The Phil Donahue Show

The Phil Donahue Show Season 10

TV Show

Season 10 Episodes

1. Cults in America

January 7th, 19801 hr

Topic: cults in America.

2. Inflation

January 8th, 19801 hr

Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

3. In-vitro Fertilization

January 9th, 19801 hr

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

6. Teen Pregnancy Prevention

January 14th, 19801 hr

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

7. Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

January 14th, 19801 hr

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

8. Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

January 15th, 19801 hr

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

9. Gender Roles

January 15th, 19801 hr

Topic: "gender roles".

10. Aid for Cambodian Refugees

January 16th, 19801 hr

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

11. Single Motherhood

January 17th, 19801 hr

Topic: single motherhood.

12. Lauren Bacall

January 18th, 19801 hr

Lauren Bacall is the guest.

13. Adult Illiteracy

January 18th, 19801 hr

Topic: adult illiteracy.

14. Anti-Loitering Laws

January 23rd, 19801 hr

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

15. The President's Nephew

January 24th, 19801 hr

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

16. FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

January 25th, 19801 hr

Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

17. Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

January 29th, 19801 hr

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

18. Linda Lovelace

February 1st, 19801 hr

Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

19. Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

February 18th, 19801 hr

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

20. From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

February 18th, 19801 hr

A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

21. Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

February 19th, 19801 hr

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

22. Author Eda LeShan

February 20th, 19801 hr

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

23. Author Myra Turley

February 20th, 19801 hr

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

24. Author Marcia Lasswell

February 21st, 19801 hr

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

25. Author Dr. George R. Bach

February 21st, 19801 hr

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

26. Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

February 22nd, 19801 hr

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

27. School Textbook Censorship

February 25th, 19801 hr

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

28. The Rights of Mental Patients

February 26th, 19801 hr

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

29. Baby Black Markets

February 27th, 19801 hr

Topic: the black market for babies in America.

30. Celebrity Wives

February 28th, 19801 hr

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

31. Spanking in Schools

March 10th, 19801 hr

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

32. Suzanne Somers

March 11th, 19801 hr

From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

33. Larry Hagman

April 28th, 19801 hr

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

34. Menstruation

April 28th, 19801 hr

Topic: menstruation.

35. Doctors' Responsibilities

April 28th, 19801 hr

Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

36. Walter Cronkite

April 29th, 19801 hr

Guest: Walter Cronkite.

37. Surrogate Mothers' Rights

April 29th, 19801 hr

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

38. Ayn Rand

April 29th, 19801 hr

Guest: author Ayn Rand.

39. Prayer in the Classroom

April 30th, 19801 hr

Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

40. Economist Milton Friedman

April 30th, 19801 hr

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

41. Author Marabel Morgan

April 30th, 19801 hr

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

42. California Law on Child-Support Payments

May 1st, 19801 hr

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

43. Author Daphna Ayalah

May 1st, 19801 hr

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

44. Teachers

May 1st, 19801 hr

An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

45. Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

May 2nd, 19801 hr

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

46. Dr. Benjamin Spock

May 2nd, 19801 hr

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock

47. Comulsive Gambling

May 2nd, 19801 hr

Topic: compulsive gambling.

48. Sammy Davis Jr.

May 5th, 19801 hr

Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.

49. Mike Douglas

May 6th, 19801 hr

Mike Douglas is the guest.

50. Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

May 7th, 19801 hr

Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

51. Ralph Nader

May 8th, 19801 hr

Guest: Ralph Nader

52. Author Barbara Hansen

June 2nd, 19801 hr

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

53. Off-Broadway Play's Cast

June 2nd, 19801 hr

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

54. Pro Kids

June 3rd, 19801 hr

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

55. Author Michael E. McGill

June 4th, 19801 hr

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

56. The Iranian Crisis

June 4th, 19801 hr

Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

57. Battered Women

June 5th, 19801 hr

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

58. Author Stephen Gaskin

June 5th, 19801 hr

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

59. Video Dating Services

June 6th, 19801 hr

Video dating services are discussed on the program.

60. Househusbands

June 23rd, 19801 hr

Topic: "househusbands."

61. Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

June 24th, 19801 hr

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

62. Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

June 25th, 19801 hr

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

63. Bob Newhart

June 26th, 19801 hr

Guest: Bob Newhart.

64. Shelley Winters

June 27th, 19801 hr

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

65. Truman Capote

August 11th, 19801 hr

Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

66. Psychosomatic Illnesses

August 12th, 19801 hr

The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

67. Author Norman F. Dacey

August 13th, 19801 hr

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

All Seasons

Season 25

Season 25

Sep 5, 1994
Season 24

Season 24

Jun 20, 1994
Season 23

Season 23

Sep 14, 1992
Season 21

Season 21

Mar 11, 1991
Season 16

Season 16

Jul 7, 1986
Season 13

Season 13

Nov 29, 1982
Season 12

Season 12

Jul 12, 1982
Season 11

Season 11

Sep 15, 1980
Season 10

Season 10

Jan 7, 1980
Season 7

Season 7

May 23, 1977
Season 4

Season 4

Sep 4, 1973