History of Steve Harvey in Timeline
Steve Harvey is a multifaceted American entertainer, excelling as a comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He's widely recognized for hosting popular shows such as 'The Steve Harvey Morning Show,' 'Family Feud,' and 'Judge Steve Harvey.' Harvey previously hosted the Miss Universe competition. His successful career has garnered numerous accolades, including Daytime Emmy Awards, Marconi Awards, and NAACP Image Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
January 17, 1957: Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Born
On January 17, 1957, Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. was born in Welch, West Virginia.
1974: Graduated from Glenville High School
In 1974, Steve Harvey graduated from Glenville High School.
1976: Owned a 1976 Ford
During his period of homelessness in the late 1980s, Steve Harvey slept in his 1976 Ford.
April 16, 1990: Finalist in Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search
On April 16, 1990, Steve Harvey was a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search.
1994: Starred in 'Me and the Boys'
In 1994, Steve Harvey starred in the short-lived ABC series "Me and the Boys".
1996: Starred in 'The Steve Harvey Show'
In 1996, Steve Harvey began starring in "The Steve Harvey Show" on The WB network.
1997: Performed on Kings of Comedy Tour
In 1997, Steve Harvey performed on the Kings of Comedy tour with other comedians.
September 2000: Started Hosting The Steve Harvey Morning Show
In September 2000, Steve Harvey began hosting "The Steve Harvey Morning Show", syndicated through Radio One, Inc.
2000: Featured in The Original Kings of Comedy
In 2000, Steve Harvey was featured in "The Original Kings of Comedy" after starring in the Kings of Comedy Tour.
2002: 'The Steve Harvey Show' Ended
In 2002, "The Steve Harvey Show" concluded its run on The WB network.
2003: Appeared in 'The Fighting Temptations' and 'Love Don't Cost a Thing'
In 2003, Steve Harvey appeared in the movie "The Fighting Temptations" and played Clarence Johnson in the film "Love Don't Cost a Thing".
2003: Aired Steve Harvey's Comedy and Variety Television Show
In 2003, Steve Harvey's comedy and variety television show aired on The WB network.
2004: Roles in 'Johnson Family Vacation' and 'You Got Served'
In 2004, Steve Harvey had roles in the films "Johnson Family Vacation" and "You Got Served".
May 2005: The Steve Harvey Morning Show syndicated through Radio One, Inc. ended
In May 2005, Steve Harvey Morning Show syndicated through Radio One, Inc. ended.
November 2005: Divorce from Mary Shackelford
In November 2005, Steve Harvey divorced his second wife, Mary Shackelford. They have a son named Wynton.
2005: Co-starred in 'Racing Stripes'
In 2005, Steve Harvey co-starred in the movie "Racing Stripes" as the voice of Buzz.
2005: Ended Steve Harvey's Comedy and Variety Television Show
In 2005, Steve Harvey's comedy and variety television show ended on The WB network.
2006: Released Stand-Up Special 'Steve Harvey: Don't Trip... He Ain't Through with Me Yet'
In 2006, Steve Harvey released the stand-up special "Steve Harvey: Don't Trip... He Ain't Through with Me Yet".
June 2007: Marriage to Marjorie Bridges
In June 2007, Steve Harvey married Marjorie Bridges. Harvey credits Marjorie for making him a better man and changing his life. Marjorie had three children, Morgan, Jason, and Lori, all of whom Steve adopted.
2008: Hosted Disney Dreamers Academy
In 2008, Steve Harvey hosted the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort.
2009: Released 'Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man'
In 2009, Steve Harvey released the book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man", about how men think about women and relationships.
September 2010: Began Hosting Family Feud
In September 2010, Steve Harvey began hosting "Family Feud", leading to improved ratings for the show.
2010: Host of Family Feud and Celebrity Family Feud
Since 2010, Steve Harvey has been the host of both "Family Feud" and "Celebrity Family Feud".
August 2011: Called Cornel West and Tavis Smiley "Uncle Toms"
In August 2011, on his radio show, Steve Harvey called Cornel West and Tavis Smiley "Uncle Toms" for their criticism of President Barack Obama, later apologizing for the phrase.
2011: Legal Concerns Regarding Mary Harvey
In 2011, a judge in Collin County, Texas, expressed concerns about Mary Harvey, Steve Harvey's second wife, spreading false information about their divorce, suggesting she had not been left destitute.
August 2, 2012: Final Stand-up Act
On August 2, 2012, Steve Harvey performed his final stand-up act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, marking the end of his 27-year stand-up comedy career.
2012: Last Standup Show
In 2012, Steve Harvey performed his last standup show.
2012: 'Think Like a Man' Film Released
In 2012, the film "Think Like a Man", based on Steve Harvey's book, was released.
