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Oprah Winfrey backs Colbert, Stewart rally
Published Friday, Oct 15 2010, 16:38 BST | By Justin Harp
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The talkshow host appeared on Thursday night's edition of The Daily Show to officially endorse Colbert and Stewart's decision to unite their two political rallies into an event called 'The Rally To Restore Sanity' on October 30, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"We need a bit more sanity in the world," she said.
Winfrey poked fun at her own penchant for awarding her studio audience with prizes by announcing that she was giving the Daily Show's studio audience free tickets to the rally.
"I wanted to show my support for you, Jon, and your audience, so here's what I did. I had my staff sneak into your studio with a little gift… You're going to the rally!"
The star concluded her appearance with a final call to action for viewers.
"Now get out there and restore some sanity," she remarked.
Just Jared reports that Winfrey plans to pay for the audience members' hotel stays on the night of the 'Rally To Restore Sanity' gathering.
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