Jack Barry (game show host)
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Jack Barry (born Jack Barasch; March 20, 1918 – May 2, 1984) was an American game show host, television personality and executive who made a name for himself in the game show field. Barry served as host of several game shows in his career, many of which he developed along with Dan Enright as part of their joint operation Barry & Enright Productions.
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Born | Jack Barasch (1918-03-20)March 20, 1918 Lindenhurst, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 2, 1984(1984-05-02) (aged 66) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Game show host |
Years active | 1942–1984 |
Spouses | |
Children | 4 (2 children with each spouse) |
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Barry's reputation became tarnished due to his involvement in the 1950s quiz show scandals and the ensuing fallout affected his career for over a decade.