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Johnny Olson
Johnny Olson on The Price Is Right
Born	May 22, 1910(1910-05-22) Windom, Minnesota
Died	October 12, 1985 (age 75) Santa Monica, California

John Leonard "Johnny" Olson (May 22, 1910 – October 12, 1985) was an American radio personality and television announcer, most notable for announcing 32 game shows from Mark Goodson-Bill Todman productions, from the late 1950s through the mid 1980s. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Windom is a city in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). ... is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Continuity announcer. ... Quiz show redirects here. ... Mark Goodson (January 14, 1915 – December 18, 1992) was an accomplished American television producer who specialized in game shows. ... Bill Todman (July 31, 1916-July 29, 1979) was an American television producer born in New York City. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...

Early career

Born in Windom, Minnesota, while landing jobs at WIBA and KGDA in and nearby Madison, Wisconsin after 1928, Olson enrolled in pharmacy classes at the University of Minnesota. He also worked a string of odd jobs, from soda jerk to singer. His first network job on radio was in 1944, announcing the musical-game show, Ladies Be Seated, a stunt game like "Truth or Consequences" broadcast on the Blue Network; as late as 1956, Olson had a crack at another radio quiz, the short-lived Second Chance, somewhat similar to the earlier hit Queen for a Day in that this show, too, focused on guest contestants' tribulations, in this case a chance at rectifying a mistake or a loss in life. Windom is a city in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. ... the Womens International Boxing Association (WIBA) came into existance in 2000, and quickly grew into a major force in female professional boxing. ... For other uses, see Madison (disambiguation). ... Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Pharmacy (disambiguation). ... This article is about the oldest and largest campus of the University of Minnesota. ... Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... Quiz show redirects here. ... Action Comics #127 (December 1948), featuring Superman appearing on the show with Ralph Edwards Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself from 1950 to 1951, Jack Bailey from 1954 to 1955... The National Broadcasting Company or NBC is an American radio and television broadcasting company based in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... A car from 1956 Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Queen for a Day was an American Radio and TV show. ...

Early announcing work

Olson's first TV announcing job was on the final year of the original Name That Tune in 1958; also in that year Olson announced the Merv Griffin-hosted Play Your Hunch, which lasted until 1963 and began his long association with Goodson-Todman Productions. Name That Tune was a television game show that put two contestants against each other to test their knowledge of songs. ... Mervyn Edward Merv Griffin, Jr. ... Play Your Hunch was an American game show first hosted by Merv Griffin (who would occasionally sing during the show, and play a song from his piano) from 1958 to 1962, and was then hosted by Robert Q. Lewis until 1963. ...

Beginning in 1960, Olson announced the CBS prime-time panel game To Tell The Truth (on which he greeted each team of challengers with the question, "What is your name, please?"). The following year, he added duties on sister show What's My Line?, and in 1962 began announcing The Match Game with Gene Rayburn in daytime on NBC until that series ended in 1969. Also in 1965, Olson began a first-year run as announcer for Supermarket Sweep from 1965-1966. This article is about the broadcast network. ... To Tell the Truth is also the title of Charles Robert Jenkins autobiography To Tell the Truth is an American television game show created by Bob Stewart[1] and produced by Goodson-Todman Productions that has been aired intermittently in various formats since 1956, hosted by various television personalities. ... Whats My Line? is a weekly panel game show originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman for CBS television. ... The Match Game was an American television game show, most often hosted by Gene Rayburn. ... Gene Rayburn (December 22, 1917 – November 29, 1999) was an Emmy-nominated American radio and television personality. ... This article is about the television network. ... For more information on the British version of Supermarket Sweep, see Dales Supermarket Sweep. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ...

Olson was also announcer for Jackie Gleason's variety show from 1962 until its cancellation in 1970. The first few seasons were recorded in New York City, while the last few seasons were produced in Miami Beach, Florida, or as Olson would say at the beginning of each show, "The sun and fun capital of the world." Herbert John Jackie Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American comedian, actor, and musician. ... A variety show is a show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Location in Miami-Dade and the state of Florida. ...

