... seventies, topics on his show included homosexuality, which had never been addressed on national television before, adultery and other things that were considered too graphic and sexually explicit to be exhibited on television. As a result of this groundbreaking style of talk programming, Donahue often had trouble ... addressed all contribute to its huge popularity in the upper middle-class women demographic. Oprah is often praised for her discussion of controversial issues, such as abortion, homosexuality and child abuse, in a public forum with tact and responsibility. Also, Oprah's c...

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