Peter Marshall, host of Hollywood Squares, dies at age 98
Peter Marshall, at age 98, passed away from kidney failure at his Encino home Thursday, August 15, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement. ++++++++ "Born Ralph Pierre LaCock in Huntington, West Virginia on March 30, 1926, Peter Marshall enjoyed a multi-faceted, eight-decade career as an actor, singer and emcee. He is best known for hosting more than 5,000 episodes of the classic 1966-81 game show The Hollywood Squares." "After appearing in commercials for Kellogg's cereals, Peter was enlisted in 1966 to host The Hollywood Squares, a humorous tic-tac-toe themed game show featuring nine celebrity guests and two contestants. With regulars such as Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, Rich Little, Rose Marie, George Gobel and hundreds of other stars, The Hollywood Squares became a wildly popular institution for the next fifteen years on NBC-TV's daytime schedule and in nighttime syndication, winning Marshall and the show multiple Emmy Awards." -- PETER M...