McCarthy, Harpo team up for chat show

CHICAGO, May 5 (UPI) -- TV personality, author and autism activist Jenny McCarthy has signed a multiyear deal with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo production company.

The Chicago Sun-Times said the agreement is to develop various projects, including a syndicated talk show for which McCarthy would be host.

McCarthy, a Chicago native, already is a frequent guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and author of an anti-sugar blog at oprah.com called "Give It Up for Summer."