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United States Geraldo Rivera is a journalist, attorney, and author known for his impactful investigative reporting and extensive career in television news and talk shows.
Geraldo Rivera secured a new deal with NBC, signaling his return to journalism and highlighting the success of his 'Rivera Live' show which contributed to CNBC's viability.
NewsNation signed Geraldo Rivera as a correspondent-at-large, where he appears across the cable news network's programming.
Geraldo Rivera signed a new multi-year deal with Fox News, which included a new limited series hosted by Rivera for Fox Nation titled 'Cops: All About Steve'.
Roger Ailes, head of CNBC, completed negotiations to sign Rivera for an hour-long nightly show focusing on real-time legal developments, which aired from 1994 to 2001.
Geraldo Michael Rivera, born Gerald Michael Rivera on July 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, began his professional journey with a strong foundation in law. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School in 1969, he initially worked as a New York Police Department detective and as an attorney, representing activist groups like the “Young Lords.” His legal work caught the attention of ABC News director Al Primo, leading him to pursue broadcast journalism. Rivera’s early career at WABC-TV began in 1970 as a reporter for “Eyewitness News.” He quickly gained national recognition in 1972 for his exposé on the Willowbrook State School, a report on the neglect and abuse of patients with intellectual disabilities, which earned him a Peabody Award.
Rivera’s career at ABC News expanded, with appearances on national programs such as “20/20” and “Nightline.” He also hosted and executive produced the late-night newsmagazine “Good Night America” from 1974 to 1977, covering controversial topics including the first national telecast of the Zapruder film. A significant turning point in his career came with his departure from ABC News in 1985 following a public disagreement over journalistic integrity. This led him to host “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults” in 1986, a highly-rated but ultimately anticlimactic live television special. From 1987 to 1998, he hosted the daytime talk show “Geraldo,” which became known for its controversial content and theatricality, sometimes categorized as “trash TV.”
From 2001 to 2023, Rivera was a prominent figure at Fox News Channel, serving as a war correspondent and contributing to various programs. He notably covered conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Fox News, in February 2024, Rivera joined NewsNation as a correspondent-at-large, continuing his work in broadcast journalism. Throughout his extensive career, Rivera has authored several books, including his memoir “Exposing Myself” and “HisPanic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S.”, demonstrating his continuous engagement with social and political issues.
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