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John Harlan, 91, radio/TV announcer (mostly game shows)
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That Derek
Mar 1, 2017, 12:16:45 PM3/1/17
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http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=45329
Voice-over announcer John Harlan dies
LOS ANGELES – (INT) – Well-known television announcer John Harlan has died. He was 91.
Harlan’s voice was heard on scores of telecasts covering 61 years but was best known for his work on game shows such as Celebrity Sweepsteaks, Password, Name That Tune and You Don’t Say.
He also announced General Hospital, Queen for a Day and You Asked for It plus several award shows and beauty pageants.
Harlan was a staff announcer for ABC Radio.
Harlan was past president of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters and a founding member.
Story Date: February 28, 2017
Voice-over announcer John Harlan dies
LOS ANGELES – (INT) – Well-known television announcer John Harlan has died. He was 91.
Harlan’s voice was heard on scores of telecasts covering 61 years but was best known for his work on game shows such as Celebrity Sweepsteaks, Password, Name That Tune and You Don’t Say.
He also announced General Hospital, Queen for a Day and You Asked for It plus several award shows and beauty pageants.
Harlan was a staff announcer for ABC Radio.
Harlan was past president of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters and a founding member.
Story Date: February 28, 2017
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Mar 1, 2017, 3:26:41 PM3/1/17
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On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 12:16:45 PM UTC-5, That Derek wrote:
> http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=45329
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> Voice-over announcer John Harlan dies
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> LOS ANGELES – (INT) – Well-known television announcer John Harlan has died. He was 91.
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> Harlan’s voice was heard on scores of telecasts covering 61 years but was best known for his work on game shows such as Celebrity Sweepsteaks, Password, Name That Tune and You Don’t Say.
"Sweepsteaks"? Oy.
> http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=45329
>
> Voice-over announcer John Harlan dies
>
> LOS ANGELES – (INT) – Well-known television announcer John Harlan has died. He was 91.
>
> Harlan’s voice was heard on scores of telecasts covering 61 years but was best known for his work on game shows such as Celebrity Sweepsteaks, Password, Name That Tune and You Don’t Say.
R.I.P. One of the best and most recognizable game show announcers.
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