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Phil Donahue, Talk Host Who Made Audiences Part of the Show, Dies at 88
Stalking the aisles, microphone in hand, he turned “The Phil Donahue Show” into a participation event, soliciting questions and comments on topics from human rights to orgies.
Phil Donahue, talk show host, dead at 88 — CNN
Phil Donahue, who flipped the script for daytime television by tackling controversial issues in front of a live audience, has died after a long illness, his family announced in a statement on Monday to People and NBC News.
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Phil Donahue, long-reigning king of daytime television, dies at 88 — The Washington Post
His award-winning show tackled tough social and political issues but also pioneered a breezy format that opened the door to successors like Oprah Winfrey.
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Phil Donahue, Pioneering Talk Show Host, Dies at 88 — The Hollywood Reporter
The 11-time Daytime Emmy winner presided over his program for 29 years and forged a path for Oprah Winfrey and others to follow.
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