The Phil Donahue Show
The Phil Donahue Show: Season 10

Air Date

January 7, 1980

Episodes

67 episodes

The Phil Donahue Show

Season 10

Episodes

1. Cults in America

January 7, 1980
60 min

Topic: cults in America.

2. Inflation

January 8, 1980
60 min

Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

3. In-vitro Fertilization

January 9, 1980
60 min

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

6. Teen Pregnancy Prevention

January 14, 1980
60 min

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

7. Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

January 14, 1980
60 min

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

8. Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

January 15, 1980
60 min

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

9. Gender Roles

January 15, 1980
60 min

Topic: "gender roles".

10. Aid for Cambodian Refugees

January 16, 1980
60 min

Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.

11. Single Motherhood

January 17, 1980
60 min

Topic: single motherhood.

12. Lauren Bacall

January 18, 1980
60 min

Lauren Bacall is the guest.

13. Adult Illiteracy

January 18, 1980
60 min

Topic: adult illiteracy.

14. Anti-Loitering Laws

January 23, 1980
60 min

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

15. The President's Nephew

January 24, 1980
60 min

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

16. FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

January 25, 1980
60 min

Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

17. Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

January 29, 1980
60 min

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

18. Linda Lovelace

February 1, 1980
60 min

Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

19. Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

February 18, 1980
60 min

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

20. From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

February 18, 1980
60 min

A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

21. Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

February 19, 1980
60 min

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

22. Author Eda LeShan

February 20, 1980
60 min

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

23. Author Myra Turley

February 20, 1980
60 min

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

24. Author Marcia Lasswell

February 21, 1980
60 min

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

25. Author Dr. George R. Bach

February 21, 1980
60 min

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

26. Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

February 22, 1980
60 min

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

27. School Textbook Censorship

February 25, 1980
60 min

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

28. The Rights of Mental Patients

February 26, 1980
60 min

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

29. Baby Black Markets

February 27, 1980
60 min

Topic: the black market for babies in America.

30. Celebrity Wives

February 28, 1980
60 min

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

31. Spanking in Schools

March 10, 1980
60 min

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

32. Suzanne Somers

March 11, 1980
60 min

From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

33. Larry Hagman

April 28, 1980
60 min

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

34. Menstruation

April 28, 1980
60 min

Topic: menstruation.

35. Doctors' Responsibilities

April 28, 1980
60 min

Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

36. Walter Cronkite

April 29, 1980
60 min

Guest: Walter Cronkite.

37. Surrogate Mothers' Rights

April 29, 1980
60 min

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

38. Ayn Rand

April 29, 1980
60 min

Guest: author Ayn Rand.

39. Prayer in the Classroom

April 30, 1980
60 min

Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

40. Economist Milton Friedman

April 30, 1980
60 min

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

41. Author Marabel Morgan

April 30, 1980
60 min

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

42. California Law on Child-Support Payments

May 1, 1980
60 min

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

43. Author Daphna Ayalah

May 1, 1980
60 min

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

44. Teachers

May 1, 1980
60 min

An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

45. Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

May 2, 1980
60 min

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

46. Dr. Benjamin Spock

May 2, 1980
60 min

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock

47. Comulsive Gambling

May 2, 1980
60 min

Topic: compulsive gambling.

48. Sammy Davis Jr.

May 5, 1980
60 min

Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.

49. Mike Douglas

May 6, 1980
60 min

Mike Douglas is the guest.

50. Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

May 7, 1980
60 min

Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

51. Ralph Nader

May 8, 1980
60 min

Guest: Ralph Nader

52. Author Barbara Hansen

June 2, 1980
60 min

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

53. Off-Broadway Play's Cast

June 2, 1980
60 min

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

54. Pro Kids

June 3, 1980
60 min

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

55. Author Michael E. McGill

June 4, 1980
60 min

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

56. The Iranian Crisis

June 4, 1980
60 min

Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

57. Battered Women

June 5, 1980
60 min

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

58. Author Stephen Gaskin

June 5, 1980
60 min

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

59. Video Dating Services

June 6, 1980
60 min

Video dating services are discussed on the program.

60. Househusbands

June 23, 1980
60 min

Topic: "househusbands."

61. Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

June 24, 1980
60 min

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

62. Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

June 25, 1980
60 min

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

63. Bob Newhart

June 26, 1980
60 min

Guest: Bob Newhart.

64. Shelley Winters

June 27, 1980
60 min

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

65. Truman Capote

August 11, 1980
60 min

Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

66. Psychosomatic Illnesses

August 12, 1980
60 min

The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

67. Author Norman F. Dacey

August 13, 1980
60 min

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

68. Nudist Campgrounds.

August 14, 1980
60 min

Topic: nudist campgrounds.

69. Sex on Soap Operas

August 15, 1980
60 min

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

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