The “Dr. Phil Show” is a syndicated American talk show that is hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw. Dr. Phil McGraw holds a doctorate in Psychology and has worked as a Psychologist in California.
Before Dr. Phil got his own show on television, he appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on a regular basis as a Psychologist with expertise in Relationship and Life Strategy Therapy. Dr. Phil as he became known, appearing regularly from 1998-2002, and during that time on The Oprah Winfrey Show, he was featured on his own short segment called Tuesday with Dr. Phil. With the blessing of Oprah Winfrey, the Dr. Phil Show was launched on September 16, 2002.http://www.tvrage.com/shows/id-5735
The Dr. Phil Show, covers a large variety of human and psychological issue and topics that his guests on the show face in their lives. Some of the most popular topics (by network statistics) have included; weight loss, behavioural issues with raising children, love and relationship issues, marriage counselling, divorce, and financial planning. Dr. Phil is noted for bringing back families across many shows for what he deems as follow-up therapy sessions. The more popular the issue the more likely these follow-up sessions are to occur. http://www.tvrage.com/shows/id-5735
The Dr. Phil Show is in syndication throughout the United States and Canada, as well as a number of other countries. One of the clauses in the syndication contracts specifically states that the Dr. Phi Show cannot air in the same time slot, on any station, with The Oprah Winfrey Show.
On August 3, 2005 it was announced that The Dr. Phil Show had been renewed to continue into its 11th season, which would bring it into the 2012 – 2013 viewing season.http://www.deadline.com/2009/11/dr-phil-show-re-ups-through-2014/ ef>
Main Cast of Dr. Phil Show
- - Phil McGraw – The Dr. Phil and star of the show
- - Robin McGraw – Wife of Dr. Phil McGraw and show co-host
- - Jay McGraw – Son of Phil and Robin McGraw – Co-host on show
Quotes
- "I'm not the Hush-Puppies, pipe and 'Let's talk about your mother' kind of psychologist."
- "Nothing's funnier to me than laughing at myself."
- "Obesity has overtaken cancer as the No. 1 cause of avoidable, preventable death in American society. It's an epidemic-level problem."
Dr. Phil - Downsyndrome - Not the Rain Man
This is a hard hitting and emotionally touching episode from the Dr. Phil Show. This covers a special case on Down syndrome and the emotional and physical stress and abuse that families face with Down syndrome children. This is an end of the rope situation and it something that many families face.
References
Fast Facts
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First Aired
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Genre
Reality, Talk Show, educational
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Dr. Phils Real Name
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Dr. Phil Show Trademark 1:
Does a one-finger-wave in the beginning of each of his shows to his wife Robin in the audience
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Dr. Phil Show Trademark 2
"And how is that working out for you?"
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Forbes Magazine
In [[2007], Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $30 million.
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1000 episode
Aired: February 11, 2008
