In just six years, Dr. Phil McGraw has, with Oprah Winfrey's help, gone from an obscure Texas courtroom consultant to a household name and television icon. This month Dr. Phil, 54, launches the third season of his syndicated talk show, hosts a prime-time network special and publishes a new self-help book. TIME's Jeffrey Ressner caught up with him at his Los Angeles office.
HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN YOUR SUCCESS? People in America are ready to hear someone tell them at least a version of the truth that's clear, precise and action oriented. I think they find it refreshing.
DO YOU...