Another daytime fixture, Dr. Phil McGraw is retiring after more than 20 years as one of television’s most popular talk show hosts. his syndicated daytime show, Dr. Phil, is ending its original episode run in the current 2022-2023 TV season, the show’s 21st installment.
McGraw’s decision came as his latest contract was coming to an end. Dr. Phil It received a 5 season renewal in 2018 As part of a mega deal extension with CBS Media Ventures, which covers it throughout the current season.
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CBS Media Ventures presents episodes from The Station Library. Dr. Phil For the 2023-24 season and beyond. They include wraparounds and intros by McGraw, guest updates and new content.
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McGraw, now a daytime doyen, began his career in television oprah winfrey show in the late 90s before Winfrey headlined his own spin-off produced by Harpo Studios. Released in September 2002, Dr. Phil was an immediate hit, coming in second in the ratings. Oprah. After Winfrey stepped away from daylight in 2011, Dr. Phil It took the crown as the most-watched daytime syndicated talk show for the past decade, but only recently slipped to number two. Lives with Kelly and Ryan. While the linear rating is declining across the board, Dr. Phil It still attracts about 2 million viewers.
“I’ve had great experiences in daytime television for over 25 years,” McGraw said. “The show has helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers with everything from addiction and marriage to mental health and parenting. It was a chapter, but there are many things I want to do while moving from daytime.”
Along with executives from two other daytime syndicated shows produced by McGraw, doctors When Daily Mail TV, canceled last yearhis decision to terminate Dr. Phil It marks a final exit from daytime for the popular television personality, who has racked up a primetime track record alongside his daytime career, and executive producers have turned back to back-to-back successful CBS drama series. Bull and freshman So help Todd.
In the near future, McGraw will focus on primetime programming with a new partnership that is expected to begin in early 2024.
“My deep concern for American families has compelled me to engage with a wider audience and I am determined to help restore a sense of purpose and our core values. I’m here.
During its execution, Dr. PhilFeaturing McGraw tackling a different topic on each show and offering advice to guests, was nominated 31 times for Emmy Awards and won 5 awards for its accurate portrayal of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse and addiction. Received PRISM Award and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk). Driver) Media Awards.
CBS Media Ventures President Steve LoCascio said: “Phil changed the daytime landscape as the force behind him on one of daytime television’s most popular talk shows ever. Dr. Phil We will do business with the library for many years to come and welcome the opportunity to work together in the future. “