Regardless of where you are on this continuum, Oprah's imminent departure from weekly main stream media is going to be a big jolt not only to her undying followers but to TV entertainment viewers everywhere. I think Oprah's success is in her openess to speak about just about anything and with just about anybody but keeping it really interesting, fresh, cool, and trendy at all times. She also has an ingenuity about her. I remember watching her (yes, I watched Oprah on more than one occasion) reminisce about the Michael Jackson interview. She spoke about being really nervous and had to get up her nerve to be original at the same time. From seeing her demeneor in the interview, it was clear that she conquered her nervousness and her questions were brilliant. No matter what anyone says, she is the ultimate interviewer. I think the key is that she genuinely cares about the answer, and it shows.
I am quite sure many out there are a bit or a lot sick of all the accolades she has been receiving and may find it a little or incredibly self-serving. I say if people feel she helped them, and I know she has, she deserves to orchestrate her departure in her own way, which is anabashedly grand. I remember watching Oprah shows that inspired me to take action in order to better my own life and for that I am greatful. I also had the pleasure of meeting her very briefly once, when I was able to tag along on a fine antique delivery to her beautiful estate in Montecito, CA. She was very low-key, pleasant and anassuming, just like I imagined she would be. In today's world quality television is harder to find, and she provided lots of it to an audience who truly loved her dearly.
I don't know about you but I don't think OWN is going to truly "own up" to what Oprah has built so far. It is a very difficult undertaking. It will be interesting to see if anyone will attempt to take her spot in any way, shape or form though. I wonder if Katie Couric has her eyes set on something of the sort, as she is leaving CBS Evening News.. Who knows? Katie does have the approachable personality and intelligence to run her own show, no problem. I would love to see what she does with that. I will also follow Oprah, yes I will be curious to see what her next great adventure will be.
For now, so long, farewell, till we see you again, Oprah, and best of luck in the future, however you decide to direct it.
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