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The Phil Donahue Show

Season 10 · 67 episodes · Jan 7, 1980

  1. Episode 1

    Cults in America

    Jan 7, 1980

    Topic: cults in America.

  2. Episode 2

    Inflation

    Jan 8, 1980

    Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

  3. Episode 3

    In-vitro Fertilization

    Jan 9, 1980

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

  4. Episode 6

    Teen Pregnancy Prevention

    Jan 14, 1980

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

  5. Episode 7

    Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

    Jan 14, 1980

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

  6. Episode 8

    Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

    Jan 15, 1980

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

  7. Episode 9

    Gender Roles

    Jan 15, 1980

    Topic: "gender roles".

  8. Episode 10

    Aid for Cambodian Refugees

    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.

  9. Episode 11

    Single Motherhood

    Jan 17, 1980

    Topic: single motherhood.

  10. Episode 12

    Lauren Bacall

    Jan 18, 1980

    Lauren Bacall is the guest.

  11. Episode 13

    Adult Illiteracy

    Jan 18, 1980

    Topic: adult illiteracy.

  12. Episode 14

    Anti-Loitering Laws

    Jan 23, 1980

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

  13. Episode 15

    The President's Nephew

    Jan 24, 1980

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

  14. Episode 16

    FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

    Jan 25, 1980

    Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

  15. Episode 17

    Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

    Jan 29, 1980

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

  16. Episode 18

    Linda Lovelace

    Feb 1, 1980

    Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

  17. Episode 19

    Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

    Feb 18, 1980

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

  18. Episode 20

    From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

    Feb 18, 1980

    A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

  19. Episode 21

    Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

    Feb 19, 1980

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

  20. Episode 22

    Author Eda LeShan

    Feb 20, 1980

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

  21. Episode 23

    Author Myra Turley

    Feb 20, 1980

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

  22. Episode 24

    Author Marcia Lasswell

    Feb 21, 1980

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

  23. Episode 25

    Author Dr. George R. Bach

    Feb 21, 1980

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

  24. Episode 26

    Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

    Feb 22, 1980

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

  25. Episode 27

    School Textbook Censorship

    Feb 25, 1980

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

  26. Episode 28

    The Rights of Mental Patients

    Feb 26, 1980

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

  27. Episode 29

    Baby Black Markets

    Feb 27, 1980

    Topic: the black market for babies in America.

  28. Episode 30

    Celebrity Wives

    Feb 28, 1980

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

  29. Episode 31

    Spanking in Schools

    Mar 10, 1980

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

  30. Episode 32

    Suzanne Somers

    Mar 11, 1980

    From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

  31. Episode 33

    Larry Hagman

    Apr 28, 1980

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

  32. Episode 34

    Menstruation

    Apr 28, 1980

    Topic: menstruation.

  33. Episode 35

    Doctors' Responsibilities

    Apr 28, 1980

    Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

  34. Episode 36

    Walter Cronkite

    Apr 29, 1980

    Guest: Walter Cronkite.

  35. Episode 37

    Surrogate Mothers' Rights

    Apr 29, 1980

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

  36. Episode 38

    Ayn Rand

    Apr 29, 1980

    Guest: author Ayn Rand.

  37. Episode 39

    Prayer in the Classroom

    Apr 30, 1980

    Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

  38. Episode 40

    Economist Milton Friedman

    Apr 30, 1980

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

  39. Episode 41

    Author Marabel Morgan

    Apr 30, 1980

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

  40. Episode 42

    California Law on Child-Support Payments

    May 1, 1980

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

  41. Episode 43

    Author Daphna Ayalah

    May 1, 1980

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

  42. Episode 44

    Teachers

    May 1, 1980

    An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

  43. Episode 45

    Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

    May 2, 1980

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

  44. Episode 46

    Dr. Benjamin Spock

    May 2, 1980

    Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock

  45. Episode 47

    Comulsive Gambling

    May 2, 1980

    Topic: compulsive gambling.

  46. Episode 48

    Sammy Davis Jr.

    May 5, 1980

    Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.

  47. Episode 49

    Mike Douglas

    May 6, 1980

    Mike Douglas is the guest.

  48. Episode 50

    Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

    May 7, 1980

    Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

  49. Episode 51

    Ralph Nader

    May 8, 1980

    Guest: Ralph Nader

  50. Episode 52

    Author Barbara Hansen

    Jun 2, 1980

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

  51. Episode 53

    Off-Broadway Play's Cast

    Jun 2, 1980

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

  52. Episode 54

    Pro Kids

    Jun 3, 1980

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

  53. Episode 55

    Author Michael E. McGill

    Jun 4, 1980

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

  54. Episode 56

    The Iranian Crisis

    Jun 4, 1980

    Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

  55. Episode 57

    Battered Women

    Jun 5, 1980

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

  56. Episode 58

    Author Stephen Gaskin

    Jun 5, 1980

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

  57. Episode 59

    Video Dating Services

    Jun 6, 1980

    Video dating services are discussed on the program.

  58. Episode 60

    Househusbands

    Jun 23, 1980

    Topic: "househusbands."

  59. Episode 61

    Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

    Jun 24, 1980

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

  60. Episode 62

    Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

    Jun 25, 1980

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

  61. Episode 63

    Bob Newhart

    Jun 26, 1980

    Guest: Bob Newhart.

  62. Episode 64

    Shelley Winters

    Jun 27, 1980

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

  63. Episode 65

    Truman Capote

    Aug 11, 1980

    Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

  64. Episode 66

    Psychosomatic Illnesses

    Aug 12, 1980

    The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

  65. Episode 67

    Author Norman F. Dacey

    Aug 13, 1980

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

  66. Episode 68

    Nudist Campgrounds.

    Aug 14, 1980

    Topic: nudist campgrounds.

  67. Episode 69

    Sex on Soap Operas

    Aug 15, 1980

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