Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tom Bergeron
How Tom Bergeron built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tom Bergeron is a retired American television personality, comedian, and game show host. He is best known for hosting popular shows like Breakfast Time, Hollywood Squares, America's Funniest Home Videos, and Dancing with the Stars. He also served as an anchor on Good Morning America and co-hosted the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards. His career spanned several decades, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
February 1982: Joined WBZ-TV
In February 1982, Tom Bergeron joined WBZ-TV as a general on-air personality in the Boston market.
1983: Contributor on 4 Today
In 1983, Tom Bergeron became a contributor on the WBZ segment '4 Today'.
1984: Hosted Lottery Live
In 1984, Tom Bergeron became the host of Lottery Live, the nightly drawings of the Massachusetts State Lottery games.
January 1987: Added People Are Talking to Duties
In January 1987, Tom Bergeron added hosting 'People Are Talking' to his duties while still working as contributor on 'Evening Magazine'.
August 1987: End of Lottery Live Hosting
In August 1987, Tom Bergeron's hosting of Lottery Live came to an end after drawings moved to WNEV-TV.
1988: Cancellation of 4 Today
In 1988, the WBZ segment '4 Today' was cancelled.
1989: End of Rap-Around Hosting
In 1989, Tom Bergeron stopped hosting WBZ's weekend morning teenage discussion series Rap-Around.
June 1993: End of People Are Talking
In June 1993, 'People Are Talking' ended a 13-year run, and Tom Bergeron became a commentator and lifestyle reporter for WBZ-TV's expanded hour-long noon newscast.
1994: Co-hosted Breakfast Time on FX
From 1994, Tom Bergeron co-hosted the morning show Breakfast Time on FX.
1994: Morning Host on WMJX
In early 1994, Tom Bergeron briefly surfaced as a morning host on Boston's soft-rock station WMJX ("Magic 106.7").
1997: Show Retitled Fox After Breakfast
In 1997, Breakfast Time was re-titled Fox After Breakfast and moved to the Fox Network, with Tom Bergeron continuing as co-host.
1997: Joined ABC
In 1997, Tom Bergeron joined ABC as a guest host for Good Morning America.
1997: Hosted Good Morning America
In 1997, Tom Bergeron started as an anchor on Good Morning America.
1998: Hosted Hollywood Squares
From 1998, Tom Bergeron was the host of Hollywood Squares.
February 2001: New Host of America's Funniest Home Videos
In February 2001, Tom Bergeron became the new host of the ABC series America's Funniest Home Videos.
2001: Hosted America's Funniest Home Videos
In 2001, Tom Bergeron began hosting America's Funniest Home Videos.
2004: End of Hollywood Squares Hosting
In 2004, Tom Bergeron stopped hosting Hollywood Squares.
June 2005: Began Hosting Dancing with the Stars
In June 2005, Tom Bergeron began hosting the reality series Dancing with the Stars on ABC.
2005: Hosted Dancing with the Stars
In 2005, Tom Bergeron began hosting Dancing with the Stars.
September 21, 2008: Co-hosted 60th Primetime Emmy Awards
On September 21, 2008, Tom Bergeron co-hosted the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards alongside Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ryan Seacrest, and Howie Mandel.
2008: Co-hosted 60th Primetime Emmy Awards
On September 21, 2008, Tom Bergeron co-hosted the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.
2009: Published Autobiography
In 2009, Tom Bergeron published his autobiography "I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!: Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood".
March 2014: Bergeron Stepping Down from AFV
In March 2014, Tom Bergeron announced on Twitter that he would not be hosting America's Funniest Home Videos after season 25.
May 17, 2015: Final Episode of America's Funniest Home Videos
May 17, 2015, was the air date of Tom Bergeron's final episode of America's Funniest Home Videos.
2015: End of America's Funniest Home Videos Hosting
In 2015, Tom Bergeron's hosting of America's Funniest Home Videos ended.
2019: End of Dancing with the Stars Hosting
In 2019, Tom Bergeron's hosting of Dancing with the Stars ended.
July 13, 2020: Let Go from Dancing with the Stars
On July 13, 2020, Tom Bergeron announced he had been let go from the series Dancing with the Stars ahead of its 29th season.
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