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Yoga and good health is discussed by expert Lillas Folan, host of TV's "Lillas Yoga and You."

Yoga Expert Lillas Folan

Guest: Anne Armstrong, the highest ranking female on the White House staff.

White House Staffer Anne Armstrong

VD is discussed by Dr. Leslie Nicholas author of "How to Avoid Social Disease."

Dr. Leslie Nicholas on VD

Sam Levenson discusses the generation gap.

Sam Levenson

Lucille Ball

Scheduled: A discussion on suicide, depression and self-hatred by Dr. Ari Kiev.

Dr. Ari Kiev on Depression

Scheduled: The Equal Rights Amendment -- bane or boon? Disadvantages are enumerated.

The Equal Rights Amendment

Syndicated humorist Erma Bombeck is the guest. She offers observations on the homemaking scene.

Erma Bombeck

Madalyn Murray O'Hair outlines her goals for atheists.

Madalyn Murray O'Hair

The guest is Dr. Pat Robertson, who is the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network.

Dr. Pat Robertson

Problems faced by divorced men are discussed.

Divorced Men

Tony Curtis discusses his first venture as a novelist.

Tony Curtis

Self-Esteem

Reaching the gay audience is discussed by author Jonathan Katz ("Gay American History").

Author Jonathan Katz

The Suzuki Chamber Orchestra, which consists of children aged 3 to 14 performs a Mozart piece under the direction of Henry Mazer. The program also includes a performance by two adult violinists.

The Suzuki Chamber Orchestra

Solving problems by considering all the options is discussed by author Barry Neil Kaufman.

Author Barry Neil Kaufman

Radio Host Studs Terkel

Male Menopause

Cults in America

Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

Inflation

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

In-vitro Fertilization

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

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

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

Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

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

Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

Gender Roles

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

Aid for Cambodian Refugees

Single Motherhood

Lauren Bacall

Adult Illiteracy

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

Anti-Loitering Laws

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

The President's Nephew

Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

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

Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

Linda Lovelace

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

Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

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

Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

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

Author Eda LeShan

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

Author Myra Turley

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

Author Marcia Lasswell

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

Author Dr. George R. Bach

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

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

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

School Textbook Censorship

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

The Rights of Mental Patients

Topic: the black market for babies in America.

Baby Black Markets

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

Celebrity Wives

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

Spanking in Schools

From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

Suzanne Somers

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

Larry Hagman

Menstruation

Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

Doctors' Responsibilities

Walter Cronkite

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

Surrogate Mothers' Rights

Ayn Rand

Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

Prayer in the Classroom

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

Economist Milton Friedman

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

Author Marabel Morgan

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

California Law on Child-Support Payments

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

Author Daphna Ayalah

An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

Teachers

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

Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

Dr. Benjamin Spock

Comulsive Gambling

Sammy Davis Jr.

Mike Douglas

Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

Ralph Nader

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

Author Barbara Hansen

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

Off-Broadway Play's Cast

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

Pro Kids

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

Author Michael E. McGill

Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

The Iranian Crisis

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

Battered Women

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

Author Stephen Gaskin

Video dating services are discussed on the program.

Video Dating Services

Househusbands

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

Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

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

Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

Bob Newhart

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

Shelley Winters

Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

Truman Capote

The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

Psychosomatic Illnesses

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

Author Norman F. Dacey

Nudist Campgrounds.

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

Sex on Soap Operas

Political journalist David S. Broder ("Changing of the Guard") is the program guest.

Political Journalist David S. Broder

Guest: author Theodore I. Rubin ("Reconciliations").

Author Theodore I. Rubin

Syndicated columnist Jack Anderson is the guest.

Syndicated Columnist Jack Anderson

Guest: gynecologist Patrick C. Steptoe, who developed the procedure for the first test-tube baby.

Gynecologist Patrick C. Steptoe

Dr. Ira Mintz of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center discusses treatment of sex offenders.

Dr. Ira Mintz on Sex Offenders

Topic: battered wives who have killed their husbands.

Battered Wives

Astronomer Carl Sagan talks about his book "COSMOS."

Carl Sagan

Elton John performs "Little Jeannie" and "Philadelphia Freedom."

Elton John

Coauthors Lynette Triere and Richard Peacock ("Learning to Leave -- A Woman's Guide").

Coauthors Lynette Triere and Richard Peacock

A show marking the 10th anniversary of Ms. magazine.

Ms. Magazine

Transexual twins Marc and Mike Vittitow are the guests.

Transexual Twins

Considered views on world affairs -- from children.

Children's Views on World Affairs

Public School Prayers

A show on TV talk-show hosts, with Dick Cavett, David Susskind.

Talk Show Hosts

Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his autobiography "Keeping Faith".

Jimmy Carter

The Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, was an American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue that ran for 26 years on national television. Its run was preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio, and it was broadcast nationwide between 1970 and 1996.

In 2002, Donahue was ranked twenty-ninth on TV Guide magazine's list of the fifty greatest television shows of all-time.

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