“I think the idea of creating a television news source that is not beho...” — Phil Donahue Quote

“I think the idea of creating a television news source that is not beholden to corporate interests is nirvana.”

“Television is not the exclusive target of promoters. Is Superman really worthy of a Newsweek cover?”

“When I was a kid, people who got divorced were people who had no gumption.”

“In order to encourage the private sector to raise wages, we must create a virtuous cycle of wage increases and corporate growth to enable sustained wage increases.”

“We should always try to find corporate or philanthropic co-funders for the projects we think will make a difference.”

“I've had a different kind of career on the periphery of show business. I've never been on any kind of corporate timetable whereby every six months I have to pop out a record like a pulping mill. I've called my own shots. When I get tired, I take time off.”