The Resume

(May 22, 1910-October 12, 1985)
Born in Windom, Minnesota
Announcer for more than 30 game shows, including 'Match Game' and 'The Price is Right'

Why he might be annoying:

He is best known for being Bob Barker's announcer/sidekick on 'The Price is Right.'
He is overshadowed by Rod Roddy.
He was the announcer on several failed game shows.
Almost all of the shows he announced for were produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman.

Why he might not be annoying:

He didn't hog up as much screen time as Rod Roddy.
He once filled in for Charles Nelson Reilly when he was late to a taping of 'Match Game'.'
He originated the catchphrases 'Come on down!' and 'Get ready to match the stars.'
He worked until just weeks before he died.

Credit: Diplomat

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Diplomat's Profiles [Series 1]
• Game Show Announcers
• I Died in 1985 (Ranked: 75)
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Look at Me, I'm on Match Game
• Match Game
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Price is Right
• Profiles 20251-20500 (Ranked: 20493)
• TV Land's 100 Greatest TV Quotes and Catch Phrases [2006] (Ranked: 20)
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 19851012)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 68 Votes: 42.65% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 106 Votes: 47.17% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 35.48% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 103 Votes: 47.57% Annoying