Donahue: From the Eyes of a Viewer
Original Airdates: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024
TVC 659.1: Tony, Donna, and Ed discuss the television legacy of Phil Donahue, creator and host of Donahue (Syndicated, 1967-1996), the long-running daytime talk show that not only was the first popular talk show to integrate audience participation into its format, but ushered in the modern era of syndicated daytime talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show (Syndicated, 1988-2011). Phil Donahue passed away Sunday, Aug. 18 at age eighty-eight. Topics this segment include a discussion of some of Donahue’s most memorable or controversial segments.
When Donahue Fell in Love
Original Airdates: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024
TVC 659.2: Tony, Donna, and Ed continue their discussion of the television legacy of Phil Donahue, as seen from the eyes of a viewer. Phil Donahue passed away Sunday, Aug. 18 at age eighty-eight. Topics this segment include favorite episodes of Donahue, including the time when Donahue fell in love with Marlo Thomas during her first appearance on his show; Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal’s appearance to discuss Comic Relief; and David Letterman’s running gag about Donahue’s move to New York in 1984.
Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas image courtesy People magazine
Donahue in New York
Original Airdates: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024
TVC 659.3: Tony, Donna, and Ed discuss some of the memorable segments that Phil Donahue did after moving production of Donahue to New York in 1984; Posner/Donahue (CNBC/Syndicated, 1991-1994), the issues-oriented talk show that Donahue co-hosted with Soviet journalist Vladmir Posner; and the controversy that led to the cancellation of Donahue’s CNBC talk show (2002-2003) after just six months. Phil Donahue passed away Sunday, Aug. 18 at age eighty-eight.
