In the early morning hours of September 30, 1988, Oprah Winfrey pulled a Radio Flyer red wagon onto the stage. Piled high with 67 pounds of animal fat, this stunt was more than just a dramatic reveal of her weight loss. It shone a spotlight on America’s preoccupation with fatness and the pervasive influence of diet culture.
The latest episode of CNN’s TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture explores this iconic moment in television history and its broader implications. Through interviews with celebrities, TV insiders, and culture critics, the episode looks into how this unique event reflected and influenced societal attitudes toward weight and body image.
TV on the Edge is a documentary series that examines pivotal TV moments and their impact on our culture. Each episode focuses on a specific event, using it as a lens to explore larger themes and their resonance across generations.
TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture—Oprah’s Wagon of Fat airs Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. on CNN.
