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
Maury Povich in July 2011
Born
Maurice Richard Povich

(1939-01-17) January 17, 1939 (age 85)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
OccupationTalk show host
Years active1962–2022
Spouse(s)
Phyllis Minkoff
(m. 1962⁠–⁠1979)

(m. 1984)
Websitewww.mauryshow.com

Education and career

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Povich 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

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Povich is married to former news anchor Connie Chung.[2]

References

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  1. "The Anthony Edward Kupka '64 Distinguished Alumnus Award". Newsweek. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  2. 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.