Olson continued to announce Line? and Truth when both shows moved from CBS to syndication in the late 1960s, but his stint on both shows ended when he was designated announcer of the 1972 revivals of The Price Is Right and I've Got a Secret, necessitating a move to Hollywood. This article is about the current version of the U.S. game show. ... Ive Got a Secret (abbreviated as IGAS) was a weekly panel game show produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman for CBS television and was created by Allan Sherman as essentially a knockoff of Whats My Line?. The original version of the show premiered in June 19, 1952... ...

The Price Is Right

Johnny Olson announcing on "The Price is Right"

Olson was best known for his work on the CBS and syndicated versions of The Price Is Right beginning with its debut on September 4, 1972, until his unexpected passing in October 1985. In addition to serving as Barker's sidekick, Olson was also a beloved and valued member of the cast. He also had a lot of on-camera exposure prior to calling out the contestants' names, on each of the episodes. More than just an announcer of prize copy, Olson appeared on camera as various characters in many of the episodes' Showcases, and made the words "Come on down!" a catch phrase carried on by his successors, Rod Roddy (1986-2003) and Rich Fields (2004-present). Image File history File links JohnnyOlson. ... Image File history File links JohnnyOlson. ... This article is about the current version of the U.S. game show. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A catch phrase is a phrase or expression that is popularized, usually through repeated use, by a real person or fictional character. ... Robert Ray Rod Roddy (September 28, 1937 – October 27, 2003) was an American radio and television announcer[1], best known as the announcer for the popular game show The Price is Right from 1986 until his death. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rich Fields is a native of the Cleveland, Ohio area (born November 30, 1960, in Bay Village, Ohio) and is an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster, meteorologist and television personality, best known for being the announcer of the American television game show The Price Is Right. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Match Game, and later career

In 1973, Olson returned to Match Game, another show transplanted from New York to California, and began another nine-year association with that series. During the 1970s and early 1980s, while going strong with his announcing duties on Price and Match, he announced nine other shorter-lived game shows, including Now You See It, Mindreaders, Double Dare, the second version of Tattletales, and his final non-Price assignment, Body Language. Olson's name was occasionally the solution to clues and puzzles on shows he announced for; this happened on both Now You See It and Body Language. Additionally, "Come on _______" was used as a question in the Super Match portion of an episode of Match Game with Price host Bob Barker serving as a member the panel, and Gene Rayburn called Olson to center stage to read the top answer ("Come on down!"). Olson spent his off time on his spacious farm located at Buckingham Acres in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... A game show is a radio or television program involving members of the public or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, playing a game, perhaps involving answering quiz questions, for points or prizes. ... Now You See It was an American television game show where contestants tried to find words that were hidden within a jumble of letters. ... Mindreaders was a game show produced by Goodson-Todman Productions on NBC from August 13, 1979 - January 11, 1980. ... Double Dare was an American television game show that ran from December 13, 1976, to April 29, 1977, on CBS. Alex Trebek (later of Jeopardy!) hosted this Mark Goodson-Bill Todman production; Johnny Olson and Gene Wood took turns announcing. ... Tattletales was a game show which first aired on the CBS daytime schedule on February 18, 1974. ... For other uses, see Body language (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Gene Rayburn (December 22, 1917 – November 29, 1999) was an Emmy-nominated American radio and television personality. ... Lewisburg is a city located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. ...

Death

Olson died on October 12, 1985 from a cerebral hemorrhage he had suffered several days earlier, in Santa Monica, California. The staff and crew of The Price Is Right learned of Olson's condition as Studio 33 at CBS was being prepared for another day's taping. Production was canceled for the rest of the week (shows were recorded several weeks in advance of broadcast). There was no on-air mention of Olson's death until October 29, 1985. The last Olson-announced episode aired on November 8, 1985. is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Hemorrhagic stroke, or cerebral hemorrhage is a form of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. ... For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). ...

