The Phil Donahue Show Season 10, Episode 16: FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

1

Cults in America

Topic: cults in America.

60 min

2

Inflation

Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

60 min

3

In-vitro Fertilization

In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.

60 min

6

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.

60 min

7

Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.

60 min

8

Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.

60 min

9

Gender Roles

Topic: "gender roles".

60 min

10

Aid for Cambodian Refugees

Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.

60 min

11

Single Motherhood

Topic: single motherhood.

60 min

12

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall is the guest.

60 min

13

Adult Illiteracy

Topic: adult illiteracy.

60 min

14

Anti-Loitering Laws

Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.

60 min

15

The President's Nephew

Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.

60 min

16

FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

60 min

17

Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.

60 min

18

Linda Lovelace

Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

60 min

19

Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.

60 min

20

From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

60 min

21

Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.

60 min

22

Author Eda LeShan

Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.

60 min

23

Author Myra Turley

From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.

60 min

24

Author Marcia Lasswell

Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.

60 min

25

Author Dr. George R. Bach

From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."

60 min

26

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."

60 min

27

School Textbook Censorship

The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.

60 min

28

The Rights of Mental Patients

A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.

60 min

29

Baby Black Markets

Topic: the black market for babies in America.

60 min

30

Celebrity Wives

Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.

60 min

31

Spanking in Schools

From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.

60 min

32

Suzanne Somers

From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

60 min

33

Larry Hagman

Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."

60 min

34

Menstruation

Topic: menstruation.

60 min

35

Doctors' Responsibilities

Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

60 min

36

Walter Cronkite

Guest: Walter Cronkite.

60 min

37

Surrogate Mothers' Rights

Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.

60 min

38

Ayn Rand

Guest: author Ayn Rand.

60 min

39

Prayer in the Classroom

Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

60 min

40

Economist Milton Friedman

Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."

60 min

41

Author Marabel Morgan

Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.

60 min

42

California Law on Child-Support Payments

Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.

60 min

43

Author Daphna Ayalah

Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").

60 min

44

Teachers

An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

60 min

45

Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.

60 min

46

Dr. Benjamin Spock

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock

60 min

47

Comulsive Gambling

Topic: compulsive gambling.

60 min

48

Sammy Davis Jr.

Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.

60 min

49

Mike Douglas

Mike Douglas is the guest.

60 min

50

Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

60 min

51

Ralph Nader

Guest: Ralph Nader

60 min

52

Author Barbara Hansen

Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.

60 min

53

Off-Broadway Play's Cast

Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."

60 min

54

Pro Kids

Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.

60 min

55

Author Michael E. McGill

Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.

60 min

56

The Iranian Crisis

Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

60 min

57

Battered Women

Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.

60 min

58

Author Stephen Gaskin

Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.

60 min

59

Video Dating Services

Video dating services are discussed on the program.

60 min

60

Househusbands

Topic: "househusbands."

60 min

61

Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.

60 min

62

Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").

60 min

63

Bob Newhart

Guest: Bob Newhart.

60 min

64

Shelley Winters

Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."

60 min

65

Truman Capote

Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

60 min

66

Psychosomatic Illnesses

The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

60 min

67

Author Norman F. Dacey

Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.

60 min

68

Nudist Campgrounds.

Topic: nudist campgrounds.

60 min

69

Sex on Soap Operas

Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").

60 min