ENTERTAINMENTMaury Povich Firmly Stands by His 'Who's the Daddy' Segments From His Talk Show: 'It's Become Part of the Culture'
Maury Povich defended his paternity segments and reflected on his career and family.
Aug. 24 2026, Published 6:00 a.m. ET
Maury Povich firmly stands by his iconic Who’s the Daddy segments from his popular talk show.
In an interview with Page Six, he stated, “It’s become part of the culture.”
Povich expressed that he had no regrets during the show’s run.
Maury Povich said he has no regrets about the famous ‘Who’s the Daddy’ segments from his talk show.
The Maury show aired from 1991 to 1998 and became renowned for its paternity segments, where men took DNA tests to ascertain paternity. These dramatic moments captivated audiences and became a defining aspect of daytime television.
Maury Povich said the paternity segments had become part of popular culture after years on television.
Povich, now 87 years old, reflected on the positive impact of these segments.
He noted, “I think we basically helped a lot of kids end up with two-parent homes instead of one.”
He emphasized that children with two parents tend to have greater chances of success, underscoring the importance of family stability.
Recently, Povich made headlines by hosting a live event focused on artificial intelligence. The event, which took place in April, featured a comedic love triangle between two friends and an AI-generated girlfriend. Sponsored by the AI company Air, this unique approach to storytelling showcases how Povich adapts to evolving media landscapes.
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Maury Povich believes the segments helped some children end up in two-parent homes.
Povich expressed no concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence in society.
He shared, “I’m not scared at all,” citing insights from his son-in-law, an oncologist.
“AI is going to make everybody healthier for many, many years than they thought they would live,” he noted, highlighting the potential benefits of technology.
Reflecting on his career, Povich expressed gratitude for his success.
“I’m very fortunate,” he stated, recalling his earlier years as a news journalist, where financial success was not guaranteed.
He found joy in his later achievements, saying, “I was happy to be. Happy to live well the second half of my life.”
Maury Povich also said he is not afraid of artificial intelligence and believes it could improve people’s health.
One memorable moment for Povich was when he surprised his father, legendary sports writer Shirley Povich, with a plane ticket to Bar Harbor, Maine.
He recounted, “When he got into the plane and picked me up in New York, he looked at me, and he said, ‘I’m not going to worry about you anymore.’”
