Ralph Edwards
Ralph Edwards (born June 13, 1913, Merino, Colo., U.S.βdied 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 (1940β57). He also created and hosted This Is Your Life on radio (1948β50) and television (1952β61). He produced the game show The Cross-Wits (1975β80).
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Ralph Edwards
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12 November 2025
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