Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Never thought about it, but off the top of my head I'm going to say Richard Dawson.
Originally Posted By DAR <<<Kind kind of do a Richard Dawson impersonation though it veers close to Andy Kauffman's alter ego Tony Clifton.
Originally Posted By Labuda Gene Rayburn, with 2nd place being a tie between Bob Barker and Wink Martindale.
Originally Posted By Labuda (oh, and kudos to DAR, as I'm pretty sure based on his answer that his may be the same as mine)
Originally Posted By Ursula Pat Sajack He was our weatherman before he was on Wheel. If you listen to him, does say some funny quips under his breath. I also like Drew Carey on Who's Line and Price is Right. He's brpught young people and males to Price, andhe's pretty funny and seems to really want people to win. (Well, some people if you watch closely.) Monty Hall is classic, but in retrospect, he was a total jerk! I watched some old Let's Make a Deal and he seemed to hate the contestants. Gene Rayburn was so perfect.
Originally Posted By DAR Gene Rayburn is my favorite, that microphone is awesome. There's no really good hosts these days I mean when Alfonso Riberio is hosting that's not exactly the gold standard.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I watched some old Let's Make a Deal and he seemed to hate the contestants.<< In fairness, he was talking to hyperactive people dressed up as chickens or babies, for cryin' out loud. How much of that can a person take on a daily basis?
Originally Posted By Ursula It was his job! And I'm sure he was paid just fine for the times. I'm not clear on what is more sad, though. His obvious disdain for the guests or the guests' thrill at winning Rice-a-Roni.
