(CNN) — Phil Donahue, who set a new format for daytime television as host of “The Phil Donahue Show” for nearly three decades, has died following a long illness, his family announced in a statement on ...

Before Phil Donahue, most talk shows were forums for celebrities to plug their latest projects. Donahue did some of that, too, and he wasn't above pandering for ratings. In an effort to appeal to his ...

The recent passing of the American journalist Phil Donahue at the age of 88 marked the end of a unique era in television. Revered for pioneering the daytime talk show format, Donahue’s contribution to ...

On this special fund-drive episode, Mickey’s first guest is journalist Jeff Cohen, who discusses the career and legacy of the late Phil Donahue. Donahue was an innovative television talk-show host, ...

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Phil Donahue united a broadcaster's telegenic appeal, an insistent curiosity, and a taste for provocative topics to create a new genre of television – the audience participation talk show – which ...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Chi-Chi Rodriguez died Aug. 8. And on Sept. 3, James Darren, a singer who starred in "Gidget" early in his career, "T.J. Hooker" later in his career, and directed many ...

We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through August. The world lost many newsmakers recently, including ...