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Principle Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bernard Haitink conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Brahms Symphony No. One, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Boston. Haitink, conductor emeritus of the BSO, delivered the performance in part as a celebration of his 80th birthday. Haitink also performed Friday with flautist James Galway, who performed in celebration of his 70th birthday.

Principle Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bernard Haitink conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Brahms Symphony No. One, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Boston. Haitink, conductor emeritus of the BSO, delivered the performance in part as a celebration of his 80th birthday. Haitink also performed Friday with flautist James Galway, who performed in celebration of his 70th birthday.

Flautist James Galway gestures while receiving applause after performing Ibert's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Boston. Galway, who performed in celebration of his 70th birthday, was conducted along with the orchestra by Principle Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bernard Haitink, who celebrates his 80th birthday.

Flautist James Galway performs Ibert's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Boston. Galway, who performed in celebration of his 70th birthday, was conducted along with the orchestra by Principle Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bernard Haitink, who performed in celebration of his 80th birthday.

Principle Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bernard Haitink conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Brahms Symphony No. One, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Boston. Haitink, conductor emeritus of the BSO, delivered the performance in part as a celebration of his 80th birthday. Haitink also performed Friday with flautist James Galway, who performed in celebration of his 70th birthday.

In this image taken from video Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 and provided by Harpo Productions Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announces during a live broadcast of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago that her daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. MANDATORY CREDIT.

In this photo taken Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 and provided by Harpo Productions Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announces during a live broadcast of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago that her daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. MANDATORY CREDIT.

In this photo taken Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 and provided by Harpo Productions Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announces during a live broadcast of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago that her daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. **MANDATORY CREDIT: Harpo Productions, George Burns.

Members of the audience from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" depart The Oprah Store after the broadcast at Harpo Studios Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey announced during the broadcast that her daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

Sandra Donaldson, from Chicago, a member of the audience of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" holds her Oprah Store bag after departing The Oprah Store and the live broadcast at Harpo Studios, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey announced during the broadcast that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

Members of the live broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show are interviewed as they depart Harpo Studios Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey announced during the broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

Two members of the live broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show depart Harpo Studios Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey announced during the broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

The Willis Tower, at left, is dwarfed by a reclaimed warehouse converted to apartments and various small business in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago across the street from Harpo Studios, the home of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey announced Friday she was taking her show off the air in December 2011 after 25 years.

The West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, home to Harpo Studios and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is seen on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Upscale condominiums and pricey restaurants have replaced the rundown apartments, abandoned warehouses and vacant storefronts that was once the neighborhood in the early 1990s. Winfrey announced Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a 25 years on the air, a decision that has residents of the neighborhood nervous.

Ed Samuelson walks his dog, Lola, and chats with employees Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, outside Harpo Studios in Chicago where "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is taped. Winfrey announced Friday she was taking her show off the air following next season _ her 25th. To get a sense of what Winfrey has meant to Chicago, all anybody needs to do is step outside her studios on the city's near West Side that has been the show's home for nearly 20 years. Upscale condominiums and pricey restaurants have replaced the rundown apartments, abandoned warehouses and vacant storefronts that were once the neighborhood. Winfrey's decision is a blow to the "Second City" where she has remained the city's ambassador and kept the spotlight shining on it.

Ed Samuelson walks his dog Lola outside Harpo Studios as others wait to be part of the studio audience at The Oprah Winfrey Show Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey is expected to officially announce during the live broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

Oprah Winfrey, center, arrives at Harpo Studios Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey was set to announce Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 that her powerhouse daytime television show, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.

A women on crutches waits on a chair in line outside Harpo Studios for a live broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show has their picture taken Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey is expected to officially announce during the live broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

A group of women in line outside Harpo Studios for a live broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show has their picture taken Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey is expected to officially announce during the live broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.

A studio audience lines up outside Harpo Studios for a live broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show as a security guard walks by Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Chicago. Winfrey is expected to officially announce during the live broadcast Friday, that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.