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Steve Harvey is coming to morning television.The acclaimed funnyman, who just hosted his "7th Annual Hoodie Awards" in Las Vegas over the weekend, will serve as a correspondent for reports on family and relationship topics. It was announced today by Senior Executive Producer Jim Murphy.
According to a network rep, Harvey's first segment is scheduled for the Aug. 19 broadcast.
"He will bring his own unique perspective, style and humor to morning television while interacting with viewers around the country via ABCNEWS.com, Skype and live guests in-studio," the rep said.
The 52-year-old comedian and actor is author of the best-selling book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man," which has been atop the New York Times Best Seller's list since February. He also hosts a top-rated syndicated radio show heard in 60 markets around the country.
On Aug. 5, BV Newswire broke the news that 'Act Like A Lady' will be optioned for a motion picture to be produced by Will Packer for Screen Gems Pictures.
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Started Out: Appearing at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet. Big Break: Starred on the hit UPN sitcom 'The Parkers.' Hometown: Baltimore Also Was Seen: In 'Three Can Play That Game,' 'Hair Show' and 'Shadowboxer.' Factoid: Born in 1967, Mo'Nique (real name: Monique Imes) is the author of 'Skinny Women are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World' and the cookbook 'Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted.'
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Whoopi Goldberg
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By: Gail Biggers on 8/17/2009 9:09PM
Kudos to you Mr Harvey I have your book and I am a loyal fan God has blessed you. and that is a good thing . Keep doing what you are doing and let your haters be your motivators. They are really your undercover supporters. I ain't mad at you I am very proud. do you awwwlllright!!!!!
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By: hot coca on 8/18/2009 1:31AM
I agree keep it going on with your books and your insight about how relationships can go on only when you have experience with the good and the bad and know how far you are willing to take and deal with,meaning, from that person and yourself.
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By: strawberry71b on 8/17/2009 10:30PM
Well good for him. I think he will be a good fit for them and vice versa.
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By: MzLookin on 8/17/2009 11:06PM
WTF? Steve Harvey is an opportunist. He is rehashing advice given by other people many, many times before. When his TV show got canceled, he had to quickly find a new source of income to acommodate his luxurious lifestyle...enter Steve Harvey, DJ. He is so full of it and we as single African American ladies just eat up his game because most of us are DESPERATE to find a man. Every time I hear someone has gone out and dropped down another $30 for his "book" I simply cringe. Why can't we see through somebody like Steve Harvey? Wake up ladies, please, wake up!
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By: wanda on 8/18/2009 10:27AM
well said
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By: Dr. Lindacb1 on 8/18/2009 11:08AM
Jesus H. CHRIST!!! STOP hating. Be happy for the man. Just because you are not making it Stop hating. Steve Harvey is funny! If you do not like his book, just don't buy it, but stop this evil criticizm of the man. We are our worst enemiy!!!
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By: april1970 on 8/18/2009 2:05PM
You are so correct!!! I'm not hating on Steve and I do enjoy his comedy but who in the hell made him the foremost authority on relationships? I laughed when my female friends went out and spent money on his book and studied it like it was the Bible. What he's stated is advice that women have been hearing for years but for some reason they act like he's discovered something brand new.
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By: GSA on 8/18/2009 2:28PM
To DrLindacb1: Why would you describe those of us who aren't swooning over Steve's book as hating? I agree with MzLookin's comments and I enjoy Steve and am proud of his accomplishments. However, the women are acting like he discovered something new about relationships. This is the same information that women have been getting for years but for some reason they are going crazy over this. I agree with your comment that Black people need to stick together but we don't always have to agree on everything.
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By: Tamara on 8/18/2009 2:49PM
taking advantage of opportunities put before us is not necessarily a negative thing. Most successful person's have honed the skills of recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities. We need to really be careful of the labels that we use.
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By: kathryn on 8/18/2009 4:24PM
i dont know many people who have lost a job and willing to sit around and do nothing, wow, we complain when they wont work and we complain when they do. an opportunist is some one i think takes the oppotunity that is given to he or she. many of the talk show host are doing the same things and talking about some of the same things that phil donahue and oprah did 20 years ago for that generation, now these people are coming in going over the same topics for this generation to know about. everything is not about finding a man. some things are about knowing how to be a better person, or how to treat people and yourself. if its not for u than dont apply it to yourself, but dont begrudge others from listening and reading. no we all dont have to agree, but this generation may e hearing something for the first time that some of us heard years ago, maybe thats why they are stopping and listening and thinking this is better than slice bread. its new to them. many parents didnt take the time to teach their kids the ways of life cause they were busy making a living. we had to learn from others now they have to learn from others the same lesson.
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