Johnny Olson Quotes

• From where I sit now, I like the looks of tomorrow.

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• It took 35 years, but the time was well spent and I think I have established a good stake in the future.

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• They’ll invite you to all the parties, but that doesn’t mean you have to go all the time.

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• Lights became so hot they melted mascara on women’s faces in early television.

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• Ladies be seated, and let’s have a wonderful time!

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• Ladies be seated, a laugh doesn’t cost you a dime.

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• Ladies be seated, the party has only begun.

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• I rode into the dawning world of television in 1944 on a train.

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• A voice can also repel, infuriate or actually make a listener ill.

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• Because of her interest and demands, I amplified an average baritone voice into one that is loud and clear.

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• I have come up the hard way.

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Birth:	22nd May, 1910
Death:	12th October, 1985
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Game Show Host, Radio Personality

About

John Leonard "Johnny" Olson was born in Windom, Minnesota, USA. He was an American radio personality and  game show host. He studied at the University of Minnesota. His first network job on radio was in New York City in 1944, announcing the musical game show, Ladies Be Seated, a stunt game along the lines of Truth or Consequences broadcast on the NBC Blue radio network. He hosted several game shows, including To Tell the Truth, What's My Line?, Match Game, and The Price Is Right. He hosted several other shows, including Doorway to Fame (talent show), Johnny Olson's Rumpus Room (variety show), and Kids and Company (children's show).

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