Donahues popularity at that point had been far outpaced by Springers more tawdry brand.
Its this context that makes Donahues hour-long segment so moving.
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Phil Donahue’s Interviews With Early AIDS Patients Were a Master Class in Empathy
Phil Donahue's interviews with early AIDS patients was a master class in empathy. The talk show host died at the age of 88.
