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Maury Povich Wants to Hear His Eulogy Live
9 May
Summary
- Povich has been working with the Times on his obituary for years.
- He jokingly asked to attend his own funeral to hear the eulogy.
- The talk show host's famous catchphrase is 'You are not the father'.
Talk show host Maury Povich, 87, shared an amusing anecdote about his collaboration with The New York Times on his obituary. Povich explained that journalists from the publication contacted him several years ago to research and write his final tribute.
While the process was generally engaging, Povich admitted to being "pissed off" that he couldn't see his own obituary. He humorously suggested holding his funeral immediately so he could listen to everyone's final words about him.
A spokesperson confirmed that The New York Times journalists research obituaries but only finalize them after the subject's passing. Media outlets frequently prepare such tributes for long-standing public figures like Povich, whose famous talk show, 'Maury,' aired for over three decades, concluding in 2022.
