Dr. Phil's Trumpian Channel Bites The Dust

[PeterRS]

I only knew him as Dr. Phil whom I would only very occasionally see in a daytime talk show when in the US. He appeared friendly and was I believe popular.

Now no more, in large part thanks to Trump whom he endorsed. Well, no thanks to Trump really, because Dr. Phil was one of his major supporters. 18 months ago he formed Merit Street Media (MSM) with an agenda not all that dissimilar to parts of Fox News. A Dr.Phil-type show was the backbone of its broadcasting. To finance the venture, Dr. Phil went into partnership with another of Trump's glorious army, Trinity Broadcasting which is best known for its Christian programming. Two Trump acolytes. What could go possibly wrong?

A great deal apparently. Just days ago MSM filed for bankruptcy. OMG! How could that happen? Well, MSM is suing Trinity for abuse of power and breach of their agreement on the basis of Trinity's failure to provide agreed access to its national distribution network.

Not mentioned in the suit but clearly a part of the proceedings, MSM had a deal with the Professional Bull Riders Association. Well, that kind of fits, doesn't it? Trump, church, bulls!  A bit like Fox! MSM apparently purchased the rights to air the Bull Riders on its channels, but the Bull Riders claim they pulled those rights because they had received no fees from MSM since November 2024.

Clearly an unholy Trumpian mess!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dr-phil-merit-street-media-bankruptcy-1236305002/

[Suckrates]

3 hours ago, PeterRS said:

I only knew him as Dr. Phil whom I would only very occasionally see in a daytime talk show when in the US. He appeared friendly and was I believe popular.

Now no more, in large part thanks to Trump whom he endorsed. Well, no thanks to Trump really, because Dr. Phil was one of his major supporters. 18 months ago he formed Merit Street Media (MSM) with an agenda not all that dissimilar to parts of Fox News. A Dr.Phil-type show was the backbone of its broadcasting. To finance the venture, Dr. Phil went into partnership with another of Trump's glorious army, Trinity Broadcasting which is best known for its Christian programming. Two Trump acolytes. What could go possibly wrong?

A great deal apparently. Just days ago MSM filed for bankruptcy. OMG! How could that happen? Well, MSM is suing Trinity for abuse of power and breach of their agreement on the basis of Trinity's failure to provide agreed access to its national distribution network.

Not mentioned in the suit but clearly a part of the proceedings, MSM had a deal with the Professional Bull Riders Association. Well, that kind of fits, doesn't it? Trump, church, bulls!  A bit like Fox! MSM apparently purchased the rights to air the Bull Riders on its channels, but the Bull Riders claim they pulled those rights because they had received no fees from MSM since November 2024.

Clearly an unholy Trumpian mess!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dr-phil-merit-street-media-bankruptcy-1236305002/

Well there is a bright side for Fake Dr Phil -of-Shit.....   He can always team up with loud Pillow Guy Mike Lindell and do a Trumpian podcast.   Isnt that what most fading celebs are doing these days ?      There are always people willing and ready for bullshit and conspiracy theories. 

[Goober]

"Dr" Phil is phony, But his wife, Robin, is one of the creepiest people on tv.

[stevenkesslar]

6 hours ago, Suckrates said:

Well there is a bright side for Fake Dr Phil -of-Shit.....   He can always team up with loud Pillow Guy Mike Lindell and do a Trumpian podcast.   Isnt that what most fading celebs are doing these days ?      There are always people willing and ready for bullshit and conspiracy theories. 

Great idea.   

Or, they'd make a charming couple in a Viagra commercial. 🤢

[Pete1111]

LOL.   Trinity Broadcast Network.  They used to be in this gaudy palace-like building along the 405.  

Well, Trump is the Queen of bankruptcy and lawsuits.  Is Dr. Phil just learning the Art of the Deal?

I channel surfed over to Dr. Phil's evening show on one of the cable channels.  Some creepy shit.