The Phil Donahue Show: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Phil Donahue Show Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
In-vitro Fertilization
Jan 9, 1980 · 60 min
In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Jan 14, 1980 · 60 min
The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff
Jan 14, 1980 · 60 min
Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne
Jan 15, 1980 · 60 min
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
Aid for Cambodian Refugees
Jan 16, 1980 · 60 min
Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
Anti-Loitering Laws
Jan 23, 1980 · 60 min
Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
The President's Nephew
Jan 24, 1980 · 60 min
Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk
Jan 25, 1980 · 60 min
Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
Nightclub Owner Dana Montana
Jan 29, 1980 · 60 min
Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
Linda Lovelace
Feb 1, 1980 · 60 min
Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
Fashion Designer Albert Capraro
Feb 18, 1980 · 60 min
From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Feb 18, 1980 · 60 min
A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
Excommunicated from the Mormon Church
Feb 19, 1980 · 60 min
Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
Author Eda LeShan
Feb 20, 1980 · 60 min
Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
Author Myra Turley
Feb 20, 1980 · 60 min
From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
Author Marcia Lasswell
Feb 21, 1980 · 60 min
Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
Author Dr. George R. Bach
Feb 21, 1980 · 60 min
From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon
Feb 22, 1980 · 60 min
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
School Textbook Censorship
Feb 25, 1980 · 60 min
The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
The Rights of Mental Patients
Feb 26, 1980 · 60 min
A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
Baby Black Markets
Feb 27, 1980 · 60 min
Topic: the black market for babies in America.
Spanking in Schools
Mar 10, 1980 · 60 min
From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
Suzanne Somers
Mar 11, 1980 · 60 min
From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
Larry Hagman
Apr 28, 1980 · 60 min
Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
Doctors' Responsibilities
Apr 28, 1980 · 60 min
Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
Surrogate Mothers' Rights
Apr 29, 1980 · 60 min
Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
Prayer in the Classroom
Apr 30, 1980 · 60 min
Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.
Economist Milton Friedman
Apr 30, 1980 · 60 min
Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
Author Marabel Morgan
Apr 30, 1980 · 60 min
Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
California Law on Child-Support Payments
May 1, 1980 · 60 min
Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
Author Daphna Ayalah
May 1, 1980 · 60 min
Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman
May 2, 1980 · 60 min
Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests
May 7, 1980 · 60 min
Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
Author Barbara Hansen
Jun 2, 1980 · 60 min
Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
Off-Broadway Play's Cast
Jun 2, 1980 · 60 min
Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
Pro Kids
Jun 3, 1980 · 60 min
Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
Author Michael E. McGill
Jun 4, 1980 · 60 min
Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
The Iranian Crisis
Jun 4, 1980 · 60 min
Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
Battered Women
Jun 5, 1980 · 60 min
Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
Author Stephen Gaskin
Jun 5, 1980 · 60 min
Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
Video Dating Services
Jun 6, 1980 · 60 min
Video dating services are discussed on the program.
Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff
Jun 24, 1980 · 60 min
Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn
Jun 25, 1980 · 60 min
Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
Shelley Winters
Jun 27, 1980 · 60 min
Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
Psychosomatic Illnesses
Aug 12, 1980 · 60 min
The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
Author Norman F. Dacey
Aug 13, 1980 · 60 min
Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.
Sex on Soap Operas
Aug 15, 1980 · 60 min
Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").