199406063 Chicago: Morton Downey jr makes a speach to his peers: Left to right:Downey,Bertice Berry,Marlo Thomas,Phil Donahue,Jerry SpringerThe Chicago Academy for the Arts held a black tie benefit to honor Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas.Other tv talk show hosts that taped their shows in Chicago were also in attendance. .The event was held at the Ritz Carlton.