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The Phil Donahue Show — Storyline
The Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, was an American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue that ran for 26 years on national television. Its run was preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio, and it was broadcast nationwide between 1970 and 1996.
In 2002, Donahue was ranked twenty-ninth on TV Guide magazine's list of the fifty greatest television shows of all-time.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Phil Donahue
The Phil Donahue Show — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1967-11-06 |
| Seasons | 13 |
| Episodes | 270 |
| Genre | Talk |
| Language | English |
| Network | Syndication |
| Status | In Production |
The Phil Donahue Show — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E2: Debbi Fields, Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, Dave Thomas of Wendy's & Geoffe Wa
- E4: Near Death Experiences
Season 4
- E1: Yoga Expert Lillas Folan (1973-09-04) — Yoga and good health is discussed by expert Lillas Folan, host of TV's "Lillas Yoga and You."
- E2: White House Staffer Anne Armstrong (1974-09-05) — Guest: Anne Armstrong, the highest ranking female on the White House staff.
- E3: Dr. Leslie Nicholas on VD (1974-09-06) — VD is discussed by Dr. Leslie Nicholas author of "How to Avoid Social Disease."
- E4: Sam Levenson (1974-09-07) — Sam Levenson discusses the generation gap.
- E100: Lucille Ball (1974-03-14)
- E101: Dr. Ari Kiev on Depression (1974-06-03) — Scheduled: A discussion on suicide, depression and self-hatred by Dr. Ari Kiev.
- E102: The Equal Rights Amendment (1974-06-06) — Scheduled: The Equal Rights Amendment — bane or boon? Disadvantages are enumerated.
Season 7
- E1: Erma Bombeck (1977-05-23) — Syndicated humorist Erma Bombeck is the guest. She offers observations on the homemaking scene.
- E2: Madalyn Murray O'Hair (1977-05-23) — Madalyn Murray O'Hair outlines her goals for atheists.
- E3: Dr. Pat Robertson (1977-05-24) — The guest is Dr. Pat Robertson, who is the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network.
- E4: Divorced Men (1977-05-24) — Problems faced by divorced men are discussed.
- E5: Tony Curtis (1977-05-25) — Tony Curtis discusses his first venture as a novelist.
- E6: Self-Esteem (1977-05-25) — Self-esteem is discussed.
- E7: Author Jonathan Katz (1977-05-26) — Reaching the gay audience is discussed by author Jonathan Katz ("Gay American History").
- E8: The Suzuki Chamber Orchestra (1977-05-26) — The Suzuki Chamber Orchestra, which consists of children aged 3 to 14 performs a Mozart piece under the direction of Henry Mazer. The program also includes a performance by two adu
- E9: Author Barry Neil Kaufman (1977-05-27) — Solving problems by considering all the options is discussed by author Barry Neil Kaufman.
- E10: Radio Host Studs Terkel (1977-05-27) — Guest: Studs Terkel.
Season 8
- E1: Season 8, Episode 1
- E2: Male Menopause (1978-03-15)
Season 10
- E1: Cults in America (1980-01-07) — Topic: cults in America.
- E2: Inflation (1980-01-08) — Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.
- E3: In-vitro Fertilization (1980-01-09) — In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
- E6: Teen Pregnancy Prevention (1980-01-14) — The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
- E7: Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff (1980-01-14) — Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
- E8: Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (1980-01-15) — Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
- E9: Gender Roles (1980-01-15) — Topic: "gender roles".
- E10: Aid for Cambodian Refugees (1980-01-16) — Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
- E11: Single Motherhood (1980-01-17) — Topic: single motherhood.
- E12: Lauren Bacall (1980-01-18) — Lauren Bacall is the guest.
- E13: Adult Illiteracy (1980-01-18) — Topic: adult illiteracy.
- E14: Anti-Loitering Laws (1980-01-23) — Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
- E15: The President's Nephew (1980-01-24) — Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
- E16: FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk (1980-01-25) — Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
- E17: Nightclub Owner Dana Montana (1980-01-29) — Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
- E18: Linda Lovelace (1980-02-01) — Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
- E19: Fashion Designer Albert Capraro (1980-02-18) — From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
- E20: From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (1980-02-18) — A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
- E21: Excommunicated from the Mormon Church (1980-02-19) — Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
- E22: Author Eda LeShan (1980-02-20) — Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
- E23: Author Myra Turley (1980-02-20) — From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
- E24: Author Marcia Lasswell (1980-02-21) — Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
- E25: Author Dr. George R. Bach (1980-02-21) — From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
- E26: Marsha Mason and Neil Simon (1980-02-22) — Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
- E27: School Textbook Censorship (1980-02-25) — The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
- E28: The Rights of Mental Patients (1980-02-26) — A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
- E29: Baby Black Markets (1980-02-27) — Topic: the black market for babies in America.
