EXCLUSIVE: Inside Scoop on McGraw Wedding

91. A large percentage of romances, and eventual weddings, begin over physical attraction. They're both nice looking people. If they make it for a lifetime, wonderful. If not, they're no different from 60-percent or more of other U. S. citizens. As to Dr. Phil's opulent lifestyle: he may be a psychologist, but he's in show business. I would say he's in show business because it pays a lot more than an ordinary practice. Nothing wrong with that.

Posted at 11:42AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Gerald

92. Why is everybody worried about this wedding- it is not their family. If they love each other. I am sure alot of you have done things wrong. So let it go.

Posted at 8:47PM on Sep 26th 2006 by debra

93. BEST WISHES TO THE NEW BRIDE AND GROOM. Those of you who deem yourself and your past as being perfectly sinless need to take a good look in a mirror . EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING IN THEIR PAST and EVERY SIN IS JUST AS EQUAL AS ANY OTHER . So back off from doging Jay's new bride and their reason of choice . Dr. Phil and Robin , like most parents didn't hand pick their son's bride . Like most parents they to have to accept the good with the bad choices of another INDIVIDUAL . Dr. Phil and Robin can in no way be held responsible for who their children fall in love with , what the new family member did or didn't do in the past , how much a wedding ring should cost or what food is served at their wedding . Just because they are now in-laws to Jay's new wife DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE IN COMPLETE AGREEMENT to Jay's choices , or maybe they are in agreement simply because if they see that their adult son is safe and happy regardless of others negative jelousy driven oppinions , then they can and will deal with any darts thrown at their family . A parents love is forced to tolerate many pains . Jay nor his family should be judged or ridiculed because they have what some think to be as having to much money / To nice of a home . Most people would ( if given the open opportunity ) utilize available assets for a more comfortable lifestyle even if others oppinions call it " RIDING DADDY'S or ????? COAT TAIL " . Instead of knocking Dr. Phil's financial investments and wise managment of income in which he uses to provide well for his family , It would seem more logical to LEARN from his and other millionaires example on how to be more responsible with money . No matter how much money someone has , If the one getting married wants hamburgers or potted meat sandwitches served at their wedding , NO OTHER PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO JUDGE THE BRIDE / GROOM'S CHOICE . And oh my goddness , What a childish inmature assumption to make in accusing any friend of Dr. Phil's , of being mad at him because they couldn't make it to a wedding . At least an invitation was offered . What a shame that it has been made so obvious that people would rather believe and further spread unjustifiable low class hatred as opposed to accepting the possibility that invited friends who couldn't make the date , really did want so much to be a part of the occassion . And to further add fuel to that milicious arson of fire some lash out at the McGraw's friends to call them " WHITE HATERS " . Obviously you don't have enough brains to know that if they didn't like white people then there would have already been a settled understanding made to that effect upon any formation of friendships. Please try to offer well wishes to this young couple , after all , WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.... BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH , YOU MIGHT JUST GET IT YOURSELF.

Posted at 9:04PM on Sep 26th 2006 by ANGIE

94. The whole wedding was money that could be spent on someone who Really
Earned it. That would not include his son who only has notoriety through
his now Boring Father. I used to watch the show but haven't now for about
two years since Dr. Phil obviously is in it for the money. Good folks who
really need help can't get it for people like dr. pjhil who has disgraced the
name of Doctor. IF equally have little respect, if any, phil's wife and
certainly not for the tramp his son married....but, who knows, being a
playmate....it probably won't last.....in fact, I would gamble it won't.

Posted at 10:20PM on Sep 26th 2006 by Bob Jurgenson

95. Phil is after the money as is his son who never earned it so marrying a
playboy tramp is par for the course. It's disgusting to many folks that
spending all that money on Medical School and wasting it like phil &
his son when there are Good Folks out there that would go to medical
school and Really Help Others per the Medical Code. Phil & his
whole family should hide in shame .

