Talk Show Pioneer Phil Donahue Dies

 Phil Donahue, whose daytime talk show broke new ground, has died.  His shows, featured a single topic and he would take his mic into the audience to allow them to question guests and express their opinions.  

The show, which originated in Dayton, Ohio, eventually moved to Chicago in the early 70s, were it became a national hit. 

Donahue was married to Marlo Thomas, another groundbreaking TV figure, who had starred in the ABC comedy, That Girl.  The marriage lasted 44 years, until his death yesterday (Sunday, August 18th, 2024).

Phil Donahue was 88.