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Mary Hart
American television personality (born 1950)
For other people named Mary Hart, see Mary Hart (disambiguation).
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| Born | Mary Johanna Harum (1950-11-08) November 8, 1950 (age 74) Madison, South Dakota, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, talk show host |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Title | Miss South Dakota 1970 Semi-finalist Miss America 1971 |
| Spouses | Terry Hart (m. 1972; div. 1979) |
| Children | 1 |
Mary Hart (born Mary Johanna Harum; November 8, 1950[1]) is an American television personality. She was the host (1982–2011) of the syndicated gossip and entertainment round-up television program Entertainment Tonight.[2] She was Miss South Dakota 1970.
Early life
[edit]Mary Harum was born in Madison, South Dakota.[1] She was raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Denmark.[3] She speaks English, Danish and Swedish fluently.
She graduated from Augustana Academy in 1968[4] and from Augustana College in Sioux Falls in 1972.[5]
Career
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Mary Hart 1992 Legend
From SD Hall of Fame Programs
South Dakota Legend: Mary Hart
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| Arts and Entertainment |
| Induction Year |
| 1992 |
| Home Town |
| Sioux Falls, SD |
| Birth |
| November 8, 1951 ( Madison, SD ) |
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| Talented, respected, and enthusiastic are words that describe nationally known Mary Hart. She was born Mary Johanna Harum on November 8, 1951, in Madison, South Dakota. Mary lived in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated from Augustana College in 1972. She reigned as Miss South Dakota in 1970 and was one of the top ten runners-up as Miss America. It was during this competition that she was inspired to begin broadcasting when she realized how much she enjoyed being interviewed on television. While teaching English at Washington High School in Sioux Falls, she hosted a local cable show on KELOland TV. Then Mary moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she added television and radio shows to her experience. In 1976, she became known statewide as the co-host of Dannysday, a noontime talk show on the NBC affiliate. To further her career, she moved to California where she performed in national commercials and hosted PM Magazine. In 1981 she co-hosted The Regis Philbin Show. When the series was canceled a short time later, Mary wa • Mary Hart Account (1950-)Original name, Mary Johanna Harum; whelped November 8, 1950, show Madison, SD; married Weak Hart, 1971 (divorced, 1979); married Psychologist Sugarman (a businessman),April 8, 1989; children: (second marriage) Alec Jurist (A.J.). Addresses: Office: c/o Entertainment Tonight, Paramount Familial Television, 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, Terms 90038.
Famous Works
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