The Phil Donahue Show - Season 10
1 - Cults in America
Air Date: January 7, 1980
Topic: cults in America.
2 - Inflation
Air Date: January 8, 1980
Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.
3 - In-vitro Fertilization
Air Date: January 9, 1980
In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
6 - Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Air Date: January 14, 1980
The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
7 - Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff
Air Date: January 14, 1980
Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
8 - Chicago mayor Jane Byrne
Air Date: January 15, 1980
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
9 - Gender Roles
Air Date: January 15, 1980
Topic: "gender roles".
10 - Aid for Cambodian Refugees
Air Date: January 16, 1980
Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
11 - Single Motherhood
Air Date: January 17, 1980
Topic: single motherhood.
12 - Lauren Bacall
Air Date: January 18, 1980
Lauren Bacall is the guest.
13 - Adult Illiteracy
Air Date: January 18, 1980
Topic: adult illiteracy.
14 - Anti-Loitering Laws
Air Date: January 23, 1980
Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
15 - The President's Nephew
Air Date: January 24, 1980
Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
16 - FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk
Air Date: January 25, 1980
Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
17 - Nightclub Owner Dana Montana
Air Date: January 29, 1980
Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
18 - Linda Lovelace
Air Date: February 1, 1980
Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
19 - Fashion Designer Albert Capraro
Air Date: February 18, 1980
From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
20 - From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Air Date: February 18, 1980
A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
21 - Excommunicated from the Mormon Church
Air Date: February 19, 1980
Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
22 - Author Eda LeShan
Air Date: February 20, 1980
Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
23 - Author Myra Turley
Air Date: February 20, 1980
From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
24 - Author Marcia Lasswell
Air Date: February 21, 1980
Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
25 - Author Dr. George R. Bach
Air Date: February 21, 1980
From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
26 - Marsha Mason and Neil Simon
Air Date: February 22, 1980
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
27 - School Textbook Censorship
Air Date: February 25, 1980
The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
28 - The Rights of Mental Patients
Air Date: February 26, 1980
A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
29 - Baby Black Markets
Air Date: February 27, 1980
Topic: the black market for babies in America.
30 - Celebrity Wives
Air Date: February 28, 1980
Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.
31 - Spanking in Schools
Air Date: March 10, 1980
From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
32 - Suzanne Somers
Air Date: March 11, 1980
From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
33 - Larry Hagman
Air Date: April 28, 1980
Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
34 - Menstruation
Air Date: April 28, 1980
Topic: menstruation.
35 - Doctors' Responsibilities
Air Date: April 28, 1980
Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
36 - Walter Cronkite
Air Date: April 29, 1980
Guest: Walter Cronkite.
37 - Surrogate Mothers' Rights
Air Date: April 29, 1980
Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
38 - Ayn Rand
Air Date: April 29, 1980
Guest: author Ayn Rand.
39 - Prayer in the Classroom
Air Date: April 30, 1980
Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.
40 - Economist Milton Friedman
Air Date: April 30, 1980
Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
41 - Author Marabel Morgan
Air Date: April 30, 1980
Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
42 - California Law on Child-Support Payments
Air Date: May 1, 1980
Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
43 - Author Daphna Ayalah
Air Date: May 1, 1980
Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
44 - Teachers
Air Date: May 1, 1980
An audience of teachers discuss their profession.
45 - Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman
Air Date: May 2, 1980
Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
46 - Dr. Benjamin Spock
Air Date: May 2, 1980
Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock
47 - Comulsive Gambling
Air Date: May 2, 1980
Topic: compulsive gambling.
48 - Sammy Davis Jr.
Air Date: May 5, 1980
Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.
49 - Mike Douglas
Air Date: May 6, 1980
Mike Douglas is the guest.
50 - Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests
Air Date: May 7, 1980
Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
51 - Ralph Nader
Air Date: May 8, 1980
Guest: Ralph Nader
52 - Author Barbara Hansen
Air Date: June 2, 1980
Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
53 - Off-Broadway Play's Cast
Air Date: June 2, 1980
Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
54 - Pro Kids
Air Date: June 3, 1980
Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
55 - Author Michael E. McGill
Air Date: June 4, 1980
Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
56 - The Iranian Crisis
Air Date: June 4, 1980
Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
57 - Battered Women
Air Date: June 5, 1980
Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
58 - Author Stephen Gaskin
Air Date: June 5, 1980
Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
59 - Video Dating Services
Air Date: June 6, 1980
Video dating services are discussed on the program.
60 - Househusbands
Air Date: June 23, 1980
Topic: "househusbands."
61 - Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff
Air Date: June 24, 1980
Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
62 - Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn
Air Date: June 25, 1980
Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
63 - Bob Newhart
Air Date: June 26, 1980
Guest: Bob Newhart.
64 - Shelley Winters
Air Date: June 27, 1980
Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
65 - Truman Capote
Air Date: August 11, 1980
Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").
66 - Psychosomatic Illnesses
Air Date: August 12, 1980
The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
67 - Author Norman F. Dacey
Air Date: August 13, 1980
Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.
68 - Nudist Campgrounds.
Air Date: August 14, 1980
Topic: nudist campgrounds.
69 - Sex on Soap Operas
Air Date: August 15, 1980
Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").