TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture

S01E02 Oprah and the Daytime Diet Wars

In 1988, Oprah made a memorable entrance on stage wearing a pair of size 10 jeans while pulling a red wagon filled with 67 pounds of animal fat. This powerful demonstration not only showcased her impressive weight loss but also drew attention to the broader issue of America's fixation on body weight, illustrating that the pressures of diet culture affect everyone.