Answer: Bert Convy
Bert Convy won an Emmy Award for "Tattletales." He passed away from a brain tumor in 1991.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Chuck Woolery
Chuck has hosted many game shows, he is most know for the show 'Love Connection' in which he coined the phrase '2 and 2.'
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Bud Collyer
Bud Collyer was well known for his ability to drop his voice an octave when changing from the mild-mannered Clark Kent into the Man of Steel, which he later did for the 1966 animated series (Reeves made Superman famous with the advent of television). When 'Beat the Clock' was at its zenith, Collyer played himself on a special episode of 'The Honeymooners' playing along with the antics of stars Jackie Gleason and Art Carney. By the time Collyer died in 1969, 'To Tell The Truth' was revived in syndication, along with its new host, Gary Moore.
From Quiz: Classic U.S. Game Show Hosts
Answer: Bill Cullen
Bill Cullen has also hosted such shows as "Child's Play," "Hot Potato," and "The Joker's Wild." Before hosting such programs, Cullen was a pilot in World War II.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Bob Eubanks
He hosted the show in 1966-1974, 1977-1980, 1985-1988, 1997-1999. Bob also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Bob Eubanks
When he was a radio DJ at KRLA in 1964, Bob Eubanks brought The Beatles to the Hollywood Bowl for the first time.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Wink Martindale
"Press Your Luck" had Peter Tomarken as host, and "Whammy! The All New Press Your Luck" is hosted by Todd Newton.
From Quiz: Game Shows With Multiple Hosts
Answer: Bert Convy
He developed a brain tumor and passed away at the age of 57.
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Johnny Gilbert
Virginia-born John L. "Johnny" Gilbert III (b. 1924) started out singing in nightclubs, but he began announcing for gameshows in New York back in the 1950s. Gilbert has done the voice-overs for "Jeopardy!" since the show debuted in 1984. His announcing credits are numerous: "The $25,000 Pyramid", "The $100,000 Pyramid", "Tic-Tac-Dough", "Win, Lose, or Draw", and "Circus of the Stars" to name but a few. He has also guest-announced on "Jeopardy!'s" sister show, "Wheel of Fortune" and served as its interim announcer following the unexpected death of Charlie O'Donnell in 2010.
From Quiz: "Is That Your Final Answer?"
Answer: Tom Kennedy
Tom Kennedy's brother, Jack Narz, also hosted game shows such as "Now You See It." Kennedy has hosted other shows, such as "Dr. I.Q." and "Break the Bank."
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Alex Trebek
Trebek was born in Ontario, Canada. Won two Emmys for Outstanding Game Show Host for 'Jeopardy.'
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Don Pardo
Dominick George "Don" Pardo graced the Earth in 1918 in Westfield, Massachusetts and held a long career in broadcasting. In radio, he began announcing at WJAR-AM in Providence, Rhode Island in 1938. During World War II he was a war reporter for NBC Radio. In 1956 he became the first announcer for the original incarnation of "The Price is Right", until ABC took over in 1963. He began announcing for "Saturday Night Live" on its 1975 debut, and has held the job ever since, save for 1981-82. Although he retired to Tucson, Arizona, he flew in to New York once a week to do the show, until 2009, when he resumed pre-recording announcements (he briefly did so in 2006 as well). Don Pardo passed away on 28 August 2014, after a seven-decade career as an announcer.
From Quiz: "Is That Your Final Answer?"
Answer: Wink Martindale
Wink Martindale first began his career as a disc jockey at KFWB in Los Angeles. He was also a good friend of Elvis Presley.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Dick Clark
He founded Dick Clark Productions in 1957. He has been nominated for 24 Emmys with 6 big wins. And Dick Clark married his wife at 7 p.m. on 7-7-77.
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Todd Newton
Todd Newton got his start on the E! network, and has since also hosted other shows such as the short-lived program "Lover's Lounge" and "Hot Ticket." He was born on April 9, 1970 in St. Louis.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Hugh Downs on "Concentration"
"Concentration" appeared in many iterations on NBC and was hosted by a number of well-known emcees, including Jack Barry, Ed McMahon, Jack Narz, and Alex Trebek. But during the original "Concentration" (1958-1969), Hugh Downs was the master of ceremonies. As in the children's memory game, contestants had to find matching cards on a board. Matches would be removed to reveal portions of a rebus, which the contestants would solve to win the game. When a contestant picked two cards that were not identical, Downs would say, "Not a match; the board goes back," as the cards flipped over again.
Born on St. Valentine's Day in Akron, Ohio in 1921, Hugh Downs presented not only game shows but also the news! He anchored "20/20", an ABC news-magazine program, from 1978 to 1999. In fact, his first job was reading the news on WBKB-TV (now WBBM-TV) in Chicago.
From Quiz: "Is That Your Final Answer?"
Answer: Chuck Woolery
Chuck Woolery is well known in the game show industry as he has appeared on "The Big Spin," "Kiss the Bride," "Scrabble," "The $1.98 Beauty Show," and "Your Hit Parade." He was born March 16, 1941 in Ashland, KY.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: none of these
Osmond does the 2002 version of "Pyramid." Bill Cullen hosted from 1974 to 1979, and John Davidson in 1991.
