ocr: As the spark that ignited the mid" "90s explosion in daytime television talk shows, - - Oprah-for all of her great qualities-is the person most responsible for the demise of western Civilization. Once a regular everyday gal like you and me, she is now livin' so large that fans plan vacations around her show and eserve tickets months in advance. Americans celebrate birthdays and weddings with her as though she's: some sort of national family member. Her DeNiro-esque weight nluctuations only seem to add to the mystique. How awesome is Oprah's pop-cultural power? With his popularity rapidly flagg ...
