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Allen Ellsworth Ludden (born Allen Packard Ellsworth; October 5, 1917 – June 9, 1981) was an American television personality, actor, singer, emcee, and game show host.
On June 14, 1963, White married television host Allen Ludden, whom she had met as a celebrity guest on his game show Password in 1961. [114] Her legal name was changed to Betty Marion Ludden. [115] He proposed to her at least twice before she accepted, and they remained married until he died from stomach cancer in Los Angeles on June 9, 1981. [13]
Password Plus was hosted by original Password host Allen Ludden from its debut until April 1980, when he took a leave of absence after being diagnosed with stomach cancer. Bill Cullen, who at the time was hosting the show that preceded Password Plus on NBC, Chain Reaction, filled in until Ludden returned a month later. [1]
Allen Ludden wooed Betty by wearing an engagement ring around his neck for 3 months ... and you know, it was just a lovely relationship. It lasted 20 years (Ludden died in 1981) but Betty will ...
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On July 15, 1991, Convy died at his home in Brentwood, ... Allen Ludden. Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host 1977 Succeeded by. Richard Dawson
TV pioneer Betty White died from a cerebrovascular accident — a stroke — that the 'Golden Girls' star suffered days before she died at age 99.
After relocating to Southern California, Cullen guest-hosted Password Plus for four weeks in April 1980 while original host Allen Ludden was being treated for stomach cancer. Cullen was initially in the running to host the 1972 revival of The Price Is Right, but the physical demands of the new format were deemed too strenuous for him.