Peter Marshall (Ralph Pierre LaCock)
(March 30, 1926 – August 15, 2024)
Peter Marshall, Emmy-award winning game show host of
“Hollywood Squares” from 1966 to 1981 on NBC, died
of kidney failure Thursday in Encino, Los Angeles,
California.
Drew Carey served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1980-86,
and his experience has had a lasting impact on his life. Before he
was known for hosting The Price Is Right or starring in the hit sitcom
The Drew Carey Show, Carey was an active-duty Marine. His time in
the military instilled with discipline and determination, which helped
him pursue his dreams of becoming a comedian and actor.
After leaving the service in 1986, Carey began performing stand-up comedy around Cleveland and eventually made it to Hollywood
where he found success as one of America’s most beloved
funnymen.
Robert William Barker (December 12, 1923 – August 26, 2023)
Bob Barker, longtime game show host for "The Price is
Right" has died. He also hosted Truth or Consequences
from 1956 to 1975. He was 99.
The New York Times has reported, Hollywood star Ryan
Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the new host of the
iconic game show, “Wheel of Fortune.”
Seacrest’s new role was announced just two weeks after
Sajak (below) announced his retirement from the game
show after hosting the program for over 40 years.
The well-known daytime and competition talk show host
is set to begin hosting the 42nd season in Fall 2024.
Pat Sajak announced he’s leaving "Wheel of Fortune" after
40 years.
Sajak, 76, tweeted that while "it’s been a wonderful ride," his
41st season would be his last with the show.
"Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season,
which begins in September, will be my last," he wrote.
It’s currently unclear who will take over his spot, but Internet
chatter has suggested his daughter, country singer Maggie
Sajak, could fill his shoes. (FOX NEWS)
Pat Sajak’s daughter Maggie Sajak recently stepped in for
Vanna White on "Wheel of Fortune."