From Quiz: Game Shows With Multiple Hosts
Answer: Peter Tomarken
Although the show only lasted 3 seasons, it is still a very popular show watched on the Game Show Network.
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Jay Stewart
Born Jay Fix in 1918 in Summitville, Indiana, Jay Stewart got his first announcing jobs at radio stations WBOW in Terre Haute, Indiana, and WLW Radio in Chicago. On "Let's Make a Deal", Jay Stewart appeared on stage carrying prizes and props, and often modeled the Zonk prizes. (Announcer Jonathan Magnum carried on this tradition in the 21st-century "Deal" revival.) Monty Hall called Jay Stewart "the best second banana you ever found in your life," and reported "a very, very good feeling between us." Stewart announced for the pilot of Alex Trebek's "Jeopardy!" in 1983, but Johnny Gilbert won the gig.
In 1981 Jay Stewart's daughter Jamie took her own life. Afterward, Stewart was "born again" and appeared on "The 700 Club", and consequently found work doing voice-overs for Pat Roberston's Christian Broadcasting Network (now ABC Family). Stewart's newfound faith could not conquer the pain of his daughter's loss, however, and he likewise committed suicide in 1989.
From Quiz: "Is That Your Final Answer?"
Answer: Allen Ludden
Real name Allen Packard Ellsworth, he chose his step-father's surname Ludden for his career. After he married Betty, the two were seen in a number of places from a guest spot on the TV sitcom 'The Odd Couple' to appearences on other game shows, particularly 'Match Game'. Following his death from stomach cancer, Ludden was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to his wife, and a walkway at the Los Angeles Zoo was named in his memory (Betty, a lifelong animal rights activist, was a board member at the zoo).
From Quiz: Classic U.S. Game Show Hosts
Answer: Phil Keoghan
"The Amazing Race" sends teams of two on a race around the world. In order to win the game, each team must stop off at set "Checkpoints," which are often located in historical places such as Paris or Rome. The winning team is the one that makes it to the finish line first, which is usually located in the United States.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Wink Martindale
Wink hosted 'Tic Tac Dough' from 1978-1986. Wink was friends with Elvis Presley. And his wife, Sandy, was The King's on-and-off girlfriend for six years!
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Jack Barry
Jack Barry was born Jack Barasch in Lindenhurst, New York. He not only hosted "The Joker's Wild" but also created it. In 1958, Jack Barry and his partner Dan Enright were discovered feeding answers to contestants in their quiz show "Twenty-One", and producer Howard Felsher did likewise in another Barry-Enright creation, "Tic-Tac-Dough". "The Joker's Wild" was Barry's first successful production nationwide since the scandals. (Howard Felsher also recovered from the scandal to produce "Family Feud"). Because of "Joker's" success, Barry also revived "Tic-Tac-Dough", hosted by Wink Martindale.
Bill Cullen took over hosting duties after Jack Barry died of a heart attack in 1984. Pat Finn became the show's emcee in a short-lived revival (1990-91).
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Answer: Graham Elwood
"Cram" involves depriving contestants of sleep for one night and testing them on useless information that they crammed overnight. In the game, they will often perform silly tasks, such as running in a giant hamster wheel, while responding to questions.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Gene Rayburn
Gene hosted 'Match Game' from 1962-1969 and 1973-1982. He was the original announcer for 'The Tonight Show' with Steve Allen. And he guest-hosted for Johnny Carson on 'The Tonight Show' in the 1960s.
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Chuck Barris
"The Gong Show" involved people with interesting talents performing in front of a panel of judges. Over the years, Phyllis Diller, David Letterman, Steve Martin, Tony Randall, and Rip Taylor appeared as celebrity judges.
From Quiz: Those Crazy Game Show Hosts
Answer: Monty Hall
He has a world famous math problem, 'The Monty Hall Problem' named after him. is a recipient of the prestigious Honor of Canada award for humanitarian work.
From Quiz: Game Show Hosts of the Past
Answer: Bob Barker
In 2006, Barker celebrated his 50th straight year in television without a break(that's including his stint on 'Truth Or Consequences' and 'The Price Is Right'). Barker served as a fighter pilot in World War II, then finished his college education at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. He accepted the role of himself in the comedy film 'Happy Gilmore' (1996) when he learned he would get to fight Adam Sandler. That fight made him the winner of an MTV Movie Award at the age of 73.
From Quiz: Classic U.S. Game Show Hosts
Answer: Bob Eubanks
Since 1978, Robert Leland Eubanks has co-hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, first with long-time partner Stephanie Edwards, then with Michaela Pereira, and has stood in for Casey Kasem during the latter's run on the popular radio program 'American Top 40'. He also has a celebrity profile up on the World Poker Tour website (he says he learned the game from country singer Charley Pride).
From Quiz: Classic U.S. Game Show Hosts
Answer: Jim Lange
'The Dating Game', created by Chuck Barris, served as a catalyst for a number of young and rising stars in its heyday in the 1960s and 70s. Among the prospective bachelors included Steve Martin, Andy Kaufman, Tom Selleck (who appeared, and lost, twice), Arnold Swarteznegger and U.S. Ninth Circuit Appeals Judge Alex Kozinski (legendary comic Groucho Marx appeared once to trick his daughter, Melinda, who was a contestant). Among the famous bachelorettes include Suzanne Sommers, Farrah Fawcett, Sally Field and Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm.
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