hi jjo, i've not seen much of those daytime talk shows but when i've caught bits they sure do have a lot of energy and you can tell their is a huge following (same with that Ellen show)
i should have said it's not just Oprah's bucks but her powerful contacts and ability to use her show and magazine to pump something or someone up that makes anyone who has her on board and instant winner
a lady who was over here the other day had been at the festival and said she got to see Oprah from about 10 feet away and she still hadn't recovered from that moment...and she said she even got to see Gayle! i told her i had no idea who she was but that i was happy for her, lol ...waiting around in crowds to see glimpses of celebs is not my thing at all but i'm real happy for those that are into it and have success after the long wait...i'm glad there were no terrorist threats or other nonsense during the festival (other than colin ferrel pushing some reporter, which was probably more than deserving, lol)
something more here:
http://www.thestar.com/videozone/698274