Johnny Olson

Johnny Olson

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayMay 22, 1910
Death1985-10-12
BiographyJohn Leonard Olson (May 22, 1910 – October 12, 1985) was an American radio personality and television announcer. Olson is perhaps best known for his work as an announcer for game shows, particularly the work he did for Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions. Olson was the longtime announcer for the original To Tell the Truth and What's My Line?, and spent over a decade as the announcer for both Match Game and The Price Is Right, working on the latter series at the time of his death.

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Known For

The Price is Right
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The Price is Right

as Announcer
Body Language
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Body Language

as Announcer
Concentration
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Concentration

as Announcer
Double Dare
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Double Dare

as Announcer (December 1976-February 1977)
Match Game
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Match Game

as Announcer
Match Game
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Match Game

as Announcer
Match Game PM
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Match Game PM

as Announcer
Name That Tune
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Name That Tune

as Announcer
Now You See It
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Now You See It

as Announcer
Password Plus
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Password Plus

as Announcer
Tattletales
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Tattletales

as Announcer
The Match Game
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The Match Game

as Announcer

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