Burton Merrele Richardson (born September 29, 1949, in
Portland, Oregon) is an American television
announcer.
Career
He announced ''
The Arsenio Hall Show'' from 1989 to 1994, where he became known for his long-drawn-out introduction of the show's host: "ARSENIOOOOOOO... HALL!". Richardson has also announced various
game shows, including ''
Rodeo Drive'', ''
Russian Roulette'', ''
WinTuition'', ''
To Tell the Truth'' (1990 and 2000), ''
Family Feud'' (from 1999 until 2010, as well as ''
Celebrity Family Feud
''Celebrity Family Feud'' is a broadcast network spin-off of the syndicated American game show ''Family Feud''. