Phil Donahue was an American media personality, writer, film producer, and the creator and host of
Donahue (1967). His television program, later known as Donahue, was the first talk show format that included audience participation. The show had a 29-year run on national television in America that began in Dayton, Ohio, and ended in New York City in 1996.
His shows have often focused on issues that divide liberals and conservatives in the United States, such as abortion, consumer protection, civil rights and war issues. His most frequent guest was
Ralph Nader, for whom Donahue campaigned in 2000. Donahue also briefly hosted a talk show on MSNBC from July 2002 to March 2003.
Phil Donahue is one of the most influential talk show hosts and has been called the "king of daytime talk."
Oprah Winfrey has stated, "If it weren't for Phil Donahue, there would never have been an Oprah Show."
In 1996, Donahue was ranked #42 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time.
Body of War(2007)
Watching the Detectives(2008)as Santa killer
Frasier(1993)as Larry
Ellen(1994)as Phil Donahue
Who's the Boss?(1984)as Phil Donahue
The Bold and the Beautiful(1987)as TV Host
Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists(2018)
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie(1988)
Inside Edition(1988)as Self
Bella!(2023)as Self
The Editorial(2019)as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)as Self - Guest
The Drew Barrymore Show(2020)as Self - Guest
Independent Lens(1999)as Self
E:60(2007)as Self
Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print(2025)as Self
IMDb Originals(2015)as Self
Stu's Show(2006)
