Steve Harvey To Host New TV Show In Chicago

CHICAGO -- Steve Harvey is going to star in his own daily television show, and it's going to be taped in Chicago.

In a news release, Gov. Pat Quinn says the comedian, actor, author and radio host will host a one-hour program called "Steve Harvey" at the NBC 5 studios in Chicago.

Quinn says the program will create about 100 jobs and could bring about 35,000 audience members and visitors to the city each year.

The release says Harvey will cover a host of topics, from parenting to relationships to navigating today's workplace.

Harvey is one of four comedians featured in the Spike Lee movie "The Original Kings of Comedy" and starred in the TV sitcom "The Steve Harvey Show."

Comments

[LisaJo24]

07:24 PM on 11/26/2012

Dear Steve, I've always got a kick or inspiration from things I see on church signs! .you showed a few on your tv talk show today (Nov.25th,2012) I'd like to share one with You as seen on a local church sign here in Alabama the week leading up to the IRON BOWL(YOU know- Alabama vs Auburn-treacherous rivalry here in Alabama). Sign read : "Love Jesus and root for Bama or You'll Au-burn!!!! Tasty lil' nugget, huh?Roll Tide Roll!!! Big fan, Lisa Jo Lawson

[Vickie Troy-McKoy]

11:19 AM on 07/26/2012

Congratulations Steve!!! I wish you much success in this new endeavor. God is truly blessing!!!

[TheNewsFix]

07:41 AM on 07/14/2012

Does this mean he's leaving Family Feud? That would be a bummer.

He's been easily the best and funniest Feud host since Richard Dawson.

[Moudsie]

01:23 PM on 07/19/2012

Nah, don't like him all that much -- liked John O'Hurley much better -- wonder who will be taking over now.

[RahmCorpShill]

12:26 PM on 03/13/2012

Cool, stand up guy. Wish him better luck than Rosie.

[martigras]

11:42 PM on 03/12/2012

He's always entertaining....welcome to the Windy City!

[frant52]

04:25 PM on 03/12/2012

Brilliant! I have every expectation of his success!