Tom Kennedy

James Edward Narz (February 26, 1927 – October 7, 2020), known professionally as Tom Kennedy, was an American television personality. He was best known for his work in game shows.[1] He was the younger brother of game show host Jack Narz. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kennedy hosted many game shows over his lifetime. His most successful shows were You Don't Say! (aired on NBC from 1963-1969 and on ABC in 1975), Split Second (1972-1975), Name That Tune (1974-1981), and Password Plus (1980-1982; took over for original host Allen Ludden after Ludden's death). He also hosted other shows such as Whew! (1979-1980), Body Language (1984-1986), and a syndicated version of The Price is Right (1985-1986). He retired in 1989.

Kennedy died on October 7, 2020 in Oxnard, California at the age of 93.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Baber, David (2007). Television Game Show Hosts: Biographies of 32 Stars. McFarland & Co. p. 131. ISBN 0-7864-2926-7.
  2. ↑ Berman, Marc. "Game Show Host Tom Kennedy Dies At 93". Forbes. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  3. ↑ "'Name That Tune' Game Show Host Tom Kennedy Dead at 93". TMZ. Retrieved 2020-10-12.

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