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Johnny Olson

Johnny Olson on The Price Is Right
Personal information
Birth nameJohn Leonard Olson
Birth dateMay 22, 1910
Place of birthWindom, Minnesota, U.S.
Date of deathOctober 12, 1985(age 75)
Death placeSanta Monica, California, U.S.
Cause of deathCerebral hemorrage
OccupationAnnouncer
Years active1944 - 1985

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John Leonard "Johnny" Olson (May 22, 1910 - October 12, 1985) was an American radio personality and television announcer. His work spanned 32 game shows produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman from the late 1950s through the mid 1980s. He was also the announcer of The Jackie Gleason Show from 1962 to 1970.

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Belichick: Cutler dangerous with arm, legs - ESPN (blog) Tweet this news
ESPN (blog)--On offense, running back Matt Forte, receivers Devin Hester, -Johnny- Knox and tight end Greg -Olson- were singled out, with Belichick also paying respect to ... - Date : Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:20:44 GMT+00:00
Parenting today's kids topic of talk - In-Forum Tweet this news
In-Forum--Just hearing, 'I'm talking to -Johnny-' is not enough. Know who -Johnny- is,” -Olson- said. Discussion with kids should also include the topic of sexuality - not ... - Date : Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:51:52 GMT+00:00
Every School Every Thursday -- Des Moines east/north - DesMoinesRegister.com Tweet this news
DesMoinesRegister.com--18 families were invited to Pam -Olson's- third-grade traditions fair. The children's current reading unit is about celebrating traditions, where traditions ... - Date : Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:20:05 GMT+00:00
Elizabeth Edwards dies - Charlotte Observer Tweet this news
Charlotte Observer--(Photo by Scott -Olson-/Getty Images) Elizabeth Anania Edwards, who became a national figure in her fight against cancer and as a partner in her husband's ... - Date : Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:59:39 GMT+00:00
Speedway notebook: 'Rocket' almost lands Henderson in first place - La Crosse Tribune Tweet this news
La Crosse Tribune--TRACK RECORD - AGAIN: Go-Go -Johnny Olson- - as he is known - did it again Saturday night. Olson, who runs a Super Late Model in what is called the RAYS - Run ... - Date : Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:50:11 GMT+00:00
Landrum - Graves - Times Record News Tweet this news
Times Record News--Milt -Olson- officiated. The bride is the daughter of Nick and Debbie Prior of Tulsa. The groom is the son of -Johnny- Landrum of Wichita Falls and Lori and ... - Date : Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:47:08 GMT+00:00
Which 2010 coach is under more pressure? - Arizona Daily Wildcat Tweet this news
Arizona Daily Wildcat--Even discounting the standards former head basketball coach Lute -Olson- set prior to Miller's arrival, he still has the fans ready to shake off last season ... - Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:41:20 GMT+00:00
Jordan Zimmermann getting closer to the majors - Washington Post Tweet this news
Washington Post--Combined with continued try-outs for Marquis, pitch limits on SS, and merry-go-round with -Olson-, we could be seeing some heavy Stammen time. ... - Date : Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:46:37 GMT+00:00

Media offices
Preceded by
Johnny Gilbert
(in the original version)
Announcer of The Price Is Right
1972-1985
Succeeded by
Rod Roddy

The Price Is Right

U.S. versionsCurrent series * 1956-1965 original series * 1994-1995 syndicated series * The Price Is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular * The Price Is Right Live!
International versionsAustralia * United Kingdom * Other international versions
Major elementsOne Bid * Showcase Showdown * The Showcase
Cliff Hangers * Plinko * Other Pricing Games
Hosts (U.S.)Bob Barker * Drew Carey * Bill Cullen * Doug Davidson * Dennis James * Tom Kennedy
Others on-air (U.S.)Rich Fields * Johnny Olson * Burton Richardson * Rod Roddy * Models
Production staff (U.S.)Marc Breslow * Roger Dobkowitz * Mark Goodson * Mike Richards * Bob Stewart * Bill Todman * Syd Vinnedge * Frank Wayne * Jay Wolpert
Notable international hostsGB Leslie Crowther * AU Larry Emdur * GB Bruce Forsyth * MX Marco Antonio Regil * IT Gigi Sabani * AU Ian Turpie * NL Carlo Boszhard * IT Iva Zanicchi



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