Overview of 'The Phil Donahue Show' Season 10

The Phil Donahue Show (1967)

Talk

The Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, was an American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue that ran for 26 years on national television. Its run was preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio, and it was broadcast nationwide between 1970 and 1996. In 2002, Donahue was ranked twenty-ninth on TV Guide magazine's list of the fifty greatest television shows of all-time.

Writing:

Phil Donahue

Stars:

David Susskind

Release Date: 1967-11-06
Seasons: 1 4 7 8 10 11 12 13 16 21 23 24 25

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 60

Season 10 Episode List

Episode 1 - Cults in America
Release Date: 1980-01-07
Topic: cults in America.
Episode 2 - Inflation
Release Date: 1980-01-08
Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.
Episode 3 - In-vitro Fertilization
Release Date: 1980-01-09
In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
Episode 6 - Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Release Date: 1980-01-14
The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
Episode 7 - Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff
Release Date: 1980-01-14
Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
Episode 8 - Chicago mayor Jane Byrne
Release Date: 1980-01-15
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
Episode 9 - Gender Roles
Release Date: 1980-01-15
Topic: "gender roles".
Episode 10 - Aid for Cambodian Refugees
Release Date: 1980-01-16
Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
Episode 11 - Single Motherhood
Release Date: 1980-01-17
Topic: single motherhood.
Episode 12 - Lauren Bacall
Release Date: 1980-01-18
Lauren Bacall is the guest.
Episode 13 - Adult Illiteracy
Release Date: 1980-01-18
Topic: adult illiteracy.
Episode 14 - Anti-Loitering Laws
Release Date: 1980-01-23
Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
Episode 15 - The President's Nephew
Release Date: 1980-01-24
Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
Episode 16 - FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk
Release Date: 1980-01-25
Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
Episode 17 - Nightclub Owner Dana Montana
Release Date: 1980-01-29
Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
Episode 18 - Linda Lovelace
Release Date: 1980-02-01
Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
Episode 19 - Fashion Designer Albert Capraro
Release Date: 1980-02-18
From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
Episode 20 - From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Release Date: 1980-02-18
A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
Episode 21 - Excommunicated from the Mormon Church
Release Date: 1980-02-19
Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
Episode 22 - Author Eda LeShan
Release Date: 1980-02-20
Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
Episode 23 - Author Myra Turley
Release Date: 1980-02-20
From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
Episode 24 - Author Marcia Lasswell
Release Date: 1980-02-21
Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
Episode 25 - Author Dr. George R. Bach
Release Date: 1980-02-21
From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
Episode 26 - Marsha Mason and Neil Simon
Release Date: 1980-02-22
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
Episode 27 - School Textbook Censorship
Release Date: 1980-02-25
The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
Episode 28 - The Rights of Mental Patients
Release Date: 1980-02-26
A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
Episode 29 - Baby Black Markets
Release Date: 1980-02-27
Topic: the black market for babies in America.
Episode 30 - Celebrity Wives
Release Date: 1980-02-28
Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.
Episode 31 - Spanking in Schools
Release Date: 1980-03-10
From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
Episode 32 - Suzanne Somers
Release Date: 1980-03-11
From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
Episode 33 - Larry Hagman
Release Date: 1980-04-28
Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
Episode 34 - Menstruation
Release Date: 1980-04-28
Topic: menstruation.
Episode 35 - Doctors' Responsibilities
Release Date: 1980-04-28
Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
Episode 36 - Walter Cronkite
Release Date: 1980-04-29
Guest: Walter Cronkite.
Episode 37 - Surrogate Mothers' Rights
Release Date: 1980-04-29
Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
Episode 38 - Ayn Rand
Release Date: 1980-04-29
Guest: author Ayn Rand.
Episode 39 - Prayer in the Classroom
Release Date: 1980-04-30
Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.
Episode 40 - Economist Milton Friedman
Release Date: 1980-04-30
Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
Episode 41 - Author Marabel Morgan
Release Date: 1980-04-30
Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
Episode 42 - California Law on Child-Support Payments
Release Date: 1980-05-01
Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
Episode 43 - Author Daphna Ayalah
Release Date: 1980-05-01
Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
Episode 44 - Teachers
Release Date: 1980-05-01
An audience of teachers discuss their profession.
Episode 45 - Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman
Release Date: 1980-05-02
Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
Episode 46 - Dr. Benjamin Spock
Release Date: 1980-05-02
Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock
Episode 47 - Comulsive Gambling
Release Date: 1980-05-02
Topic: compulsive gambling.
Episode 48 - Sammy Davis Jr.
Release Date: 1980-05-05
Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.
Episode 49 - Mike Douglas
Release Date: 1980-05-06
Mike Douglas is the guest.
Episode 50 - Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests
Release Date: 1980-05-07
Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
Episode 51 - Ralph Nader
Release Date: 1980-05-08
Guest: Ralph Nader
Episode 52 - Author Barbara Hansen
Release Date: 1980-06-02
Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
Episode 53 - Off-Broadway Play's Cast
Release Date: 1980-06-02
Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
Episode 54 - Pro Kids
Release Date: 1980-06-03
Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
Episode 55 - Author Michael E. McGill
Release Date: 1980-06-04
Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
Episode 56 - The Iranian Crisis
Release Date: 1980-06-04
Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
Episode 57 - Battered Women
Release Date: 1980-06-05
Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
Episode 58 - Author Stephen Gaskin
Release Date: 1980-06-05
Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
Episode 59 - Video Dating Services
Release Date: 1980-06-06
Video dating services are discussed on the program.
Episode 60 - Househusbands
Release Date: 1980-06-23
Topic: "househusbands."
Episode 61 - Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff
Release Date: 1980-06-24
Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
Episode 62 - Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn
Release Date: 1980-06-25
Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
Episode 63 - Bob Newhart
Release Date: 1980-06-26
Guest: Bob Newhart.
Episode 64 - Shelley Winters
Release Date: 1980-06-27
Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
Episode 65 - Truman Capote
Release Date: 1980-08-11
Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").
Episode 66 - Psychosomatic Illnesses
Release Date: 1980-08-12
The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
Episode 67 - Author Norman F. Dacey
Release Date: 1980-08-13
Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.
Episode 68 - Nudist Campgrounds.
Release Date: 1980-08-14
Topic: nudist campgrounds.
Episode 69 - Sex on Soap Operas
Release Date: 1980-08-15
Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").