The Phil Donahue Show

Sep 4, 1973

Yoga and good health is discussed by expert Lillas Folan, host of TV's "Lillas Yoga and You."

Sep 5, 1974

Guest: Anne Armstrong, the highest ranking female on the White House staff.

Sep 6, 1974

VD is discussed by Dr. Leslie Nicholas author of "How to Avoid Social Disease."

Sep 7, 1974

Sam Levenson discusses the generation gap.

Mar 14, 1974

Jun 3, 1974

Scheduled: A discussion on suicide, depression and self-hatred by Dr. Ari Kiev.

Jun 6, 1974

Scheduled: The Equal Rights Amendment -- bane or boon? Disadvantages are enumerated.

May 23, 1977

Syndicated humorist Erma Bombeck is the guest. She offers observations on the homemaking scene.

May 23, 1977

Madalyn Murray O'Hair outlines her goals for atheists.

May 24, 1977

The guest is Dr. Pat Robertson, who is the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network.

May 24, 1977

Problems faced by divorced men are discussed.

May 25, 1977

Tony Curtis discusses his first venture as a novelist.

May 25, 1977

Self-esteem is discussed.

May 26, 1977

Reaching the gay audience is discussed by author Jonathan Katz ("Gay American History").

May 26, 1977

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 adult violinists.

May 27, 1977

Solving problems by considering all the options is discussed by author Barry Neil Kaufman.

May 27, 1977

Guest: Studs Terkel.

Mar 15, 1978

Jan 7, 1980

Topic: cults in America.

Jan 8, 1980

Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

Jan 9, 1980

In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.

Jan 14, 1980

The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.

Jan 14, 1980

Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.

Jan 15, 1980

Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.

Jan 15, 1980

Topic: "gender roles".

Jan 16, 1980

Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.

Jan 17, 1980

Topic: single motherhood.

Jan 18, 1980

Lauren Bacall is the guest.

Jan 18, 1980

Topic: adult illiteracy.

Jan 23, 1980

Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.

Jan 24, 1980

Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.

Jan 25, 1980

Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

Jan 29, 1980

Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.

Feb 1, 1980

Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

Feb 18, 1980

From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.

Feb 18, 1980

A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

Feb 19, 1980

Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.

Feb 20, 1980

Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.

Feb 20, 1980

From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.

Feb 21, 1980

Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.

Feb 21, 1980

From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."

Feb 22, 1980

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."

Feb 25, 1980

The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.

Feb 26, 1980

A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.

Feb 27, 1980

Topic: the black market for babies in America.

Feb 28, 1980

Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.

Mar 10, 1980

From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.

Mar 11, 1980

From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

Apr 28, 1980

Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."

Apr 28, 1980

Topic: menstruation.

Apr 28, 1980

Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

Apr 29, 1980

Guest: Walter Cronkite.

Apr 29, 1980

Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.

Apr 29, 1980

Guest: author Ayn Rand.

Apr 30, 1980

Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

Apr 30, 1980

Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."

Apr 30, 1980

Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.

May 1, 1980

Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.

May 1, 1980

Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").

May 1, 1980

An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

May 2, 1980

Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.

May 2, 1980

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock

May 2, 1980

Topic: compulsive gambling.

May 5, 1980

Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.

May 6, 1980

Mike Douglas is the guest.

May 7, 1980

Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

May 8, 1980

Guest: Ralph Nader

Jun 2, 1980

Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.

Jun 2, 1980

Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."

Jun 3, 1980

Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.

Jun 4, 1980

Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.

Jun 4, 1980

Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

Jun 5, 1980

Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.

Jun 5, 1980

Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.

Jun 6, 1980

Video dating services are discussed on the program.

Jun 23, 1980

Topic: "househusbands."

Jun 24, 1980

Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.

Jun 25, 1980

Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").

Jun 26, 1980

Guest: Bob Newhart.

Jun 27, 1980

Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."

Aug 11, 1980

Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

Aug 12, 1980

The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

Aug 13, 1980

Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.

Aug 14, 1980

Topic: nudist campgrounds.

Aug 15, 1980

Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").

Sep 15, 1980

Political journalist David S. Broder ("Changing of the Guard") is the program guest.

Sep 17, 1980

Guest: author Theodore I. Rubin ("Reconciliations").

Sep 18, 1980

Syndicated columnist Jack Anderson is the guest.

Sep 19, 1980

Guest: gynecologist Patrick C. Steptoe, who developed the procedure for the first test-tube baby.

Sep 29, 1980

Dr. Ira Mintz of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center discusses treatment of sex offenders.

