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| George Noory | |
|---|---|
| Name | George Noory |
| Birth date | 1950-06-04 |
| Birth place | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Radio broadcaster, author, television host |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Employer | Premiere Networks |
George Noory
George Noory is an American radio broadcaster and media personality known for hosting a long-running overnight talk program that focuses on paranormal, conspiracy, and fringe science topics. He has a background in journalism and mass communication and has interviewed numerous figures from Ufology, Cryptozoology, Paranormal research, and alternative history circles. Noory's program has influenced late-night talk radio and attracted attention from journalists, academics, and advocacy groups.
Noory was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in an environment shaped by Detroit, Belleville, Michigan, and the wider Wayne County, Michigan region. He attended local schools before studying at Wayne State University, where he earned a degree in Communication and Sociology studies. Following his undergraduate work, Noory pursued postgraduate studies at institutions connected to Broadcast Journalism programs and developed skills relevant to careers at organizations such as CBC News and commercial broadcasters. His formative years overlapped with major media developments associated with Clear Channel Communications and the rise of syndicated radio networks like Premiere Networks.
Noory's broadcasting career began in local radio markets and regional television, including work at stations in Detroit, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. He served as a news director and anchor at affiliates linked to networks such as ABC News and CBS News local bureaus, and contributed to programs influenced by formats used by Larry King and Howard Stern. Over time Noory moved into syndicated talk radio, interacting with syndicators connected to Westwood One and iHeartMedia. His role expanded to include executive-producing duties and appearances on cable networks like History (TV network) and Fox News spin-offs.
Noory is best known as the host of the overnight program that succeeded hosts from the lineage of Art Bell, Lloyd Grove, and other late-night broadcasters. The show, distributed by Premiere Networks, features interviews with guests from communities associated with UFO investigators such as Stanton Friedman, Jacques Vallée, and J. Allen Hynek, as well as proponents from Ancient astronauts advocates and commentators linked to New Age movements. Episodes frequently include callers and discussions about topics tied to Area 51, Roswell, Crop circles, and alleged conspiracies involving institutions like NASA and CIA. The program's format mirrors elements of talk shows historically found on stations like KFI (AM) and WABC (AM) and has maintained a substantial overnight audience across networks including SiriusXM and local affiliates.
Beyond his flagship program, Noory has appeared on television documentaries produced by outlets such as History (TV network), National Geographic, and Discovery Channel, often participating in panels alongside figures from Ufology and Paranormal investigations. He has contributed to anthologies and written forewords for books by authors in circles connected to Conspiracy theory literature, including names like David Icke and Erich von Däniken. Noory has been involved with podcast adaptations and live events that mirror conventions hosted by organizations like Tampa Bay Comic Con and independently produced symposiums featuring guests from Skeptical Inquirer-opposed and sympathetic camps.
Noory's platform has provoked diverse responses: supporters praise his willingness to provide airtime to voices excluded from mainstream platforms, while critics from publications such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post have criticized the program for promoting unverified claims. Skeptical organizations including Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and researchers from universities like University of California, Berkeley and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have challenged the scientific validity of many topics aired. Journalists from outlets such as Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, and The Guardian have examined the program's cultural impact and its role in the circulation of narratives tied to Conspiracy theory networks and online communities on platforms like YouTube and Reddit.
Noory resides in the United States and has family ties that include marriage and children, with personal details occasionally noted in profiles by outlets such as Chicago Tribune and Detroit Free Press. He has participated in charitable and community events associated with institutions including Wayne State University alumni functions and regional philanthropic efforts in Michigan and California. Noory has supported causes linked to media literacy programs and has occasionally donated proceeds from live events to organizations promoting local arts and historical preservation, similar to efforts championed by nonprofits such as National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Category:American radio personalities Category:Living people Category:1950 births