Jack Linkletter
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Jack Linkletter (November 20, 1937 – December 18, 2007)[1] was an American game show and television host and entertainer. He was the son of Art Linkletter. [2]
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[edit] Early life
Linkletter was born as Arthur Jack Linkletter in San Francisco.[1] He was the oldest of Art and Lois Linkletter's five children.[1] He was said to have been inspired to enter show business by his famous father's show, House Party.[1]
[edit] Career
Linkletter hosted seven television shows throughout his career, including Hootenanny, Here's Hollywood and America Alive [1]. He also hosted a number of well known special events and pageants, including the Miss Universe pageant, events for the World's Fair and many parades.[1]
[edit] Death
Jack Linkletter died of lymphoma on December 18, 2007, at his home in Cloverdale, California, aged 70. [2] He was survived by both of his nonagenarian parents, who have been married for 72 years.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f "TV host followed in father Art's footsteps", Los Angeles Times, 2007-12-20. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ a b "Jack Linkletter, son of Art Linkletter, dies at 70", Associated Press, Hollywood Reporter, 2007-12-21. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
