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In reply to the discussion: Rest in Peace Phil Donahue [View all]
Easterncedar
(3,695 posts)31. Turned some lives around for the better
I had a friend, gone now, whose crusty, blustery, difficult and sometimes aggressive husband told her one day that he had been watching a Phil Donahue show about it and suddenly understood that he had been verbally abusive to her and wanted to mend his ways.
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Sad news. He was a really good human being. Just heard last week that their St. Jude
allegorical oracle
Aug 2024
#5
The media really smeared him. I always enjoyed Phil, no matter what venue.
Clouds Passing
Aug 2024
#38
Really good bio and rundown on career and his amazing impact on television interview programming. He opened doors.
Attilatheblond
Aug 2024
#29
Bummer. A good guy with a big curious mind and an open heart. I bought his book 'The Human Animal'
lostnfound
Aug 2024
#33
He modeled having a respectful discussion and still getting your point across.
willamette
Aug 2024
#57
He is going to be so pissed that he couldn't vote in this next election.
Baitball Blogger
Aug 2024
#43