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      *It was no deal this time for NBC, as its usual dominance in the 8 p.m. Monday timeslot with “Deal or No Deal” was bum rushed by Oprah Winfrey and her posse of legends.

      Drawing a 9.9 rating and 15 share of the audience, “Oprah Winfrey’s Legends Ball” placed first in the 8 p.m. hour, which bumped the popular NBC game show to second place with an 8.5/13 share.

      Although Winfrey took over the first hour of prime time, the entire night belonged to CBS’s “CSI: Miami,” which drew a 13.6 rating and 21 share during its 10 p.m. timeslot.

      In other Oprah news, BET will air its special edition of “Meet the Faith” featuring the TV mogul this Sunday at 11 a.m. 

       Interviewed in her Chicago home by BET host Carlos Watson, Winfrey will discuss her Broadway production of "The Color Purple," her commitment to building a leadership academy for girls in South Africa, as well as her own spirituality, personal initiatives and what she sees as her life's purpose.      

       “Meet the Faith” is a new Sunday talk show that offers a fresh and provocative take on world events through moral discussion.

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