Sep 30, 1980

Topic: battered wives who have killed their husbands.

Oct 1, 1980

Astronomer Carl Sagan talks about his book "COSMOS."

Oct 2, 1980

Elton John performs "Little Jeannie" and "Philadelphia Freedom."

Jul 12, 1982

Coauthors Lynette Triere and Richard Peacock ("Learning to Leave -- A Woman's Guide").

Jul 13, 1982

A show marking the 10th anniversary of Ms. magazine.

Jul 14, 1982

Transexual twins Marc and Mike Vittitow are the guests.

Jul 15, 1982

Considered views on world affairs -- from children.

Jul 16, 1982

Prayer in public schools.

Nov 29, 1982

A show on TV talk-show hosts, with Dick Cavett, David Susskind.

Nov 30, 1982

Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his autobiography "Keeping Faith".

Dec 1, 1982

Topic: artificial insemination for lesbians.

Dec 2, 1982

Fashions and beauty advice for full-figured women.

Dec 3, 1982

A show on women in TV News features Jessica Savitch, Lesley Stahl.

Dec 6, 1982

The scope of the Federal Trade Commission's jurisdiction over professionals is debated.

Dec 6, 1982

James E. Burke of Johnson & Johnson discusses the Extra-Strength Tylenol cyanide poisonings.

Dec 7, 1982

Topic: mass-marriage ceremonies of the Unification Church.

Dec 7, 1982

Phyllis and David York of Toughlove, a self-support group for parents of troubled teen-agers.

Dec 8, 1982

Topic: male exotic dangers.

Dec 8, 1982

Acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS), thought to be viral and sexually transmitted, which impairs the body's immune system.

Dec 9, 1982

Biomedical engineer Jerrold Petrofsky discusses his computer-controled method of restoring movement to paralyzed limbs.

Dec 9, 1982

Peter W. Greenwood of the Rand Corporation discusses his formula for identifying career criminals.

Dec 10, 1982

Extensive facial reconstruction is discussed.

Dec 10, 1982

Discussion topic: a Florida law that requires public schools to teach a course on the disadvantages of communism.

Dec 13, 1982

Compulsive buying.

Dec 14, 1982

Topic: the ethics of disconnecting life-support systems.

Dec 15, 1982

Author Diane Ackerman ("The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to Marry Money").

Dec 16, 1982

Topic: the controversy surrounding President Reagan's 1982 appearance on a public-service announcement for National Bible Week.

Dec 17, 1982

Representatives of the De Paul Rehabilitation Hospital discuss the institution's program for nurses with drug or alcohol dependencies.

Dec 20, 1982

Topic: romance and sexuality among senior citizens.

Dec 21, 1982

Dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse is the guest.

Dec 22, 1982

Guests: coauthors Elizabeth Nickles and Laura Ashcraft ("The Coming Matriarchy").

Dec 23, 1982

Guest: Iris Ellis, who compiled a book on bargain outlets.

Dec 24, 1982

Counselors who specialize in various ethnic groups.

Dec 27, 1982

Celebrity lookalikes.

Dec 28, 1982

Authors of sex manuals for evangelical Christians.

Dec 29, 1982

Relationships between older women and younger men.

Dec 30, 1982

Guest: author Cecelia Fusco ("Just Tip Me Mister!"), who discusses waitressing.

Dec 31, 1982

The expense of setting up housekeeping in the '80s.

Jul 7, 1986

Scheduled topic: succeeding against odds.

Jul 7, 1986

Scheduled: Women who have advanced from secretaries to executives.

Jul 8, 1986

Scheduled: A discussion of drug addiction among executives.

Jul 9, 1986

Scheduled topic: infant psychiatry.

Jul 10, 1986

Scheduled topic: sexual myths.

Jul 11, 1986

Scheduled topic: welfare mothers.

Mar 11, 1991

Scheduled topic: older men and their age preference for dating.

Mar 13, 1991

Scheduled program topic: sexually explicit home videos.

Mar 14, 1991

Scheduled: depression among women.

Jul 29, 1991

Scheduled topic: transvestism.

Jul 30, 1991

Scheduled: Phil's bloopers from past shows.

Jul 31, 1991

Scheduled from Los Angeles: The cast of "In Living Color."

Aug 1, 1991

Scheduled topic: nontraditional marriages. Guest: author Bryan D. Brook.

Aug 2, 1991

Scheduled topic: what it's like to be a prostitute's child.

