Rod Roddy

Robert Ray “Rod” Roddy (born September 28, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas; died October 27, 2003, in Los Angeles, California) was an American broadcaster and announcer. He was most recognizable as a game show announcer, but most notably, The Price is Right from 1986 until 2003. To date, he was the longest running announcer on the show; having announced for 17 years. Other than The Price is Right, he has also announced on other game shows such as Whew!, Love Connection, and Press Your Luck. He was also a sub-announcer for Hollywood Squares during Game Show Week. Prior to his game show announcing work, Rod was the narrator on the successful dramedy Soap and during his work on Price, he provided the voice of Mike the Microphone on Disney's House of Mouse. Rod passed away as a result of colon and breast cancer on October 27, 2003, less than one month after his 66th birthday; he is interred at Greenwood Memorial Park in his native Fort Worth, TX. His tombstone carried the catchphrase "Come on down!", which originated from his predecessor, Johnny Olson.

Shows Announced

 * The Price is Right (1986-2003)
 * Whew!
 * Press Your Luck
 * Love Connection
 * Hit Man
 * Scrabble (Pilot)
 * House Party (Pilot)
 * Babble (Pilot)
 * Those Wonderful TV Game Shows (Special)
 * Win, Lose or Draw (Sneak Preview episode, Taped on 11/2/86, aired in 1987)
 * Battlestars
 * Hollywood Squares (1st Game Show Week 2002)
 * Pyramid (sub)
 * Family Feud (sub)
 * TV Land Ultimate Fan Search (1999)

Commemorative Speech on the death of Rod Roddy
"As many of you know, we have lost our dear friend, Rod Roddy. Rod's many television friends, and all of us associated with The Price is Right, will miss his splendid talent, and his great sense of humor. May God bless Rod." — Bob Barker (2003)

YouTube Videos
Rod Roddy's Come on Down Call Downs on The Price is Right

The Price is Right Rod Roddy Tribute {alternate copies: #1 and #2}