He was a pioneer.
Im glad I got to thank him for it.
If there wasnt a Phil, there would have never been a Sally.
Phil Donahue’s 25th anniversary show in 1993, standing from left: Donahue, Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Springer, Maury Povich; seated from left: Sally Jessy Raphael, , Geraldo Rivera, Jenny Jones, Jane Pauley and Montel WilliamEverett Collection
My thoughts & prayers go out to Marlo and their family.
See those, and more, below.
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He always took the time to ask about our goals and interests.
He didnt have to.
The producer said it was the first time in 25 years he had refused to do so!
Phil Donahue has died at 88 after a long illness.
He passed with his loving wife Marlo Thomas and family by his side.
His death deeply saddens me.
What an historic figure.
I am profoundly…
Phil Donahue was a true pioneer.#RIP.pic.twitter.com/QX1PLAEVGW
Phil Donahue passed away yesterday at 88.
Phil shook up the talk show format, making it human-to-human.
He hosted over 6,000 talk shows, and was the first to interact with a studio audience.
He also was an outspoken advocate for the gay community at a time when we had none.
Thank you Phil Donahue!
RIP
Ohio native Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88.
Like so many journalists, he inspired me during my career.
Sending prayers of comfort to Marlo and his family.pic.twitter.com/idcAH69KFH
This is a very sad day.
If there wasn’t a Phil, there would have never been a Sally.
The stories!!!
Truly one of the best couples weve ever met.
What a legend Phil was.
He will be so…pic.twitter.com/4TtWkbCInS
This is just a wonderful interview.
You could tell Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas were soulmates even then.
