Season 1
1967 | 2346 Episodes
The precursor to all the daytime talk shows that arose during the 1980's and 90's. Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo. Eventually, the popularity of this approach proved to be his downfall, as he was soon competing with host such as Jerry Springer, Sally Jesse Raphael and Geraldo Rivera, who were willing to stoop to new depths in search of sensational topics.
Country: United States
Type: unscripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 1967
Also Known As: The Phil Donahue Show, Donahue
Production Co: WBBM, WGN, WNBC New York
1967 | 2346 Episodes
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Daytime Emmy
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series
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Daytime Emmy
Outstanding Talk, Service or Variety Series
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Daytime Emmy
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series