Posted at 10:25PM on Sep 26th 2006 by Bob Jurgenson

96. I have been a big fan of Dr. Phil but he's gotten so commercialized, it's getting disgusting. His show has just turned into a big infomercial with Robin's new book, his many books, the failed diet thing, Jay with his books, etc., and now this wedding thing. I've been a loyal fan for a long time, but it's just getting to be too much. Also his venture into places where he doesn't belong - away from his core strengths - such as charging into New Orleans to find Katrina victims, what was that about? And bullying guests - well, I think I'm about done with Dr. Phil. I've watched him from the Oprah show but think we're about done here.

Posted at 12:42AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Nancy

97. I was really disappointed to see a very down to earth (I thought) Jay out there helping so many people marry a person like that. Now to hear that he has married a person that is a disgrace to us women here on earthearth.Someone that has to show her body to the world to get everyone to think she is God's gift to men is very disgraceful.I can see why maybe Oprah decided not to show up. I think she has a litle more class than that. Sorry to hear all of this. I love you Phil and will still watch your show as I think you do a great job and telling it like it is and helping so many people.Just my opinion on this whole episode.

Posted at 6:52PM on Sep 29th 2006 by Karen

98. Try saying anything about Erica's past on the Dr Phil.com boards - they don't get in. What does that say about Dr. Phil?
The thing is, Erica has not denounced her behavior. For all we know, she may be feautured in future porn issues. If she doesn't publicly apologize on his show, no one will respect Dr. Phil because she stands for all that is contrary to what he supposedly stands for. As for Jay, he's finished with teens because he didn't walk the talk - he's been smoozing at the Playboy mansion. This should have been a private, quiet wedding - to publicize it is to endorse it all.

Posted at 11:44AM on Sep 30th 2006 by s

99. I think Dr Phil is different from his son choice no matter what we tell our children he is still going to do what he wants to do anyway!!! I am very shocked that she was a former playboy model I thought she was a run way model with her clothes on not with her clothes off,but Jay will have to live with his choice,I mean what kind of influence would she have on her children,that safe sex is ok,you can take off your clothes and let Men Lust After You That Ok Sweetie,If Jay isn't think about this impact that that his own fault!!! However,I do wish Jay&Erica Mcgraw The Best And I Hope That The Will Put Jesus Christ as Number#1 in Their Marriage,I thought maybe just maybe Jay is A Born-Again Christian since they come from a Baptist Home,but just because people go To Church And Love Jesus doesn't mean our Minds have been renew,they have to live and learn Jay&Erica Mcgraw if she doesn't Love Jesus with all of her heart and all of his heart it will be a mess it is a different generation then when Robin&Dr.Phil Got Married they weren't taken their clothes off and neither was Robin so she had morals,and they thought different back then,so that is why their Marriage Lasted as long as it is right now for 30 years but I wonder if their son will have that luck,it is ashame but all we can do is pray for them and lift them up To Jesus And Their Marriage,talking about them does no good but yes It does suck to find out what Erica Mcgraw Did In Her Past~Former PlayboyModel!!!
~Blessings~
Lynda

Posted at 12:36AM on Oct 1st 2006 by Lynda

100. I want too make sure my comments appear!!!

Posted at 12:34AM on Oct 1st 2006 by Lynda

101. Isn’t Dr. Phil’s mantra:

The Best Predictor of Future Behavior is Past Behavior.

Posing in an incestuous nude spread in Playboy = ????

Posted at 4:52AM on Oct 1st 2006 by cleo

102. I repeat this again this is not Dr.Phil Fault for Who Jay Married,it who fault let say it together "Jay" if it doesn't work out,Dr Phil Can't Control Jay and say,don't Marry Erica,I don't care what you all say but I am still going to watch The Show,Dr Phil Has Helped me and I Love His Topics And He Helps A Lot Of People In Need!!!
P.S All I wonder if Erica Will Denounced Her Behaviour Or Not!!!!
~Blessings~
Lynda

Posted at 9:39PM on Oct 1st 2006 by Lynda

103. When I first saw Dr Phil on Oprah I thought he was okay but then after he got his own show I started to get tired of all the constant commercial references. So who cares that Jordan's favorite guitar is a Gibson and which restaurants the family like to eat at in Dallas? I also started to get really edgy about the advice given to some of the guests; some who really needed help and support got shouted at and berated and other spoiled dumb asses got rewarded with more luxury items from the shows sponsors.

