Dr. Phil

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Feb 27, 2006 04:47 PM

Dr. Phil

I ask this because of the post I saw on BHB --

Now, I'm not an Oprah fan, but I do know that Dr. Phil became popular because of her. Does any good come out of his show? Does he actually help people? Or is he riding Oprah's coat tails as long as he can?

SomethingBlu Posted: Feb 27, 2006 04:51 PM

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I don't know...he seems so wacky to me and his 'get real' advice doesn't work for people with real problems who need sound advice and therapy.

Katherine121 Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:03 PM

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The few times I've been able to catch his show people seemed genuinely helped. I agree that his 'get real' approach may not be helpful to every individual though. What do you dislike about Oprah?

SomethingBlu Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:10 PM

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Posted by Katherine121
What do you dislike about Oprah?

Uh oh Kat...don't get her started on Oprah!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:13 PM

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Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by Katherine121
What do you dislike about Oprah?

Uh oh Kat...don't get her started on Oprah!

Just because I'm not a fan of hers doesn't mean I 'dislike' her - I don't even know her! I just think that her show is overrated. I may be in the minority, but just like any other celebrity, she's got fans and non-fans. I'm not a fan. That's that!

SomethingBlu Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:14 PM

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by Katherine121
What do you dislike about Oprah?

Uh oh Kat...don't get her started on Oprah!

Just because I'm not a fan of hers doesn't mean I 'dislike' her - I don't even know her! I just think that her show is overrated. I may be in the minority, but just like any other celebrity, she's got fans and non-fans. I'm not a fan. That's that!

Ah, thank you for not going into the 'she doesn't run the universe' territory!!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:16 PM

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Posted by SomethingBlu
Ah, thank you for not going into the 'she doesn't run the universe' territory!!

She can run the universe if she gives me a car and I don't have to pay the taxes on it. OR if my book gets published and she puts in on her list so that I can have a best seller.

johnsae Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:22 PM

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I love Oprah!

I tivo her everyday...

Sorry, Mel

Katherine121 Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:45 PM

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by Katherine121
What do you dislike about Oprah?

Uh oh Kat...don't get her started on Oprah!

Just because I'm not a fan of hers doesn't mean I 'dislike' her - I don't even know her! I just think that her show is overrated. I may be in the minority, but just like any other celebrity, she's got fans and non-fans. I'm not a fan. That's that!

That's true. Everyone's entitled to their opinions. All celebs have their fans and non-fans.

SuzBride Posted: Feb 27, 2006 05:52 PM

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I HATE Dr. Phil - his show just seems to consist of him yelling at serioiusly messed up people

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Feb 27, 2006 07:49 PM

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Posted by johnsae

I love Oprah!

I tivo her everyday...

Sorry, Mel

That's cool.

But do you think that Dr. Phil is quality????

palebride Posted: Feb 27, 2006 08:27 PM

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i think Dr. Phil makes some good points - but unfortunately, the majority of people on his show seem to be incredibly stupid and can't figure easy problems out on their own.

and sometimes, he does take himself too seriously.

Mrs. Powell Posted: Feb 28, 2006 08:09 AM

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Posted by johnsae

I love Oprah!

I tivo her everyday...

Sorry, Mel

I like Oprah also.

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Feb 28, 2006 09:04 AM

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Posted by Mrs. Powell

Posted by johnsae

I love Oprah!

I tivo her everyday...

Sorry, Mel

I like Orah also.

That's cool - my question was about Dr. Phil.

SuzBride Posted: Feb 28, 2006 11:06 AM

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

That's cool - my question was about Dr. Phil.

I guess that answers the question - Dr. Phil is totally just an Oprah cling on - people can't even think about him without exclaiming their love for Oprah

BernandRob Posted: Feb 28, 2006 01:43 PM

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I love Dr. Phil, obviously people with serious problems cannot be helped within 45 minutes and he sets up therapy for those people if they agree to go for it. Sometimes the show is a little crazy, but that makes me love it more.

heidla Posted: Feb 28, 2006 02:37 PM

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A few years ago when DH (then boyfriend) and I broke up and I was doing theatre literally in the middle of nowhere Missouri I bought Dr. Phil's first book. I found it to be demeaning and worthless for me. I wasn't looking to be talked (or written) down to. I was looking for help dealing with where I was in life and finding a new direction. The only thing that I got from that book was to not ever listen to Dr. Phil.

ETA: Not a fan of Oprah either.