Death of Dr. Joyce Brothers

October 20, 1927 - May 13, 2013
Los Angeles, California | Age 85

Popular psychologist dead at 85
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SANDY COHEN, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Dr. Phil and Dr. Drew and Dr. Oz, there was Joyce Brothers.

The popular psychologist pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s, opening the airwaves to discussions of love, marriage and parenting, as well as such taboo subjects as menopause, frigidity, impotence and sexual enjoyment. She went on to become an author, syndicated advice columnist and TV and film personality, setting the stage for today's one...

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