Johnny Olson(1910-1985)

Actor

Johnny Olson was born on 22 May 1910 in Windom, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Match Game 73 (1973), Maude (1972) and The New Price Is Right (1972). He was married to Penelope Katheen Powers. He died on 12 October 1985 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

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Joyce Bulifant, Richard Dawson, Patti Deutsch, Fannie Flagg, Elaine Joyce, Dick Martin, Johnny Olson, Gene Rayburn, Charles Nelson Reilly, Nipsey Russell, Brett Somers, Marcia Wallace, and Betty White in Match Game 73 (1973)

Match Game 73

8.3

TV Series

Self - Announcer
Self - Panelist
Announcer

Maude

7.3

TV Series

Announcer

The New Price Is Right

7.5

TV Series

Self(archive footage)

Snap Judgment

5.3

TV Series

Self - Announcer
Self
Announcer (1967-1969)

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Actor

WKRP in Cincinnati
8.0
TV Series
- Announcer (uncredited)
- 1980
Maude
7.3
TV Series
- Announcer
- 1976

Personal details

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Alternative name
- Johnny Olsen
Height
- 1.75 m
Born
- May 22, 1910
- Windom, Minnesota, USA
Died
- October 12, 1985
- Santa Monica, California, USA(cerebral hemorrhage)
Spouse
- Penelope Katheen PowersOctober 8, 1939 - October 12, 1985 (his death)
Publicity listings
- 1 Print Biography

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Trivia
He developed the catch phrase words, "Come on Down!", for the longest-running game show The New Price Is Right (1972).

Quotes
They're hep to show business... folks in California are real friendly. I think L.A. audiences see it all and may even get it all. But the L.A. audience is more reserved, where New Yorkers react with gusto.