Helicopter Strands Oprah, 316 Others, on Top of Sydney Harbour Bridge (VIDEO)

It was to be a shining moment for Oprah, recorded for posterity on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' (Weekdays, Syndicated). She had climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge with 316 people -- the largest group of people ever to climb the bridge at once. The only thing left was to take a photo of the moment for a keepsake.

Now, if that helicopter would just get here and snap the photo...

"Now the money shot," said Oprah. "The helicopter swooping in!" Then: "You are kidding me."

The helicopter had run out of fuel, leaving all 316 climbers stuck atop the bridge for 26 minutes singing holiday songs to pass the time. "No, you don't wanna read my lips. Get the hell out of here," quipped O when the helicopter finally swooped in.

You know what they say: Never leave a lady waiting. Especially if she paid you and she owns a TV network.