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John Reed King Biography

Birth Name:John Reed King

Birth Place:Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

While attending Princeton University, he worked for the CBS Network
Got his start in radio with the program "Missus Goes A-Shopping․"
Was best known for his work as a game show host
In 1949, his book "John Reed King's Quiz and Game Book" was published
He hosted some of the very first quiz shows to air on television
Served as host of the 1937 radio program "Our Gal Sunday․"
In 1944, he started working as the announcer of the radio show "Double or Nothing․"