You get a car!
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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!


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