Phil Donahue, daytime talk show pioneer, dead at 88
Phil Donahue revolutionized daytime talk shows with audience participation and a focus on social issues, paving the way for future hosts like Oprah Winfrey.
Phil Donahue, daytime talk show pioneer, dead at 88
Phil Donahue revolutionized daytime talk shows with audience participation and a focus on social issues, paving the way for future hosts like Oprah Winfrey.
Phil Donahue, Talk Host Who Made Audiences Part of the Show, Dies at 88
Phil Donahue reinvented the television talk show, encouraging democratic audience participation and addressing controversial topics throughout his 29-year tenure.