Ralph Edwards died today. He was 92. Ralph was a very successful radio and TV announcer/producer, etc. He's probably best remembered for hosting the radio and tv versions of "This Is Your Life" and "Truth Or Consequences." The latter was so popular in the 1940's that Edwards offered money to any town in America that would change its name to "Truth Or Consequences." Well, on March 31, 1950 the town of Hot Springs, New Mexico officially changed its name and gave the quiz show more publicity that it could ever afford to buy. That was Ralph Edwards. Ralph Edwards later turned over the "Truth Or Consequences" hosting duties to a young emcee named Bob Barker.
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