Maury Povich has no regrets over famous paternity segment: It’s ‘part of the culture’
Maury Povich expressed no regrets about the 'Who's the Daddy' segments on his former talk show, stating they became part of the cultural fabric. He believes the segments helped children by encouraging two-parent households and improving their chances of success. Now 87, Povich has returned from retirement to host an AI-themed event, where he voiced optimism about artificial intelligence's role in medicine and society.
- ▪Maury Povich hosted a talk show from 1991 to 1998 that featured on-air DNA paternity tests.
- ▪He believes the paternity segments helped children end up in two-parent homes, which he sees as a positive outcome.
- ▪Povich recently hosted a live AI event involving an AI-generated girlfriend in a love triangle scenario.
- ▪He is not afraid of artificial intelligence and believes it will significantly improve healthcare.
- ▪Povich recalled sending his father a plane ticket with his first big paycheck as a gesture of success and gratitude.
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TV exclusive Maury Povich has no regrets over famous paternity segment: It’s ‘part of the culture’ By Nicki Gostin Published May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET Maury Povich has zero regrets over the “Who’s the Daddy” segments on his eponymous ’90s talk show. “It’s become part of the culture,” he told Page Six in a recent exclusive interview, speaking of the segment and his famous one-liner, “You are not the father.” He added, “I had no regrets during the show.” The “Maury” show, which ran from 1991 to 1998, became famous for a segment during which men — who were either trying to establish or deny paternity — took DNA tests, with the results being revealed on air. 6 Maury Povich spoke to Page Six recently about his career — in particular, an infamous segment that his talk show became known for.
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