Johnny Olson
Johnny Olson (full name
John Leonard Olson) was born on
May 22,
1910 in
Windom, Minnesota. He is known for his announcer roles on
US television
game shows from the
1950s to the
1980s. His many credits included 32 game shows -- including
To Tell The Truth,
Concentration, and
Match Game -- as well as
The Jackie Gleason Show.
Olson is best known for his appearance on the American version of The Price is Right from its inception on September 4, 1972, until his death in 1985. More than just an announcer of prizes, Olson was a loved and valued member of the show's cast. He was succeeded by Rod Roddy.
Olson died on October 12, 1985, of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 75.
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