Remembering Phil Donahue, a TV pioneer with deep Chicago connections
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
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While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
Donahue died Sunday at the age of 88 after a long illness. Lauren Victory looks back at his career and his time in Chicago, including a period of time during which he taped his show at the old CBS Chicago studios.
Phil Donahue moved production of "Donahue" from CBS Chicago's old Streeterville headquarters to New York City at the beginning of 1985. In this clip, Don Craig has a look back on Donahue's show over the years, and Donahue himself joins Walter Jacobson to talk his success in Chicago and his impending move. This aired as part of the Channel 2 News at Six with Don Craig and Harry Porterfield.
Donahue spent more than 10 years doing the national show in chicago, at WGN, and then at our Streeterville studios on McClurg Court. Sarah Sidner has a look back at Phil Donahue's life and legacy.
Donahue, 88, was visibly moved as President Joe Biden gave him the prestigious honor.
Donahue, 88, was visibly moved as President Joe Biden gave him the prestigious honor.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
