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“You’re drunk in a bar fighting with a cop, that is not good mothering.”- Dr. Phil

(Hollywood, CA – April 27, 2015) – In the explosive, exclusive, interview that has made national headlines, Dr. Phil sits down with “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kim Richards to discuss her ongoing struggle with alcoholism and her recent arrest at the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel and charges of public intoxication and trespassing. The emotional episode airs tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th (check local listings).

In the interview, Dr. Phil questions Kim about the events leading up to her arrest at the hotel; what her current relationship is with her sister and fellow “Housewives” cast member Kyle Richards, and if she’s been lying about her sobriety. Kim is also joined by three of her children, Brooke, Chad and Kimberly, to discuss how their mother’s addiction and erratic behavior has affected their lives.  

Select quotes from the episode:

“You’re an alcoholic who fell off the wagon and you pull into a bar?” – Dr. Phil questioning Kim Richards about going to the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel the night of her arrest.

“I have been sober. I haven’t been working a program. Living through this season on the show, sometimes it’s hard enough to get through it. The fans are very hard on me, and I went on Twitter to see what people were saying and it was just horrible.” – Kim Richards.

“This is the best thing that could have happened.” – Kim Richards' daughter Brooke on her mother’s arrest.

“She’s toxic.” – Kim Richards’ son Chad on his mother’s friend and fellow cast member Brandi Glanville.

DR. PHIL was created by Harpo Productions and is produced by Peteski Productions in association with CBS Television Distribution, which also distributes the show. Carla Pennington and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw are the executive producers.

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Show clip is available at: http://cbspressexpress.com/cbs-television-distribution/shows/dr-phil/video

Credit footage and photo to: Peteski Productions/CBS Television Distribution.