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Wink Martindale: 5 Things About the Game Show Host Who Died at 91

Wink Martindale’s legacy touched music, television, and beyond. Find out more about the beloved host and entertainer here.

Born Winston Conrad Martindale and known widely by his nickname “Wink,” he became a familiar face in American households for decades. Martindale is best remembered for hosting classic game shows like Gambit, Tic-Tac-Dough, High Rollers, and Debt. Martindale began his career in show business as a disc jockey in his hometown of Jackson, Tennessee, at just 17 years old.

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