Phil McGraw is moving on from 'Dr. Phil.'
McGraw chose to end his syndicated daytime talk show after 21 seasons to embark on new ventures, CBS Media Ventures announced Tuesday. The show, which was first premiered in September 2002 will air its final original episodes through its 2022-2023 season.
"I have been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television," McGraw said in a statement."With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children. This has been an incredible chapter of my life and career, but while I'm moving on from daytime, there is so much more I wish to do."This Sept.
CBS Media Ventures also added that McGraw, 72, will pursue a"strategic prime-time partnership," which is expected to launch in 2024 and will help"expand his reach and increase his impact on television and viewers." Reruns of the show will be offered to the network for the 2023-2024 season."While his show may be ending after 21 years, I'm happy to say our relationship is not," Steve LoCascio, president of the syndication company said in a statement.
"I am compelled to engage with a broader audience because I have grave concerns for the American family, and I am determined to help restore a clarity of purpose as well as our core values," McGraw concluded in the release.
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