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| ⚫ | '''Marc Summers''' (Born '''Marc Berkowitz''' on November 11, 1951, in Indianapolis, IN) is an actor, comedian, producer, and host for all seasons. In the 70s, he was a page for CBS. He had some advice from [[Jack Barry]], [[Bob Barker]], and [[Wink Martindale]] (all of their shows premiered together on CBS). Marc's very first on-air job was an announcer for ''The Joker's Wild'' in 1973 filling in for [[Johnny Jacobs]]. His best known one was Nickelodeon's ''Double Dare'' from 1986 to 1993 plus additional versions. He was also the executive consultant for ''Double Dare 2000''. From 2018-2019, Summers returned to Double Dare, but this time, as the announcer. He was dubbed as "The Mayor of Double Dare". Though he showed no signs of slowing down, Marc's diagnosed with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). In mid-2012, Marc was in a taxicab accident which messed up the left side of his face but not his spirit. |
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These days he's on the Food Network. One of the shows he hosted there was ''Unwrapped''. |
These days he's on the Food Network. One of the shows he hosted there was ''Unwrapped''. |
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*''[[Cram]]'' (April Fools' Host) |
*''[[Cram]]'' (April Fools' Host) |
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*''[[Trivia Unwrapped]]'' |
*''[[Trivia Unwrapped]]'' |
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| − | *[[Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?|''Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?'']]'' ''( |
+ | *[[Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?|''Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?'']]'' ''(co-hosted the beginning of the season 5 episode “Cats Nipped”) |
==Shows announced== |
==Shows announced== |
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*''[[Hot Streak]]'' |
*''[[Hot Streak]]'' |
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*''[[I Can't Believe You Said That!]]'' |
*''[[I Can't Believe You Said That!]]'' |
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* ''[[Double Dare (2)|Double Dare]]'' (2018 version as Marc Summers: The Mayor of Double Dare) |
* ''[[Double Dare (2)|Double Dare]]'' (2018 version as Marc Summers: The Mayor of Double Dare) |
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*''[[Win, Lose or Draw]]'' |
*''[[Win, Lose or Draw]]'' |
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*''[[Hollywood Squares]]'' |
*''[[Hollywood Squares]]'' |
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==Show judged== |
==Show judged== |
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[http://viryours.com/ms/ His Official Site]<br /> |
[http://viryours.com/ms/ His Official Site]<br /> |
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[http://manschoolshow.com/blog/2013/12/4/class-40-finding-success-after-success-with-marc-summers Candid Marc Summers podcast interview about his life and career] |
[http://manschoolshow.com/blog/2013/12/4/class-40-finding-success-after-success-with-marc-summers Candid Marc Summers podcast interview about his life and career] |
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Revision as of 14:50, 14 April 2022
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| Name: | Marc Berkowitz Summers |
| Born: | November 11, 1951 |
| Birth Hometown: | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Occupation: | Host |
| Years active: | 1986-present |
| Known for: | Hosting Double Dare on the Nickelodeon Network |
| Website/URL: | http://viryours.com/ms/ |
"On Your Marc, Get Set, Go!"
Marc Summers (Born Marc Berkowitz on November 11, 1951, in Indianapolis, IN) is an actor, comedian, producer, and host for all seasons. In the 70s, he was a page for CBS. He had some advice from Jack Barry, Bob Barker, and Wink Martindale (all of their shows premiered together on CBS). Marc's very first on-air job was an announcer for The Joker's Wild in 1973 filling in for Johnny Jacobs. His best known one was Nickelodeon's Double Dare from 1986 to 1993 plus additional versions. He was also the executive consultant for Double Dare 2000. From 2018-2019, Summers returned to Double Dare, but this time, as the announcer. He was dubbed as "The Mayor of Double Dare". Though he showed no signs of slowing down, Marc's diagnosed with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). In mid-2012, Marc was in a taxicab accident which messed up the left side of his face but not his spirit.
These days he's on the Food Network. One of the shows he hosted there was Unwrapped.
Shows hosted
- Double Dare (1986-1993)
- Scrabble (during Game Show Week)
- Couch Potatoes
- The Nova Quiz
- Pick Your Brain
- Majority Rules
- History IQ
- What Would You Do?
- WinTuition
- Cram (April Fools' Host)
- Trivia Unwrapped
- Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (co-hosted the beginning of the season 5 episode “Cats Nipped”)
Shows announced
- Hot Streak
- Keynotes (1986 pilot)
- I Can't Believe You Said That!
- Double Dare (2018 version as Marc Summers: The Mayor of Double Dare)
Shows produced
- Restaurant: Impossible
- Dinner: Impossible
- Pick Your Brain
- Double Dare (executive producer, 2018-2019)
Shows appeared
- Scrabble (Game Show Week)
- Super Password
- Lingo (4/1/2003)
- Pyramid
- To Tell the Truth
- Win, Lose or Draw
- Hollywood Squares
Show judged
Links
His Official Site
Candid Marc Summers podcast interview about his life and career