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Cost for ad during Oprah finale: $1 million

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By ABC7
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April 12, 2011 (CHICAGO)

The asking price for a 30-second commercial on Winfrey's final show is $1 million, according the Hollywood Reporter.

Some buyers will have to pay even more depending on ad placement within the show.

Analysts say it is a jaw-dropping sum for daytime television.

The final episode of the Oprah Winfrey show airs May 25th on ABC7.

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