Columbus, OH

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Peter Marshall, known for his time hosting The Hollywood Squares, has died, his family confirmed in a statement on Thursday, August 15. The TV personality was 98 years old. He died of kidney failure at his home in the Encino, California, neighborhood, while surrounded by his loved ones, his publicist, Harlan Boll, confirmed to multiple outlets.

Peter Marshall Dead at 98 After Tremendous Career as Beloved ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host

Los Angeles, CA

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98. He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of...

‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, this article features commentary and quotes from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Actor Paul Lynde, who died in 1982 from a heart attack, left an indelible mark in movies and television. He was best known on the small screen for his performance as Elizabeth Montgomery's wise-cracking warlock Uncle Arthur on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), and as the celebrity "center square" on the original Hollywood Squaresgame show (NBC/syndicated, 1995-1980).

Sister to Actor Paul Lynde ('Bewitched' & 'Hollywood Squares')  Recalled His Comic Genius in 1988

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'The Rifleman' (1958-1963) Paul Fix's portrayal of "Marshal Micah Torrance" in 'The Rifleman' solidified his status as a Western icon. His compelling performance added depth to the beloved series, earning him a lasting place in television history. 2 / 6. 'Red River' cast. 'Red River' (1948) Fix's early film career...

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Jim Nabors refused to fire co-star Frank Sutton and then CBS cancelled his TV variety show. Here's what happened. The Jim Nabors Hourwas broadcast on CBS from 1969 to 1971, following Nabors' decision to end his hit sitcom Gomer Pyle - USMC (CBS, 1964-1969).

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NEW YORK, NY.- Charles R. Cross, a Seattle music writer who edited The Rocket, a local rock bible, during the city’s grunge-era flowering in the 1990s, and who wrote acclaimed biographies of two of the city’s most venerated musical figures, Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain, died on Aug. 9 at his home in Shoreline, Washington, He was 67.

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There's a new Matlock in town. Academy-Award winner Kathy Bates is taking on the name of the famous lawyer in a new CBS whodunnit series from Jane the Virgin boss Jennie Snyder Urman. The original series starred Andy Griffith as the famous criminal defense attorney and ran on NBC from 1986 to 1992, then scored three extra seasons on ABC from 1992 to 1995.

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Peter Marshall, longtime host of 'The Hollywood Squares,' dies at 98

NEW YORK, NY.- Peter Marshall, who coaxed cheeky rejoinders from celebrities such as Burt Reynolds, Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers and Paul Lynde as the longtime host...

Peter Marshall, longtime host of 'The Hollywood Squares,' dies at 98

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