Oprah Winfrey one of the media icons who took her popular talkshow to dizzy heights of success in last more than 20 years has decided to end her show in 2011 and move on to create her own television channel. She has grown along with the medium in past two decades and her decision should not come as a surprise as she is not dumping the television media which made her a household name. She will be back in a big way with many more interesting shows on her OWN (Oprah Winfrey Channel) channel.

Oprah Winfrey show is a long standing show and it would be difficult to point at one reason for its immense success. If one has to pick up one reason for its popularity then it is definitely Oprah herself. Her candid style of conversation with her celebrity and non celebrity guest, the issues she addresses and all laced with wit and emotions has touched a chord among Americans and people all over the globe. She has made glass ceiling non-existent for here is a black woman who has made to the top and is aiming higher.

Critics have much to say about her shows but in today’s media TRP is the last word. Oprah, all the best and you know why audiences love you!

Via Guardian