Berkus follows in the footsteps of Rachael Ray, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Phil McGraw.

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The discussion, involving Dr. Phil McGraw, Kelly Ripa, and Robert Faris, a sociologist at U.C.

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Big earners like Rachael Ray, Phil McGraw and Oz Mehmet have Winfrey to thank for their money and fame.

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Appearing on the "Dr. Phil" show, Kirkland told Phil McGraw she was worried how her little boy was going to react the next time she tried to put him on the bus to school.

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Though the daytime schedule continues to get more crowded with newer entries like Dr. Oz and The Doctors, which McGraw and his son Jay produce, Dr. Phil remains a top-rated show heading into its ninth season.

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