Oprah Sorta Clears The Air
The Great O addressed the rumors of a new cable network but her silence on the possible departure from Chicago for Los Angeles may have been just as loud. She confirmed the formation of a new network (OWN, short for Oprah Winfrey Network) but on the subject of the relocation, she told CBS 2 simply, "I am going to make that announcement soon. I am going to make that decision and make the announcement soon." And what of the numerous local jobs at Harpo, Inc? "They should not worry." Sooooo.. they're going with you? You're gonna compensate them handsomely when you ditch town? We guess it's just more wait-and-see.
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A month ago this self-important cow actually had the nerve to say her studio is a major tourist attraction in Chicago. OK...sure. Now there are rumblings and rumors that she might leave for LA. Personally, I say good riddance. But clearly it's a negotiating ploy. She wants something from the city. Maybe to get in on the tax credit for film/tv productions in chicago, if she's not part of it, maybe some other dispensation. She's trying to get hers from the city or the state.