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A Profile of Radio Personality Carson Daly

By Corey Deitz, About.com

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Personal: Born Carson Jones Daly in Santa Monica, California on June 22, 1973.

Radio: Carson Daly started as an intern at KCMJ, Palm Springs and was quickly promoted to producer of the morning show.

Over a three year period, Daly worked in four different cities including "Live 105" in San Diego and KOME, San Jose.

In 1996, he was hired at KROQ-FM, Los Angeles.

Carson Daly now does a weekly nationally syndicated show called "Carson Daly's Most Requested"

TV: Daly first appeared on MTV in 1997 as a permanent "resident" on the MTV show, "Motel California". He was the host of "MTV Live" between 1997 and 1998. Daly is now host of "Last Call with Carson Daly", weeknights on NBC-TV.

Claim to Fame: Host and Executive Producer of MTV's "Total Request Live"

Awards: Fav TV Personality, 2001 Kids Choice Awards - Fav TV Personality, 2001 Teen Choice Awards

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