Bill Rafferty Biography

Fast Facts

• First appeared on national television as a reporter on "Real People" in 1979
• Before getting into television, he was a military policeman in the U․S․ Army and also worked as a butcher
• Was also an actor and appeared in guest starring roles on "Texas," "Nash Bridges," and The New Mike Hammer," among others
• Best known as a comedian, impressionist, and game show host on "Blockbusters," "Card Sharks," and "Every Second Counts․"
• Was the host of the Retirement Living TV show "Retired and Wired․"
• Along with the rest of the cast of "Real People," he appeared on the game show "Family Feud" in 1979
• Often appeared as a celebrity panelist on game shows like "Super Password" and "Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour․"