Johnny Olson

John Leonard "Johnny" Olson (May 22, 1910 – October 12, 1985) was an American radio personality and television announcer. His work spanned 32 game shows produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman from the late 1950s through the mid-1980s. He was also the announcer of The Jackie Gleason Show from 1962 to 1970.Olson was the announcer for the Price Is Right from 1972 until his death in 1985.

Personal facts

Johnny Olson
Birth dateMay 22, 1910
Birth nameJohn Leonard Olson
Birth place
Windom Minnesota , United States
cause of death
Cerebral hemorrhage
Date of deathOctober 12, 1985
Place of death
Santa Monica California , United States

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  1. http://www.povonline.com/cols/COL115.htm