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Quiz about Rod Roddy  Man Behind the Mike
Quiz about Rod Roddy  Man Behind the Mike

Rod Roddy - Man Behind the Mike Quiz


Rod Roddy, best known as the announcer of "The Price is Right", passed away October 27, 2003. Here's a look back at his life and career.

A multiple-choice quiz by bubba75. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bubba75
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
153,944
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
588
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was Rod Roddy born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is Rod Roddy's real name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Rod Roddy was a 1957 college graduate. From which college did he graduate? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Back in the 1970s, Rod Roddy began a television career as the narrator of which popular TV show? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What other radio disc jockey, besides Rod Roddy, has done narration for the TV series "Soap"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which 2001 Disney series did Rod Roddy lend his voice to? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Rod Roddy has been the announcer for many different game shows. One of which starred Peter Tomarken as the host. It was _______ ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Rod Roddy also did sub-announcing work for this game show starring Richard Dawson. What is the name of this show? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Chuck Woolery of "Scrabble" fame, did a game show in which Rod Roddy did announcing work. What was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which announcer did Rod Roddy replace on "The Price is Right"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Rod Roddy born?

Answer: September 28, 1937

Rod was born in Forth Worth, Texas on September 28, 1937.
2. What is Rod Roddy's real name?

Answer: Robert Ray Roddy

He was born Robert Ray Roddy.
3. Rod Roddy was a 1957 college graduate. From which college did he graduate?

Answer: Texas Christian University

He became a radio disc jockey soon after in his hometown of Forth Worth.
4. Back in the 1970s, Rod Roddy began a television career as the narrator of which popular TV show?

Answer: Soap

Rod started his television debut during the 1977-1981 run of "Soap", starring legendary actors Robert Mandan and Billy Crystal.
5. What other radio disc jockey, besides Rod Roddy, has done narration for the TV series "Soap"?

Answer: Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem, best known for the voice behind Shaggy of "Scooby Doo" fame, thought that the job of narrator behind "Soap" was too much for him and the job was later offered to Rod.
6. Which 2001 Disney series did Rod Roddy lend his voice to?

Answer: House of Mouse

Rod played "Mike" on the Disney series, which lasted from 2001-2002.
7. Rod Roddy has been the announcer for many different game shows. One of which starred Peter Tomarken as the host. It was _______ ?

Answer: Press Your Luck

"Press Your Luck" aired on CBS from 1983 to 1986. You can catch Rod on older episodes of "Press Your Luck", airing on The Game Show Network.
8. Rod Roddy also did sub-announcing work for this game show starring Richard Dawson. What is the name of this show?

Answer: Family Feud

"Family Feud" is a game show that has been on for years. Of course with many different hosts. Richard Dawson started the show in 1976 and ran it until 1985. It was revised 3 years later, in 1988, by the late Ray Combs, in which Rod did his sub-announcing on this version.

In 1994, Richard Dawson resumed the role of host until 1995. In 1999, actor/comedian Louie Anderson revised the show once more as host until 2002 when Richard Karn took over as host.
9. Chuck Woolery of "Scrabble" fame, did a game show in which Rod Roddy did announcing work. What was it?

Answer: Love Connection

He was announcer for the ever popular show "Love Connection" from 1983 to 1985.
10. Which announcer did Rod Roddy replace on "The Price is Right"?

Answer: Johnny Olsen

Rod took over the announcing job of TPIR in 1985 after the death of original announcer, Johnny Olsen. Rod held that position up until August of 2003, when he was later admitted into the hospital for cancer treatment. After 2 months of being hospitalized, Mr. Roddy succumbed to cancer on October 27, 2003. R.I.P. Rod Roddy.
Source: Author bubba75

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