Dr. Phil's wife gets book contract

NASHVILLE, June 4 (UPI) -- Robin McGraw, wife of syndicated television talk show host, Dr. Phil McGraw, has signed a book contract with Nashville-based Nelson Books.

Set to release in 2006, the book is yet untitled, but is expected to target the female demographic -- the core of Dr. Phil's worldwide audience.

"There is an overwhelming viewer response when Robin appears with Dr. Phil on the show," Jonathan Merkh, senior vice president and publisher of Nelson Books, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, said in a statement.

"Viewers continue to embrace Robin's contributions to the show -- whether it be discussing her experiences as a mother, wife or dealing with issues that women face in the many phases of their lives."

The terms of the contract were not revealed.

Entering its fourth season in national syndication, "The Dr. Phil Show" ranks as the No.2 U.S. daytime talk show -- and ranks among the top 10 of all syndicated U.S. television programs. The show is seen in 99.9 percent of the United States as well as 40 territories and countries around the world.