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John Harlan

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John Harlan Famous memorial

Original Name
John Henry Harlan
Birth
Geyserville, Sonoma County, California, USA
Death
27 Feb 2017 (aged 91)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
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Television Personality. Best know for his lengthy association with TV game shows, as well as for Bob Hope specials. He studied at California State University in Fresno, prior to launching his career in radio, followed by television. His break came in 1960, when he took over announcing duties for the game show "Queen For a Day". He worked extensively during the 1970s and will be most identifiable for his announcing on the game shows "Tattletales", "Password All-Stars"and "Name That Tune". He announced the Bob Hope specials "Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Spectacular from Lake Tahoe" (1977) and "The Bob Hope Christmas Special" (1978). Among his other shows include "Press Your Luck" and "American Gladiators".
Television Personality. Best know for his lengthy association with TV game shows, as well as for Bob Hope specials. He studied at California State University in Fresno, prior to launching his career in radio, followed by television. His break came in 1960, when he took over announcing duties for the game show "Queen For a Day". He worked extensively during the 1970s and will be most identifiable for his announcing on the game shows "Tattletales", "Password All-Stars"and "Name That Tune". He announced the Bob Hope specials "Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Spectacular from Lake Tahoe" (1977) and "The Bob Hope Christmas Special" (1978). Among his other shows include "Press Your Luck" and "American Gladiators".

Bio by: C.S.



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  • Originally Created by: C.S.
  • Added: Mar 1, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176869680/john-harlan: accessed ), memorial page for John Harlan (21 Dec 1925–27 Feb 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176869680; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Find a Grave.