1970-1996 (SYNDICATED). An hour-long talk show, usually devoted to a single topic and featured an active studio audience. In 1977, the show changed its name to "Donahue."
Phil Donahue leads a discussion of common problems in mother-daughter relationships. The guests are Charlotte Sheedy, who comments on the book she is writing, "It's All Right to Hate Your Kids," and her daughter Alexander.