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Dr. Phil is a TV psychologist famous for his 25 years of experience and direct approach to addressing real issues, which began as the resident expert on Oprah Winfrey's talk show.
Dr. Phil is an American television host and psychologist with over two decades of experience in the broadcasting industry. He is best known for hosting his popular and long-running talk show “Dr. Phil," where he dispenses advice to guests and tackles mental health and social issues. He has been named one of TV Guide's “60 Greatest Talk Show Hosts.”
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dr. Phil is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Born on September 1, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma, Dr. Phil (Philip Calvin McGraw) was born.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earns his Ph.D.</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1975, Dr. Phil earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens Pathways Seminar Training</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Phil co-founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc., a trial consulting firm, which led to his introduction to Oprah Winfrey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oprah Winfrey invited Dr. Phil to appear weekly on her show as a relationship and life strategy expert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches "Dr. Phil" TV Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2002, Dr. Phil launched his own syndicated daily TV show, Dr. Phil.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publishes "The Ultimate Weight Solution"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Phil published his first weight loss book, "The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches "The Dr. Phil Show" Podcast</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2015, Dr. Phil launched his podcast, expanding his reach beyond traditional television.</div></div></div>
Dr. Phil McGraw, the TV show host of the long-running show "Dr. Phil," was born on September 1, 1950 and is currently 73 years old. He is best known for his no-nonsense and hard-hitting approach to difficult topics, such as parenting, addiction and relationships.
Dr. Phil has an estimated net worth of $460M. He is well known for his TV show The Dr. Phil Show which has been airing since 2002 and is syndicated in more than 140 countries. His primary source of wealth comes from his TV show and multiple endorsement deals with various brands. He also has multiple business interests, investments, and real estate properties.
