Pioneering Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Passes Away at 88
Phil Donahue, the groundbreaking talk show host widely regarded as the father of the modern audience-participation daytime talk show, has passed away at the age of 88. Donahue’s innovative approach transformed the landscape of daytime television, inviting viewers to engage directly in discussions on a wide range of topics. His show, ‘The Phil Donahue Show,’ became an iconic platform for addressing controversial and polarizing subjects, fostering a sense of community among the a...