Phil Donahue, the legendary daytime talk show host behind “The Phil Donahue Show”, dies at 88
"There wouldn’t have been an Oprah Show without Phil Donahue being the first to prove that daytime talk and women watching should be taken seriously," wrote Oprah Winfrey.
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Oprah Winfrey Declares 'There Wouldn't Have Been an Oprah Show Without Phil Donahue' in Tribute to Talk Show Legend
“Rest in peace Phil,” she concluded. Related: Phil Donahue, Legendary Daytime Talk ... Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of ...