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.
Where to Watch Season 10
67 Episodes
Cults in America
E1
Cults in AmericaTopic: cults in America.
Inflation
E2
InflationTopic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.
In-vitro Fertilization
E3
In-vitro FertilizationIn-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
E6
Teen Pregnancy PreventionThe responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff
E7
Authors Paula Nelson and Howard RuffAuthors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne
E8
Chicago mayor Jane ByrneChicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
Gender Roles
E9
Gender RolesTopic: "gender roles".
Aid for Cambodian Refugees
E10
Aid for Cambodian RefugeesReps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
Single Motherhood
E11
Single MotherhoodTopic: single motherhood.
Lauren Bacall
E12
Lauren BacallLauren Bacall is the guest.
Adult Illiteracy
E13
Adult IlliteracyTopic: adult illiteracy.
Anti-Loitering Laws
E14
Anti-Loitering LawsTopic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
The President's Nephew
E15
The President's NephewGuests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk
E16
FTC Chairman Michael PertschukFederal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
Nightclub Owner Dana Montana
E17
Nightclub Owner Dana MontanaGuest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
Linda Lovelace
E18
Linda LovelaceGuest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
Fashion Designer Albert Capraro
E19
Fashion Designer Albert CapraroFrom Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
E20
From Sacramento Memorial AuditoriumA program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
Excommunicated from the Mormon Church
E21
Excommunicated from the Mormon ChurchMormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
Author Eda LeShan
E22
Author Eda LeShanAuthor Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
Author Myra Turley
E23
Author Myra TurleyFrom Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
Author Marcia Lasswell
E24
Author Marcia LasswellAuthor Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
Author Dr. George R. Bach
E25
Author Dr. George R. BachFrom Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon
E26
Marsha Mason and Neil SimonMarsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
School Textbook Censorship
E27
School Textbook CensorshipThe censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
The Rights of Mental Patients
E28
The Rights of Mental PatientsA discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
Baby Black Markets
E29
Baby Black MarketsTopic: the black market for babies in America.
Celebrity Wives
E30
Celebrity WivesTopic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.
Spanking in Schools
E31
Spanking in SchoolsFrom Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
Suzanne Somers
E32
Suzanne SomersFrom Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
Larry Hagman
E33
Larry HagmanGuest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
Menstruation
E34
MenstruationTopic: menstruation.
Doctors' Responsibilities
E35
Doctors' ResponsibilitiesTopic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
Walter Cronkite
E36
Walter CronkiteGuest: Walter Cronkite.
Surrogate Mothers' Rights
E37
Surrogate Mothers' RightsTopic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
Ayn Rand
E38
Ayn RandGuest: author Ayn Rand.
Prayer in the Classroom
E39
Prayer in the ClassroomPrayer in the classroom is the program topic.
Economist Milton Friedman
E40
Economist Milton FriedmanEconomist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
Author Marabel Morgan
E41
Author Marabel MorganAuthor Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
California Law on Child-Support Payments
E42
California Law on Child-Support PaymentsTopic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
Author Daphna Ayalah
E43
Author Daphna AyalahGuest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
Teachers
E44
TeachersAn audience of teachers discuss their profession.
Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman
E45
Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton ShulmanGuests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
Dr. Benjamin Spock
E46
Dr. Benjamin SpockGuest: Dr. Benjamin Spock
Comulsive Gambling
E47
Comulsive GamblingTopic: compulsive gambling.
Sammy Davis Jr.
E48
Sammy Davis Jr.Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.
Mike Douglas
E49
Mike DouglasMike Douglas is the guest.
Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests
E50
Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ TestsPsychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
Ralph Nader
E51
Ralph NaderGuest: Ralph Nader
Author Barbara Hansen
E52
Author Barbara HansenAuthor Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
Off-Broadway Play's Cast
E53
Off-Broadway Play's CastGuests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
Pro Kids
E54
Pro KidsGuests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
Author Michael E. McGill
E55
Author Michael E. McGillAuthor Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
The Iranian Crisis
E56
The Iranian CrisisMethods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
Battered Women
E57
Battered WomenTopic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
Author Stephen Gaskin
E58
Author Stephen GaskinAuthor Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
Video Dating Services
E59
Video Dating ServicesVideo dating services are discussed on the program.
Househusbands
E60
HousehusbandsTopic: "househusbands."
Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff
E61
Psychologist Miriam GotseyeffGuests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn
E62
Coauthors Peggy and James VaughnGuests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
Bob Newhart
E63
Bob NewhartGuest: Bob Newhart.
Shelley Winters
E64
Shelley WintersGuest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
Truman Capote
E65
Truman CapoteAuthor Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").
Psychosomatic Illnesses
E66
Psychosomatic IllnessesThe program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
Author Norman F. Dacey
E67
Author Norman F. DaceyAuthor Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.
Nudist Campgrounds.
E68
Nudist Campgrounds.Topic: nudist campgrounds.
Sex on Soap Operas
E69
Sex on Soap OperasSex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").
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