Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announces during a live broadcast of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in Chicago that her daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.
My Comment: What?! Really Oprah, we are still reeling from the passing of Michael Jackson - now you bring us this news! I'm left with the impression that O has been thinking about this departure for quick some time (Probably hoped to expedite 5 years earlier).
Oprah and company had been securing additional office space and hiring new employees here in the Los Angeles area, for some time - a fact that went largely unnoticed by the general media.
The biggest question is of course, WHO ON EARTH will be our go to personal daily mentor? This is devastating news for a number of people (ie. Soccer Moms).
Having said, now maybe O will have some free time to hear about that 'O' Shopping Network idea that I have been trying to pitch...