Ted Mack
Radio and television host, talent show
Born
February 12th, 1904
121 years ago
Died
1976
49 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent radio and television host, contributed to the entertainment industry through the development and presentation of talent shows. Hosted 'The Ted Mack Show', a platform that showcased aspiring performers, many of whom later achieved significant success. Played a key role in popularizing amateur talent shows, influencing the format of future competitions.
Hosted 'The Ted Mack Show'
Helped launch the careers of numerous entertainers
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