Phil Donahue
A pioneer of the television talk show, Phil Donahue was the host of "The Phil Donahue Show" (WLWD/syndicated, 1967-1996), which paved the way for the tide of afternoon chat programs that followed in its wake while also establishing a thoughtful, informative tone that many of them eschewed in favor of verbal fireworks. Donahue's screen persona - passionate, deeply liberal and sympathetic - made him a favorite among like-minded viewers, especially women, and a target for conservative figures. Donahue's fascination with stories from both high and low roads helped to fashion the modern talk show in all its permutations, from feel-good chats and news-driven roundtables to trashy exposes of sordid lives before the camera. In doing so, Phil Donahue was among the most important media figures of the late 20th century.
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Phil Donahue
Filmography
Movies
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100% |
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Bella! | Self | - | 2023 |
95% |
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Finding Vivian Maier | Unknown (Character) | $1.5M | 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Skum Rocks! | Unknown (Character) | - | 2013 |
79% |
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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe | Unknown (Character) | $57.8K | 2009 |
80% |
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Body of War |
Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
- | 2007 |
TV
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No Score Yet | 61% | Late Night With Seth Meyers | Guest | 2021 |
No Score Yet | 28% | The Drew Barrymore Show | Guest | 2021 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen | Guest | 2020 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Guest | 2020 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Moyers & Company | Host | 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Daily Show | Guest | 2000 |
95% | 95% | Frasier | Larry (Guest Voice) | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Sesame Street | Guest | 1994 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Blossom | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1991 |