13 Facts About Steve Doocy

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Stephen James Doocy is an American television host, political commentator, and author.

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Steve Doocy was raised in Industry, Kansas, and attended Kansas grade schools in Russell, Salina, and Industry.

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Steve Doocy went to junior high in Wakefield and high school in Clay Center, Kansas.

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Steve Doocy graduated from the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, with a Bachelor of Science in journalism.

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Steve Doocy was the first on-air disc jockey for KJHK radio, the student-operated radio station at 90.7 FM in Lawrence.

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Steve Doocy started his television career with reporter jobs at TV stations in Topeka, Des Moines, Wichita, and Kansas City.

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In 1994, Steve Doocy got his first morning show job, as the co-host of Wake Up America on NBC's America's Talking channel.

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Steve Doocy then anchored the morning newscast on CBS-TV's flagship station, WCBS-TV, in 1996 in New York City.

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On September 15,2020, Steve Doocy made news when he challenged President Trump's announcement of a series of weekly appearances on Fox and Friends.

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Steve Doocy has earned TV reporting and writing awards from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and 11 Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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Steve Doocy is married to Kathy Steve Doocy, a former model and TV sports reporter who starred in a TV commercial for the Chatty Cathy doll.

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Steve Doocy is Roman Catholic and serves as a lector in his church.

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Steve Doocy was named Distinguished Kansan of the Year by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas in 2014.