| Rich Jeffries | |
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| Name: | Jefferson Ray Richards |
| Born: | September 1, 1938 |
| Died: | March 30, 2012 |
| Place of death: | Ojai, California |
| Occupation: | Game Show Announcer |
| Years active: | 1981-1989 |
| Known for: | Announcing game shows |
Rich Jeffries (born Jefferson Ray Richards, September 1, 1938 - died March 30, 2012) was a former game show announcer. He was a frequent substitute announcer for many Mark Goodson shows in the 80s. He later announced the short-lived revival of Blockbusters in 1987. Love Connection was his final substitute announcing job. He later announced some commercials from 1987-1990. Jeffries died of pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 73.
Shows announced[]
Password Plus (sub in 1981-82)
Match Game Hollywood Squares Hour (sub in 1984)
Super Password (regular from Sept-Nov. 1984, sub from Dec. 1984-87)
Time Machine (sub in 1985 for at least fourth and fifth shows of first week)
The Price is Right (sub in January 1986)
Love Connection (sub during 1987-88 season)
Blockbusters (sub in 1982, regular in 1987)
The Gong Show (sub in 1988-89)