Art Linkletter

Television host of 'People Are Funny'

Art Linkletter - Television host of 'People Are Funny'
Born

July 17th, 1912
112 years ago

Died

May 26th, 2010
14 years ago — 97 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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Born in 1912, a Canadian-American television and radio host gained prominence during the mid-20th century. He hosted the popular television show ‘People Are Funny’, which ran from 1949 to 1961. The show featured various comedic segments and games, engaging viewers with its light-hearted format. Linkletter also hosted ‘Kids Say the Darndest Things’, showcasing children's humorous and candid responses to questions. His career in broadcasting spanned several decades and included numerous guest appearances and special programs. Linkletter published several books and remained a significant figure in the entertainment industry until his later years.

Hosted 'People Are Funny'

Hosted 'Kids Say the Darndest Things'

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