
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, July 9, 1990                   TAG: 9007090074
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A4   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: LOS ANGELES                                LENGTH: Short

GAME SHOW HOST BILL CULLEN DIES

Bill Cullen, the dean of game show hosts whose 35 network credits include such popular series as "To Tell The Truth" and "The Price is Right" died of cancer Saturday. He was 70.

Cullen, who had known of his condition for months, died of complications from lung cancer at 5:25 p.m. at his home in Los Angeles, said his manager, George Spota.

As a celebrity panelist and master of ceremonies, Cullen was a down-to-earth and witty personality who was invited by Americans into their living rooms for more than 40 years.

"He certainly created the yardstick of professionalism by which all other emcees could follow," said Spota.

Cullen was a familiar face as the glib panelist on CBS's "I've Got A Secret" from 1952 to 1967. He also hosted the original "Price is Right" from 1957 to 1964 on both NBC and later on ABC.

Cullen is survived by Ann, his wife of 35 years.

by CNB