Dr. Phil Primetime
| Dr. Phil Primetime | |
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Presented by | Phil McGraw |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production company | Merit Street Media |
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| Release | April 2, 2024 – present |
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| Dr. Phil (talk show) | |
Dr. Phil Primetime is an American prime time talk show hosted by Phil McGraw, airing on Merit Street, from Fort Worth, Texas.[1] The show premiered on April 2, 2024, and is produced by McGraw's own production company, Merit Street Media.[2] Its accompanying streaming service Merit+ also carries the show.
History
[edit]On November 6, 2023, four months after the end of his daytime show, McGraw announced plans for a new prime time show on his own television network, Merit Street.[3] Dozens of longtime Dr. Phil staffers were reported to have relocated from Los Angeles to Texas to continue working alongside McGraw.[4]
The first episode aired on April 2, 2024, and featured a debate between Hamas defector Mosab Yousef and two pro-Palestinian college students.[5] On June 7, 2024, McGraw drew criticism for interviewing then former U.S. president and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump on the show and agreeing with Trump that his hush money trial was unfair, describing it as "prosecutorial abuse".[6][7][8] Prior to dropping out and endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was also interviewed in an episode of the show.[9]
Format
[edit]Most episodes consist of McGraw talking to guests about their personal issues or general hot-button issues, in front of a live studio audience.[10][11] In contrast to his previous Dr. Phil show, the program features more of McGraw's personal views on education, family values and immigration, a number of which have been described as conservative talking points.[12][13] A number of episodes have also featured interviews of political figures such as nominated U.S. border czar Tom Homan,[14] New York City Mayor Eric Adams,[15] and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[16] As well as conservative personalities such as Jordan Peterson.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Gravley, Carly May (April 2, 2024). "Dr. Phil Launches New Cable Channel With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Fort Worth". Dallas Observer.
- ^ Schwartz, Ryan (March 6, 2024). "Dr. Phil Returns! 'New' Show to Air on Phil McGraw's Own Cable Network — Get Premiere Date". Yahoo Finance Canada.
- ^ Moore, Julia (November 6, 2023). "Dr. Phil Is Back: Here's When the Oprah-Launched TV Star's Show Will Return on His Own Network". People.com.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 6, 2023). "Phil McGraw To Launch Cable Network Anchored By 'Dr. Phil Primetime' Nightly Show". Deadline.
- ^ Isaac, David (April 5, 2024). "Dr. Phil, 'Green Prince' take on anti-Israel college activists in Michigan". Jewish News Syndicate.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (June 7, 2024). "Dr. Phil's Description Of Donald Trump During Their Interview Has Folks Thinking... What?!?". HuffPost.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (June 7, 2024). "Dr. Phil Bolsters Donald Trump's Attacks On Felony Conviction, But Claims He Made "Headway" In Tempering Former President's Vows For Revenge". Deadline.
- ^ Goldsberry, Jenny (June 6, 2024). "Trump compares his court cases to Oprah's and says it's an 'honor' to have Dr. Phil's support". Colorado Springs Gazette.
- ^ "RFK Jr denies being 'lunatic' anti-vaxxer and compares Biden to a '5-year-old'". The Independent. June 28, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (November 7, 2023). "Dr. Phil is already returning to TV with new primetime show — and cable network". New York Post.
- ^ Murray, Lance (November 8, 2023). "Dr. Phil Is Launching a New Primetime Network Out of Studios in Fort Worth". New York Post.
- ^ Bowe, Jillian (November 6, 2023). "Dr. Phil Is Launching a Cable Network". Daytime Confidential.
- ^ Santana, Steven (November 9, 2023). "Oprah's TV psychologist Dr. Phil starts new network in North Texas". Chron.
- ^ "Tom Homan: Trump's New 'Border Czar'". www.meritstreetmedia.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "NYC Mayor Adams Speaks". www.meritstreetmedia.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Suter, Tara (May 10, 2024). "Netanyahu says there were 'failures' by Israel on Oct. 7 in Dr. Phil interview". The Hill. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Jordan Peterson: We Who Wrestle with God". www.meritstreetmedia.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.