The Phil Donahue Show: Season 13
Season 13 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 12.
- 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 13 Progress Shield
Talk Show Hosts
Nov 29, 1982 · 60 min
A show on TV talk-show hosts, with Dick Cavett, David Susskind.
Jimmy Carter
Nov 30, 1982 · 60 min
Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his autobiography "Keeping Faith".
Artificial Insemination for Lesbians
Dec 1, 1982 · 60 min
Topic: artificial insemination for lesbians.
Fashion for Full-Figured Women
Dec 2, 1982 · 60 min
Fashions and beauty advice for full-figured women.
Women in TV News
Dec 3, 1982 · 60 min
A show on women in TV News features Jessica Savitch, Lesley Stahl.
FTC's Jurisdiction
Dec 6, 1982 · 60 min
The scope of the Federal Trade Commission's jurisdiction over professionals is debated.
Tylenol Cyanide Poisonings
Dec 6, 1982 · 60 min
James E. Burke of Johnson & Johnson discusses the Extra-Strength Tylenol cyanide poisonings.
Mass Marriage Ceremonies of the Unification Church
Dec 7, 1982 · 60 min
Topic: mass-marriage ceremonies of the Unification Church.
Tough Love
Dec 7, 1982 · 60 min
Phyllis and David York of Toughlove, a self-support group for parents of troubled teen-agers.
AIDS
Dec 8, 1982 · 60 min
Acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS), thought to be viral and sexually transmitted, which impairs the body's immune system.
Restoring Movement to Paralyzed Limbs
Dec 9, 1982 · 60 min
Biomedical engineer Jerrold Petrofsky discusses his computer-controled method of restoring movement to paralyzed limbs.
Identifying Career Criminals
Dec 9, 1982 · 60 min
Peter W. Greenwood of the Rand Corporation discusses his formula for identifying career criminals.
Facial Reconstruction
Dec 10, 1982 · 60 min
Extensive facial reconstruction is discussed.
Florida Schools Required to Teach Disadvantages of Communism
Dec 10, 1982 · 60 min
Discussion topic: a Florida law that requires public schools to teach a course on the disadvantages of communism.
Disconnecting Life Support
Dec 14, 1982 · 60 min
Topic: the ethics of disconnecting life-support systems.
Author Diane Ackerman
Dec 15, 1982 · 60 min
Author Diane Ackerman ("The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to Marry Money").
Reagan's Controversy over National Bible Week
Dec 16, 1982 · 60 min
Topic: the controversy surrounding President Reagan's 1982 appearance on a public-service announcement for National Bible Week.
De Paul Rehabilitation Hospital
Dec 17, 1982 · 60 min
Representatives of the De Paul Rehabilitation Hospital discuss the institution's program for nurses with drug or alcohol dependencies.
Romance among Senior Citizens
Dec 20, 1982 · 60 min
Topic: romance and sexuality among senior citizens.
Dog Trainer Barbara Woodhouse
Dec 21, 1982 · 60 min
Dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse is the guest.
The Coming Matriarchy
Dec 22, 1982 · 60 min
Guests: coauthors Elizabeth Nickles and Laura Ashcraft ("The Coming Matriarchy").
Iris Ellis on Bargain Outlets
Dec 23, 1982 · 60 min
Guest: Iris Ellis, who compiled a book on bargain outlets.
Counseling Ethnic Groups
Dec 24, 1982 · 60 min
Counselors who specialize in various ethnic groups.
Sex Manuals for evangelical Christians
Dec 28, 1982 · 60 min
Authors of sex manuals for evangelical Christians.
Older Women and Younger Men
Dec 29, 1982 · 60 min
Relationships between older women and younger men.
Author Cecelia Fusco
Dec 30, 1982 · 60 min
Guest: author Cecelia Fusco ("Just Tip Me Mister!"), who discusses waitressing.
Housekeeping in the '80s
Dec 31, 1982 · 60 min
The expense of setting up housekeeping in the '80s.