Many people who think of Phil Donahue, the pioneering talk show host who died on Sunday at 88, may conjure the caricatured image as played by Phil Hartman on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s: ...

In Phil Donahue's final months, he was thinking back on his illustrious career — and he felt some lingering nostalgia. In May, the talk show host, who "passed away peacefully following a long illness" ...

Phil Donahue, the legendary TV talk show host, has died. He was 88. Donahue passed away Sunday night following a long illness, his family confirmed to “Today” Monday morning. The star died at home ...

Phil Donahue, the pioneering daytime TV talk show host who welcomed audience participation and was willing to engage in any topic — from economic theory to adult diaper babies — died on Sunday at his ...

Donahue, who died Aug. 18, hosted an issue-oriented, afternoon talk show that paved the way for Oprah and others. David Bianculli offers an appreciation, and we listen back to a 1985 interview. This ...

American TV icon Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88. His death was first reported by "The Today Show," which received a statement from his family. Donahue’s talk show, "The Phil Donahue Show," ran ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Donahue’s popularity at that point had been far outpaced by Springer’s more tawdry brand. When faced with a choice between ...