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| Name: | Bob Clayton |
| Born: | August 17, 1922 |
| Died: | November 1, 1979 |
| Place of death: | New York City, NY |
| Occupation: | Host, announcer |
| Years active: | 1961-1979 |
| Known for: | His game show hosting & announcing career |
Bob Clayton (b. August 17, 1922 - d. November 1, 1979) was a game show host and announcer. In 1963, he began announcing the NBC daytime version of Concentration, and took over from Hugh Downs as host in 1969. Briefly, he was replaced by Ed McMahon in March, but returned that September and hosted until its cancellation in 1973. Afterward, Clayton returned to announcing duties, mostly on shows created by Bob Stewart, including the $10,000 and $20,000 versions of Pyramid. He also announced the short-lived shows Pass the Buck and Shoot for the Stars. Clayton passed away in 1979 due to cardiac arrest at age 57.
Shows hosted[]
- Make a Face (1961-1962)
- Concentration (1969-1973)
Shows announced[]
- Concentration (1963-1969)
- The $10,000 Pyramid (1973-1976)
- The $25,000 Pyramid (1974-1979)
- Blankety Blanks (1975)
- Caught in the Act (1975 unsold pilot)
- The Finish Line (1975 unsold pilot)
- The $20,000 Pyramid (1976-1979, including the various Junior Pyramid shows)
- Shoot for the Stars (1977; also announced the 1976 pilots)
- Get Rich Quick! (1977 unsold pilot)
- Pass the Buck (1978)