In what sense is Dr Phil a Doctor? In much the same sense that Katie and Molly are bachelors. We cover the Texas beef trials that led him to Oprah, and the showbiz knack that led him to a celebrity endorsement of Type 2 diabetes medication. We'll also try to make him take responsibility for creating "Bhad Bhabie" (the cash me ousside girl and Billboard award-nominated rapper) and some of the worst acronyms known to man — you won't believe what "BAITER" stands for.


SOURCES:



Oprah and the Beef Trials:



https://www.texastribune.org/2018/01/10/time-oprah-winfrey-beefed-texas-cattle-industry/


Todd Herzog:


https://www.statnews.com/2017/12/28/dr-phil-guests-say-show-risks-health-of-some-addicts/



Shelly Duvall:


https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/shelley-duvall-dr-phil-interview-controversy-mental-health-1201922039/


"The Big Business of Becoming Bhad Baby" - brand dropping, etc.


https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/magazine/the-big-business-of-becoming-bhad-bhabie.html



https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7968844/danielle-bregolis-cash-me-outside-girl-timeline


Background info:



http://miscellanynews.org/2019/02/20/opinions/dr-phil-peddles-lies-manipulates-guests-for-tv-fame/



Path to Recovery:


https://www.statnews.com/2017/12/29/dr-phil-path-to-recovery/