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Quiz about Rod Roddy Man Behind the Mike

Rod Roddy - Man Behind the Mike Quiz

Rod Roddy, best known as the announcer of "The Price is Right", passed away October 27, 2003. Here's a look back at his life and career.

A multiple-choice quiz by bubba75. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bubba75

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,944

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Rod Roddy born? Hint

September 28, 1937

September 28, 1936

September 1, 1937

September 28, 1938

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Rod Roddy's real name? Hint

Robert Jay Roddy

Ray Bob Roddy

Bob Ray Roddy

Robert Ray Roddy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rod Roddy was a 1957 college graduate. From which college did he graduate? Hint

University of North Carolina

Yale University

Texas Christian University

Harvard University

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Question 4 of 10

4. Back in the 1970s, Rod Roddy began a television career as the narrator of which popular TV show? Hint

Maude

Soap

Good Times

Alice

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Question 5 of 10

5. What other radio disc jockey, besides Rod Roddy, has done narration for the TV series "Soap"? Hint

Rick Dees

Bob Kingsley

Howard Stern

Casey Kasem

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which 2001 Disney series did Rod Roddy lend his voice to? Hint

Cinderella

The Little Mermaid

Aladdin

House of Mouse

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rod Roddy has been the announcer for many different game shows. One of which starred Peter Tomarken as the host. It was _______ ? Hint

Card Sharks

Jeopardy

Sale of the Century

Press Your Luck

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rod Roddy also did sub-announcing work for this game show starring Richard Dawson. What is the name of this show? Hint

Wheel of Fortune

Match Game

Family Feud

Hollywood Squares

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Question 9 of 10

9. Chuck Woolery of "Scrabble" fame, did a game show in which Rod Roddy did announcing work. What was it? Hint

Greed

Love Connection

Wheel of Fortune

Card Sharks

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which announcer did Rod Roddy replace on "The Price is Right"? Hint

Gene Wood

Shadoe Stevens

Bob Hilton

Johnny Olsen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Rod Roddy born?

Answer: September 28, 1937

Rod was born in Forth Worth, Texas on September 28, 1937.

2. What is Rod Roddy's real name?

Answer: Robert Ray Roddy

He was born Robert Ray Roddy.

3. Rod Roddy was a 1957 college graduate. From which college did he graduate?

Answer: Texas Christian University

He became a radio disc jockey soon after in his hometown of Forth Worth.

4. Back in the 1970s, Rod Roddy began a television career as the narrator of which popular TV show?

Answer: Soap

Rod started his television debut during the 1977-1981 run of "Soap", starring legendary actors Robert Mandan and Billy Crystal.

5. What other radio disc jockey, besides Rod Roddy, has done narration for the TV series "Soap"?

Answer: Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem, best known for the voice behind Shaggy of "Scooby Doo" fame, thought that the job of narrator behind "Soap" was too much for him and the job was later offered to Rod.

6. Which 2001 Disney series did Rod Roddy lend his voice to?

Answer: House of Mouse

Rod played "Mike" on the Disney series, which lasted from 2001-2002.

7. Rod Roddy has been the announcer for many different game shows. One of which starred Peter Tomarken as the host. It was _______ ?

Answer: Press Your Luck

"Press Your Luck" aired on CBS from 1983 to 1986. You can catch Rod on older episodes of "Press Your Luck", airing on The Game Show Network.

8. Rod Roddy also did sub-announcing work for this game show starring Richard Dawson. What is the name of this show?

Answer: Family Feud

"Family Feud" is a game show that has been on for years. Of course with many different hosts. Richard Dawson started the show in 1976 and ran it until 1985. It was revised 3 years later, in 1988, by the late Ray Combs, in which Rod did his sub-announcing on this version.

In 1994, Richard Dawson resumed the role of host until 1995. In 1999, actor/comedian Louie Anderson revised the show once more as host until 2002 when Richard Karn took over as host.

9. Chuck Woolery of "Scrabble" fame, did a game show in which Rod Roddy did announcing work. What was it?

Answer: Love Connection

He was announcer for the ever popular show "Love Connection" from 1983 to 1985.

10. Which announcer did Rod Roddy replace on "The Price is Right"?

Answer: Johnny Olsen

Rod took over the announcing job of TPIR in 1985 after the death of original announcer, Johnny Olsen. Rod held that position up until August of 2003, when he was later admitted into the hospital for cancer treatment. After 2 months of being hospitalized, Mr. Roddy succumbed to cancer on October 27, 2003. R.I.P. Rod Roddy.

Source: Author bubba75

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