Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue Instantly Clicked During First Meeting in 1977

[@jasonrhodes5988]

Phil is one of the most intelligent people I've ever seen.. smart as a whip.. with the ability to see both sides of a story.. always allowing the audience to decide for themselves.. great job Phil..

[@steveroby413]

Haven't heard much from Donahue in forever,he looks healthy so does marlo, cant imagine being able to put up with anyone for 45 years that's great

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

I remember hurrying home to watch Phil Donahue after school. I was a latchkey kid and he helped this progressive gal realize that I'm not the only one. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

[@lorraineb.4698]

His show was great. You couldn’t turn away❤

[@sharonwalker8]

Just seeing Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue gives me hope that one day I can share the same kind of story. Love is Grand. Thank you so much for keeping me optimistic today.

[@Kdija89]

Ditto. Thanks, Drew!

[@NDiaz-et6hc]

Hi! I saw the show…when they met, the attraction was palpable…so 🥰 cute! Congratulations on still going strong Phil & Marlo🌹

[@lovewhitey2027]

I will never forget the episode when Phil met her the chemistry 🧪 was palpable 🔥♥️

[@Katrn30]

I saw it too...it was chemistry in action!

[@kathleenzelinski4282]

He said she had been on the show a few years prior. I was curious about their chemistry at that meeting.

[@ashleyswan3871]

I had no idea they were married! That’s so cool. ❤️

[@antoinettelewellen4808]

Great to hear from them again , it's been too long. Sweet couple! 🤗

[@annsjostrom2377]

Phil and Marlo probably had a fight right after this filming. She did all the talking even when he tried to get in to the conversation. He looked uncomfortable.

[@maryoleary2037]

I hope on their podcast that Marlo let's Phil speak more.

[@hildamarmolejo1568]

Thar crossed my mine. I wonder if Phil is okay. He looked a little lost.

[@jazzysophie9943]

He may have had a stroke. Marlo isn't that kind of rude, I'm sure.

[@annsjostrom2377]

Phil looked very uncomfortable. I thought it odd that she did all the talking.

[@deborahstrickland4624]

Every interview I've watched she does most of the talking, I think he may be slowing down so she takes the lead so to not draw attention to him.

[@lorraineb.4698]

@@deborahstrickland4624And we all know Phil could talk back in the day

[@siiiiiuu7]

People make the most unnecessary, mean-spirited comments on here, I swear. I don't know if anyone noticed, but towards the latter half of the interview, Phil is fidgeting nonstop with his hands. He's an almost 90-year-old man and clearly would rather be somewhere other than a talkshow interview. He's probably grateful that his partner has the energy and speaking ability to power through these sorts of things. People need to stop nitpicking and complaining about other peoples' relationships and worry more about their own.

[@lorraineb.4698]

He may have a health issue like Parkinson’s Maybe not but my Mom had that

[@amybethhurst]

In a separate interview, Marlo complained that people ask her questions about their relationship, and not him. Listen how Drew asks, she asks both of them, yet she (Marlo) takes over the conversation.

[@siiiiiuu7]

Her complaining about interviewers directing questions solely at her and the fact that she's speaking more in this interview aren't mutually exclusive. He's the more quiet, laid-back one in the relationship and she's the ball of energy. That's their dynamic. And it's clearly worked out.

[@siiiiiuu7]

I just realized which interview you were referring to. In another interview, Marlo complained that she was the only one constantly asked about certain matters pertaining to home life (housework, family, cooking, etc) while they never asked Phil those questions. If this is the interview you're referring to, you completely left out the context of her complaint... which is odd.

[@kennetpon]

These comments... Phil's probably having a day which I have them now and I'm not even 60 and he's 86 and some days you're just not on top of it and his partner picked up the pace for him that's what they do it's not overbearing it's support. Trust me if you know Phil Donahue if he had something to say he would speak up, either he didn't really want to be there or was a little out of it. I only hope I'm that out of it when I'm his age

[@jayniekinser7029]

I think he was letting his wife talk with Drew.

[@LanceyKersti]

Something definitely is off with Phil..... a little too quiet and does not seem to be totally there. Im use to the Phil i use to love watching after school.

[@johndor8772]

He is eighty come on

[@jayniekinser7029]

He’s older now.

[@mandeljay]

It’s a shame what he’s becoming.

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

Can’t stand Drew Barrymore….not one bit. Silly and over dramatic.

[@ericas.3521]

He’s in hold final years. Happens if you don’t die before then.

[@wowzieee]

How lovely to see them.

[@schayes1979]

I love Marlo and Phil and St. Jude is the only Cancer Charity that I support...they don't charge families and they work from donations which I'm happy to give.