Mar 27, 1991

Journalist Peter Arnett and the Gulf War.

Sep 14, 1992

Scheduled: Australian male exotic dancers.

Apr 19, 1993

Scheduled: Actor Blair Underwood.

Apr 20, 1993

Scheduled: Author Deborah Laake discusses her book "Secret Ceremonies."

Apr 22, 1993

Scheduled topic: deterring prostitution.

Apr 23, 1993

A beauty event for women 60 or older.

Jun 20, 1994

Scheduled topic: virtual-reality computer programs and sex.

Jun 21, 1994

Scheduled topic: some black women's expectations of black men.

Jun 22, 1994

Scheduled: Helen Gurley Brown.

Jun 23, 1994

Scheduled: Ralph Nader.

Jun 27, 1994

Scheduled: Zsa Zsa Gabor.

Jun 29, 1994

Scheduled topic: black families relocating from cities to the suburbs.

Jul 4, 1994

Scheduled: Erma Bombeck.

Jul 5, 1994

Scheduled program topic: facial tattoos that replace makeup.

Jul 6, 1994

Scheduled topic: ending a relationship.

Jul 7, 1994

Scheduled: Kirk Douglas.

Jul 8, 1994

Scheduled topic: serial murder.

Sep 5, 1994

Scheduled topic: teenagers and the New York club scene.

Sep 6, 1994

Scheduled program topic: teenage girls and gangs.

Sep 7, 1994

Scheduled discussion topic: rape and the use of condoms.

Sep 8, 1994

Scheduled topic: husbands who hide money from their wives.

Sep 9, 1994

Scheduled topic: believing one's life is like a soap opera.

Sep 12, 1994

Scheduled topic: friendships between heterosexuals and homosexuals.

Sep 13, 1994

Scheduled program topic: romantic involvement with a minor.

Sep 14, 1994

Scheduled topic: celebrities in the news.

Sep 15, 1994

Scheduled topic: parents who get involved in their children's romances.

Sep 16, 1994

Scheduled topic: lawsuits.

Sep 19, 1994

Scheduled program topic: confidence schemes.

Sep 20, 1994

Scheduled: Shawn Russ, who sued to terminate his mother's parental rights.

Sep 21, 1994

Scheduled discussion topic: jilted lovers and retribution.

Sep 22, 1994

Scheduled topic: cosmetic surgery.

Sep 23, 1994

Scheduled topic: Waiters and waitresses discuss their pet peeves.

Oct 31, 1994

Scheduled guest: Dolly Parton.

Nov 1, 1994

Scheduled topic: caring for one's aging parents

Nov 3, 1994

Scheduled topic: suspecting a spouse of plotting one's murder.

Nov 8, 1994

Scheduled topic: believing a co-worker or friend is responsible for the loss of one's job.

Nov 9, 1994

Scheduled topic: repressed childhood memories that surface in adult nightmares

Nov 10, 1994

Scheduled topic: Bizarre stories involving the capture of criminal suspects.

Nov 11, 1994

Scheduled topic: African-American males.

Nov 14, 1994

Scheduled guests: The cast of "Frasier."

Nov 28, 1994

Scheduled topic: disliking a child's spouse.

Nov 29, 1994

Scheduled topic: homosexuality and parenting.

Nov 30, 1994

Scheduled topic: unusual pet stories.

Dec 1, 1994

Scheduled topic: infertility.

Dec 2, 1994

Scheduled topic: tabloid TV.

Dec 5, 1994

Scheduled topic: espionage.

Dec 6, 1994

Scheduled topic: selecting a jury with the aid of consultant.

Dec 7, 1994

Scheduled topic: overcoming infertility.

Dec 8, 1994

Scheduled topic: women and violent behavior.

Dec 9, 1994

Scheduled topic: teenage homosexuality and cross-dressing.

Dec 12, 1994

Scheduled discussion topic: claiming to be falsely accused of rape.

Dec 14, 1994

Scheduled topic: gigolos.

Dec 15, 1994

Scheduled topic: Inexpensive holiday decorations.

Dec 16, 1994

Scheduled topic: high-school dress codes.

Dec 19, 1994

Scheduled guest: author Edward Wilson ("Naturalist").

Dec 20, 1994

Scheduled guest: Charles Murray, coauthor of "The Bell Curve."

Jan 3, 1995

Scheduled topic: welfare.

Jan 4, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: mail-order bridegrooms.

Jan 5, 1995

Scheduled program topic: reuniting with a former sweetheart.

