Robert Ray Roddy – a native of Fort Worth, Texas and graduate of Texas Christian University – got his start in radio as a popular disc jockey in Texas and Los Angeles. His first claim to nationwide fame was as the announcer on Soap, the situation comedy-satire take on soap operas.
He soon moved into game shows, announcing for such shows
Roddy began his long association with The Price is Right as its announcer in January 1986, three months after the death of legendary announcer Johnny Olsen (several other announcers, including Bob Hilton, Rich Jeffries, Charlie O'Donnell and Gene Wood, served as substitute announcers in the interim). He quickly gained favor of the show's longtime fans, and did the "C'mon down!" cry as well as anyone. His flamoyant coats and banter with The Price is Right host Bob Barker quickly became trademarks as much as the "C'mon down" and "This is RRRRRRRod Roddy ..." calls.
Roddy had battled colon cancer the last two years of his life. His battle had been documented in a PBS documentary and several magazines. Despite his illness, he kept up his cheerful demeanor and worked as he was able.
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I have loved Rod ever since the Price is Right with his funny but colorful jackets and booming voice and
I loved him when he clowed around more on Press Your Luck with his now dearly departed host Peter Tomarken
As they both seemed to be best buds. I miss him a lot but also I am glad thanks to GSN re-runs, I can see him and Peter react to one another!
I loved Rod Roddy! It was so tragic when he died! When I was little, I loved to see him every morning on The Price Is Right with some outragous jacket and that big smile! But I also loved him on Press Your Luck. He was ment for announcing, completely!
