Rod Roddy

Age: 66 (passed away Oct. 27th, 2003)
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Birth Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Born: Sep. 18th, 1937

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Rod Roddy's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

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TRIVIA:

Became the announcer of _"New Price Is Right, The" (1972)_ in 1986 until his passing on October 27, 2003, replacing 'Johnny Olson' (qv), who passed away two months before.
Was originally pinned as the announcer for _"Jeopardy!" (1984)_ (qv) before 'Johnny Gilbert (I)' (qv) was selected.
Official ambassador of Chaing Mai, Thailand.
Had colon cancer surgery in 2001.
Had his left breast removed due to cancer in March 2003.
Was a DJ at Buffalo's 50,000 powerhouse WKBW 1520 AM from 1963 to 1968. According to current KB DJs, his sense of dress was at least equally as notable then as it was during his career on _"New Price Is Right, The" (1972)_.
After 'Bob Hilton' (qv) had turned down the announcing role on _"The New Price Is Right" (1972)_ (qv) to replace 'Johnny Olson' (qv), in 1986, he was 'Mark Goodson (I)' (qv)'s second choice, as announcer.
Worked with game show host Peter Tomarken twice: "Hit Man" on NBC (1983) and "Press Your Luck" on CBS (1983-1986).

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