Maury Povich was born on January 17, 1939, in Washington, D.C., United States. A 1962 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism, Maury began his career as a reporter at WWDC, a radio station based in Washington, D.C. Over the next two decades, he built a diverse career in media, working as a reporter, sportscaster, news anchor, talk show host, and correspondent.
Povich rose to prominence as the host of Panorama, a midday talk show on WTTG-TV in Washington, where he worked from 1967 to 1977. During this time, he covered significant historical events, including the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the 1968 riots in Washington following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., anti-Vietnam War protests, and the Watergate scandal. Before the era of 24-hour cable news, Panorama served as a vital source of information for viewers in the Washington area.
From 1986 to 1990, he hosted A Current Affair, an infotainment television program that featured a mix of hard news and tabloid journalism, including stories on scandal and celebrity gossip. The show gained popularity for its bold presentation and was often considered a forerunner to outlets like TMZ.
Since 1991, Maury Povich has been the host of the daytime talk show Maury (originally titled The Maury Povich Show). Known for its dramatic content and emotionally intense episodes, the show became widely recognized for recurring themes such as paternity test results, infidelity investigations, teenage behavioral issues, unusual medical conditions, bullying, transgender stories, makeovers, and domestic violence. Povich's calm and neutral demeanor has become a signature element of the show, especially as audiences anticipate the now-famous phrase, "You are not the father."
The show was initially produced by Povich’s own company, MoPo Productions, in collaboration with Paramount Domestic Television. After the 1998 acquisition of Studios USA, the show began co-production with NBCUniversal. One of Maury’s key contributions was providing a platform where everyday individuals could share personal struggles without financial burdens, offering free lie detector tests and DNA testing as part of the show.
The series gained substantial popularity among younger demographics and reportedly remained the number one show in the 18–34 age group for over 200 consecutive weeks, an achievement attributed to its captivating and often sensational content.
| Birth Date: | 17 Jan, 1939 |
| Age: | 81 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television presenter Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C. |
| Education: | University of Pennsylvania |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American television presenter |
| Spouse: | Connie Chung [M. 1984] Phyllis Minkoff[1962-1979] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 80 million |
