History of Greg Gutfeld in Timeline

Greg Gutfeld is an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author known for his conservative viewpoints and satirical approach to current events. He hosts the late-night talk show *Gutfeld!*, which features political satire and discussions, and previously hosted *The Greg Gutfeld Show* on Saturday nights. Gutfeld's work often involves humor and criticism directed toward liberal ideologies and political figures. He has authored several books, further solidifying his presence in both the media and publishing worlds.

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September 12, 1964: Greg Gutfeld Born

On September 12, 1964, Gregory John Gutfeld was born. He is an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author.

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1987: Graduation from UC Berkeley

In 1987, Greg Gutfeld graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in English.

1995: Staff Writer at Men's Health

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

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

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

2003: Fired from Stuff Magazine

In 2003, Greg Gutfeld was fired from his position as editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine after a stunt at a Magazine Publishers of America conference.

2004: Gutfeld Edits Maxim in the U.K.

In 2004, Greg Gutfeld became the editor of Maxim magazine in the U.K.

2005: Contributor to The Huffington Post

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

2006: Gutfeld's Contract Expires at Maxim

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

February 5, 2007: Red Eye Premiere

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

October 2007: Red Eye Air Time Change

In October 2007, the air time for Red Eye was changed to 3:00 A.M. Monday through Saturday mornings, while retaining its 11:00 P.M timeslot on Saturday evenings.

2007: Gutfeld Hosts Red Eye

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

October 2008: Leaves The Huffington Post

In October 2008, Greg Gutfeld left The Huffington Post.

March 17, 2009: Controversial Comments About Canada on Red Eye

During a Red Eye segment that aired on March 17, 2009, Greg Gutfeld and his panel made controversial comments about the Canadian military, suggesting Canada was weak and ripe for invasion.

2009: Political Thinking Change

In 2009, Greg Gutfeld explained that he started to experience a change in his political thinking while he was attending college.

July 11, 2011: Co-host on The Five

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

2011: Referenced Canadian Armed Forces statement

In a Red Eye segment, Greg Gutfeld referenced Canadian Lieutenant General Andrew Leslie's 2011 statement that the Canadian Armed Forces may require a one-year "synchronized break".

2013: Departure of Bill Schulz from Red Eye

From 2007 to 2013, Bill Schulz served as Greg Gutfeld's sidekick on Red Eye. In 2013, Bill Schulz departed the show.

February 2015: Leaves Red Eye

In February 2015, Greg Gutfeld left Red Eye.

May 2015: The Greg Gutfeld Show Premiere

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

May 31, 2015: Premiere of The Greg Gutfeld Show

On May 31, 2015, Greg Gutfeld began hosting a new weekly late-night talk show on Fox News called The Greg Gutfeld Show.

2015: Gutfeld Ends Hosting Red Eye

In 2015, Greg Gutfeld ended his role as host of Red Eye.

2016: Voting Record Controversy

In 2016, Greg Gutfeld said he voted by mail in the presidential election, but The Washington Post could find no evidence in voting records, raising questions about whether he missed the official deadline.

2018: Residence in New York City with Wife

As of 2018, Greg Gutfeld resides in New York City with his Russian wife, Elena Moussa, whom he met in London.

2020: Tribute to Riley Gale

In 2020, Greg Gutfeld paid tribute to Power Trip's singer Riley Gale after his death.

February 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Moving to Weeknights

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

March 10, 2021: New Weeknight Show Announced

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

March 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Transition to Weeknights

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

August 2021: Gutfeld! Overtakes Colbert in Ratings

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

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2021: Viewership Numbers for Gutfeld! and The Five

By the end of 2021, the combined viewership for Gutfeld! and The Five averaged over five million viewers.

2021: Named 12th Most Influential Person in American Media

In late 2021, Greg Gutfeld was named the 12th-most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website.

2022: Rises to 10th Most Influential Person in American Media

In 2022, Greg Gutfeld rose to 10th place as the most influential person in American media.

2022: Comments on Media Coverage of Ukraine Invasion

In 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine, Greg Gutfeld said that the media were emotionally manipulating viewers for profit, which was rebuked by a Fox News correspondent on the ground in Kyiv.

July 24, 2023: Controversy over Florida Curriculum and Holocaust

During the July 24, 2023, broadcast of The Five, Greg Gutfeld invoked Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning, implying that those who survived the Holocaust had to be skilled or useful, during a discussion about an educational curriculum in Florida public schools that would teach students that "slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit".

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2023: Drops to 23rd Most Influential Person in American Media

In 2023, Greg Gutfeld dropped to 23rd place as the most influential person in American media due to controversial remarks.

December 10, 2024: Announcement of New Baby Girl

On December 10, 2024, on the Fox show The Five, it was announced that Greg Gutfeld and his wife Elena had recently welcomed a baby girl into their family.