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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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By: LA26 on 8/20/2009 2:22PM
Someone please remind me of how many failed marriages Steve has had?
And "yall(females)" wonder why you are all still single...Your taking advice from the worst people.
When Steve Harvey can manage a stable and longterm relationship on his own I'd like to here his opinion as to why it took him so long to get it right.
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By: Dwayne on 8/21/2009 12:04AM
I am not a fan of Steve Harvey!! I applaud him for making the most out of opportunities, but he does it on other peoples back. I am from Detroit and saw his show back in 89 when I was in college. He got upset on stage and cut his act short because people didnt think jokes about using the bathroom after eating white castle hamburgers was funny. No it wasnt, not for the money a struggling college student scraped up for me and my girlfriend (now wife)to see this guy. Then he went underground and started using Cedric the entertainers jokes. I couldnt believe it, people loved him and he blatently stole.
Then he got his show and blew up. Later he tried to fleece his wife in a divorce, hiding his assets and offering her 1000.00 per month after years of marriage. How does this equate to a brother that is qualified to pontificate about relationships??
Then the kicker, he gets on Tyra Banks' show (National TV)and talks about how he "cut off" his HAIR in the sink to surprise his wife?????? You all KNOW, that @&#^@ was bald for years!!!
I dont get it sisters, I am a brother that can smell trash, and Steve Harvey is egotistical trash.
Now you put millions of dollars in his pocket buying a rehashed advice book.
He was even repremanded by Tom Joyner on his cruise because he wouldnt sign autographs during the Tom Joyner cruise. Steve Harvey is a pimp hustler. He wont last for 1 yr on Good Morning America, That is a mixed / white audiance and they are going to smell his bull. (In my Uncle Ruckus voice)
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By: Tammie Durosinmi on 8/20/2009 10:59PM
I want to know if Steve Harvey is still going to be on WBLS in the morning? If not will truly miss him.
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By: KOUNTRYMYWAY on 8/21/2009 12:41AM
I am a Black Country and Western songwriter/singer.
I would love to see someone do a show to see just how many of us are still knocking on the CMA door, trying to get in.
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By: hutson on 8/21/2009 11:55AM
I was one of the women who bought Steve's book. And much to my disappointment, I really didn't see what all the hype was all about. Steve offers suggestions to women that should be quite obvious to the strong-minded; Steve didn't have tell us that if a man has not invited you to see his family, then he's really not that into you. If women would start thinking more clearly about the quality of relationships they have with men, we shouldn't need Steve Harvey's wisdom to find our own.
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By: JUDY COMMOCK on 8/21/2009 2:41PM
I THINK IT'S STEVE'S POPULARITY THAT HAS MADE THE BOOK FAMOUS. HE'S WELL LOVED AND RECEIVED BY MANY AND IS OBVIOUSLY HELPING OTHERS IN THE PROCESS. WHO DOESN'T CAPITALIZE ON SOMETHING THAT'S GOING TO HELP YOU? HE'S ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO GOES PLACES IN LIFE, MORE OF US SHOULD "THINK LIKE HIM"
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By: Gospelnetics on 8/21/2009 1:07PM
Good for you Steve, keep on trucking!
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By: jay on 8/21/2009 4:29PM
If they are 13% of the population can we limit black air time to that level it just seems they have to be all over the tube. In every commercial so on and so on.
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By: Linda on 9/30/2009 4:07PM
I don't doubt that Steve Harvey will be entertaining to watch. I'll proably watch most of Good Morning America but will either mute it or change the channel when he comes on.
He is an outright male chauvinist. The impression I get of him is that he wants a gal to wrap 100% of her life up in him, while she would probably be about 20% of his life, tops. From input I've read and heard from various sources, his domestic life has been anything but smooth. I don't doubt for a minute that he has "learned from his mistakes" but I would rather hear it from someone who has more respect for women in general.
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