The Origins of a Famous Catchphrase and the World of Paternity Testing

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, it’s only fitting that this week’s guest is famous for coining the phrase, “You are (or are not) the father!” We sat down with the one and only Maury Povich live in NBC’s Stamford Studios (where Maury has his own show on the network) for a discussion about paternity testing!

Maury is a household name and an icon in the world of talk shows. For over 30 years, he has been bringing the truth to light and resolving some of the most challenging and sensitive issues on national television with the Maury Show. He has become known for his expertise in paternity testing, helping people across the United States determine the truth about their biological relationships. He is a trailblazer in his field, and his show has become synonymous with the catchphrase, "You are the father!" 

• What motivated Maury pursue hosting a talk show featuring paternity testing

• The origin of the line, “You are (not) the father” 

• The emotional impact of revealing paternity results to the participants, and what it's like to witness these highly charged moments

• What motivates people to come on the show to have paternity testing performed publicly, rather than seeking private testing
• The perspective of the pregnant person seeking paternity testing versus the perspective of the alleged father, and the challenges this presents when performing the tests

• Psychological factors that may be at play when people seek paternity testing, and how these can impact the outcomes of the testing?
• Stories that stand out to Maury in his decades of providing paternity tests

• The frequency of maternity tests and the circumstances on the show that lead to questionable maternity

• Maury’s advice for individuals who are considering seeking paternity testing, either privately or through a public platform like his show

You can keep up with The Maury Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat! You will also see Kira featured on the channels commenting on genetics behind paternity testing including commentary on a few virtual segments of The Maury Show. 

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