Maury Povich
American television personality
Maurice Richard "Maury" Povich (born January 17, 1939) is an American television talk show host. He hosted the tabloid talk show Maury, which began in 1991 and ended in 2022.
Maury Povich | |
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![]() Maury Povich in July 2011 | |
Born | Maurice Richard Povich January 17, 1939 |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Talk show host |
Years active | 1962–2022 |
Spouse(s) |
Phyllis Minkoff
(m. 1962–1979) |
Website | www.mauryshow.com |
Education and career
changePovich graduated from the Landon School in 1957.[1] He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1962 with a degree in television journalism. He hosted the 2000 revival of the television game show Twenty One.
Personal life
changePovich is married to former news anchor Connie Chung.[2]
References
change- ↑ "The Anthony Edward Kupka '64 Distinguished Alumnus Award". Newsweek. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- ↑ Allison J. Waldman (September 30, 2007). "Connie Chung Offers Personal View of Maury Povich". TelevisionWeek. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.