Johnny Gilbert, one of television's most iconic and cherished game show announcers, embarked on his show business journey during his high school years as a multifaceted performer, showcasing his talents as a singer, comedian, and master of ceremonies. This versatility soon led him to tour the nightclub circuit as a featured attraction, with his success even inspiring the recording of an album comprising popular standards.
As his career progressed, Gilbert transitioned to the world of television, initially working at stations in Nashville and New Orleans. In 1958, he hosted his inaugural TV game show, Music Bingo, marking the beginning of his illustrious career in the realm of television game shows.
However, it was his role as a game show announcer that would cement his legacy in the industry. Gilbert's first successful game show was The Price Is Right, which aired on ABC in 1956. Following a few stints as a host for unsuccessful game shows and several locally produced programs in Los Angeles, Gilbert solidified his position as a game show announcer.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gilbert's most notable announcing duties included The Joker's Wild, The $25,000 Pyramid, Supermarket Sweep, and Jeopardy!, as well as serving as the announcer for numerous TV awards shows, Dick Clark specials, and Circus of the Stars specials.
