Television host Tom Kennedy, who hosted game shows Split Second, Name That Tune, and You Don’t Say!, died October 7 at age 93, according to his friend, Steve Beverly. No cause of death was given.
Born James Edward Narz in Louisville, Kentucky Kennedy attended the University of Missouri before heading to Hollywood in 1947, to join brother Jack Narz.
His first break was as a game show host in the showThe Big Game in 1958 and Dr. I.Q. in the 1958-59 season. But his first major success was You Don’t Say!, which lasted six seasons from 1963 to 1969 on NBC, and was later revived by ABC in 1975.
Kennedy’s longest stint came with the syndicated revival of Name That Tune, which aired once per week (expanded to twice a week for its final season) from 1974 to 81.
His other hosting credits included Break the Bank and 50 Grand Slam, both in 1976; To Say the Least from 1977-78; Whew!
Born James Edward Narz in Louisville, Kentucky Kennedy attended the University of Missouri before heading to Hollywood in 1947, to join brother Jack Narz.
His first break was as a game show host in the showThe Big Game in 1958 and Dr. I.Q. in the 1958-59 season. But his first major success was You Don’t Say!, which lasted six seasons from 1963 to 1969 on NBC, and was later revived by ABC in 1975.
Kennedy’s longest stint came with the syndicated revival of Name That Tune, which aired once per week (expanded to twice a week for its final season) from 1974 to 81.
His other hosting credits included Break the Bank and 50 Grand Slam, both in 1976; To Say the Least from 1977-78; Whew!
- 10/11/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Kennedy, a veteran host of game shows including Name That Tune, Split Second and Password Plus, has died. He was 93.
Kennedy died Wednesday night at his home in Oxnard, California. Steve Beverly, host of Steve Beverly’s TV Classics who was a friend of Kennedy, shared the news on Facebook via Kennedy’s daughter Linda. No cause of death was given.
Over the years, Kennedy hosted a total of 16 shows, including Dr. I.Q. and You Don’t Say!
Kennedy was born Jim Narz in Louisville, Ky. in 1927. He was inspired by his brother, TV host Jack Narz, to pursue a career ...
Kennedy died Wednesday night at his home in Oxnard, California. Steve Beverly, host of Steve Beverly’s TV Classics who was a friend of Kennedy, shared the news on Facebook via Kennedy’s daughter Linda. No cause of death was given.
Over the years, Kennedy hosted a total of 16 shows, including Dr. I.Q. and You Don’t Say!
Kennedy was born Jim Narz in Louisville, Ky. in 1927. He was inspired by his brother, TV host Jack Narz, to pursue a career ...
- 10/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Tom Kennedy, a veteran host of game shows including Name That Tune, Split Second and Password Plus, has died. He was 93.
Kennedy died Wednesday night at his home in Oxnard, California. Steve Beverly, host of Steve Beverly’s TV Classics who was a friend of Kennedy, shared the news on Facebook via Kennedy’s daughter Linda. No cause of death was given.
Over the years, Kennedy hosted a total of 16 shows, including Dr. I.Q. and You Don’t Say!
Kennedy was born Jim Narz in Louisville, Ky. in 1927. He was inspired by his brother, TV host Jack Narz, to pursue a career ...
Kennedy died Wednesday night at his home in Oxnard, California. Steve Beverly, host of Steve Beverly’s TV Classics who was a friend of Kennedy, shared the news on Facebook via Kennedy’s daughter Linda. No cause of death was given.
Over the years, Kennedy hosted a total of 16 shows, including Dr. I.Q. and You Don’t Say!
Kennedy was born Jim Narz in Louisville, Ky. in 1927. He was inspired by his brother, TV host Jack Narz, to pursue a career ...
- 10/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Game Show Host Narz Dead At 85
Beloved U.S. chat show host Jack Narz has died, aged 85.
Narz hosted popular shows like Video Village, Seven Keys and I'll Bet throughout the 1960s.
He also guest hosted 1970s hits like Concentration and Beat the Clock.
But, despite his successes, many will remember Narz for the Dotto scandal in the late 1950s.
The game show, which he hosted, was abruptly taken off the air in August 1958 amid a cheating scandal; a contestant went to the police claiming that the programme was fixed.
Narz was questioned by investigators following the show's cancellation, and maintained throughout his life he knew nothing of any irregularities on the programme.
Narz hosted popular shows like Video Village, Seven Keys and I'll Bet throughout the 1960s.
He also guest hosted 1970s hits like Concentration and Beat the Clock.
But, despite his successes, many will remember Narz for the Dotto scandal in the late 1950s.
The game show, which he hosted, was abruptly taken off the air in August 1958 amid a cheating scandal; a contestant went to the police claiming that the programme was fixed.
Narz was questioned by investigators following the show's cancellation, and maintained throughout his life he knew nothing of any irregularities on the programme.
- 10/17/2008
- WENN
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