Why did Dr. Phil lose his license?

McGraw stopped renewing his Texas license to practice psychology in 2006. The California Board of Psychology has determined that he does not need a license in that state because he does not practice psychology on his show.
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Is Dr. Phil a licensed doctor?

Phil is not a doctor — but he plays one on TV. Dr. Phil has the cachet of the "Dr." moniker at the front of his name — even though he holds a doctorate in psychology and is not a licensed psychologist.
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Did Dr. Phil have a stroke?

The injury caused a clot in his carotid artery, which then traveled to his brain. It was January 3, 2019, a few days before the new semester at CNU was scheduled to begin. Phil, age 57, had come home for lunch when the stroke occurred.
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When was the last time Dr. Phil renewed his license?

McGraw holds a doctorate in psychology, but stopped renewing his license in 2006, and has never held a valid psychology license in California, where the show is filmed. (A spokesperson for Dr. Phil confirmed that he ceased renewing his license in 2006 “as he no longer worked as a therapist.”)
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Is Dr. Phil show staged?

No, Dr. Phil is not staged in the same way as fictional TV or other reality TV shows are. The executives have argued several times that they do not coerce their guests to act in certain ways for drama's sake.
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What disease does Dr. Phil have?

I do all the things I have always loved to do and Parkinson's Disease has offered me more things to love to do.
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Who did Dr. Phil sleep with?

Twenty-years ago, a young patient named Sara Morrison claimed that Dr. Phil McGraw molested her while treating her for clinical depression, Radar Online reports. Morrison claims that Dr. Phil fondled and molested her while under his care over 20-years ago.
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Is Dr. Phil diabetic?

Dr. Phil has been on multiple different treatments since being diagnosed with the disease. Working with his treatment team, and in combination with a healthy diet and exercise, he has been successfully managing his type 2 diabetes since 2012 with a treatment plan that includes BYDUREON.
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What happened with Dr. Phil?

In 2018, McGraw signed a deal with CBS to host Dr. Phil through its 2022–23 season, which would be the show's 21st. The current and former employees say they're speaking out now because they want to see a shift in how staffers are treated on the show for however long it remains on TV.
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Is Dr. Phil Show Cancelled 2020?

The Dr. Phil McGraw-inspired courtroom series is ending after six seasons on CBS.
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Is Dr. Phil really a psychologist?

Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950), better known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, though he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006.
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How did Oprah meet Dr. Phil?

Oprah first met Dr. Phil 1996, when she was on trial with the beef industry in Texas. As she was dealing with cattlemen who claimed she defamed the beef industry on her show, she hired Dr. Phil to assist and counsel her.
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Why was Dr. Phil Sued?

A Colorado woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted at a ranch for troubled teens is suing Phil McGraw and ViacomCBS, claiming the television doctor pressured her family into sending her to the facility without disclosing allegations of mistreatment from former attendees.
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Why is CBS and Dr. Phil Sued?

A Colorado teen who alleges she was sexually assaulted at a Utah facility for “troubled” youth is suing Phil McGraw and ViacomCBS for negligence, alleging the star of the popular Dr. Phil show and his staff recommended and arranged for her treatment at Turn-About Ranch.
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Does Dr. Phil follow up on guests?

Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most memorable guests.
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What did Dr. Phil get accused of?

The reality TV show “Dr. Phil” is being accused of a rash of abusive and unethical behavior on its set by current and former employees — including an grim instance in which workers were allegedly instructed to withhold medication from a guest on the show to play up the entertainment value of a segment.
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How does Dr. Phil have so much money?

Dr. Phil earned $79 million last year, making him the highest-paid TV host in the world. His sky-high earnings are mainly thanks to his eponymous daytime talk show: In addition to money from product placements, he splits the advertising profits from the show. The result adds up to over 90% of his total paycheck.
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What kind of car does Dr. Phil drive?

Dr. Phil is going to be able to tool around in his vintage Chevrolet Bel Air once again now that the car has been recovered from thieves, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Who is the highest paid host?

1. Oprah Winfrey. Who is the highest paid talk show host? Apart from being the richest talk show host on this list, Oprah Winfrey also happens to be the highest paid TV personality in 2021.
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Where do Dr. Phil Guests stay?

Guests do get a bit of the star treatment. They're picked up at the airport by limousine and stay at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood. They're then transported to the show where they settle in their own dressing room. That's followed by makeup and hair and then on to the show.
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Are Fallon and Steve still married?

When I found out that Fallon and Steven were getting divorced, I was happy.
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Is Dr. Phil renewed for 2021?

On October 25, 2018, it was announced that Dr. Phil had been renewed for four additional seasons, taking the show to May 2023, or the end of its 21st season.
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