After hearing Dr Phil schmoozing about Jay's wedding I have realized what a total fake he is - so much for young women having a stronge sense of self, self-esteem and not allowing themselves to be used and abused by men. That's totally out of the window - now it's okay to get naked for the cameras and to dick around with Hugh Hefner so long as you scrub up okay for the wedding day. I'm waiting for the show where Erica says how much she is ashamed of her sleezy past and how she regrets pursuing fame at all costs and alomg with her playmate sisters heaping shame on her family. Unless something like this happens, when I hear Dr Phil saying how Erica is the daughter-in-law of his dreams I an just going to carry on thinking that he is a hypocritical sleezy old horn dog.

Posted at 7:29PM on Oct 6th 2006 by Jamie

104. Okay, I've read quite a few of the comments here and have a few of my own.

1. The key word is "former" playmate. You call Miss Erica horrible things, but how many of you have logged onto the web to look at her. Talk about trash and skanks.
2. I don't think Dr. Phil has the power to dictate who his son loves, and he shouldn't. Wouldn't that be a horrible mess of marriages out there, if our parents took over that control.
3. I only hope that I can look as good as Miss Robin when I'm in my 50's.
4. Regarding Jay's reality show, damn he looks good in jeans.

I wish the best to all of the McGraw's, old and new.

Posted at 7:13PM on Oct 10th 2006 by Diane

105. Gracious, Diane....I'm thinking you're some kind of spokesperson or family member, by your redundant need to protect The McGraws; however, who are you to call anyone who has posted something negative "trash and skanks"? Do you actually know how many HAVE logged onto the site, as if that would relieve each of us from being "skanks" in your opinion. I doubt any of us posters who don't bow at any McGraw's feet have posed nude. I accept your apology.
MY opinions:
1. Dr. Phil needs to quit referring to his new daughter-in-law as a "model" unless he preficits it with, "nude".
2. I've quit watching his show, as I can only take so much of one thinking of him/herself as infallible. I could NOT take hearing one more time, "I've been doing this for 30 years" (which would mean he finished enough college to obtain a doctorate degree by age 20).
3. He doesn't practice what he preaches, as stated above. Let's not forget his first marriage that ended in divorce, but I bet you'd never hear him bring that up, now would you? I hope he "earned his way out" of THAT marriage!
4. He has become the male version of Kathy Lee Gifford with his relentless bragging about his perfect kids (yawn).
5. As much as he's literally spoken about public displays of nudity, particularly when a relationship exists, he has undoubtedly become the hypocrites of all hypocrites. He needs to address his d.i.l.'s Playboy spread to those left who love and support him, but you can't change what you don't acknowledge, right?
6. I began wondering what happened to his RARE segments where he took on viewers who disagreed with him on any given subject. It doesn't seem that he's had one of those in a long, long time. I guess it doesn't matter, as he always found a way to defend his position since he can do no wrong.
7. I lost all respect for him when he had the family in crisis (Marty and Erin) and loudly chewed out the father right in front of his two daughters.
8. It's all about big bucks now. I have to wonder what would possess anyone to actually spend money to buy a book written by Robin McGraw (???). She is consistently sweet, but is no more important than anyone reading these posts. I WAS appalled at how huge, gawdy and tacky their mansion is. In fact....was it used in last week's episode of "Nip/Tuck" where Christian tells Rosie O'Donnel just how bad her taste is? ;-)
I can't believe I'm wasting time and energy on any McGraw. I just despise people who are in positions of influence being so hypocritical. And how disgusting that his perfect son married a common, bleached blonde who disgraced herself and all women.
End of post; I'm going to get sick now.

Posted at 10:16PM on Oct 10th 2006 by jude