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. He hosts the late-night comedy talk show 'Gutfeld!,' which features political and cultural commentary, often presented with humor and wit. Before 'Gutfeld!,' he hosted 'The Greg Gutfeld Show,' a Saturday night program that transitioned to weeknights. Gutfeld's work blends humor and political analysis, making him a prominent figure in conservative media.

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September 12, 1964: Greg Gutfeld Born

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

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1987: Graduation from UC Berkeley

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

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.

2003: Magazine Publishers Conference Stunt

In 2003, Gutfeld hired several dwarfs to attend a Magazine Publishers of America conference, resulting in his termination from Stuff magazine.

2004: Editor of Maxim UK

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

2005: Contributor to The Huffington Post

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

2006: End of Maxim UK Contract

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

February 5, 2007: Red Eye Debut

On February 5, 2007, Gutfeld began hosting Red Eye on Fox News Channel.

October 2007: Red Eye Time Change

In October 2007, 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: Gutfeld Hosts Red Eye

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

October 2008: Departure from The Huffington Post

In October 2008, Gutfeld left his position as a posting contributor at The Huffington Post.

March 17, 2009: Controversial Remarks on Canadian Military

During a Red Eye segment on March 17, 2009, Gutfeld made controversial remarks about the Canadian military, joking about invading Canada.

2009: Political Shift

In 2009, Gutfeld stated 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, Gutfeld became a co-host and panelist on The Five, a political talk show on Fox News.

2011: Referenced Canadian Military Break

Gutfeld referenced Canadian Lieutenant General Andrew Leslie's statement about the Canadian Armed Forces potentially needing a one-year "synchronized break" after their mission in Afghanistan ended in 2011 during a Red Eye segment on March 17, 2009.

2013: Bill Schulz Leaves Red Eye

In 2013, Bill Schulz left his role as Gutfeld's sidekick on Red Eye.

February 2015: Departure from Red Eye

In February 2015, Gutfeld left his role as host of 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 on Fox News.

May 31, 2015: The Greg Gutfeld Show Launch

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

2015: End of Red Eye Hosting

In 2015, Gutfeld ended his run as the host of Red Eye on Fox News Channel.

2016: Voting Controversy

In 2016, Gutfeld said he voted by mail in the presidential election, but The Washington Post found no evidence in voting records, suggesting he may have missed the deadline.

2018: Residency and Marriage

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

2020: Tribute to Riley Gale

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

February 2021: 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: Gutfeld! Premiere 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

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

August 2021: Gutfeld! Ratings Success

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

2021: Viewership Success in 2021

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

2021: Mediaite Ranking in 2021

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

2022: Mediaite Ranking in 2022

In 2022, Gutfeld rose to 10th place on Mediaite's list of most influential people in American media.

2022: Remarks on Media Coverage of Ukraine Invasion

In 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine, Gutfeld said the media was emotionally manipulating viewers with footage from the conflict for profit, drawing rebuke from Fox News' Benjamin Hall.

July 24, 2023: Controversy over Florida Education Curriculum

During the July 24, 2023, broadcast of The Five, Gutfeld invoked Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning when discussing a Florida education curriculum, implying that Holocaust survivors had to be skilled or useful, sparking controversy.