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Alex Trebek -

Alex Trebek was born on July 22, 1940, and is most known for his work on the American television show, 'Jeopardy!' His charismatic personality and charming wit made him perfect for the show. In fact, he was honored with stars on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Canadian Walk of Fame. He passed away at the age of 80 in 2020. 

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Bob Barker -

Daytime TV shows such as 'The Price is Right,' 'Truth or Consequences,' and 'The Family Game' helped make Bob Barker the shining star he was. Barker was born on December 12, 1923, during the Great Depression. His personality was described as energetic and entertaining. He passed away in 2023 at the age of 99. 

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Richard Dawson -

Born in 1932, Richard Dawson was a British-American actor as well as a game show host and comedian. He was best known for his time on 'Family Feud' and 'Match Game.' He died in 2012. 

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Gene Rayburn - Gene Rayburn was born on December 22, 1917, in Illinois and was a renowned American radio and television host. For over two decades, he hosted the popular game show, 'Match Game.' He passed away in 1999. 

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Monty Hall -

Monty Hall, a Canadian-American game show host, was born on August 25, 1921, in Winnipeg, Canada. He gained fame primarily as the longest-running host of 'Let’s Make a Deal.' In addition to his hosting career, Hall was also a producer and philanthropist. He passed away in 2017.

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Pat Sajak -

Pat Sajak is an American talk show host best known for his time spent hosting the game show 'Wheel of Fortune.' His final episode hosting the show aired in early June 2024.

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Dick Clark - Host of 'The $10,000 Pyramid' and 'The $25,000 Pyramid,' Dick Clark was born in 1929 in Bronxville, New York. He was known for his youthful energy and professionalism and is considered one of America’s most respected television hosts. He passed away in 2012, and the entertainment world was forever changed.

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Bob Eubanks -

Robert Eubanks was born on January 8, 1938, and is an American DJ as well as a television personality and game show host. He is most known for his time hosting 'The Newlywed Game' off and on since 1966. Additionally, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Chuck Woolery - American game show host and musician, Charles (Chuck) Woolery was born on March 16, 1941. He was the original host of 'Wheel of Fortune' (1975 to 1981) and spent time on several other shows.

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Allen Ludden - Famed for his time on 'Futureworld,' 'Password,' and 'Password Plus,’ Allen Ludden was an American television personality, actor, emcee, and of course, game show host. He was born in Wisconsin on October 5, 1917, and died in 1981 at the age of 63. 

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Bill Cullen - Born William Lawrence Cullen, Bill was an American radio and television host whose career lasted five decades! He hosted shows like ‘The Price is Right,’ ‘Name That Tune,’ and ‘Pyramid’. In addition to hosting shows, he appeared as a panelist and guest on many other shows including ‘I’ve Got a Secret’ and ‘To Tell the Truth.' He died in 1981.

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Betty White - Betty White, born on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois, broke barriers in the early days of television by producing and starring in the sitcom 'Life with Elizabeth' in the 1950s. This pioneering role set the stage for her successful career as a beloved TV host and actress, with notable contributions including 'The Golden Girls.' In the 1980s, she hosted the daytime game show 'Just Men!' in which two female contestants got to ask men questions like “If you had an affair, would you confess?” and guess their answers in order to win a prize. White sadly passed away just before her 100th birthday in 2021.

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Regis Philbin - Born on August 25, 1931, Philbin was renowned for his time spent hosting the extremely popular game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.’ Regis also once held the Guinness World record for most hours on US television and was known for his humor and warmth. He passed away in 2020. 

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Bert Convy - Bernard Whalen Convery, also known as Bert Convey, was born July 23, 1933, and was an American actor, singer, game show host, and even a panelist. He was best known for hosting ‘Tattletales,’ ‘Super Password,’ and ‘Win, Lose or Draw.’ He died young in 1991. 

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Wink Martindale -

Born Winston Conrad “Wink” Martindale on December 4, 1922, this American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer dominated the scene. Notable shows he hosted include ‘The New Tic Tac Dough,’ ‘Instant Recall,’ and ‘ Debt.’

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Drew Carey - Drew Carey, born on May 23, 1958, in Ohio, became a beloved TV host, notably taking over 'The Price Is Right' in 2007. His engaging personality and humor have made him a favorite among game show audiences.

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Groucho Marx -

Born October 2, 1890, Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx was an American comedian, writer, and television star. He was widely recognized for his time as host of the TV show ‘You Bet Your Life,’ and was a quirky guy who had a distinctive appearance including spectacles and cigars, as well as a thick mustache and eyebrows. He died in 1977. 

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Jack Barry -

Jack Barry was born on March 20, 1918, and was a game show host as well as a TV personality and executive. He and his business partner Dan Enright formed Barry & Enright Productions and subsequently produced several shows. He passed away in 1984.

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Vanna White - Vanna White was born on February 18, 1957, in Conway, South Carolina. She is famous for her role as the co-host and letter-turner on the long-running game show 'Wheel of Fortune,' a position she has held since 1982.

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Wayne Brady - Wayne Brady was born on June 2, 1972, in Columbus, Georgia. He was the host of the revival of 'Let's Make a Deal,' a role that showcased his quick wit and improvisational skills.

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Ben Bailey - Ben Bailey was born on October 30, 1970, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is best known as the host of 'Cash Cab,' a unique game show set in a taxi where unsuspecting passengers answer trivia questions for cash prizes.

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Art Fleming -

Art Fleming was born on May 1, 1924, in New York. He was the original host of 'Jeopardy!' from 1964 to 1975 and again from 1978 to 1979, helping to establish the quiz show as a television staple. He died in 1995.

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Jim Perry -

Jim Perry was born on November 9, 1933, in Camden, New Jersey. He is well known for hosting 'Card Sharks' from 1978 to 1981 and again from 1986 to 1989, as well as the Canadian game show 'Definition.' He passed away in 2015.

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Tom Bergeron - Tom Bergeron was born on May 6, 1955, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He is known for hosting 'Dancing with the Stars' from 2005 to 2019, and also for his time on 'America's Funniest Home Videos' from 2001 to 2015.

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Marc Summers - Marc Summers was born on November 11, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He gained fame as the host of Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare,' a game show that became iconic for its messy physical challenges and trivia questions.

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Ray Combs - Ray Combs was born on April 3, 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio. He is most famous for hosting 'Family Feud' from 1988 to 1994, bringing a new energy and humor to the classic game show. Sadly, he died at the age of 40 in 1996.

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Howie Mandel - Howie Mandel was born on November 29, 1955, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is widely recognized as the host of 'Deal or No Deal,' which became a hit with its high-stakes format and ran from 2005 to 2009. It was later revived.

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Garry Moore -

Garry Moore, an American entertainer born on January 31, 1915, was renowned for hosting 'The Garry Moore Show' as well as the game shows 'I've Got a Secret' and 'To Tell the Truth' from the 1950s to the 1970s. He passed away in 1993.

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Jim Lange -

Jim Lange was born on August 15, 1932, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is best remembered as the original host of 'The Dating Game,' which debuted in 1965 and became a popular and influential show in the genre. He died in 2014.

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Steve Harvey -

Steve Harvey, born on January 17, 1957, in West Virginia, gained fame as a TV host with his stint on 'Showtime at the Apollo' starting in 1993. He is best known for his hosting of 'Family Feud' and 'Celebrity Family Feud.'

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