Johnny Olson was the famous TV game show announcer shouting “Come on down” on “The Price Is Right” (NBC, 1956-65; CBS, 1972).
Olson worked on the show from 1972 until his death in 1985.
Ernie Bilko (Phil Silvers) served in the army in “The Phil Silvers Show,” which ran from 1955 to 1959.
The Fugitive’s name (“The Fugitive,” ABC, 1963-67) was Dr. Richard Kimble, played by David Janssen.
Mr. T’s real name on the TV series “The A-Team” was Lawrence Tero. He was born in Chicago in 1952 and appeared as Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus on “The A-Team” from 1983 to 1987.
The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) trade convention, held in January, is where you go to sell a TV show for syndication. There producers and distributors sell game shows, reruns, etc., to station managers and program directors.
Don Novello played Father Guido Sarducci on “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 1975), who has since gone on to occasional roles in films such as The Godfather Part III (1990).
Michael St. Gerard played Elvis in the short-lived TV series “Elvis” (ABC, 1989-90).