Phil Donahue has died

[VintageBetter]

I used to love his show. It was not talking about as many serious topics relating to women as Oprah’s, but I still think he was a pretty good interviewer.

Phil Donahue, Pioneering Talk Show Host, Dies at 88

 

[Paco Dennis]

3-4pm about everyday as a teenager I watched him and his great selection of guests. He was a magnetic interviewer. I really liked him. R.I.P.

 

[GoneFishin]

R.I.P. Phil

 

[Pinky]

I liked him .. Rest In Peace, Phil

 

[Muskrat]

I loved him. Miss his kind style of interviews.

 

[hollydolly]

Most American talk show hosts don't succeed in the UK... Phil Donahue was one whose show did do well here for quite some time... He seemed to be a really nice person... May he R.I.P

 

[Pepper]

He had a great show; he was kind of a pioneer & innovator. I enjoyed him very much and he seemed like a kind human being. Condolences to his fabulous wife, Marlo Thomas.

 

[Meanderer]

RIP, Phil!

Phil Donahue on interviewing Albert Speer

 

[EmptyCup]

I remember watching him a few times in the 80’s. He would run manically up into the audience with his microphone and ask someone who he saw reacting, “come on, whats-a-matter?” My son thought that was hilarious.

 

[chic]

He was very low key. I liked that about him. R.I.P Phil.

 

[Jules]

R.I.P., Phil.

 

[hawkdon]

R.I.P. Dr Phil.....

 

[Della]

I lived in the Dayton area when his show was just getting started, met him one time and had a long talk with his producer when she spoke at a class at Wright State University. I just loved him, his show taught me about so many things I hadn't been aware of and he was a leader in the feminist movement of the early 70's.

Oprah quote: "He was the first to acknowledge that women are interested in more than mascara tips and cake recipes — that we're intelligent, we're concerned about the world around us and we want the best possible lives for ourselves."

 

[Meanderer]

R.I.P. Dr Phil.....

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[PeppermintPatty]

R.i.p. Phil

He really WAS a leader in the feminist movement. We have much to be grateful for.

 

[hearlady]

Aw. I loved when he played devil's advocate and the guest didn't realize that's what he was doing. They would be shocked!

 

[LadyEmeraude]

Phil Donahue was a favorite of mine over the years.
RIP dear man..

 

[WhatInThe]

A tv icon, pioneer and the forerunner of many of the talk shows on today. Without Phil Jerry Springer might not had a career as a tv host. Even today the setting and topics are found in many shows.

RIP, another era is coming to an end

 

[Remy]

Was sad to hear the news. He was without pretense.

 

[PamfromTx]

 

[Fyrefox]

Phil Donahue was truly a pioneering talk show host who lacked the rough edges and outrageousness of some who would follow him. He had integrity and style, and was a good model and a class act, qualities all too rare today…

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I used to watch the show. May he R.I.P.

 

[seadoug]

Phil Donahue was one of the few talk show hosts at the time who addressed tough topics like religion, war and sexuality. As someone who was gay, his was the only show where I could actually see other gay men and hear the various sides of the argument. At times I cringed but it was educational.

RIP Phil. And good thoughts to his incredible wife, Marlo Thomas.

 

[TennVet]

Sad to hear of his passing. I've always admired his wife, Marlo Thomas, who carried on her father's legacy supporting St. Jude Children's Hospital. Many young lives have been saved through their efforts.

 

[WhatInThe]

Sad to hear of his passing. I've always admired his wife, Marlo Thomas, who carried on her father's legacy supporting St. Jude Children's Hospital. Many young lives have been saved through their efforts.

One of my preferred charities to donate to when possible.
What's really scary I seem to remember when Marlo Thomas was single and when she and Phil got together it was how did that happen. Over 40 years married which is feat in itself.