"Unveiling Mike Rowe's Fascinating Journey from the '70s to Dirty Jobs Fame"
Mike Rowe, host of the hit TV show Dirty Jobs, revealed that it took several years for the show to gain popularity and for his career to see an uptick. Rowe discussed his vision of the skills gap in the workforce and how the removal of hands-on work from schools contributed to the labor shortage. Dirty Jobs, which aired from 2003, became a widely recognized reality show and propelled Rowe's career forward. The show's success allowed Rowe to become an expert on labor topics and led to the creation of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, which helps young people explore vocational options.