TV-14
2024
Documentaries
Pop Culture & Celebrities
Oprah and the Daytime Diet Wars
Season 1, Episode 2
: In 1988, Oprah walked on stage in slim size 10 jeans, wheeling 67 pounds of animal fat in a red wagon. The stunt highlighted her weight loss, but also shed light on America's obsession with fatness, showing that diet culture spares no one.
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About the Series
TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture
Unforgettable TV moments that shaped American culture are explored through insights from those who were there. This series showcases the power of television and the lasting impact these fleeting events continue to have on our lives.
SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT
Episodes
1. Dan Quayle vs. Murphy Brown
During the 1992 presidential campaign, Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the show Murphy Brown for its portrayal of single motherhood.
2. Oprah and the Daytime Diet Wars
In 1988, Oprah walked on stage in slim size 10 jeans, wheeling 67 pounds of animal fat in a red wagon.
3. Ellen Comes Out
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made TV history when her sitcom character came out on primetime, right after she did in real life.
4. Kanye Breaks the Telethon
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Kanye West declared on live television, "George Bush doesn't care about Black people."
SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT
Episodes
1. Dan Quayle vs. Murphy Brown
During the 1992 presidential campaign, Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the show Murphy Brown for its portrayal of single motherhood.
2. Oprah and the Daytime Diet Wars
In 1988, Oprah walked on stage in slim size 10 jeans, wheeling 67 pounds of animal fat in a red wagon.
3. Ellen Comes Out
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made TV history when her sitcom character came out on primetime, right after she did in real life.
4. Kanye Breaks the Telethon
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Kanye West declared on live television, "George Bush doesn't care about Black people."
Season 1, Episode 2 - Oprah and the Daytime Diet Wars
Directors:
No Director
Producers:
Eric Johnson
Release Year:
2024
Rating Information:
TV-14
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