After 21 seasons, Dr. Phil McGraw’s daytime talk show will come to an end in 2023. McGraw signed a five-year contract with CBS Media Ventures in 2018 and is expected to offer networks the option of airing previously recorded episodes during the upcoming 2023-24 season.
McGraw has been a part of daytime television for over 25 years and has helped tens of thousands of guests and millions of viewers with issues ranging from mental health to parenting to addiction to marriage. However, he is not done yet and is expected to reveal information about a “strategic primetime arrangement” that would allow him to impact television and audiences more effectively. The project’s debut is set for next year.
McGraw is concerned about the American family and wants to restore clarity of purpose and core values. He has been producing scripted projects and hosting two podcasts, Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil and Phil in the Blanks, according to CBS officials who spoke to Variety.
Dr. Phil’s television career took off when he frequently appeared as a guest expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the 1990s. He moderated over 4,000 shows with over 20,000 guests and over 5 million viewer letters.
Dr. Phil draws an average of 2 million viewers per episode, making it the second-most-watched talk show. The current number one show, according to Variety, is Live with Kelly and Ryan.
McGraw’s decision to end his show after 21 seasons does not mean he is done with CBS Media Ventures. CBS Media Ventures President Steve LoCascio announced that their collaboration with McGraw will continue. LoCascio praised McGraw’s contribution to daytime television, saying that he transformed the daily scene.
Other daytime talk shows, including The Wendy Williams Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dr. Oz, and The Real, are also coming to an end, coinciding with McGraw’s departure.
Following the announcement of Dr. Phil’s departure from his daytime talk show, many fans have expressed disappointment and sadness. The show has become a staple in the world of daytime television and has provided help and support to countless viewers and guests over the years. Many have shared stories of how the show has impacted their lives and how they will miss the guidance and advice provided by Dr. Phil.
Despite the end of his daytime talk show, Dr. Phil’s fans can still expect to see him on their screens in the near future. He has hinted at a new project that will enable him to reach a larger audience and have a greater impact on television. Details of this new venture are still scarce, but many are eagerly anticipating what Dr. Phil has in store for his next chapter in the entertainment industry.
As Dr. Phil prepares to wrap up his talk show, he leaves behind a legacy that will undoubtedly continue to inspire and help people for years to come. His impact on daytime television is undeniable, and his voice and advice will be missed by many. However, fans can rest assured that this is not the end of Dr. Phil’s career, and they can look forward to seeing what he has planned for his future endeavors.
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