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Image:Drphil.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Dr. Phil McGraw

Dr. Phillip Calvin McGraw, Ph.D. (born September
1, 1950 in Vinita, Oklahoma and known popularly as
Dr. Phil) is an American television psychologist.

McGraw spent most of his childhood in Oklahoma and
Texas.  McGraw earned his undergraduate degree at
the University of Tulsa where he played collegiate
football. He gained celebrity in no small part due
to appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.  Dr.
McGraw holds a doctorate in clinical psychology
from the University of North Texas.

In 2002, he was given his own TV
syndication|syndicated daily TV show, Dr. Phil (TV
series)|Dr. Phil. The format is an advice show,
where he tackles a different topic on each show,
offering advice for his guests' troubles. Some
have likened him to a male Dr. Laura.  McGraw has
authored a number of self-help books on topics
such as relationships and weight loss.

Dr. Phil is noted for his Texas drawl. His
celebrity is largely attributed to his behavioral
approach to psychology.  Some critics regard
advice given by him to be at best simplistic and,
at worst, invective. However, the style of Dr.
Phil's advice is said to prompt the person to "get
real,"  and to confront the issues at hand.

Dr. Phil was parodied on the 35th season of Sesame
Street by the character Dr. Feel. 
He should not be confused with the fictional
Fresh_Prince#Philip_Banks | Uncle Phil on the
television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

In 2005, McGraw signed a five-year extension of
his syndication deal with his show's distributors,
King World Productions Inc. The deal will keep
"Dr. Phil" on the airwaves through the 2013-2014
TV season. The deal will pay McGraw a reported $15
million a year.
==External links==
* http://www.drphil.com/ Dr. Phil (official site)