Eager fans gathered outside the Harpo Studios to wait in line for the taping of the finale.
Kimberly Adams of Chicago stands outside Harpo Studios holding a poster of her favourite icon, before the final taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago, Tuesday, May 24, 2011. The finale will air on Wednesday.
Find out how the fans bid their farewell to the talk show mogul.
Words are not enough to describe her affection for Winfrey, but Adams will still try.
The employees of Harpo Studios are seen leaving after the show. From what we see, it was a show for the books!
Ladies, stand in line: Eager fans wait outside the studio.
Fans leaving Tuesday's taping said Winfrey had tears in her eyes as the television icon said a final thank you.
"She said, 'This isn't goodbye. This is until we meet again," said Amy Korin, 32, who was in the audience.
Audience members described a simply produced series finale filled with a sense of gratitude.
Winfrey announced in November 2009 that she would end her popular talk show after 25 years. Tuesday's taping comes a week after Hollywood's A-list and 13,000 fans bid Winfrey farewell during a double-episode extravaganza at Chicago's United Center.
Hundreds of giddy fans had gathered outside to try their luck at procuring the tickets.
Reaching out to the young and the old alike.
These girls sure know how to have a good time anywhere.
