"The Maury Povich Show" (1991) TV series 1991-????

User Rating:

4.1/10   

Director:

Don McSorley

Seasons:

4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | unknown

Release Date:

9 September 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Talk-Show

Plot:

Day by day, Maury and his producers invite guests to the show. The audience participates and put questions to the guests...

Plot Keywords:

Reenactment | Non Fiction

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 17	9:00 AM	CW
Fri. July 17	10:00 AM	CW

Cast

Maury Povich

...

Himself (Host) / ... (14 episodes, 1991-2008)

(more)

Series Directed by
Adam Sorota		(20 episodes, 2006-2008)
Joseph C. Terry		(11 episodes, 1991-1994)
Don McSorley		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Laura Gelles	....	producer (55 episodes, 1991-1994)
Paul Faulhaber	....	executive producer (9 episodes, 2007-2008)
Anthony Freire	....	producer (3 episodes, 1994-1997)
Chris Voos	....	supervising field producer (unknown episodes, 1991)
Dominick Pupa	....	associate producer (unknown episodes, 1993-1996)
David Masure-Bosco	....	assistant producer (unknown episodes, 2004)
Ann Marie Marino	....	post-production producer (unknown episodes)
Keith P. McAllen	....	field producer / supervising producer: post-production (unknown episodes)
Christine Ponzi	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)
Maury Povich	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Diane Rappaport	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Amy Rosenblum	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Jason Walker	....	associate talent producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Billy Goldenberg		(unknown episodes)

Series Set Decoration by
Andrew Baseman		(1 episode, 1994)

Series Makeup Department
Jeremy Selenfriend	....	special makeup effects artist (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Young Bek	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Vincent Fusco	....	executive in charge of production (1 episode, 2008)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Paul Casey	....	associate director (1 episode, 1994)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Adam Troeger	....	camera operator / jimmy jib operator (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Eric Daly	....	post-production assistant (10 episodes, 2006-2007)
Daniel Darragh	....	editor: video tape (7 episodes, 1999-2004)
Larry Mandt	....	post-production coordinator (unknown episodes, 1999-2002)
Ann Marie Marino	....	post-production coordinator (unknown episodes, 2004-2005)
Lou Iocca	....	segment editor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Daisy Schwartz	....	publicist (15 episodes, 2007-2008)
Shira Daniels	....	production coordinator (12 episodes, 2008)
Matt Uzzle	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes, 1994-1996)
Dominick Pupa	....	audience warm-up (unknown episodes, 1996)
Ann Marie Marino	....	stage manager (unknown episodes, 2000-2003)
Douglas Hall	....	production assistant (unknown episodes, 2007)
Gia Kornet	....	production assistant (unknown episodes, 2007)
Eileen Burke	....	assistant accountant (unknown episodes)
Tricia Daniels	....	talent executive (unknown episodes)
Ulla Eleiana Davis	....	assistant production accountant (unknown episodes)
Cosmo DeCeglie	....	chief production controller (unknown episodes)
Keith P. McAllen	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Billy Pittard	....	title designer (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• MoPo Productions
• Paramount Television (1991-1998)
• Studios USA (1998-2002)
• Universal Domestic Television (2002-2004)
• Universal TV Talk Productions (2002-)

Distributors

• NBC Universal Television Distribution (2004-) (USA) (TV)
• Paramount Television (1991) (USA) (TV)
• Studios USA Television (1998-2002) (USA) (TV)
• Universal Domestic Television (2002-2004) (USA) (TV)

Other Companies

• Black Dog Jib Productions  jimmy jib equipment

Also Known As:

"Maury Povich" (Australia)
"Maury" (USA) (new title)
"The Maury Show" (USA) (informal title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

NBC Studios - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

MoPo Productions

Quotes:

Host: The lie detector determined that was a lie.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "30 Rock: Fireworks (#1.18)" (2007)

Maury is a man of tact

I've seen so many of these shows, which underscore the seedier side of American lives, but Maury Povich treats his visitors with greater tact and gentleness than any of the others (except, perhaps, Oprah).

Yes, he deals with exactly the same 'Trailer Trash' elements as other shows AND he hosts those bizarre 'Is this person male or female?' shows, yet he also introduces Zoo animals for underprivileged children to meet and learn about.

With great sensitivity, he interviews people whose lives have taken an incredible turn - for example, the brave young man who lost about half his skull and brain when he was shot in his uncle's hardware store.

He also introduces his viewers to people who are living their lives through amazing adversity (I will never forget his programme about Tourette's Syndrome).

Through all of this, Maury treats his guests with the utmost courtesy and seems to wholly empathise with them. Oh, I know he's an old hand in the world of reporting, but other 'chat' show hosts don't use such discretion and consideration.

There are bound to be detractors, but this small corner of England shouts 'Rock On, MoPo!!'