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John 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.
- Radio personality, television announcer
- John Leonard Olson, May 22, 1910, Windom, Minnesota, U.S.
- 1944–1985
- October 12, 1985 (aged 75), Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Oct 13, 1985 · Times Staff Writer. Veteran television announcer Johnny Olson, who exhorted contestants on “The Price Is Right” to “come on down!” for the last 14 years, died Saturday morning in a Santa ...
Johnny Olson was a prolific American television game show announcer, known for The Price is Right (1972) and Match Game (1973). He was born in Minnesota, married to Penelope Powers, and died in California in 1985.
- May 22, 1910
- October 12, 1985
May 22, 1910 - d. October 12, 1985) was an American radio and television announcer. He was the announcer for over 32 Goodson-Todman game shows, including The Match Game,To Tell The Truth,Tattletales,Card Sharks, and Double Dare. But he was mostly notable for his service as the announcer on the revival of The Price is Right from 1972 (series ...
Johnny Olson (born John Leonard Olson May 22, 1910 from Windom, Minnesota; died October 12, 1985 in Santa Monica, California) was an American radio and television announcer. He was the announcer for over 32 Goodson-Todman game shows, but most notably, The Price is Right from 1972 until 1985.
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Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews Podcast: Johnny Olson. Johnny Olson was a radio-TV personality best known for his announcing on game shows. He appeared on “What’s My Line,” “To Tell the Truth,” “The Price is Right” and many more. Johnny worked for WTMJ in Milwaukee with the Rhythm Rascals and became the station favorite.
Johnny Olson was born on 22 May 1910 in Windom, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Match Game (1973), The Price is Right (1972) and Snap Judgment (1967). He was married to Penelope Katheen Powers. He died on 12 October 1985 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
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