Roger Carroll
| Roger Carroll | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kolman Carroll Rutkin October 6, 1928 |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1948-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Beverly Jean Dolby (m. 1955; d. 2011) |
| Children | 5 |
Kolman Carroll Rutkin (born October 6, 1928) better known as Roger Carroll is an American Disc jockey, television announcer, and actor.
Career
1940s
Carroll became an announcer at WFMD in Frederick, Maryland, in 1945 (age of 15). In 1948, he was hired as a staff announcer for the ABC Network, Hollywood, at age 18; Carroll was at that time the youngest announcer in the network's history. He served as an announcer for 10 years with the network.[1]
1950s
In 1959 he was hired as a disk jockey and radio show host at KMPC radio in Hollywood. His program, "The R.C. Get-Together," ran until 1979 and was one of the most popular radio shows in Southern California.
1960s
He began his TV career as the Announcer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on CBS Television in 1967. He went on to be the Announcer for The Leslie Uggams Show (1969) and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969).[1][2][3][4][5]
1970s
He was also the announcer for The Bobby Darin Show (1973)[1][5][6]
2017
In 2017 Roger started a streaming internet station. Roger Carroll's Best Sounds In Town
References
- 1 2 3 "Roger Carroll". Hollywood Hills Group. Hollywood Hills Group. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Full Cast and Crew". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "The Leslie Uggams Show Full Cast and Crew". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Roger Carroll Biography". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "The Bobbie Darin Show". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.