Johnny Olson
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Search complete. 3 mentions across 2 episodes found for "Johnny Olson".
Oct 14, 2026
Shuli EgarHOST
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Jerry LewisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
In the corner, Gary Burghoff and announcer Johnny Olson did some erotic things on Lucille Ball and her trachea hole.
Jerry LewisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
At the end of the night, she looked like Marge Schott, nose-dived in a vat of cake frosting and hippo earwax.
Jerry LewisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
To bring down the room a little, rest in peace Tim Curry and J.P. Morgan.
Phoebe JudgeHOST
George has been the show's announcer for more than 15 years.
Phoebe JudgeHOST
The first announcer was Johnny Olson.
Phoebe JudgeHOST
He came up with the show's, "Come on down," catchphrase.
JamesUNKNOWN
Christina King, come on down.
JamesUNKNOWN
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Phoebe JudgeHOST
The announcers have always worked closely with the show's host.
Phoebe JudgeHOST
Bob Barker joked that he once told Johnny Olson, "Don't you quit until I do." In 1985, Johnny Olson died after he had a stroke.
Phoebe JudgeHOST
Rod Roddy was the next announcer.