Bob Eubanks | |
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Name: | Robert Leland “Bob” Eubanks |
Born: | January 8, 1938 |
Birth Hometown: | Flint, Michigan |
Occupation: | Host, Producer, Radio DJ |
Years active: | 1956-present |
Known for: | Hosting The Newlywed Game as well as the revival of the Card Sharks |
Website/URL: | http://www.bobeubanks.com |
Robert Leland “Bob” Eubanks (born January 8, 1938) is an American radio, game show host and television personality best known for hosting the game show The Newlywed Game in several stints between 1966 and 1999, in addition to guest-hosting two episodes of GSN's revival in 2009 and 2010. During his time on The Newlywed Game, Eubanks became known for using the catch-phrase, "Makin' Whoopee". Some of his additional credits include ABC's Trivia Trap and CBS' revival of Card Sharks.
Eubanks is also known for bringing the Beatles to play in America, doing so by mortgaging, or borrowing against, his house.
Shows hosted[]
- The Newlywed Game
- The Diamond Head Game
- Rhyme and Reason
- All Star Secrets
- Easy Street (1981 unsold runthrough)
- Dream House (1983 version)
- Flash Frame (1984 unsold pilot)
- Trivia Trap
- Card Sharks (1985 pilot+1986 version series)
- Gambit (1990 unsold pilot)
- Infatuation
- Family Secrets
- Powerball: The Game Show
- The Most Outrageous Game Show Moments
Shows invented[]
Show appeared[]
- Carnie Wilson: Unstapled
- Liar's Club
- Family Feud
- Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour
- The Price is Right (Card Sharks Promo)
- Hosts at Home