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My Take
Tom Kennedy is the kind of broadcaster history underrates because he made hard work look effortless. Hosting Password Plus, Name That Tune, and You Don't Say! across decades, he was the warm, quick-witted glue that held the golden age of American game shows together. I find that brand of talent quietly heroic; he wasn't the star, he was the man who made millions of ordinary evenings feel a little brighter. When he passed in 2020 at 93, an entire era of living-room comfort went with him. I'd rather celebrate a craftsman like Kennedy than a hundred louder names.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Kennedy
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ケネディ
- Reading
- とむ・けねでぃ
- Born
- February 26, 1927 – October 7, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / game show host / television presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Missouri
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | You Don't Say! | — | |
| Notable work | Name That Tune | — | |
| Notable work | Whew! | — | |
| Notable work | Password Plus and Super Password | — | |
| Notable work | Body Language | — | |
| Notable work | The Price Is Right | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Kennedy%20(television%20host)
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Kennedy born?
February 26, 1927 – October 7, 2020.
Where is Tom Kennedy from?
Tom Kennedy is from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What does Tom Kennedy do?
Tom Kennedy works as actor, game show host, television presenter.
What is Tom Kennedy known for?
Notable works include You Don't Say!, Name That Tune, Whew!.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.