[@lvglec]

Wish she would have allowed him to talk more

[@olivettachavez6464]

I was thrilled to be on his show!

[@annek1226]

So was I! Who was the guest he had on the show when you were there? When I was there the guest was the guy who do-stared with Linda Lovelace in Deep Throat! I was disappointed with that but Phil still made the show enjoyable!

[@olivettachavez6464]

It was a discussion on euthanasia so I wasn't happy with that but what a thrill to be there!

[@barbaragermain3713]

Let Phil talk. I love his voice. I remember his amazing talk shows.

[@npatriciacastillo6671]

I read their book where they interview tons of married celebrity couples and really enjoyed it!

[@unpopularsoul]

That’s a great book ☺️

[@127Lee]

OMG, I thought there was something wrong and he couldn't speak. I've been a fan of both forever...but it would have been nice if she had let him say more than a sentence or two. Geez.

[@dddaaz]

He has the patience of a saint.

[@Jackferrett6781]

RIP Phil

[@lorraineb.4698]

Phil is a great man. Marlo is lovely too.

[@integrityinus]

I hope Phil finds his voice...

[@annek1226]

Perhaps it is Phil’s way of keeping her happy! Let her talk!

[@angelhairlaser]

Phil is a self actualized, accomplished guy who doesn't need to be out front and center all the time to feel worthy. Bottom line.

[@norcalmom4348]

*Awesome !!! Ohio Native here too! She is 💯% right ! Married 29 years here*

[@RochelleHolloway-m1g]

I loved seeing this! 😊

[@isrberlinerin4063]

I agree with Marlo !

[@machismo8482]

Phil seems quiet, especially for a former talk show host. Anyone else notice Phil seems to look off into the distance and seems confused by his facial expressions.

[@AdairCty]

Something is not right with Phil…perhaps he is affected by dementia. This is not a negative comment…just reality that he has a problem and that is why Marlo does all the talking.

[@azchick7938]

He’s 86.

[@gbmwaz]

Funny how the talk show host now can't get a word in.......Hey Marlo listening is Ok too - YOU COME OFF AS A PUPPET MASTER

[@robertmccully2792]

Did Donahue get a chance to say anything?

[@tigressnsnow]

For a Talk Show host Donahue sure is mute in this interview. Guess one can’t get a word in edge-wise with Marlo. Give him a break. Let him talk.

[@trivenishalla6650]

Oh Rachel's mom!

[@patriciamarticorena7268]

love your vid! :D

[@kallen868]

Phil looks like an 80 yr old Ralphie Parker. 😊

[@williamcorti4790]

Phil Donahue is 85 years old now

[@NellieKAdaba]

@@williamcorti4790 👍🏿

[@lovedbysome5402]

She probably talked more as he is probably slowing down due to age or a condition due to aging. He was a fiesty host and contributed so much.

[@winkieblink7625]

Marlo definitely talks for Phil. He spouts off 50 year old phrases which is classic for dementia patients. His TV production is long term memory. I hope he’s ok tho.

[@dlewis895]

MARRY WITH ACCEPTANCE MARLO IS BEING DISRESPECTFUL TO PHIL...WE WANT TO HEAR MORE FROM PHIL AT LEAST TAKE TURNS

[@cleew8762]

Drew was the cutest kid but she gets on my nerves now

[@azchick7938]

Ditto

[@marcelamacedo4472]

Kkkkk tão fofo como a Drew desenvolve um diálogo. Perfeita demais 😍💕🇧🇷

[@terretulsiak]

if something bugs you about them, change how you react to it. otherwise it just annoys you BOTH.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@johnmacdonald2112]

I think Marlo made some good points, though maybe she was overgeneralizing a bit about "don't marry potential." It's an important hiring strategy to sometimes "take a flyer" on someone, a phrase popularized by "Shark Tank." Principals will often hire someone straight out of teacher's college rather than a veteran teacher. This is also a well tested strategy in sport teams recruiting and hiring athletes, like a "developmental contract" in the UFC.

[@Rubylove48]

Marriage is not a job, and your spouse isn’t your boss with leadership chops. True Marriage should be between two equals so your argument is flawed.

[@johnmacdonald2112]

@@Rubylove48 I meant it in the sense that evaluating and choosing a potential partner is in some small sense analogous to both partners "interviewing" one another in relation to whatever "criteria" they have for "assessing" the potential mate.

[@tillysanders2593]

I wish she'd let him talk - their marriage clearly has lasted in part due to Phil's patience !

[@annebarnes7757]

Marlo I knew your mom and dad ,ANNIE from Fall River Massachusetts

[@msr1116]

Isn't that the same town where Emeril Lagasse grew up or where his parents lived?

