The Phil Donahue Show
Season 10
1980 • 67 Episodes
Episodes
1. Cults in America
January 7, 1980
Topic: cults in America.
2. Inflation
January 8, 1980
Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.
3. In-vitro Fertilization
January 9, 1980
In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
6. Teen Pregnancy Prevention
January 14, 1980
The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
7. Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff
January 14, 1980
Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
8. Chicago mayor Jane Byrne
January 15, 1980
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
9. Gender Roles
January 15, 1980
Topic: "gender roles".
10. Aid for Cambodian Refugees
January 16, 1980
Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
11. Single Motherhood
January 17, 1980
Topic: single motherhood.
12. Lauren Bacall
January 18, 1980
Lauren Bacall is the guest.
13. Adult Illiteracy
January 18, 1980
Topic: adult illiteracy.
14. Anti-Loitering Laws
January 23, 1980
Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
15. The President's Nephew
January 24, 1980
Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
16. FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk
January 25, 1980
Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
17. Nightclub Owner Dana Montana
January 29, 1980
Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
18. Linda Lovelace
February 1, 1980
Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
19. Fashion Designer Albert Capraro
February 18, 1980
From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
20. From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
February 18, 1980
A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
21. Excommunicated from the Mormon Church
February 19, 1980
Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
22. Author Eda LeShan
February 20, 1980
Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
23. Author Myra Turley
February 20, 1980
From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
24. Author Marcia Lasswell
February 21, 1980
Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
25. Author Dr. George R. Bach
February 21, 1980
From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
26. Marsha Mason and Neil Simon
February 22, 1980
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
27. School Textbook Censorship
February 25, 1980
The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
28. The Rights of Mental Patients
February 26, 1980
A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
29. Baby Black Markets
February 27, 1980
Topic: the black market for babies in America.
30. Celebrity Wives
February 28, 1980
Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.
31. Spanking in Schools
March 10, 1980
From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
32. Suzanne Somers
March 11, 1980
From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
33. Larry Hagman
April 28, 1980
Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
34. Menstruation
April 28, 1980
Topic: menstruation.
35. Doctors' Responsibilities
April 28, 1980
Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
36. Walter Cronkite
April 29, 1980
Guest: Walter Cronkite.
37. Surrogate Mothers' Rights
April 29, 1980
Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
38. Ayn Rand
April 29, 1980
Guest: author Ayn Rand.
39. Prayer in the Classroom
April 30, 1980
Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.
40. Economist Milton Friedman
April 30, 1980
Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
41. Author Marabel Morgan
April 30, 1980
Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
42. California Law on Child-Support Payments
May 1, 1980
Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
43. Author Daphna Ayalah
May 1, 1980
Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
44. Teachers
May 1, 1980
An audience of teachers discuss their profession.
45. Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman
May 2, 1980
Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
46. Dr. Benjamin Spock
May 2, 1980
Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock
47. Comulsive Gambling
May 2, 1980
Topic: compulsive gambling.
48. Sammy Davis Jr.
May 5, 1980
Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.
49. Mike Douglas
May 6, 1980
Mike Douglas is the guest.
50. Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests
May 7, 1980
Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
51. Ralph Nader
May 8, 1980
Guest: Ralph Nader
52. Author Barbara Hansen
June 2, 1980
Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
53. Off-Broadway Play's Cast
June 2, 1980
Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
54. Pro Kids
June 3, 1980
Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
55. Author Michael E. McGill
June 4, 1980
Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
56. The Iranian Crisis
June 4, 1980
Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
57. Battered Women
June 5, 1980
Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
58. Author Stephen Gaskin
June 5, 1980
Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
59. Video Dating Services
June 6, 1980
Video dating services are discussed on the program.
60. Househusbands
June 23, 1980
Topic: "househusbands."
61. Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff
June 24, 1980
Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
62. Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn
June 25, 1980
Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
63. Bob Newhart
June 26, 1980
Guest: Bob Newhart.
64. Shelley Winters
June 27, 1980
Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
65. Truman Capote
August 11, 1980
Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").
66. Psychosomatic Illnesses
August 12, 1980
The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
67. Author Norman F. Dacey
August 13, 1980
Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.
68. Nudist Campgrounds.
August 14, 1980
Topic: nudist campgrounds.
69. Sex on Soap Operas
August 15, 1980
Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").