Where is Maury Povich now? All about Jerry Springer's talk show rival

Maury Povich, TV host of the popular long-running TV show Maury, is spending his retirement living in Washington, D.C. He lives in the city with his journalist wife, Connie Chung. The lovebirds returned home after spending about two decades on New York's streets.

His wife bought a Tudor-style home to be used with seven bedrooms and eleven bathrooms, as it is along Rock Creek Park. Povich's career spanned decades, and he is best known for his engaging approach to personal stories on television. Although he has stepped back from hosting duties since Maury ended in 2022, he remains a respected figure in the media landscape.

Maury Povich and Jerry Springer (The Jerry Springer Show) were known throughout their careers as friendly rivals, with each acknowledging, at various points, their vastly different approaches to talk shows.

Povich explained that Springer is "the deal" and himself "the real deal," thereby emphasizing their differences—one was all for the genuine truth, and the other, it seemed, would cover anything that promised to make news. However, despite their apparent competition, there was always much respect and banter between these two and some years of them working in the same studio.

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Early life and career

Maury Povich was born on January 17, 1939, in Washington, D.C. He began his career as a radio reporter but later made the transition to television. Povich became nationally known for hosting A Current Affair during the late 1980s. In 1991, he created The Maury Povich Show, which he later changed the name to just Maury.

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The show gained popularity with dramatic reveals, especially over paternity tests and personal issues. Povich's style was different from the other talk show hosts of his time. He concentrated on real-life stories rather than sensationalism alone. This was different from Jerry Springer, whose show was more confrontational.

Throughout the years, Maury kept its ratings strong even as the audiences for daytime television dwindled. The show ended on September 8, 2022, after more than three decades on the air.

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Relationship with Jerry Springer

Maury Povich had a friendly rivalry with fellow host Jerry Springer. His competitive nature evolved into a relationship that turned into a friendship over time. Upon Jerry Springer's death in April 2023 due to pancreatic cancer at the age of 79, Povich said he felt the depth of his sadness and respect for his colleague, who left an impact on daytime television.

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Povich acknowledged that though their shows were different in style, they respected each other's work. Their friendship reflected the competitive yet supportive nature of daytime talk shows at the height of their popularity.

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Is Maury Povich alive?

Maury Povich is alive. He is 85 years old as of January 2025 and remains recognized for his major contributions to daytime television. Povich has largely been out of the public eye since retiring from hosting duties. He has stated that he is satisfied with his career and feels he did everything he set out to do in television.

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Although he has no immediate plans to return to broadcasting, he remains an influential figure in discussions about talk shows. In addition to his television legacy, Povich owns properties in Washington, D.C., and a ranch in Montana where he spends part of the year. His personal life includes his marriage to Connie Chung since 1984.

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Maury Povich's legacy in daytime television is portrayed by his unmatched storytelling ability and the interaction he had with the audience on issues that bring them together.

Though he may be enjoying retirement far from cameras, fans celebrate his legacy and also remember him for being the initial pioneer in talk show history.