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In celebration of the anniversary ofThe Oprah Winfrey Show, here are some of the programs biggest moments.

Stevie Wonder sang a song he said he had originally composed for his mother but never finished.

Oprah’s Signature Moments

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Certainly,the tragic hairstylesdidn’t help.

In turn, she helps viewers begin their diets by drastically reducing the appeal of bacon.

It was the most-watched interview in television history.

The Long Goodbye

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Oprah Breaks Down

May 21, 1990

Before Ellen had Iggy, Oprah had Truddi Chase.

He got a weekly segment on the series and eventually moved on to host his own talk show.

What, are you surprised?

Welcome, Mr. President

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It would be his last television interview; he died six weeks later.

Everybody Gets a Car!

Comedians and gossip bloggers worldwide extend their gratitude.

First “Oprah’s Favorite Things”

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when the host chose a trio of novels by the notoriously difficult-to-read Faulkner for her book club.

No wonder the book only stayed on thePublishers Weeklybest-seller chart for a mere three weeks.

Terry McMillan Confronts Her Gay Ex-Husband

Nov. 9, 2005

Talk about squirm-inducing television.

Whitney Houston Tells All

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So was I your favorite that year?

she asked her beloved teacher.

Oh, of course, Mrs. Duncan replied warmly, but I couldnt let anybody know!

All-White Forsyth County Discusses Racism

Oprah Meets Mattie Stepanek

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Oprah Interviews Elizabeth Taylor

Wheeling Out the Fat Wagon

Oprah interviews Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch (Feb. 1993)

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Oprah’s First Book Club

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Oprah Champions Hot Alaskan Love

Ellen DeGeneres Comes Out

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Oprah Breaks Down

Enter Dr. Phil

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Oprah Slams Beef

Liberace’s Last TV Appearance

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Everybody Gets a Car!

Dr. Oz Talks BMs

Oprah Discusses the AIDS Crisis

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Oprah Dances with Tina Turner

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Tom Cruise jumping on the couch (May 2005)

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Oprah Chooses William Faulkner

Terry McMillan Confronts Her Gay Ex-Husband

Oprah Fries James Frey

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Oprah Reunites with Her 4th Grade Teacher

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The Black Eyed Peas Flashmob

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