2013: Daytime Emmy Award Nominations and Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2013, Steve Harvey received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
December 2015: Miss Universe 2015 Hosting Error
In December 2015, while hosting the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner before correcting the error and naming Miss Philippines as the actual winner.
January 2016: Motivational Speech and Inspiration for 'Jump'
In January 2016, Steve Harvey gave a motivational speech after a Family Feud taping, which inspired his book "Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance".
October 2016: Hosting Showtime at the Apollo Revival Specials
In October 2016, it was announced that Steve Harvey would host two revival specials of Showtime at the Apollo for Fox.
2016: Co-created Little Big Shots
In 2016, Steve Harvey co-created Little Big Shots with Ellen DeGeneres.
2016: Hosted Miss Universe 2016 pageant
In 2016, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines.
2016: Awarded Honorary Doctorate
In 2016, Steve Harvey was awarded an honorary doctorate from Alabama State University.
January 2017: Meeting with Donald Trump
In January 2017, Steve Harvey faced criticism for his decision to meet with then-President-elect Donald Trump. Harvey defended his decision by stating that it would help to spark positive changes.
January 2017: Controversial Jokes About Asian Men
In January 2017, Steve Harvey made jokes on his show about Asian men, leading to criticism and a subsequent apology.
January 30, 2017: Hosted Miss Universe 2016 in the Philippines
On January 30, 2017, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines, expressing his desire to apologize for the previous year's incident.
September 2017: Premiere of 'Steve' Talk Show
In September 2017, Steve Harvey's new syndicated talk show, "Steve", premiered, featuring a celebrity- and comedy-oriented format.
November 26, 2017: Hosted Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas
On November 26, 2017, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas.
2017: Founded Steve Harvey Global
In 2017, Steve Harvey founded Steve Harvey Global, an entertainment company.
2017: Hosted New Year's Eve Special for Fox
In 2017, Steve Harvey hosted a New Year's Eve special from Times Square for Fox and was ordained in New York to officiate a wedding on air.
2017: United Businesses Under Steve Harvey Global
In 2017, Steve Harvey united all of his businesses under Steve Harvey Global (SHG) and launched the Sand and Soul Festival.
2017: Cleveland Cavaliers Insult Incident
In 2017, after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, Steve Harvey told a caller from Flint, Michigan, to "go have yourself a nice glass of brown water!" Harvey, a Cavaliers fan, was referencing the city's water crisis. The joke was criticized, and Harvey defended it by saying it was trash talk.
December 17, 2018: Hosted Miss Universe 2018 in Thailand
On December 17, 2018, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand.
2018: FroRibbean Fest in Atlanta
In 2018, Steve Harvey Events produced events such as the FroRibbean Fest in Atlanta.
2018: Move to Los Angeles
In 2018, Steve Harvey moved his talk show, radio show, and Family Feud to Los Angeles.
2018: Hosting the NFL Honors
In 2018, Steve Harvey was announced as the host for the eighth annual NFL Honors show. He expressed his long-held desire to host the event.
December 8, 2019: Hosted Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
On December 8, 2019, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta, Georgia and mistakenly announced Miss Philippines as the winner of the National Costume contest when the winner was Miss Malaysia.
2019: The Steve Harvey Morning Show syndicated through the United States
As of 2019, Steve Harvey Morning Show syndicated through the United States.
2019: Launch of Vault and Investment in HDNet
In 2019, Steve Harvey announced the launch of a learning hub called Vault. He also invested in the takeover of HDNet along with Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
2019: Ended Hosting Little Big Shots
In 2019, Steve Harvey ended hosting Little Big Shots.
2020: African Version of Family Feud
In 2020, Steve Harvey Global announced an African version of Family Feud.
2020: Expo 2020 in Dubai
Steve Harvey gave a talk in Dubai during Expo 2020, representing the United States and the Vatican pavilions, to discuss the relationship between happiness and religion on International Day of Happiness in 2022.
December 13, 2021: Hosted Miss Universe 2021 in Israel
On December 13, 2021, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Israel.
January 2022: Hosting Judge Steve Harvey
In January 2022, Steve Harvey started hosting the arbitration-based court comedy, Judge Steve Harvey on ABC.
2022: Receiving the "Man in The Mirror" Award
During the 2022 Halloween Thriller Night hosted by the Heal Los Angeles Foundation, Steve Harvey and Chris Tucker received the inaugural "Man in The Mirror" Award, which is given to influential individuals who use their platforms for good.
2022: Talk at Expo 2020 in Dubai
On International Day of Happiness in 2022, Steve Harvey gave a talk in Dubai during Expo 2020, representing the United States and the Vatican pavilions, to discuss the relationship between happiness and religion.
March 2024: Joining Merit Street Media
In March 2024, Steve Harvey was announced to be joining Merit Street Media, an upcoming media outlet owned by Phil McGraw.
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