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Bill Cullen
| Bill Cullen | |
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| Birth name | William Lawrence Francis Cullen |
| Born | February 18, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | July 7, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA from lung cancer |
| Notable Shows | The Price Is Right (1956): Host
The $25,000 Pyramid: Host The Joker's Wild (1972): Host (1984-86) |
| Awards | |
Bill Cullen was an American game show host and radio and television personality.
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Game Show Career
- Winner Take All (Host)
- I've Got a Secret (Panelist, 1952-66; host, 1976)
- Place the Face (Host)
- Bank on the Stars (Host)
- Why? (Assistant)
- Down You Go (Host)
- Give and Take (Host)
- Name That Tune (Host)
- The Price Is Right (Host)
- Eye Guess (Host)
- To Tell the Truth (Panelist, substitute host)
- Three on a Match (Host)
- Winning Streak (Host)
- Blankety Blanks (Host)
- The Love Experts (Host)
- The $25,000 Pyramid (Host)
- Pass the Buck (Host)
- Password Plus (Substitute host)
- Chain Reaction (1980) (Host)
- Blockbusters (Host)
- Child's Play (Host)
- Hot Potato (Host)
- The Joker's Wild (Host)
Memorable Moments
Bill had many memorable moments as host of the original Price Is Right; among them included an elephant that was brought out as a promotion for the Barnum and Bailey Circus. On live television (on the East Coast), the beast relieved itself on stage. As the audience howled with laughter, Bill quipped "Tune in Monday when we'll give equal time to the Democratic Party!"
In 1960, contestant Richard Jones was the returning champion. He was not on the week before because the show hosted a panel of honeymooners. Jones said "I'm glad I wasn't on it because I didn't get a damn--er, darn one right!" Bill never batted an eye; after the audience laughter ebbed, he quipped "And you're not off to a good start tonight, either!"
In 1982, Bill made his only appearance on Bob Barker's edition of The Price Is Right (his first Price appearance since the original went off in 1965) to promote his new CBS show Child's Play.
Awards and Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards
- Won: Outstanding Achievement by Individuals in Daytime Programming (1973)
