Wink Martindale, Beloved Game Show Host, Dies Wink Martindale, Beloved Game Show Host, Dies
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 He captivated audiences for over 74 years, hosting 20 game shows, most notably Tic-Tac-Dough, Gambit, and High Rollers.
 Born Winston Conrad Martindale in Tennessee, he began his career as a disc jockey as a 17-year-old. Martindale received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fa…
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