History of Steve Harvey in Timeline

Steve Harvey is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer, best known for hosting "The Steve Harvey Morning Show," "Family Feud," and "Judge Steve Harvey." He has also hosted "Celebrity Family Feud," "Family Feud Africa," and formerly, the Miss Universe competition. Harvey has received numerous accolades, including seven Daytime Emmy Awards, two Marconi Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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January 17, 1957: Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Born

On January 17, 1957, Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. was born in Welch, West Virginia. He is now known as an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer.

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1974: Graduated from Glenville High School

In 1974, Steve Harvey graduated from Glenville High School, marking a milestone in his early life.

1976: Slept in 1976 Ford

In the late 1980's, Steve Harvey was homeless for three years. He slept in his 1976 Ford when not performing gigs that provided a hotel, and showered at gas stations and swimming pools.

October 8, 1985: First Stand-Up Comedy Performance

On October 8, 1985, Steve Harvey performed stand-up comedy for the first time at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland, Ohio, marking the beginning of his comedy career.

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, which eventually led to him hosting It's Showtime at the Apollo.

1994: Starred in Me and the Boys

In 1994, Steve Harvey starred in the short-lived ABC series Me and the Boys, marking his first major television role.

1996: Starred in The Steve Harvey Show

In 1996, Steve Harvey began starring in The Steve Harvey Show on The WB network, a role he held until 2002.

1997: Performed on Kings of Comedy Tour

In 1997, Steve Harvey performed on the Kings of Comedy tour along with other comedians, becoming the highest-grossing comedy tour in history.

September 2000: Began Hosting The Steve Harvey Morning Show

In September 2000, Steve Harvey began hosting The Steve Harvey Morning Show, a weekday morning radio program.

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, marking a significant point in his career as a comedian.

2002: End of The Steve Harvey Show

In 2002, The Steve Harvey Show, which began in 1996, came to an end. The show never achieved critical acclaim outside of the African-American community.

2003: Aired Steve Harvey's Comedy Show

In 2003, Harvey's comedy and variety television show, Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge, aired on The WB network until 2005.

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, showcasing his acting abilities.

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, continuing his work in film.

May 2005: The Steve Harvey Morning Show Syndication Change

In May 2005, The Steve Harvey Morning Show which began syndication in September 2000, was no longer syndicated through Radio One, Inc..

November 2005: Divorce from Mary Shackelford

In November 2005, Steve Harvey divorced Mary Shackelford, his second wife.

2005: Co-starred in Racing Stripes

In 2005, Steve Harvey co-starred in the movie Racing Stripes as the voice of Buzz, demonstrating his versatility as a performer.

2005: End of Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge

In 2005, Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge, which began in 2003, came to an end.

2006: Released stand-up special

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, who he credits with significantly improving his life.

2008: Hosted Disney Dreamers Academy

Steve Harvey hosted the Disney Dreamers Academy from January 17-20, 2008. It is a teen-focused personal and professional enrichment event.

2009: Published Bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

In 2009, Harvey published his bestselling book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, marking his success as an author.

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, which became a bestseller.

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

Since 2010, Steve Harvey has been the host of both Family Feud and Celebrity Family Feud, becoming a well-known figure in the game show world.

August 2011: Criticism and Apology for "Uncle Tom" Comments

In August 2011, Steve Harvey called Cornel West and Tavis Smiley "Uncle Toms" on his radio show, later apologizing for using the phrase.

2011: Legal Concerns Regarding Divorce Information

In 2011, a Collin County, Texas judge expressed concern about Mary Harvey spreading false information about her divorce from Steve Harvey.

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, ending his 27-year career as a stand-up comedian.

2012: Film Think Like a Man Released

In 2012, the film Think Like a Man, based on Harvey's book, was released, becoming a romantic comedy hit.

2012: Last Standup Show

Steve Harvey performed his last standup show in 2012, marking the end of his career as a stand-up comedian.

2013: Double Emmy Nomination and Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2013, Steve Harvey became the first double host nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award 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.

2015: East 112th Street Renamed Steve Harvey Way

In 2015, East 112th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, where Steve Harvey lived as a child, was renamed Steve Harvey Way in his honor.

