Lou Dobbs

About

Lou Dobbs is a prominent American television commentator, author, and former television host noted for his role as a presenter on CNN. Born on September 24, 1945, in Childress, Texas, Dobbs started his career at CNN at its inception in 1980, hosting the show "Moneyline" later renamed "Lou Dobbs Tonight." His TV career spanned over three decades, during which he also worked for Fox Business Network. Apart from his role in television, Dobbs has written several books related to finance and economy. He is known for his conservative political commentary and advocacy of protectionist trade policies.

Associated With

Lou Dobbs has had an extensive career in the television industry, predominantly in news broadcasting. He is best known for his work with CNN, where he started in 1980 as a reporter and later became the host of "Moneyline". He left CNN in 1999 but returned in 2001, hosting his own show, "Lou Dobbs Tonight," until 2009. Dobbs has also worked with Fox Business Network, hosting "Lou Dobbs Tonight" from 2011 to 2021. He has interacted and collaborated with numerous media personalities through these roles, conducting interviews, moderating debates, and offering commentary. However, information about Dobbs's personal life, including his dating history, is not widely reported. Dobbs is known to be married to Debi Segura, a former sports broadcaster.

Career Highlights

• 1970: Lou Dobbs started his career in news at a local station in Yuma, Arizona.
• 1972: Dobbs joined CNN at its inception as its chief economics correspondent and the host of the business program “Moneyline”.
• 1980: Dobbs was promoted to Vice President and news anchor for CNN.
• 1999: Dobbs left CNN to launch Space.com, a website dedicated to astronomy and space-related content.
• 2001: Dobbs returned to CNN and relaunched "Lou Dobbs Tonight", where he refocused the show on more populist issues.
• 2005: Dobbs received the George F. Peabody Award for his coverage of "Exporting America" on "Lou Dobbs Tonight."
• 2009: Dobbs left CNN for the second time after repeatedly clashing with the network over his emphasis on controversial topics like undocumented immigration.
• 2011: Dobbs became a host for Fox Business Network where he anchored "Lou Dobbs Tonight".
• 2017: "Lou Dobbs Tonight" became the number one news show on business television.
• 2021: Dobbs's show was abruptly canceled by Fox Business Network.

Notable Awards

• Lou Dobbs has received several awards throughout his career, including:
• The George Foster Peabody Award for his coverage of the 1987 stock market crash.
• The Luminary Award by the Business Journalism Review for his "visionary work, which contributed to the transformation of business journalism from stenographic reporting to investigative and analytical journalism."
• Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award, which he received from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2005.
• He was named "Father of the Year" by the National Father’s Day Committee in 1993.
• In 1990, he received a CableACE award for his business coverage.
• These are among notable awards he has received during his time as a journalist and television personality.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Lou Dobbs Movie/TV Show?

Lou Dobbs is best known for his work in television news, particularly as the anchor and managing editor of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on the Fox Business Network. The show, which aired from 2011 until his departure in 2020, focused on major news stories and business information relevant to the American economy and financial markets. Prior to that, he hosted a similar program on CNN for many years. Therefore, while Dobbs has made a few appearances in movies and other TV shows, his most popular and influential work has been "Lou Dobbs Tonight".

How Did Lou Dobbs Get Famous?

Lou Dobbs became famous as a television personality and commentator for CNN, where he served for more than 30 years. He started at CNN at its inception in 1980, becoming a nightly host for shows like "Moneyline," which was later rebranded as "Lou Dobbs Tonight." Dobbs' work was recognized with several Emmy and Cable ACE award nominations, and he gained renown for his opinionated coverage of political and economic issues, particularly his conservative perspectives on immigration and trade. His fame continued to increase as he parlayed his journalistic success into authoring several books and becoming a syndicated radio host.