Johnny Olson

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Biography

Recent Role:
Announcer (1982-1984) on Tattletales
Gender:
Male
Born:
5-22-1910
Died:
10-12-1985
Birthplace:
Windom, Minnesota, USA
Birth Name:
John Leonard Olson
AKA:
Johnny Olsen

Johnny Olson was a mainstay announcer on many game shows produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. A partial list can be found in the Acting Appearances section of this page.
While he had had significant work in the 1960s, his most celebrated job began September 4, 1972, as the announcer on CBS's revival of The Price is Right. It was Olson's job to tell a member of the audience to "Come on down" to Contestant's Row. Olson also got to display himself in the TPIR showcases from time to time.

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