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Dr. Phil McGraw, who rose to fame appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and eventually launched his own TV program, is opening up to ET about the news that Lady O is ending her show in 2011.
"This is a very nostalgic moment for me. Oprah Winfrey is first and foremost one of my dearest friends and obviously the person who taught me everything I know about television," Dr. Phil tells us.
"Her show was home for me for five of the most exciting years of my life. 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' is the gold standard and I know that she will succeed at whatever she chooses to do next."