I just realized The Steve Harvey Morning show crew is SO much easier on the eyes than Tom Joyner’s staff YIKES
Steve Harvey Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of #1 Morning Radio Program The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Special Oct. 4 Broadcast to Feature In-Studio Appearance by Mo’Nique and Live Performance by John Legend
LOS ANGELES, September 30, 2010 ”“ Radio host, best-selling author, comedian and new host of television’s Family Feud Steve Harvey and Premiere Radio Networks are proud to announce the five-year anniversary of The Steve Harvey Morning Show in national syndication. On Monday, Oct. 4, Harvey and his radio co-hosts Shirley Strawberry, Nephew Tommy and Carla Ferrell will celebrate the milestone with a special broadcast featuring an in-studio appearance by Academy Award-winning actress and comedienne Mo”Nique and live performance by Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend. In addition, many other celebrity friends will call in throughout the program.
“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished the last five years” stated Harvey, a four-time NAB Marconi Award nominee for “Network Syndicated Personality of the Year.” “In addition to being #1, we’ve created a brand that helps recognize, reward and build communities across the country. I want to thank the people at Premiere for their support as we continue to take this show to new heights.”
“Steve Harvey is an incredibly talented entertainer and undeniable force in radio,” stated Premiere President, Content and Affiliate Relations, Julie Talbott. “In addition to consistently delivering top ratings, Steve has developed an invaluable relationship and connection with his audience that positively impacts both affiliates and sponsors. We look forward to reaching many more milestones together.”
The #1 nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show debuted nationwide in 2005 and today can be heard on more than 60 radio stations by more than six million weekly listeners. It’s the number-one syndicated morning show in the top 25 metro markets with Persons 12+, Adults 25-54, Adults 18-34, Adults 18-49 and Women 25-54 (Source: Arbitron, SP’10, MSA, Exact Times, AQH T 25 Metros). Advertiser demand is also at an all-time high for Harvey and his program. Blue-chip sponsors like The Home Depot, State Farm Insurance and American Airlines partner with Harvey to reach his loyal audience on-air, online and at national events like the Hoodie Awards, Steve Harvey’s Annual Mentoring Weekend and more. For additional information, please visit www.SteveHarvey.com.
About Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey is a media conglomerate personified in a man whose career began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s. His success led to a long stint as host of It’s Showtime at the Apollo, and various roles in TV and movies including acting, hosting, writing and producing. Starring on the TV shows Me and The Boys, The Steve Harvey Show and Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge, Harvey also hit the big screen in movies like Love Don”t Cost a Thing, You Got Served, Johnson Family Vacation and Madea Goes to Jail. In 1997 he toured as one of the Kings of Comedy alongside Cedric The Entertainer, Bernie Mac and D.L. Hughley. The tour’s immediate success led to the taping of one of the most successful comedy DVDs in history ““ The Original Kings of Comedy ““ directed by Spike Lee. In 2006 he released Don”t Trip”¦He Ain”t Through With Me Yet, a clean and family-friendly DVD. Due to overwhelming demand for his original style of cutthroat and tell-it-like-it-is comedy, Harvey released a comedy special on DVD in 2008, Still Trippin to critical success. Recently, Harvey celebrated his 10-year anniversary as longtime host of BET’s Celebration of Gospel.
In September 2000, Harvey created The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and the program was launched into national syndication with Premiere Radio Networks in 2005. The #1-rated show currently airs Monday ““ Friday, 6 – 10 a.m. EST in over 60 markets and has over 6 million weekly listeners. The program, which will debut on BET’s CENTRIC channel in the near future, allowed Harvey to share advice with his listeners through the “Strawberry Letter” segment, during which he responds to relationship questions. Its popularity led to a book deal with Harper Collins. His first book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man was released on January 27, 2009. The widely-acclaimed book has been a New York Times Best-Seller for 60 weeks and counting; hit #1 in the U.S., Dubai, Malaysia, South Africa and elsewhere; translated into over 30 languages; and the film rights have been sold to Screen Gems Pictures. This success led to Harvey making multiple appearances on Good Morning America as a contributor on family and relationships; writing a relationship column in Essence Magazine; and launching the dating site LocateYourLove.com. This fall, Harvey made his debut as the new host of the long-running syndicated game show Family Feud, and on December 7, 2010, Harper Collins will release Harvey’s highly-anticipated second book, Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep an”d Understa””nd A Man.
Harvey continues his unending pursuit to further uplifting, educational opportunities with youth through the Steve Harvey Foundation, the annual Disney Dreamers Academy, and The Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend for Young Men. 2010 marked Harvey’s 8th year hosting the Hoodie Awards, his popular awards show honoring community businesses and leaders, and his 1st Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala, which raised over $1.5 million dollars. Honored by the Trumpet Awards in January 2010 with their highest honor, the Pinnacle Award, Harvey continues to break new ground in creating and supporting programs that will make a difference in the lives of everyday people. While working on all of these projects, Harvey has not lost sight of his passion for fashion and continues to expand his clothing and accessories brand, The Steve Harvey Collection.
With a wide range of fans from kids to adults of all ages, whether reaching people as a comedian, radio personality, author, TV host, actor, entrepreneur or philanthropist, Harvey remains true to making personal connections through faith, enriching words and actions, and everyday life, all while sharing laughs and good times worldwide.
About Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one audio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes, Kane and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.
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