Dr. Phil McGraw: Photos Of The Talk Show Host

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December 28, 2017 6:00PM EST

Dr. Phil McGraw is best known as the host of his talk show ‘Dr. Phil.’ See his photos here.

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Dr. Phil smiles

Dr. Phil smiles — Philip Calvin McGraw aka ‘Dr. Phil’ is best known as an American television personality, best-selling author, a former practicing psychologist and pop culture.

Born in Oklahoma, Phil attended the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship. In 1968, Tulsa lost to the University of Houston, 100-6, one of the most lopsided college football losses ever. Phil would find better success off the field. After transferring to Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, Phil graduated with a B.A. in psychology. He attained his Masters in experimental psychology and PhD in clinical psychology at the University of North Texas. From there, he began a private practice, but soon grew dissatisfied. He later started the “Pathways” self-help seminars.

Shortly after launching “Pathways,” Phil co-founded the Courtroom Sciences, Inc. company, at trial consulting firm. It was through CSI that Phil connected with Oprah Winfrey in the mid-1990s, after she was sued by disgruntled Texas ranchers who claimed she defamed the beef industry. Phil’s team coached Oprah’s defense and they won the case. She had him on the show afterwards, which led to a recurring segment, “Tuesdays with Dr. Phil.” He would get his own show in 2002.

As of 2020, Dr. Phil is not licensed to practice psychology in any state within the USA.

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Dr. Phil Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dr. Phil Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame — Dr. Phil cemented himself in the pop culture world in 2020. He was granted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

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Dr. Phil At WE Day

Dr. Phil At WE Day — Dr. Phil McGraw attends the 2018 WE Day California show in Los Angeles. Though he is unlicensed to practice psychology, Dr. Phil still hands out ‘advice.’

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Dr. Phil Heads To ‘The View’

Dr. Phil Heads To ‘The View’ — Dr. Phil McGraw hasn’t been licensed to practice psychology for years, but he continues to make the rounds as a ‘television doctor personality,’ offering advice. Here, he makes his way to ‘The View’ in 2017.

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Dr. Phil Gets Upfront & Personal

Dr. Phil Gets Upfront & Personal — Dr. Phil McGraw attends the CBS Network 2016 Upfront Presentation in New York. Since 2002, Dr. Phil has had his own show, which has helped him become a household name.

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Dr. Phil & Family

Dr. Phil & Family — Dr. Phil McGraw poses nnnnnnext to his wife, Robin, at the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards. They attended the event with their grandchildren, London and Avery.

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Dr. Phil waves

Dr. Phil waves — Dr. Phil McGraw heads to a 2009 taping of the ‘Late Show With David Letterman.’ He would continue to make appearances on television for a decade afterwards.

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Steve Harvey honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Steve Harvey honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey and Dr. Phil McGraw pose as Steve Harvey was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was in 2013.

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Dr. Phil at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dr. Phil at the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Tyler Perry and Dr Phil McGraw at the induction ceremony for the Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Dr. Phil McGraw. It was in 2020.

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Dr. Phil with his family

Dr. Phil with his family — Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw at the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. It was in 2009.

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Dr. Phil and his wife pose

Dr. Phil and his wife pose — Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw at the arrivals for the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. It was in 2007.

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Phil McGraw and Queen Latifah sit

Phil McGraw and Queen Latifah sit — Dr. Phil on ‘The Queen Latifah Show.’ It was in 2013.

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Dr. Phil in a TV appearance

Dr. Phil in a TV appearance — Dr. Phil with Suze Orman and Dr. Oz on ‘Ask Oprah’s All-Stars.’ It was in 2011.

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Dr. Phil McGraw outside

Dr. Phil McGraw outside — Dr. Phil in attendance for the US Open Tennis Tournament. It was in 2008.

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Dr. Phil and his wife at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Dr. Phil and his wife at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife Robin pose at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It was in 2015.

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Dr. Phil at a CBS event

Dr. Phil at a CBS event — Dr. Phil McGraw at the arrivals for CBS Upfronts 2016. He wore a suit and smiled for cameras.

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