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Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey is a multi-talented American entertainer, best known as a comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He currently hosts several popular shows, including The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, and Judge Steve Harvey. He has previously hosted the Miss Universe competition. Harvey's career has been marked by significant accolades, including multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, Marconi Awards, and NAACP Image Awards, solidifying his prominent status in the entertainment industry.

January 17, 1957: Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Born

On January 17, 1957, Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. was born. He is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer.

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1974: Graduation from Glenville High School

Steve Harvey graduated from Glenville High School in 1974.

1976: Slept in his 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.

October 8, 1985: First Stand-Up Comedy Performance

On October 8, 1985, Steve Harvey performed his first stand-up comedy at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland, Ohio.

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

1994: Starring Role in Me and the Boys

In 1994, Steve Harvey had a starring role on the short-lived ABC series Me and the Boys.

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1996: The Steve Harvey Show

In 1996, Steve Harvey starred on The WB network show The Steve Harvey Show, which ran until 2002.

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1997: Performing on the Kings of Comedy tour

In 1997, Steve Harvey performed on the Kings of Comedy tour with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac.

September 2000: The Steve Harvey Morning Show Originated

In September 2000, Steve Harvey began hosting The Steve Harvey Morning Show, a weekday morning radio program syndicated through Radio One, Inc.

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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.

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2002: The Steve Harvey Show ended

The WB network show The Steve Harvey Show, which Steve Harvey starred in, ended in 2002.

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2003: Appearance in The Fighting Temptations

In 2003, Steve Harvey appeared in the movie The Fighting Temptations alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé Knowles. The same year, he played the role of Clarence Johnson in the film Love Don't Cost a Thing.

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2003: Premiere of The Original Kings of Comedy Variety Show

In 2003, The Original Kings of Comedy comedy act was put together into a variety television show on The WB network, later renamed Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge, which aired until 2005.

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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.

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May 2005: The Steve Harvey Morning Show Syndication Change

In May 2005, The Steve Harvey Morning Show ceased syndication through Radio One, Inc.

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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.

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2005: The Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge ended

In 2005, Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge variety television show on The WB network, ended.

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2006: Release of 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 directed by Leslie Small.

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June 2007: Marriage to Marjorie Bridges

In June 2007, Steve Harvey married Marjorie Bridges, whom he credits with positively changing his life. He adopted her three children.

2008: Hosted the Disney Dreamers Academy

In 2008, Steve Harvey hosted the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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.

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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.

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August 2011: Controversy over "Uncle Tom" Comments

In August 2011, Steve Harvey called Cornel West and Tavis Smiley "Uncle Toms" on his radio show for criticizing President Barack Obama, later apologizing for the phrase but maintaining his criticism.

2011: Legal Concerns Regarding Mary Harvey's Statements

In 2011, Judge Robert Dry expressed concern about Mary Harvey spreading false information about her divorce from Steve Harvey, suggesting she was not 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, ending his 27-year career as a stand-up comedian; the performance was broadcast live on pay-per-view.

2012: Last Standup Show

In 2012, Steve Harvey performed his last standup show.

2012: Film Adaptation of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

In 2012, the film Think Like a Man, based on Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, was released.

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2013: Daytime Emmy Award Nominations and Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2013, Steve Harvey became the first double host nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award, receiving nominations for both Outstanding Talk Show Host and Outstanding Game Show Host. He was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

December 2015: Miss Universe 2015 Pageant Error

In December 2015, while hosting the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner before correcting his error and announcing Miss Philippines as the actual winner.

2015: Steve Harvey Way Renamed

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

January 2016: Motivational Speech and Inspiration for Jump

In January 2016, Steve Harvey gave a motivational speech after a Family Feud taping about embracing one's skills, which inspired his book Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance, published in 2016.

Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance
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.

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2016: Little Big Shots Series Launched

In 2016, Steve Harvey co-created and launched Little Big Shots, a series featuring talented children, with Ellen DeGeneres as executive producer.

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2016: Honorary Doctorate from Alabama State University

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

2016: Miss Universe 2016

Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2016 pageant.

January 2017: Criticism for Meeting with Donald Trump

In January 2017, Steve Harvey faced criticism for meeting with then-President-elect Donald Trump. He defended his decision, stating it was to facilitate positive changes.

January 2017: Controversy Over Jokes About Asian Men

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

January 30, 2017: Hosting 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 to the Filipino people for the incident during the previous year's pageant.

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.

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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: Criticism for Brown Water Joke

In 2017, Steve Harvey faced criticism for telling a caller from Flint, Michigan to "go have yourself a nice glass of brown water!" after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors. The joke referenced the Flint water crisis and led to demands for a public apology.

2017: Founded Steve Harvey Global

In 2017, Steve Harvey founded Steve Harvey Global, an entertainment company.

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

In 2017, Steve Harvey hosted a New Year's Eve special from Times Square for Fox and was ordained in New York to officiate an on-air wedding between Keven Undergaro and Maria Menounos during the special.

2017: United Businesses Under Steve Harvey Global

In 2017, Steve Harvey united all of his businesses under Steve Harvey Global (SHG), including East One Twelve and international versions of Family Feud. He also launched the Sand and Soul Festival in 2017.

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2017: Dividing Time Between Atlanta and Chicago

Through 2017, Steve Harvey and his family split their time between Atlanta, where his radio show and Family Feud were recorded, and Chicago, where he hosted his talk show for NBCUniversal.

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December 17, 2018: Hosting 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, Harvey Events produced events such as the FroRibbean Fest in Atlanta.

2018: Hosting NFL Honors

In 2018, Steve Harvey hosted the eighth annual NFL Honors. He expressed his desire to host the show for a while.

2018: Move to Los Angeles

In 2018, Steve Harvey relocated his talk show, radio show, and Family Feud to Los Angeles.

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December 8, 2019: Hosting Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia

On December 8, 2019, Steve Harvey hosted the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta, Georgia, where he 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, The Steve Harvey Morning Show is syndicated throughout the United States.

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2019: Launch of Vault Learning Hub and Investment in HDNet

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

2019: Steve Harvey stopped hosting Little Big Shots

In 2019, Steve Harvey stopped hosting Little Big Shots, a series he launched in 2016.

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2020: Expo 2020

In 2020, Steve Harvey gave a talk in Dubai during Expo 2020, representing the United States and the Vatican pavilions, discussing the relationship between happiness and religion

2020: African Version of Family Feud Announced

In 2020, it was announced that an African version of Family Feud would begin.

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December 13, 2021: Hosting 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 began hosting the arbitration-based court comedy Judge Steve Harvey on ABC.

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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 for using their platforms for good. Prince Jackson presented the award to Harvey.

2022: Talk at Expo 2020 in Dubai

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

March 2024: Joining Merit Street Media

In March 2024, Steve Harvey announced that he would join Merit Street Media, a multi-platform media outlet owned by Phil McGraw.