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Who is Oprah's heir apparent in daytime?
Quick ReadWinfrey's exit will leave an open field for new daytime talk leader to emerge
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NEW YORK (AP) — Will it be Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Phil or Dr. Oz? Maybe none of the above. The announced shutdown of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in two years creates room for a new queen (or king) of daytime television.
Until that day when Winfrey's 7 million or so daily viewers start looking for something else to do, preparing to claim that audience will be one of the biggest competitions in television.
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