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Advice Dispensers
It's a rare person who is not only a good listener, but a skilled problem solver. From suggestions on how to invest your money to wise thoughts about child-rearing, here are the people who have made a career out of giving sage advice. Explore our collection of advice dispensers, including Dr. Phil McGraw, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Ann Landers, Abigail Van Buren and Joyce Brothers.
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Explore our collection of advice dispensers, including Dr. Phil McGraw, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Ann Landers, Abigail Van Buren and Joyce Brothers.
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Joyce Brothers
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Joyce Brothers
Psychologist, Radio Personality, Talk Show Host, Journalist / 1927 - 2013
Dr. Joyce Brothers was a famous psychologist and multimedia personality known for dispensing frank advice on relationships, intimacy, sexuality and self-worth.
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Radio Talk Show Host, Television Personality, Journalist / 1928 -
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is one of the world's most recognized authorities on sex. She has delivered her advice on TV, radio and the web for decades and has written numerous books.
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Abigail Van Buren
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Abigail Van Buren
Writer / 1918 - 2013
Pauline Phillips, best known by the pen name "Abigail Van Buren," was one of America's most adored advice columnists as the author of "Dear Abby." She was the twin sister of columnist Ann Landers.
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Dr. Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil McGraw
Talk Show Host / 1950 -
Psychologist and life strategist Dr. Phil McGraw was a regular on The Oprah Winfrey Show before he launched his own TV series.
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Ann Landers
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Ann Landers
Writer / 1918 - 2002
Ann Landers was the famous advice columnist who developed a newspaper readership counting into the millions.
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Benjamin Spock
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Benjamin Spock
Medical Professional, Journalist / 1903 - 1998
Dr. Spock was best known for his parenting advice book, Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care, originally published in 1946.
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