Phil Donahue, talk show host pioneer, dies at 88

[BetteDavisEyes]

Phil Donahue, talk show host pioneer and husband of Marlo Thomas, dies at 88

His cause of death wasn't disclosed. Loved ones said he'd been suffering from a “long illness.”

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Phil Donahue, an innovative TV host who rose to fame in the late 1960s after being the first person to interact with a studio audience and bring new ideas into American living rooms, died Sunday, his family said.

He was 88.

The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed, though his family said he'd been suffering from a "long illness."

"Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie," said a statement from his family...

 

[ilovewings]

Phil Donahue, talk show host pioneer and husband of Marlo Thomas, dies at 88

His cause of death wasn't disclosed. Loved ones said he'd been suffering from a “long illness.”

www.nbcnews.com

Phil Donahue, an innovative TV host who rose to fame in the late 1960s after being the first person to interact with a studio audience and bring new ideas into American living rooms, died Sunday, his family said.

He was 88.

The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed, though his family said he'd been suffering from a "long illness."

"Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie," said a statement from his family...

I feel so badly- his was the only talk show I ever watched- to this day- I just don't like talk shows-
He was intelligent and had great guests - I love how he met his wife Marlo Thomas, on his show.
Rest in peace dear man.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show, typically during a full hour with a single guest.

www.detroitnews.com

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died.

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[CCJD]

Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas' Sweetest Photos From Their Decades-Long Love Story

Legendary talk-show host Phil Donahue died on August 18 after 44 years of marriage to 'That Girl' actress Marlo Thomas. Look back at their long, happy marriage in photos.

people.com

 

[ilovewings]

Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas' Sweetest Photos From Their Decades-Long Love Story

Legendary talk-show host Phil Donahue died on August 18 after 44 years of marriage to 'That Girl' actress Marlo Thomas. Look back at their long, happy marriage in photos.

people.com

What a great story book romance that endured ---through all these years
You can see in the photos the genuine love they have for each other

 

[OreoVictim]

I really enjoyed his work. He made America a better place with his bright mind, his kind manner, and willingness to listen to people.