Johnny Olson
Johnny Olson Olson in 1956. Born John Leonard Olson (1910-05-22)May 22, 1910 Windom, Minnesota, U.S. Died October 12, 1985(1985-10-12) (aged 75) Santa Monica, California, U.S. Cause of death Cerebral hemorrhage Occupation Announcer Years active 1944–1985 John Leonard "Johnny" Olson (May 22, 1910 – October 12, 1985) was an American radio personality and television announcer. His work spanned 32 game shows produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman from the late 1950s through the mid-1980s. He was also the announcer of The Jackie Gleason Show from 1962 to 1970. Olson was the announcer for the Price Is Right from 1972 until his death in 1985.