The Phil Donahue Show - Season 13 (1982)

A show on TV talk-show hosts, with Dick Cavett, David Susskind.

Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his autobiography "Keeping Faith".

Topic: artificial insemination for lesbians.

Fashions and beauty advice for full-figured women.

A show on women in TV News features Jessica Savitch, Lesley Stahl.

The scope of the Federal Trade Commission's jurisdiction over professionals is debated.

James E. Burke of Johnson & Johnson discusses the Extra-Strength Tylenol cyanide poisonings.

Topic: mass-marriage ceremonies of the Unification Church.

Phyllis and David York of Toughlove, a self-support group for parents of troubled teen-agers.

Topic: male exotic dangers.

Acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS), thought to be viral and sexually transmitted, which impairs the body's immune system.

Biomedical engineer Jerrold Petrofsky discusses his computer-controled method of restoring movement to paralyzed limbs.

Peter W. Greenwood of the Rand Corporation discusses his formula for identifying career criminals.

Extensive facial reconstruction is discussed.

Discussion topic: a Florida law that requires public schools to teach a course on the disadvantages of communism.

Compulsive buying.

Topic: the ethics of disconnecting life-support systems.

Author Diane Ackerman ("The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to Marry Money").

Topic: the controversy surrounding President Reagan's 1982 appearance on a public-service announcement for National Bible Week.

Representatives of the De Paul Rehabilitation Hospital discuss the institution's program for nurses with drug or alcohol dependencies.

Topic: romance and sexuality among senior citizens.

Dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse is the guest.

Guests: coauthors Elizabeth Nickles and Laura Ashcraft ("The Coming Matriarchy").

Guest: Iris Ellis, who compiled a book on bargain outlets.

Counselors who specialize in various ethnic groups.

Celebrity lookalikes.

Authors of sex manuals for evangelical Christians.

Relationships between older women and younger men.

Guest: author Cecelia Fusco ("Just Tip Me Mister!"), who discusses waitressing.

The expense of setting up housekeeping in the '80s.