Jan 6, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: unconventional child-rearing methods.

Jan 16, 1995

Scheduled guests: A group of Illinois women who invest in the stock market.

Jan 17, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: improving romantic relationships.

Jan 18, 1995

Scheduled topic: believing that one's child is a danger to society

Jan 19, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: friendship between ex-spouses.

Jan 20, 1995

Scheduled topic: racism.

Jan 23, 1995

Scheduled program topic: First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Jan 24, 1995

Scheduled topic: alternative schools.

Jan 25, 1995

Scheduled topic: returning used merchandise.

Jan 26, 1995

Scheduled topic: marital problems.

Jan 30, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: teens and compulsive shopping.

Jan 31, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: criminal acts caught on videotape.

Feb 1, 1995

Scheduled topic: disabled comedians.

Feb 2, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: sexual problems within a marriage.

Feb 3, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: custody battles in May-December relationships.

Feb 6, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: whether parole for convicted criminals with life sentences should be abolished.

Feb 8, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: winning back the affections of an unfaithful spouse.

Feb 9, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: attention-deficit disorder.

Feb 10, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: posing nude after age 40.

Mar 20, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: tensions between Jews and blacks

Mar 21, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: underwear that enhances one's figure

Mar 22, 1995

Scheduled topic: Tips on performing tasks that usually require professionals.

Mar 23, 1995

Scheduled topic: having a lazy spouse.

Mar 24, 1995

Scheduled topic: medical malpractice in emergency rooms.

Apr 3, 1995

Scheduled program topic: men who live with their parents.

Apr 4, 1995

Scheduled guest: former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders.

Apr 5, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: deceit regarding the true identity of one's parents.

Apr 6, 1995

Scheduled topic: murder and the legal system.

Apr 7, 1995

Scheduled guest: Greg Louganis.

Apr 10, 1995

Scheduled topic: Government intervention in citizens' private lives.

Apr 11, 1995

Scheduled guest: Singer Laurie Beechman.

Apr 12, 1995

Scheduled topic: the controversy over pills that are purported to enhance longevity.

Apr 14, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: how adult relationships are affected by early memories of a parent's death.

Apr 24, 1995

Scheduled program topic: refraining from watching television.

Apr 25, 1995

Scheduled topic: dealing with a child's anger.

Apr 26, 1995

Scheduled topic: missing-persons cases.

Apr 27, 1995

Scheduled topic: Reports from men who were sent on dates with Penthouse models.

Apr 28, 1995

Scheduled topic: fortune tellers.

May 15, 1995

Scheduled topic: celebrities and Scientology.

May 16, 1995

Scheduled topic: nude modeling in public.

May 18, 1995

Scheduled topic: teen prostitution.

May 22, 1995

Scheduled program topic: rekindling passion in marriage.

May 24, 1995

Scheduled topic: the interference of an ex-spouse in a new marriage.

May 25, 1995

Scheduled topic: Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.).

May 26, 1995

Scheduled topic: the reunion of the class of '74 from a New Jersey High School.

May 30, 1995

Scheduled topic: virginity.

May 31, 1995

Scheduled topic: serial killers.

Jun 1, 1995

Scheduled program topic: wedding-day mishaps.

Jun 2, 1995

Scheduled topic: Makeovers for parents.

Jun 5, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: discovering a husband's secret life.

Jun 6, 1995

Scheduled topic: interactive TV.

Jun 7, 1995

Scheduled program topic: disliking one's mother.

Jun 8, 1995

Scheduled guest: Laura Schlessinger ("Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives").

Jun 12, 1995

Scheduled topic: Disclosing a secret affection after many years.

Jun 13, 1995

Scheduled guest: Reba McEntire.

Jun 14, 1995

Scheduled topic: rape and retribution.

Jun 15, 1995

Scheduled topic: past-life regression therapy.

Jun 16, 1995

Scheduled topic: suspecting infidelity between a spouse and a best friend.

Jun 21, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: AIDS and the blood supply.

Jun 23, 1995

Scheduled topic: maintaining an amicable relationship with an ex-spouse.

Jun 26, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: meddlesome mothers-in-law.

Jun 27, 1995

Scheduled topic: turning one's child in to the police.

Jun 28, 1995

Scheduled topic: seeking a wife.

Jun 29, 1995

Scheduled program topic: homemakers and heroin.

Jun 30, 1995

Scheduled topic: gifted teens.

Jul 5, 1995

Scheduled discussion topic: marriage and violence.