Oprah to ABC: It's Not You, It's Me

OprahLady Oprah has finally grown past the relationship she has with ABC, and now may be ready to do her own thing.

Reports have surfaced saying Oprah will be joining forces with Discovery Communications to form the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) which promises a brand new potpourri of fuzzy, cuddly, safe for everyone programming that tests high in both heart-warming and heart-wrenching categories.

David Zaslav, Discovery's president and CEO says, "The expectation is that after [the 2010-11 season] her show will go into syndication, and she will come to OWN."

Harpo Productions responded saying, "While David Zaslav's comments are true that Oprah's current contract to produce 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' will expire in 2011, she has not made a final decision as to whether she will continue her show in syndication beyond that."



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16. Join Us...boycott OKRAH!!!

Posted at 2:39PM on Nov 8th 2008 by RLR

17. When does Oprah City open so that all her followers can join her there????

Posted at 2:46PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Sarah

18. Am I the only one that is enjoying all the bitter comments from the ignorant right?
I AM LOVING it!! It almost makes having to put up with Bush for 8 years worth it.
This election is the gift that keeps on giving.

*grabs popcorn*

Posted at 2:45PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Amused

19. Oprah is so 10 minutes ago. She has lost her thunder. No one cares anymore. Everyone I know is boycotting her because she is def bias, and mask is off. Scary.
Instead of OWN, she should call it, you stupid democrats believed everything I said, now I own your white behinds. Black commercials, propaganda, watch and see. You TV executives were beaten at your own game. You helped and supported her, and you will be licking her hand-hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahaa you did it to yourselves and your grandchildren...

Posted at 2:51PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Truth

20. The Oprah show has been on for what, 21 22 yrs. now. That is an amazing run. I may be wrong, but I believe there isn't another day time talk show that has lasted this long. This is the obvious next move when one has outgrown a network. She is a smart lady (obviously) and many have benefited from that. It's amazing how improvement is always frowned upon by most. I suppose all previous bloggers are equally as successful as she!

Posted at 2:56PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Fl Girl

21. Not to take anything away from Mr Obams' many many accomplishments, I think he became another item on her O list.
My problem with her isn't that she backed Mr. Obama publically, but that she has deemed herself to be the height of fashion and style and knowledge which is the biggest joke of the ages. Her popularity soared whenshe started "giving stuff away". It makes people nuts!! She makes an ass of herself daily. I quit watching 3 yrs ago and many friends, of ALL RACES, have tuned out also.

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 8th 2008 by RLR

22. yep this election has definately turned into a circus, and it is run by the O's. It is truly sad to read some of the posts here, the Libs are groating (there is such a thing as a gracious winner). and the reps are in fear (stick to your religion, you will need it) I read in a post yesterday about how the whites needs to go work in the fields because the blacks are in charge now, that is racism at its best. We are headed for a civil war again and I am going to stand on the side lines and watch. I am so sick of all the bitterness that has come out. Anyone can campaign and say they are going to do all this and that, but unfortunately in my opinion it isnt going to happen this time. The American public has spoken and now it is time for all of us to shut up and watch in silence as this country goes down the tubes. It has already started, Class wars is an evil thing.

Be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it, and it may be bitter to taste.

Posted at 3:01PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Obamanation

23. Oprah = Crazy Bitch

Posted at 3:21PM on Nov 8th 2008 by ValoHalo

24. #21 21. Not to take anything away from Mr Obams' many many accomplishments,

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 8th 2008 by RLR
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I am at a loss, name some of the accomplishments, besides becoming president-elect please

Posted at 3:04PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Obamanation

25. I HOPE THAT OPRAH DOES A QUICK NOSE DIVE, SHE BELIEVES THAT SHE SHOULD BE THE FIRST LADY. SHE IS NO LADY AT ALL.

Posted at 3:16PM on Nov 8th 2008 by GUEST

26. on ABC nightline this past Wed night, it was proven that if Oprah hadn't come out and backed Obama that he would not be our next president. Hillary would have beaten him in the primaries. He is a great speaker but he has to walk the walk not talk the talk. So gun owners get ready to lose all guns because he has voted 4 times to abolish the 2nd amendment he believes that only the police and military need guns and that is the start of socialism. And i would like to know what the blacks thinks he is going to for them special and not for anyone else. Give them more welfare, food stamps, maybe a free house or car. I work in the financial field and Bush didn't causse this economic problem it started with Acorn and oh wait a minute Obama pushes banks to loan the poor money for houses and credit cards that they couldn't afford to pay back.

Posted at 3:24PM on Nov 8th 2008 by independent woman

27. Oprah is out for her own race only. Obams should ditch her hes half white.

Posted at 3:29PM on Nov 8th 2008 by cat

28. #24, Mr. Obama has proved his scholarship via his education but other than that, I don't know WHAT he accomplished as a "community organizer".

Posted at 3:25PM on Nov 8th 2008 by RLR

29. The best thing about Oprah being on network TV or on her own network is that the TV can easily be turned off...Saves energy and ear drums.

Posted at 5:48PM on Nov 8th 2008 by ricnok

30. I am amazed and disheartened by the racism displayed in these comments. I'd argue, but it wouldn't be fair to to match wits with the witless. Calm down, remove the aluminum foil form your little craniums, take your meds and get over it already.

Posted at 3:40PM on Nov 8th 2008 by Moderate American

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