Johnny Gilbert (born July 13, 1924 in Newport News, Virginia) is a prolific American television game show announcer, best known for his over 20-year association with TVs Jeopardy!. His other credits include Sports Challenge, Camouflage, Chain Reaction, Go, Blackout, Card Sharks, Family Feud, The $25,000 Pyramid, and... The original version of The Price Is Right was an American television game show where the contestants won prizes by giving the closest bid to merchandise items and other products. ... This article is about the current version of the U.S. game show. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Robert Ray Rod Roddy (September 28, 1937 – October 27, 2003) was an American radio and television announcer[1], best known as the announcer for the popular game show The Price is Right from 1986 until his death. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Internet Movie Database: Johnny Olson
• A Tribute to Johnny Olson, written by fellow announcer Randy West
• http://www.j-shea.com/TPIR/nighttime/ audio of Johnny Olson announcing 1970s nighttime episodes of The Price Is Right
• Rare audio clip of Olson's classic Warm-Up routine for Price is Right audiences.

v • d • e The Price Is Right
U.S. Versions	Current version • 1956–65 original version • 1994–95 syndicated version $1,000,000 Spectacular • Live casino show
International versions	Australia • United Kingdom • Other international versions
Major elements	One Bid • pricing games • Showcase Showdown • The Showcase
Hosts (U.S.)	Bob Barker • Drew Carey • Bill Cullen • Doug Davidson • Dennis James • Tom Kennedy
Others on-air (U.S.)	Rich Fields • Johnny Olson • Rod Roddy • Models
Producers (US)	Roger Dobkowitz, producer • Kathy "Fingers" Greco, co-producer
Notable Int'l Hosts	Leslie Crowther • Larry Emdur • Bruce Forsyth • Marco Antonio Regil • Gigi Sabani • Ian Turpie
Pricing Games	v • d • e Active pricing games Any Number • Balance Game • Barker's Bargain Bar • Bonkers • Bonus Game • Bullseye • Buy or Sell • Card Game • Check Game • Check-Out • Clearance Sale • Cliff Hangers • Clock Game • Coming or Going • Cover Up • Credit Card • Danger Price • Dice Game • Double Prices • Eazy az 1 2 3 • Five Price Tags • Flip Flop • Freeze Frame • Golden Road • Grand Game • Grocery Game • ½ Off • Hi Lo • Hole in One • It's in the Bag • Let 'em Roll • Line em Up • Lucky $even • Magic # • Make Your Mark • Make Your Move • Master Key • Money Game • More or Less • Most Expensive • Now....or Then • One Away • 1 Right Price • 1 Wrong Price • Pass the Buck • Pathfinder • Pick-a-Number • Pick-a-Pair • Plinko • Pocket ¢hange • Punch a Bunch • Push Over • Race Game • Range Game • Safe Crackers • Secret "X" • Shell Game • Shopping Spree • Side by Side • Spelling Bee • Squeeze Play • Stack the Deck • Step Up • Swap Meet • Switch? • Switcheroo • Take Two • Temptation • Ten Chances • That's Too Much! • 3 Strikes • Time Is Money (on hiatus) • Triple Play • 2 for the Price of 1 v • d • e Retired pricing games Add 'em Up • Balance Game (1980s version) • Bullseye (1972 version) • Bump • Double Bullseye • Double Digits • Finish Line • Fortune Hunter • Gallery Game • Give or Keep • Hit Me • Hurdles • It's Optional • Joker • Mystery Price • On the Nose • On the Spot • Penny Ante • The Phone Home Game • Poker Game • Professor Price • Shower Game • Split Decision • Super Ball!! • $uper $aver • Telephone Game • Trader Bob • Walk of Fame