Oprah Winfrey shut down the "Magnificient Mile" on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, to tape the premiere episode of the 24th season of The Oprah Winfrey Show on September 8, 2009.
Tickets for the taping were free but only a certain number were available on a first-come, first-served basis. The show features live music and appearances by Jennifer Hudson and the Black Eyed Peas.
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Fast Facts
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Oprah shut down Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois
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Closed off what is known as the Magnificient Mile
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Shut down the streets to tape the premiere episode of the 24th season of her talk show
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Taping held on September 8, 2009
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Premiere episode featured Jennifer Hudson and the Black Eyed Peas
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Rumored to be endorsing a special product on the show, possibly the MyTouch 3G cell phone
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Tickets to the taping were free, but a limited amount were available
