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TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture0

TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture

2024 - 2024

Dan Quayle vs. Murphy Brown

22nd September 2024
Episode 1
During the 1992 presidential campaign, Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the show Murphy Brown for its portrayal of single motherhood. The attack ignited a national debate on family values and created the "culture war" playbook.

Oprah and the Daytime Diet Wars

29th September 2024
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.

Ellen Comes Out

6th October 2024
Episode 3
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made TV history when her sitcom character came out on primetime, right after she did in real life. The reveal, watched by over 40 million viewers, broke barriers and lit the spark for authentic gay representation.

Kanye Breaks the Telethon

13th October 2024
Episode 4
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Kanye West declared on live television, "George Bush doesn't care about Black people". This viral moment ignited a generation that laid the groundwork for Black Lives Matter.
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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.

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