Back in 2003, while hosting The Nighthawk on KTRS in St. Louis, George Noory was recruited by Premiere Networks to guest host Coast to Coast AM. He became the permanent host of the overnight program, replacing Art Bell. On Monday, Noory signed a new long-term deal with Premiere to host the show, which is heard on 600 radio stations. Details about the new deal were not disclosed.
“I’m continually amazed by the dedication and passion George has for Coast to Coast AM and his audience,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “George is the driving force behind the show’s continued success, and we’re proud to extend our partnership.”
Prior to his late-night show on KTRS, Noory had an extensive broadcast career. He started in radio at WCAR-AM in Detroit. From 1974-1978, he served as news producer and executive news producer at WJBK-TV. At age 28, he became the youngest major market news director in the country at KMSP-TV in Minneapolis. Noory was also the director of news planning and development at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, and he was news director at KSDK-TV in St. Louis and the recipient of three Emmy Awards while a news executive.
Noory is also the author of Night Talk (2016), Talking to the Dead (2011), Journey to the Light (2009), and Worker in the Light (2006). He has made appearances on ABC’s Nightline and The View and is a regular contributor to the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens series. Noory is also the host of Beyond Belief with George Noory, a one-hour, weekly GAIA TV show exploring the unknown and mysteries of the universe. The program is available exclusively at https://www.beyondbelief.com/. Noory was born, raised, and educated in Detroit. He has three children and six grandchildren. He served nine years in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
