Carson Daly is an American television and radio personality, producer, and host. He gained prominence as a VJ on MTV's Total Request Live (TRL) from 1998 to 2003 and as a DJ for KROQ-FM. In 2002, he transitioned to NBC, where he hosted and produced the late-night talk show Last Call with Carson Daly. Daly also hosts special events for NBC, including the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, and he has executive produced New Year's Eve with Carson Daly from Times Square since 2003.
1932: Birth of Richard Caruso
In 1932, Richard Caruso, Carson Daly's stepfather, was born.
1944: Birth of Pattie Daly Caruso
In 1944, Pattie Daly Caruso, Carson Daly's mother, was born.
June 22, 1973: Carson Daly Born
On June 22, 1973, Carson Jones Daly was born. He later became a television host, radio personality, producer, and television personality.
1991: Graduation from High School
In 1991, Carson Daly graduated from Santa Monica High School.
1997: Hired by MTV as Permanent VJ
At the end of the summer of 1997, MTV hired Carson Daly as a permanent VJ, which required him to relocate to New York.
1998: Hosted MTV's TRL
From 1998, Carson Daly hosted MTV's TRL. Daly's role as host of the popular live program included introducing the top 10 videos of the day and interviewing celebrity guests.
1998: VJ on MTV's Total Request Live
In 1998, Carson Daly became a VJ on MTV's "Total Request Live (TRL)".
March 2000: Met Tara Reid
In March 2000, Tara Reid met Carson Daly on the set of "Total Request Live", and they began dating.
June 2001: Engagement broken off with Tara Reid
In June 2001, Tara Reid and Carson Daly broke off their engagement.
2002: Debut of Last Call with Carson Daly
In 2002, "Last Call with Carson Daly" debuted.
2002: Joined NBC
In 2002, Carson Daly joined NBC, where he began hosting and producing the late-night talk show "Last Call with Carson Daly".
2003: Began Hosting New Year's Eve Special
Beginning in 2003, Carson Daly started hosting a New Year's Eve special for NBC, titled "New Year's Eve with Carson Daly".
2003: End of hosting MTV's TRL
In 2003, Carson Daly stopped hosting MTV's "TRL".
2003: End of TRL & Start of New Year's Eve Special
In 2003, Carson Daly's time as a VJ on MTV's "Total Request Live (TRL)" ended. Also, in 2003, he began executive producing "New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" from Times Square.
2004: Hosted New Year's Eve Special
In 2004, Carson Daly hosted a New Year's Eve special for NBC, titled "New Year's Eve with Carson Daly".
2010: Host of Mornings with Carson Daly
In 2010, Carson Daly began hosting "Mornings with Carson Daly" on KAMP-FM.
2011: Host of The Voice
In 2011, Carson Daly became the host of NBC's reality music competition, "The Voice".
2011: Host and Producer of The Voice
In 2011, Carson Daly began hosting and producing NBC's reality music competition, "The Voice".
September 2013: Orange Room Anchor on Today Show
In September 2013, Carson Daly became the orange room anchor (social media reporter) on the Today show, also serving as a fill-in anchor.
2013: Engaged to Siri Pinter
In 2013, Carson Daly became engaged to Siri Pinter.
2013: Sole Host of Show
In 2013, Carson Daly became the sole host of the show when Christina Milian departed.
2013: Emmy Award for The Voice
In 2013, Carson Daly won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for "The Voice".
December 23, 2015: Marriage to Siri Pinter
On December 23, 2015, Carson Daly married Siri Pinter.
2015: Emmy Award for The Voice
In 2015, Carson Daly won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for "The Voice".
2016: Emmy Award for The Voice
In 2016, Carson Daly won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for "The Voice".
2017: Emmy Award for The Voice
In 2017, Carson Daly won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for "The Voice".
2017: Death of Pattie Daly Caruso
In 2017, Carson Daly's mother, Pattie Daly Caruso, passed away.
2020: Title Rebranded on Today's Website
Since Studio 1A was updated for Election Night 2020 with the Orange Room being covered by a large video wall, Daly's title has been rebranded on Today's website as a feature anchor or co-host.
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