Favorite TV Game Show Host? (1 Viewer)

[SWJJ]

I know Betty White appeared on game shows, didn't know she hosted any

She got canceled because she refused to fire a black guy in the 1950s.

 

[boutrous]

Jimmy Carr

(Warning - if you google him, there will likely be some NSFW language)

I watch a lot of British panel / game shows on YouTube and Jimmy Carr is great. Always rolls with the punches and isn't affraid to make fun of himself or the contestants.

 

[Optimus Prime]

the guy who hosted Match Game - he just had a way of pushing the guests and reeling them back in when necessary

When jokes were told at his expense you could tell he didn't like it one bit

Not based on anything but for some reason I could see him with a huge temper, maybe not a hair trigger temper, but when it triggers you'd want to be somewhere else

 

[superchuck500]

Bob Eubanks is the answer

 

[Madmarsha]

Bob Eubanks is the answer

 

[zatsnzapps]

Gene Rayburn and Richard Dawson were my favorites and already mentioned, so I'll give a little love to Jack Barry (Joker's Wild) and Wink Martindale (Tic Tac Dough).

 

[Yatman]

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I will say I liked what jimmy kimmel did on Win Ben Steins money

 

[longtime lurker]

My all time fav is Richard Dawson….but this thread reminded me of one of my all time fav SNL skits. Be warned.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Guess this can go here

Sajak has been around forever and is certainly pleasant enough but I don’t know how many would say is their favorite host

Vanna White somehow became a star and household name just flipping the letters around
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host.

Sajak announced his retirement from the venerable game show in a tweet.

“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all,” the tweet said.

Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, which features contestants guessing letters to try to fill out words and phrases to win money and prizes, since 1981. He took over duties from Chuck Woolery, who was the show’s first host when it debuted in 1975.

Along with Vanna White, who joined the show in 1982, Sajak has been a television mainstay. The show soon shifted to a syndication and aired in the evening in many markets, becoming one of the most successful game shows in history. Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant on the show for three years after his retirement as host.……

Pat Sajak announces 'Wheel of Fortune' retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host

Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host.

apnews.com

 

[superchuck500]

I’m sure his other “interests” will keep him busy.

 

[Madmarsha]

Guess this can go here

Sajak has been around forever and is certainly pleasant enough but I don’t know how many would say is their favorite host

Vanna White somehow became a star and household name just flipping the letters around
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host.

Sajak announced his retirement from the venerable game show in a tweet.

“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all,” the tweet said.

Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, which features contestants guessing letters to try to fill out words and phrases to win money and prizes, since 1981. He took over duties from Chuck Woolery, who was the show’s first host when it debuted in 1975.

Along with Vanna White, who joined the show in 1982, Sajak has been a television mainstay. The show soon shifted to a syndication and aired in the evening in many markets, becoming one of the most successful game shows in history. Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant on the show for three years after his retirement as host.……

Pat Sajak announces 'Wheel of Fortune' retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host

Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host.

apnews.com

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Oh, I forgot I don't watch The Wheel and therefore do.not.care.

 

[superchuck500]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Oh, I forgot I don't watch The Wheel and therefore do.not.care.

I stopped watching after they got rid of the part where they bought the prizes in the room.

 

[Madmarsha]

I stopped watching after they got rid of the part where they bought the prizes in the room.

I always wanted the ceramic dalmatian.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Oh, I forgot I don't watch The Wheel and therefore do.not.care.

I’ll never forget this line. I have forgotten where I heard it though (was at least 25 years ago)

“Jeopardy makes you feel stupid because the questions are so hard. Wheel of Fortune makes you feel stupid because you’re watching it”