History of Gayle King in Timeline
Gayle King is a prominent American television personality, journalist, and author. She is best known for co-hosting CBS Mornings, the flagship morning program of CBS News. Prior to this, she held the same role on its predecessor, CBS This Morning. Beyond her television work, King contributes as an editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine.
December 28, 1954: Gayle King is Born
On December 28, 1954, Gayle King was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
1966: Gayle King Returns to the United States
In 1966, at age 11, Gayle King and her family returned to the United States after living in Ankara, Turkey for five years.
1976: Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey's Friendship Begins
Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey have been close friends since 1976.
1981: Gayle King Becomes a News Anchor at WFSB
In 1981, Gayle King was hired as a news anchor for WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut, where she worked for 18 years.
1982: Gayle King Marries Bill Bumpus
Gayle King married Bill Bumpus, an attorney, in 1982.
1991: Gayle King Co-hosts "Cover to Cover"
In 1991, Gayle King briefly co-hosted an NBC daytime talk show with Robin Wagner called "Cover to Cover".
1993: Gayle King and Bill Bumpus Divorce
Gayle King and Bill Bumpus divorced in 1993.
1997: "The Gayle King Show" Premieres
In 1997, Gayle King was offered her own syndicated talk show, "The Gayle King Show", which was canceled after one season.
1999: Gayle King Joins "O, The Oprah Magazine"
In 1999, Gayle King joined "O, The Oprah Magazine" as an editor.
2003: Kobe Bryant Sexual Assault Allegations
In 2003, Kobe Bryant was accused of sexual assault. This event was later brought up in a 2020 interview with Gayle King, sparking controversy.
September 2006: "The Gayle King Show" Premieres on XM Satellite Radio
In September 2006, Gayle King began hosting "The Gayle King Show" on XM Satellite Radio.
2010: Oprah Winfrey Praises Gayle King in Interview
In a 2010 interview with Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey spoke highly of her friendship with Gayle King.
January 3, 2011: "The Gayle King Show" Premieres on OWN
On January 3, 2011, Gayle King began hosting a new show, also called "The Gayle King Show", on OWN.
November 10, 2011: Gayle King Secures Deal with CBS
On November 10, 2011, Gayle King secured a deal with CBS to co-anchor CBS This Morning.
November 17, 2011: "The Gayle King Show" Ends
On November 17, 2011, "The Gayle King Show" ended as a result of King going to CBS to co-anchor CBS This Morning.
January 9, 2012: Gayle King Begins Co-anchoring "CBS This Morning"
On January 9, 2012, Gayle King began co-anchoring "CBS This Morning".
2018: Gayle King Inducted into Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
In 2018, Gayle King was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
2019: Gayle King Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Gayle King was named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People".
2020: Gayle King Receives Criticism for Kobe Bryant Interview
In 2020, Gayle King received criticism for a "CBS This Morning" interview with Lisa Leslie, in which King brought up Bryant's 2003 sexual assault allegations.
April 22, 2023: Gayle King to Co-Host "King Charles" on CNN
On April 22, 2023, CNN announced that Gayle King will co-host with Charles Barkley on their weekly primetime show "King Charles".
2023: Gayle King Appears on "Celebrity Family Feud"
In 2023, Gayle King appeared on "Celebrity Family Feud".
