And the Password is... Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Gong Show

Allan Ludden's career as a game show host included programs like "Liar's Club". Ludden hosted "Liar's Club" from 1977 to 1979. He hosted "Win With the Stars" from 1968 to 1969. Allen Ludden was the original host of the television version of "GE College Bowl" from 1959 to 1962. He left the show to be the host of "Password".

The "Gong Show" (1976-1978) was most remembered with host Chuck Barris from 1976 to 1980. Other hosts were John Barbour, Gary Owens and Don Bleu. Although Allen Ludden appeared as a guest on the show he was never the host.

Answer: Margaret McGloin

Margaret McGloin was the daughter of Gilbert J. McGloin and Ameta C.(nee: Cook) McGloin. Allen and Margaret were married On October 11, 1943 and remained married until her death on October 30, 1961. Together they had three children, David, Martha and Sarah.

Answer: University of Texas, Austin

Ludden graduated with honors, in 1940, from the University of Texas, Austin, where he achieved both an English major and a major in dramatics. He went on to receive his Master of Arts in English in 1941, also at the University of Texas, Austin. This university was founded in 1883 and was inducted into the American Association of Universities in the year of 1929.

The motto is "Disciplina praesidium civitatis" which translates to mean "Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy."

Answer: Betty White

Allen Ludden and Betty White were married on June 14, 1963 and remained together until Allen's death in 1981. They met on the set of "Password" and appeared in an episode of the television shows "The Odd Couple" (1970-1975) and "Match Game" (1962 to 1969) (1973 to 1979). Betty White was born Betty Marion White on January 17, 1922 in Oak Park, Illinois.

She was previously married to Dick Barker from 1945 to 1945 and then to Lane Allen from 1947 to 1949. She is well known for her role as Rose Nylund in "The Golden Girls" (1985-1992).

Answer: Army

Allen Ludden served in the U.S. Army until 1946. He achieved the rank of Captain while serving. He was also awarded the Bronze Star, which is awarded for "Heroic or meritorious achievement or service", during his military career.

Answer: Allen Ludden's Gallery

"Allen Ludden's Gallery" (1969) was hosted by none other than Allen Ludden. The show consisted of sixty episodes. His co-host was Betty White. Although Ludden had high hopes of the show attracting younger viewers, the show failed in the same year of its conception.

Answer: Plain Talk

"Plain Talk", authored by Allen Ludden, included four books which were "Plain Talk for Women Under 21" (1956), "Plain Talk for Men Under 21" (1954), "Plain Talk for Young Marrieds" (1964) and "Plain Talk about College" (1961). He also wrote "Roger Thomas, Actor!" (1959). Allen Ludden received the Horatio Alger Award in 1961. His publisher was Dodd, Mead & Co.

Answer: Complications from Cancer

Allen Ludden was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 1980. Although he went for chemotherapy treatments he did not go into remission from the disease. While vacationing in October, 1980 he fell into a coma which was caused by high levels of calcium. These high levels of calcium were a result of his cancer medication.

Although he seemed to have recovered from that, a few months later his cancer grew worse and he died on June 9, 1981. He was buried in the Ellsworth family plot located in the Graceland Cemetery in Mineral Point Wisconsin.

This was his hometown.

Answer: Yes

Ludden was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the north side of the 6700 block of Hollywood Boulevard, after his death. Ludden's star, located at number 6743 Hollywood Boulevard, is beside that of Betty White's star located at 6747 Hollywood Boulevard.

Answer: Peabody Award

Allen Ludden was awarded a "Peabody Award" in May of 1950. This was for his very distinguished achievement in public service on the radio. His show "Mind Your Manners" (1948-1949) was considered as the best radio show for young people. Prior to the radio show (from the late 1940s to the early 1950s), Ludden had also been an advisor for the youth teen magazine "Mind Your Manners".