---
title: "The Phil Donahue Show"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-phil-donahue-show-1967"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 13095
imdb_id: null
status: "In Production"
seasons_count: 13
episodes_count: 270
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Phil Donahue Show (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-phil-donahue-show-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Phil Donahue Show is a television series first released in 1967. Catalogued under Talk. Produced and broadcast by Syndication. Current status: In Production. Spans 13 seasons and 270 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the long-running American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue."

### Why Watch
- Hosted by Phil Donahue
- Long-running television history

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited availability of comprehensive episode details in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: Content reflects the standard television talk show format of its era.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, conversational, historical, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-phil-donahue-show-1967#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Phil Donahue
- **Networks / Studios**: Syndication

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Phil Donahue** as *Self - Host*
- **David Susskind** as *Self*
- **Dick Cavett** as *Self*
- **Elton John** as *Self*
- **Carl Sagan** as *Self*
- **Ira Mintz** as *Self*
- **Patrick C. Steptoe** as *Self*
- **Jack Anderson** as *Self*
- **Theodore Isaac Rubin** as *Self*
- **Robert W. Kistner** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who hosted the show?
The show was hosted by Phil Donahue.

### Q: What was the show also known as?
It was also known as Donahue.

### Q: How long did it run nationally?
It ran for 26 years on national television.

### Q: When was it broadcast nationwide?
It was broadcast nationwide between 1970 and 1996.

### Q: Where was it broadcast before national syndication?
Its run was preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Phil Donahue Show — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/13095)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*