Flipping through the channels and Dr. Phil is on I just

orange-n-brown 365 · Post by **orange-n-brown 365** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:02 am

cannot stomach that man how about you?

OZZIEOHIO · Post by **OZZIEOHIO** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:03 am

My wife loves the show, I think he is a IDIOT. I wont even watch him.

orange-n-brown 365 · Post by **orange-n-brown 365** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:04 am

I cannot even stand to see him when the tv is muting I swear I still hear his droning voice

mstangmom · Post by **mstangmom** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:05 am

so whats he talking about

:lol:

orange-n-brown 365 · Post by **orange-n-brown 365** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:07 am

nagging these poor men about marrying I guess

YOU'RE TIGER BAIT · Post by **YOU'RE TIGER BAIT** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:45 am

SOMEBODY TOLD ME ONCE, HE USED TO BE A LINEBACKER AT PENN STATE. IS THIS TRUE. :shock:

The Instructor · Post by **The Instructor** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:41 am

You're Tiger Bait wrote:SOMEBODY TOLD ME ONCE, HE USED TO BE A LINEBACKER AT PENN STATE. IS THIS TRUE.

I doubt it.

He is a Texas boy.

I can't stand him either!

The Instructor · Post by **The Instructor** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:44 am

Correction!

He is an Oklahoma boy but grew up in Texas.

McGraw was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of Jerry (nÃ©e Stevens) and Joe McGraw.[3] He grew up with two older sisters, Deana and Donna, and younger sister, Brenda[4], in the oilfields of North Texas, where his father was an equipment supplier. During McGraw's childhood, his family moved so his father could pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a psychologist. McGraw attended Shawnee Mission North High School in Mission, Kansas. In 1968, he was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Tulsa, where he played middle linebacker under Coach Glenn Dobbs (father of Gary Dobbs, who later went into business with McGraw). On November 23rd of that year McGraw's team lost to the University of Houston 100-6, which is still one of the most lopsided games in college football history.[5][6] Coach Dobbs retired after that season, and McGraw transferred to Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He went on to earn a Master's degree in experimental psychology in 1976, and a Ph.D in clinical psychology in 1979 at the University of North Texas[7], where his dissertation was titled "Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Psychological Intervention." He also participated in the swimming programs at the two schools.[8]

YOU'RE TIGER BAIT · Post by **YOU'RE TIGER BAIT** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:50 pm

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE. I DON'T LIKE HIM EITHER. :-D

whythehale? · Post by **whythehale?** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:31 pm

I love watching this show! I know he is no longer a licensed doctor, but I view it as any other talk show. I think his wife tells him what to say the majority of the time tho.

caglewis · Post by **caglewis** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:32 pm

Terminology - a Psychiatrist by definition has attended Medical School and has an "M.D." [doctor] in his/her title.
A Psychologist has a PhD [also titled Doctor, but not a "Medical Doctor"].
In order for an individual to conduct/provide individual clinical therapy to patients, most States have "licensure" requirements which require proof of educational and training credentials, and mandate "continuing education" for the practitioner.
The fact that Phil McGraw no longer holds a Texas "license" to conduct individual therapy sessions with patients in Texas, is meaningless with regard to his educational credentials. He earned a PhD, and therefore is, and always will be, entitled to be called "Dr." Since he now lives in California, why should he maintain a Texas license?
I am an R.N., but I only ever worked in Ohio, so I only had an Ohio license, never a KY or WV one to practice in those States. Now that I am retired I no longer pay the fees or complete continuing education requirements, so I am no longer "licensed", but I am still an R.N. by virtue of my diploma and passing the State Board Exam.
All that "definition" stuff aside, I think Dr. Phil's emphasis on behavioral psychology has many beneficial aspects, and can provide most of us with the tools and thinking to make positive changes in our lives if we choose.

Post by **noreply66** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:42 pm

I will watch it sometime--just depends on what they are talking about

whythehale? · Post by **whythehale?** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:31 pm

I do think that he still has the knowledge that he had to have to get his doctorate, but since he is not licensed it makes the show a lot like other talk shows on tv.

Steely Dan · Post by **Steely Dan** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:21 pm

Say "He's full of crap" outloud and go to the next channel........ :lol:

orange-n-brown 365 · Post by **orange-n-brown 365** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:26 pm

Steely Dan wrote:Say "He's full of crap" outloud and go to the next channel........

yep that is the nice thing of the mute on that remote along with the next channel button :lol:

mstangmom · Post by **mstangmom** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:40 pm

I actually watched it today, since I couldn't post. I may have to watch it again tomorrow for the final part. I hope he gets those 2 crack ho who abuse their children LOCKED up for life.