey Show.
Tim Bennett, the president of Harpo, Oprah's production company, has announced that the show will go off the air.
"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 statement read. "The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011."
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A rep for Winfrey previously said the daytime queen planned to make an announcement by year's end about whether she was planning to make a leap from her current daytime talk show to her previously announced cable channel, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). No further details were available.
The Oprah Winfrey Show is currently the longest-running daytime television talk show in the United States, having run nationally since September 8, 1986.
The show was named one of the best television series of the 20th century in 1998 by Time magazine; TV Guide hailed it as one of the top 50 greatest American shows of all time in 2002.
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Throughout the years, Winfrey had several unforgettable moments.
On December 25, 1986, Liberace made his final public appearance on Oprah, dying six weeks later from AIDS.
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Winfrey also frequently chronicled her weight ups and downs on her show, even doing a show titled "The Weight Wagon" in November 5, 1988. The episode featured her wheeling out a wagon containing fat, representing the weight she had lost.
In 2005, Tom Cruise proclaimed his love for Katie Holmes by jumping on a couch.
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Winfrey recently came under fire for hosting a show with Charla Nash, who revealed what her face looked like for the first time since she was mauled by a 200-pound chimpanzee.
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__A_YAHOO_USER__I guess one could also look at hypnosis to eat healthy and lose weight. I highly recommend it. Try this award winning hypnosis audio here: http://goodkarmatoday.inforeport abuseposted December 11, 2009 9:10 PM PST
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LelaBest of the Best, I wanted to be on your show too, especially your Favorite Things, but no go. I had a super surprise birthday party last year, my 80th, but you were not there maybe you didn't get an invitation, if not, sorry. Best of luck in your (i know will be successful) endeavors.report abuseposted November 20, 2009 4:13 PM PST
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thomas mwho gives a flying monkee s ass. good bye. people who work don t have time for her mindless dribble.report abuseposted November 20, 2009 3:50 PM PST
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Louvenia Jo oprah, please dont go, you have brought so much joy 2 my life,i watch your show twice a day.you have help me throught a lot of days. love you and will miss you, always wanted 2 be on your show,every year on nov 17, my birthday my wish is 2 be on your show,one more wishreport abuseposted November 20, 2009 1:43 PM PST
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Louvenia Jo oprah, please dont go, you have brought so much joy 2 my life,i watch your show twice a day.you have help me throught a lot of days. love you and will miss you, always wanted 2 be on your show,every year on nov 17, my birthday my wish is 2 be on your show,one more wishreport abuseposted November 20, 2009 1:42 PM PST
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PetraeusHave you come this far to part at last with that a replacement. Do me the favor of going back on your decision until you have groom a replica we (I ) still love you and your contributions to humanity will out live history You were and will always be a Divine gift. God will keep Blessing you as you care!report abuseposted November 20, 2009 1:04 PM PST
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LorettaI love The Oprah Winfrey Show and when it ends on the 25th season on 9/9/2011, I will be watching The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) on her cable channel. May God Bless You, Oprah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!report abuseposted November 20, 2009 10:51 AM PST
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Harriet DDear Oprah, Your leaving opens up a vacuum for Sara Palin. Please reconsider your leaving. There is too much hate in this world that is being disseminated by so-called leaders.....especially in presidential elections.report abuseposted November 20, 2009 10:06 AM PST
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Xolai luv your show very much its sad that now we not gonna see you anymorereport abuseposted November 20, 2009 9:48 AM PST
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ZandiI love Oprah and the show so much.report abuseposted November 20, 2009 8:51 AM PST
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