Get Real, Dr. Phil

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I was kidnapped by terrorists, tied to a chair and forced to watch Dr. Phil's daytime TV program for more than three weeks before US commandos rescued me. Over the course of those three torturous weeks, I decided it was time som "Get Real, Dr. Over the course of those three torturous weeks, I decided it was time someone put Dr. Phil and his simpleton recommendations in his place. While this book has an extensive amount of humor in it, including some R-rated content, I have attempted to offer actual insight and possible cures for problems that plague our society such as EMDR therapy.

Phil does not do this because he is just an entertainer. He may have a degree in psychology, but entertainment is his specialty. This book does what no one else has attempted to do: Phil into an early retirement by ridiculing and thoroughly discrediting television's most loved and hated psychologist. Phil out to pasture for good.

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Additionally, utilizing his psychological expertise through a commercial outlet such as television may detract from its authenticity since some guests create situations that lead to infamous moments of drama on McGraw's show, potentially leading other people away from traditional medical professionals in favor of his show due to its popularity and the attention it gets. McGraw announced the formation of the Dr. Phil Foundation, which raises funds to fight childhood obesity , on October 22, The Foundation also supports charitable organizations that help address the emotional, spiritual, and monetary needs of children and families.

McGraw married his first wife, an ex-cheerleader and homecoming queen named Debbie Higgins McCall, in , when he was 20 years old. She claimed that she was confined to domestic duties, which included lifting weights to improve her bustline. During the process of annulling the marriage in , McGraw began dating Robin Jo Jameson born December 28, , whom he married in McGraw's son, Jay McGraw , has partially followed in his father's footsteps, publishing books aimed at teenagers based on McGraw's books and working for Stage McGraw is also a private pilot, with an instrument rating, flying single-engine airplanes.

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On 21 October he was threatened with lawsuit when he accidentally hit a skateboarder with his Mercedes-Benz. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For his television show, see Dr. For the British comedian, see Phil Hammond. For the academic degree, see Doctor of Philosophy. This article's lead section does not adequately summarize key points of its contents.

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Archived from the original on February 12, Retrieved January 17, Archived from the original on October 13, Retrieved October 21, Archived from the original on October 10, Media Bistro — Jupitermedia Corporation. Archived from the original on February 10, If you've ever watched his show, you know that Dr. Phil is all about helping people. It may come as something of a surprise to learn that Dr. Phil McGraw hasn't been the most sensitive doctor when talking about people with mental issues.

In one interview with a year-old girl named Victoria, he was helping her through an obsession, but became hung up on her use of the word "insane" in her initial letter to him. He was quick to reassure her that she wasn't insane because insane people "suck on rocks and bark at the moon. It's certainly normal for a celebrity who hosts a show like Dr. Phil to receive a lawsuit every now and again, but McGraw has been hit with some doozies.

In one suit, Janet Harris accused his dog of biting her and causing an infection. Another revolves around his treatment of two men suspected in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, a young woman who went missing in The men claim their interview was edited in such a way to make them appear guilty, with much of what they said being omitted. He was also sued by Thomas Riccio, a witness in the O. Simpson civil case, for defamation. The weirdest suit deals with Shirley Rae Dieu, a woman who claims she was brainwashed by Dr.

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There have been more than a few gusts on Dr. Todd Herzog came to the show for help in treating alcoholism. He claims he arrived to the set sober, but found a bottle of vodka in his dressing room.

He drank the entire bottle and was brought onto the stage barely able to walk. Phil then administered the breathalyzer shown in the picture and he registered a.

Other guests have claimed similar accounts while some have been provided with Xanax and other drugs by members of the staff. Every interviewer has their own style of asking questions, whether they read from a card and barely interact with their guests or berate them endlessly until they start to cry. Granted, there are plenty of interviews conducted in a civil manner, but guests have complained that they should have never appeared on the show. Some have said they felt bullied into a corner and believed their pain was broadcast for ratings and not to help them, which is probably true— it is television after all.

Every guest is going to experience the show's platform differently, but many have laid blame square on the host's shoulders for his interview style and the manner in which they were brought onto the show. It's a fantastic way to generate money without putting in too much effort, but then there are those who endorse or even create a product with little to no value. They were apparently so ineffective, a group of duped former customers got together and filed a class-action lawsuit.

The manufacturer ended up shuttering its doors and agreeing to a settlement. To be fair, Dr. Phil shilled the crappy product, but all of his proceeds were earmarked for charities fighting childhood obesity. Fortunately, they thought it was a good idea to film themselves committing the crime so they were all were arrested. The producers were so excited to get one of these people on the show, they decided to help one of them out with their bail. To their credit, they canceled the interview after this discrepancy came to light.

Everyone has that one Tweet they wish they didn't send. Fortunately, you can just delete it and move on with your life Phil posted a particularly odd and insensitive Tweet back in when he asked his 1. Reply yes or no to drphil teensaccused".