Groundbreaking television talk host Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88.

Talk show TV would not be what it is today if it weren't for Donahue.

The Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner was known as a pioneer—a man who tackled controversial topics, including abortion, and was a steadfast voice against war

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Robert Thompson, Professor of TV and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.

Mark Mainz / Staff / Getty Images

Groundbreaking television talk host Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88.
Talk show TV would not be what it is today if it weren't for Donahue.
The Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner was known as a pioneer—a man who tackled controversial topics, including abortion, and was a steadfast voice against war
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Robert Thompson, Professor of TV and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.
Mark Mainz / Staff / Getty Images

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