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Ralph Livingstone Edwards
Born:
June 13, 1913, Merino, Colo., U.S.
Died:
Nov. 16, 2005, West Hollywood, Calif. (aged 92)
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Ralph Edwards

American radio and television personality
Also known as: Ralph Livingstone Edwards
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Ralph Edwards (born June 13, 1913, Merino, Colo., U.S.β€”died Nov. 16, 2005, West Hollywood, Calif.) was an American radio and television personality. Edwards worked as a radio announcer from 1935 before becoming host of the popular game show Truth or Consequences (1940–57). He also created and hosted This Is Your Life on radio (1948–50) and television (1952–61). He produced the game show The Cross-Wits (1975–80).

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