Community Chat

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I agree with you, hope-Q. Even not having a TV show, we all do it to help our families, if we can. I think Dr. Phil has helped a lot of people and he's got good advice most of the time. I think, for regular viewers, the repeated promo's become too much, but when you look at all the people that get helped with treatment programs that a free to them, someone has to foot the bill. Maybe the various centers and doctors gift some of the services, but they can't do it completely free for every referral, not to mention other large monetary gifts, cars, etc. that have been given to assorted deserving individuals. Dr. Phil isn't making those gifts personally, but from the show. That's why I think Dr. Phil (and Robin) has to make the repeated "commercials", in order to keep the Dr. Phil Show (and now Robin's organization) charitable funds growing.

[Vivian]

I always found Dr Phil tacky. His wife tags along for his ride. He hasn't even kept his license up to date. As a retired college counselor, I can tell you his methods violate many accepted tenets of the profession but they get attention and ratings.