Many Americans love waking up to their favorite daytime hosts. Whether it's watching Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb sip wine at 10 a.m. or Wendy Williams discuss the day's hot topics with her famous "how you doin" expression, there is something for everyone when it comes to daytime television.2011 has seen drastic changes to the daytime landscape. Soap operas continue to hang by a thread while networks continue to think of more creative and less expensive programming for their audience.
Here's a look at some of the biggest daytime events in 2011 and what we can look forward to in the new year.
1. Oprah Winfrey Ends Her Daytime Talk Show
The queen of daytime online TV, Oprah Winfrey, bid farewell to her history-making show on May 25. The host's final show was called "a love letter to her fans" as Winfrey shared some of the greatest life lessons she has learned over her 25 years of hosting.
Before her final show, Winfrey was surprised at the United Center in Chicago with a star-studded farewell celebration. Hosted by Tom Hanks, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, the two shows included performances by Beyonce, Kristin Chenoweth, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle and others.
Winfrey vowed to continue teaching and educating viewers with her network, The Oprah Winfrey Network. The network, which launched January 1, 2011, is struggling in the ratings. However, Winfrey remains committed to the network and will premiere her new show titled, "Oprah's Next Chapter," January 1, 2012.
2. Drama At "The Talk"
When season two premiered September 6, fans were confused as to why Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini were absent from the discussion table. Months after the second season premiered, fans still have not heard a definite answer as to why the two hosts were not asked back.
Fans of Peete and Remini quickly banded together through social media to help get the two back on the air. Peete and Remini developed a strong following on Twitter that helped prolong the movement. It wasn't enough, however, as Sheryl Underwood and Aisha Tyler were later announced as the new co-hosts.
Possible rumors as to why the two hosts weren't asked back include possible personality clashes, producers moving into another direction or as current co-host Sharon Osbourne said Monday on Howard Stern's radio show, the two former hosts, "don't really know who they are." Ouch.
3. Anderson Cooper Adds Daytime To His List Of Jobs
Even with a primetime news program on CNN, Cooper wanted to try his luck at daytime live internet TV as the premiere of "Anderson" debuted in September.
The show, which has already been renewed for a second season, continues to have thought-provoking discussions as well as A-list celebrity appearances.
Recently, Cooper told reporters, "I am enjoying the daytime show tremendously and am looking forward to what lies ahead."
Cooper has covered a wide variety of topics during his shows. Some episodes include fashion finds for less with "Project Runway" host Heidi Klum, a hour dedicated to school bullying, Cooper's adventurous trip to Costco, going tanning with Snooki and stories of bad plastic surgery.
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