Career Timeline of Greg Gutfeld: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Greg Gutfeld, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Greg Gutfeld is an American television personality, political commentator, comedian, and author known for his conservative viewpoints and satirical approach to news and current events. He hosts the late-night show 'Gutfeld!' on Fox News, where he offers commentary, interviews, and parodies of political and cultural topics. Previously, he hosted 'The Greg Gutfeld Show' on Saturday nights before it transitioned to a weeknight format.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Staff Writer at Men's Health

In 1995, Gutfeld became a staff writer at Men's Health magazine.

1999: Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health

In 1999, Gutfeld was promoted to editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine.

2003: Hiring dwarfs and subsequent firing from Stuff

In 2003, while editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine, Gutfeld hired several dwarfs to attend a conference, leading to his firing shortly afterward.

2004: Editing Maxim in the U.K.

In 2004, Gutfeld began editing Maxim magazine in the U.K.

2005: Joining The Huffington Post

In 2005, Gutfeld became one of the first posting contributors to The Huffington Post.

2006: End of Maxim Contract

In 2006, Gutfeld's contract with Maxim magazine in the U.K. expired without renewal.

February 5, 2007: Hosting Red Eye on Fox News

On February 5, 2007, Gutfeld began hosting the late-night talk show Red Eye on the Fox News Channel.

October 2007: Time Change for Red Eye

In October 2007, the show Red Eye began airing at 3:00 A.M. Monday through Saturday mornings while retaining its 11:00 P.M timeslot on Saturday evenings.

2007: Hosting Red Eye

In 2007, Gutfeld began hosting the 3AM series Red Eye, a late-night talk show that aired on the Fox News Channel.

October 2008: Leaving The Huffington Post

In October 2008, Gutfeld left The Huffington Post.

July 11, 2011: Co-hosting The Five

On July 11, 2011, Gutfeld became a co-host and panelist on The Five, a political talk show on Fox News.

2013: End of Bill Schulz's Role on Red Eye

In 2013, Bill Schulz, Gutfeld's sidekick on Red Eye, left the show.

February 2015: Leaving Red Eye

In February 2015, Gutfeld left Red Eye, with Tom Shillue succeeding him as host.

May 2015: The Greg Gutfeld Show Premiere

In May 2015, Greg Gutfeld began hosting a Saturday night edition of his show, The Greg Gutfeld Show.

May 31, 2015: Hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show

On May 31, 2015, Gutfeld began hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show on Fox News.

2015: End of Red Eye Hosting

In 2015, Gutfeld stopped hosting Red Eye on Fox News.

February 2021: Announcement of The Greg Gutfeld Show move to weeknights

In February 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would move to weeknights.

March 10, 2021: Announcement of Gutfeld! Premiere

On March 10, 2021, it was announced that Gutfeld!, the new weeknight show, would premiere on April 5.

March 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Transition

In March 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would transition from a Saturday night show to weeknights.

August 2021: Gutfeld! Overtakes The Late Show in Ratings

In August 2021, Gutfeld! became the highest-rated late-night talk show in the United States, overtaking The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the nightly ratings.