January 2016: Motivational Speech After Family Feud

In January 2016, Steve Harvey gave a motivational speech after taping an episode of Family Feud, which inspired his book Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance.

October 2016: Hosting Revival Specials of Showtime at the Apollo

In October 2016, it was announced that Steve Harvey would host two revival specials of Showtime at the Apollo for Fox.

2016: Co-creator of Little Big Shots

In 2016, Steve Harvey co-created Little Big Shots, which features children demonstrating talents and engaging in conversation with Harvey.

2016: Hosted Miss Universe

In 2016, Steve Harvey hosted Miss Universe.

2016: Honorary Doctorate from Alabama State University

In 2016, Steve Harvey was awarded an honorary doctorate by Alabama State University.

January 2017: Meeting with Donald Trump

In January 2017, Steve Harvey faced criticism for meeting with then-President-elect Donald Trump, a decision he defended as a means to promote positive change.

January 2017: Controversial Jokes About Asian Men

In January 2017, Steve Harvey made jokes about Asian men on his talk show, sparking criticism and leading to an apology.

January 30, 2017: Hosted Miss Universe 2016

On January 30, 2017, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines, expressing his desire to apologize to the Filipinos for the previous year's incident.

September 2017: Premiered New Talk Show Steve

In September 2017, Steve Harvey's new syndicated talk show, Steve, premiered with a celebrity- and comedy-oriented format.

November 26, 2017: Hosted Miss Universe 2017

On November 26, 2017, Steve Harvey returned as host for the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas.

2017: Founded Steve Harvey Global

In 2017, Steve Harvey founded Steve Harvey Global, an entertainment company that houses his production company and other ventures.

2017: Hosted New Year's Eve Special and Officiated Wedding

In 2017, Steve Harvey hosted a New Year's Eve special for Fox and was ordained to officiate an on-air wedding during the special.

2017: Flint Water Crisis Joke

In 2017, Steve Harvey made a joke about the Flint water crisis in response to a caller, leading to criticism and calls for an apology.

2017: United Businesses Under Steve Harvey Global (SHG)

In 2017, Steve Harvey united all of his businesses under Steve Harvey Global (SHG), including East One Twelve, his production company.

2017: Dividing Time Between Atlanta and Chicago

Through 2017, Steve Harvey and his family divided their time between Atlanta, where his radio show was broadcast and Family Feud was recorded, and Chicago, where he hosted his talk show.

December 17, 2018: Hosted Miss Universe 2018

On December 17, 2018, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand.

2018: FroRibbean Fest in Atlanta

In 2018, Harvey Events, a company led by Morgan Hawthorne and Kareem Hawthorne, 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 NFL Honors

In 2018, Steve Harvey was announced as the host for the eighth annual NFL Honors, a role he expressed wanting for a long time.

December 8, 2019: Hosted Miss Universe 2019

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

As of 2019, The Steve Harvey Morning Show is syndicated throughout the United States.

2019: Launch of Vault and Investment in HDNet

In 2019, Steve Harvey launched a learning hub called Vault and invested in the takeover of HDNet with Anthem Sports & Entertainment.

2019: End of Hosting Little Big Shots

In 2019, Steve Harvey stopped hosting the series Little Big Shots.

2020: African Version of Family Feud Announced

In 2020, it was announced that an African version of Family Feud would begin, under the rights owned by Steve Harvey Global.

2020: Expo 2020

Steve Harvey's talk at Expo 2020 occurred in 2022 but was named Expo 2020.

December 13, 2021: Hosted Miss Universe 2021

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 began hosting "Judge Steve Harvey", an arbitration-based court comedy, on ABC.

2022: Receiving "Man in The Mirror" Award

During the 2022 Halloween Thriller Night, Steve Harvey and Chris Tucker received the inaugural "Man in The Mirror" Award for using their platforms for good.

2022: Talk at Expo 2020

On International Day of Happiness in 2022, Steve Harvey held a talk in Dubai during Expo 2020, representing the United States and the Vatican pavilions, to discuss the relations between happiness and religion.