- E30: Celebrity Wives (1980-02-28) — Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.
- E31: Spanking in Schools (1980-03-10) — From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
- E32: Suzanne Somers (1980-03-11) — From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
- E33: Larry Hagman (1980-04-28) — Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
- E34: Menstruation (1980-04-28) — Topic: menstruation.
- E35: Doctors' Responsibilities (1980-04-28) — Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
- E36: Walter Cronkite (1980-04-29) — Guest: Walter Cronkite.
- E37: Surrogate Mothers' Rights (1980-04-29) — Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
- E38: Ayn Rand (1980-04-29) — Guest: author Ayn Rand.
- E39: Prayer in the Classroom (1980-04-30) — Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.
- E40: Economist Milton Friedman (1980-04-30) — Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
- E41: Author Marabel Morgan (1980-04-30) — Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
- E42: California Law on Child-Support Payments (1980-05-01) — Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
- E43: Author Daphna Ayalah (1980-05-01) — Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
- E44: Teachers (1980-05-01) — An audience of teachers discuss their profession.
- E45: Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman (1980-05-02) — Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
- E46: Dr. Benjamin Spock (1980-05-02) — Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock
- E47: Comulsive Gambling (1980-05-02) — Topic: compulsive gambling.
- E48: Sammy Davis Jr. (1980-05-05) — Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.
- E49: Mike Douglas (1980-05-06) — Mike Douglas is the guest.
- E50: Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests (1980-05-07) — Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
- E51: Ralph Nader (1980-05-08) — Guest: Ralph Nader
- E52: Author Barbara Hansen (1980-06-02) — Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
- E53: Off-Broadway Play's Cast (1980-06-02) — Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
- E54: Pro Kids (1980-06-03) — Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
- E55: Author Michael E. McGill (1980-06-04) — Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
- E56: The Iranian Crisis (1980-06-04) — Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
- E57: Battered Women (1980-06-05) — Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
- E58: Author Stephen Gaskin (1980-06-05) — Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
- E59: Video Dating Services (1980-06-06) — Video dating services are discussed on the program.
- E60: Househusbands (1980-06-23) — Topic: "househusbands."
- E61: Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff (1980-06-24) — Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
- E62: Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn (1980-06-25) — Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
- E63: Bob Newhart (1980-06-26) — Guest: Bob Newhart.
- E64: Shelley Winters (1980-06-27) — Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
- E65: Truman Capote (1980-08-11) — Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").
- E66: Psychosomatic Illnesses (1980-08-12) — The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
- E67: Author Norman F. Dacey (1980-08-13) — Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate — Updated!") is the program guest.
- E68: Nudist Campgrounds. (1980-08-14) — Topic: nudist campgrounds.
- E69: Sex on Soap Operas (1980-08-15) — Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").
Season 11
- E1: Political Journalist David S. Broder (1980-09-15) — Political journalist David S. Broder ("Changing of the Guard") is the program guest.
- E2: Author Theodore I. Rubin (1980-09-17) — Guest: author Theodore I. Rubin ("Reconciliations").
- E3: Syndicated Columnist Jack Anderson (1980-09-18) — Syndicated columnist Jack Anderson is the guest.
- E4: Gynecologist Patrick C. Steptoe (1980-09-19) — Guest: gynecologist Patrick C. Steptoe, who developed the procedure for the first test-tube baby.
- E11: Dr. Ira Mintz on Sex Offenders (1980-09-29) — Dr. Ira Mintz of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center discusses treatment of sex offenders.
- E12: Battered Wives (1980-09-30) — Topic: battered wives who have killed their husbands.
- E13: Carl Sagan (1980-10-01) — Astronomer Carl Sagan talks about his book "COSMOS."
- E14: Elton John (1980-10-02) — Elton John performs "Little Jeannie" and "Philadelphia Freedom."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Phil Donahue Show have? 13 season(s) with 270 episodes.
Who created The Phil Donahue Show? Phil Donahue.
Where can I watch The Phil Donahue Show? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.