[@alohavivianrose]

Poor Phil she never let’s him talk...he is a talk show host...|et him talk lady😡

[@northernpike56]

Mr Donahue spoke 13 sec combined while the host (divorced 3 times and single) and Ms Thomas consumed the rest of the time during this inteview. I guess as a feminist Phil did what he was told...The average dude today without his status finances and celebrity couldn't get away with this...RIP

[@skiddledede8885]

He just sits there like a wimp.

[@teresafraser3049]

Its hard to look at Marlo with all her plastic surgeries ....botox and fillers! She looks absolutely NOTHING like her true beautiful self 🥺 Look at how handsome Phil is !!! It's saddens me to see how many people destroyed their natural beauty by being brainwashed by society into body dismorphia 😫

[@lorak3079]

It’s really not a mystery if you don’t live in Hollyweird.

[@annebarnes7757]

Also marlo we were friends with may and monsour Ferris whom were also friends of your parents.

[@edwardlowery4007]

He didn't get a word in shes the boss

[@facelessyoutubelg]

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! You all saying let him speak, maybe he is fine with LETTING HER SPEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jokeyster]

Bring back Santa Clarita Diet 😭

[@liamd.7737]

Marlo monopolized the entire interview

[@dlewis895]

MARLO IS TALKING WAY TOOOO MUCH FULL OF ALL ABOUT MARLO IS A BIG TURN OFF ..... DISSAPOINTING

[@ginajust-me2445]

Best friends and communication that's what makes a marriage last and being United with the one true God.

[@angelhairlaser]

Like the first part of your comment; not everyone is a believer in a sky daddy.

[@ginajust-me2445]

@@angelhairlaser I always wonder why one would not..haven't been given a good answer yet..Maybe they just haven't learned or had a bad experience and don't like all these different faiths.. What most don't realize is Jesus said there is only 1 true faith..Anyway

[@angelhairlaser]

@@ginajust-me2445 That is your belief. Believing in something (or having faith in something) does not make it true. I understand that it comforts you to believe in something, as it most likely alleviates your fear of the unknown.

[@ginajust-me2445]

@@angelhairlaser interesting you should say that, but I have no fear of the unknown.. Because I know what's in front of me and it ain't heaven nor is it hell.. Anyway Goodnight..

[@angelhairlaser]

@@ginajust-me2445 Uh huh.....

[@jonathanfarley2023]

The best advice is Ali Wentworth's. Women who want happy and devoted husbands should heed it. Patty Smyth's advice is worthless: she met John McEnroe after he had gone to the top of his chosen arena, tennis. Of course she doesn't value "potential." I note that Marlo Thomas "jokes" that if Donahue had made $1 an hour, she would not have dated him. That, apparently, is the secret: make money.

[@youasked8747]

WOW - Phil is like a hostage - Marlo is so overbearing

[@DocM55]

Danny Thomas said on several occasions he called Marlo “Little Miss Independent” from a young age because she was always so sure of herself. On the one hand, it’s great he didn’t squash her independent spirit in the 1940s and 1950s, but she may not have learned how to negotiate with other people’s’ differing opinions very well. Phil may have simply given up trying like Danny did. They both surely loved and respected Marlo, but they knew what they were up against.

[@DocM55]

•people’s

[@DocM55]

And yes, I realize it’s ironic behavior for a woman who is famous in part from “Free to be You and Me.”

[@colleencatalano3547]

Phil looks like he’s lost some of his marbles, no?

[@cynthiawilliams737]

Notice she talks, talks & talks & he is quiet & struggles along.......shut-up Marlo!

[@Bacchusmbt]

Why was Phil there? Certainly not to stare into the abyss…..

[@Axel-ll2jp]

'RACHEL"S MOM YA'LL

[@joeydeguia1191]

Was Phil rude to the legendary katharine hepburn..

[@steveroby413]

Do they have children together?

[@guybythebay1439]

I don't think so. He has 5 children from his first marriage.

[@maryk446]

Phil looks like he isn't in the best of health. I wonder if he has Parkinson's Disease.

[@cookie5335]

He looks like a little old lady now

[@garylivingston9052]

she has that Michael Jackson nose?

[@beckycastillo1411]

This is a lousy show.😒🙄😝

[@mikes6853]

She needs a new plastic surgeon

[@MK-kf8gz]

Every interview, she dominates the conversation. Why did they even have him on. They could've put a photo of him next to her. Oh my how irritating she is!! Please, Marlo, be quiet 🤫. Yuck!!

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

Why the hell does she look like that? 😣

[@MyPiggieWorld]

She's had a lot of plastic surgery, I don't think 86 looks like that.

[@elenarezuchova5649]

Marlo speaks too much