About this season
The Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, was an American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue that ran for 26 years on national television. Its run was preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio, and it was broadcast nationwide between 1970 and 1996. In 2002, Donahue was ranked twenty-ninth on TV Guide magazine's list of the fifty greatest television shows of all-time.
Episodes (10)
1. Erma Bombeck
Aired 23 May 1977 • 60 min
Syndicated humorist Erma Bombeck is the guest. She offers observations on the homemaking scene.
2. Madalyn Murray O'Hair
Aired 23 May 1977 • 60 min
Madalyn Murray O'Hair outlines her goals for atheists.
3. Dr. Pat Robertson
Aired 24 May 1977 • 60 min
The guest is Dr. Pat Robertson, who is the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network.
4. Divorced Men
Aired 24 May 1977 • 60 min
Problems faced by divorced men are discussed.
5. Tony Curtis
Aired 25 May 1977 • 60 min
Tony Curtis discusses his first venture as a novelist.
6. Self-Esteem
Aired 25 May 1977 • 60 min
Self-esteem is discussed.
7. Author Jonathan Katz
Aired 26 May 1977 • 60 min
Reaching the gay audience is discussed by author Jonathan Katz ("Gay American History").
8. The Suzuki Chamber Orchestra
Aired 26 May 1977 • 60 min
The Suzuki Chamber Orchestra, which consists of children aged 3 to 14 performs a Mozart piece under the direction of Henry Mazer. The program also includes a performance by two adult violinists.
9. Author Barry Neil Kaufman
Aired 27 May 1977 • 60 min
Solving problems by considering all the options is discussed by author Barry Neil Kaufman.
10. Radio Host Studs Terkel
Aired 27 May 1977 • 60 min
Guest: Studs Terkel.