20. Pat Sajack: ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Game shows are an exciting way to escape reality for an hour, and they'll always be a part of television history.
They've definitely come a long way since the days of 'Let's Make a Deal' and 'The Newlywed Game.' While those are some classics, television has expanded to include all sorts of game shows, including the popular likes of 'Deal or No Deal' and 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' Let's take a walk through time to revisit past hosts who made game show history.
Pat took over hosting this family favorite in 1981, and continues to win viewers’ hearts to this day.
19. Bob Barker: ‘The Price Is Right’
He’s had his moments, such as the time he walked off stage in frustration while contestants joked around.
Bob Barker may be one of the most recognized game show hosts in history. He hosted ‘The Price is Right’ from its beginning in 1972 to 2007.
18. Peter Marshall: ‘Hollywood Squares’
The show earned the honor of being the longest-runnings daytime game show in the history of American television. He made a guest appearance on the show in 2013 to celebrate his 90th birthday.
Peter was the original host of this classic game show from 1966 to 1981. In 2005, he went on to help establish the American Senior Association with other retired businessmen.
17. John O’Hurley: ‘To Tell The Truth’
Of course, this came after his long, successful career in television game shows.
John O’Hurley is no stranger to televison. He hosted the ‘To Tell the Truth’ from 2000-2001, then followed up with ‘Family Feud’ from 2006-2010 and multiple appearances in tv shows.
16. Marc Summers: ‘Double Dare’
John was also a contestant on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2005. He’s one busy guy!
Marc is known for his role as host of Nickelodeon game show ‘Double Dare’ from 1986 to 1993. Summers also hosted Food Network’s ‘Unwrapped’ among many other game shows.
15. Kennedy Montgomery: ‘Friend Or Foe?’
He also went on to produce shows later in his career, such as ‘Dinner: Impossible.’
Kennedy hosted the intense game show ‘Friend or Foe?’ during its two seasons in the early 2000s.
14. Kirk Fogg: ‘Legends Of The Hidden Temple’
She’s gone on to host radio talk shows and currently hosts her own show on Fox Business Network.
All ‘90s kids know who Kirk Fogg is immediately upon seeing his photo. He hosted the 1993-1995 action game for kids on Nickelodeon.
13. Dick Clark: ‘Pyramid’
Now, Fogg is 57-years-old and went on to complete ‘Legend of the Hidden Temple: The Movie’ in 2016.
Beloved Dick Clark was the host of ‘Pyramid’ from 1973-1988. Of course, he went on to host many other things.
12. Wayne Brady: ‘Let’s Make A Deal’
Most notably Dick Clark’s New Year Rockin’ Eve in New York. He passed away in 2012 but lives on in our hearts.
Comedian Wayne Brady is the current host of the show and has been since its revival in 2009.
11. Louie Anderson: ‘Family Feud’
He recently performed in the Broadway musical ‘Kinky Boots’ as character Lola, a drag queen, from 2015 to 2016.
From Richard Dawson to Steve Harvey, ‘Family Feud’ has had its share of amazing hosts.
10. Stephanie Miller: ’I’ve Got A Secret’
The third revival host, Louie Anderson, just accepted an Emmy award for his work on ‘Baskets.’ The comedian hosted the popular game show for three short years from 1999-2002.
The original game show began in 1952 and continued to air until 1967. Stephanie hosted the 2000-2001 revival of ‘I’ve Got a Secret’ until it was once again canceled.
9. Chuck Barris: ‘The Gong Show’
She currently hosts ‘The Stephanie Miller Show,’ a political radio talk show.
Chuck Barris hosted the now infamous and wacky ‘Gong Show,’ which began in 1976 and ran through 1980.
8. Nick Weir: ‘Catchphrase’
‘The Gong Show’ is just among the handful of game shows he created, which include ‘The Dating Game.’ He went on to publish an autobiography in the ‘80s and star in the 2002 film version.
Originally hosted by comedian Roy Walker from 1986 to 1999, Weir took over as host in 2000. He continued in the role until the show was canceled in 2004.
7. Jim Perry: ‘Card Sharks’
He currently holds the title of Vice President of Entertainment for cruise ship company Royal Caribbean International.
Jim was host of ‘Card Sharks’ during its run from 1978 to 1981. As with most game shows, it saw a revival in 1986-1989 and again in 2001.
6. Geoff Edwards: ‘Starcade’
Perry died last year at age 82 from cancer.
Edwards was host of this 1982 arcade game show featuring video games and celebrates until its end in 1984. It’s said he was so fascinated by video games thanks to the show, that he continued to play them up until his death at age 83 in 2014.
5. Peter Tomarken: ‘Press Your Luck’
Edwards has numerous game shows to his name, including making appearances on 'Let's Make a Deal.'
Mr. Tomarken is widely known for his role on the ‘80s game show ‘Press Your Luck.’ The show only last for three years, from 1983 to 1983, but it was long enough for Peter to leave his mark.
4. Larry Blyden: ‘What’s My Line?’
He died in a plane crash in 2006 at the age of 63.
‘What’s My Line?’ first aired in 1950-1967. It's one of the longest running game shows to hit television and was ranked one of the greatest game shows ever by ‘TV Guide.’ It made a come back with Blyden as host in 1972 until 1975.
3. Bob Hilton: ‘Let’s Make A Deal’
He died in a car accident in 1975 at the age of 49.
Bob took over this still-running show in 1990. He only last four months before he was realaced by Monty Hall.
2. Carnie Wilson: ‘The Newlywed Game’
More recently, he has been in the business world and co-founded an environmental products supply company, NovaGreenWorld, in 2011.
Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson was the host of two seasons during 2009-2010, and former ‘The View’ co-host Sherri Shepherd has since taken over the role.
1. Art Fleming: 'Jeopardy'
Wilson left the show to follow other endeavors and has recently made news regarding her battle with weight.
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