Remembering Phil Donahue

We are sad to learn that Phil Donahue, host of the massively popular Donahue talk show, has passed away at the age of 88. He started his broadcast career in radio before his show moved to television, running for 29 years and captivating the nation with his approachable style and often controversial topics.

Below are some selections from his 2001 interview:

On the first episode of The Phil Donahue Show:

On how his show differed from other talk shows:

On the end of the Donahue show:

Watch Phil Donahue’s full interview and read his obituary in The Hollywood Reporter.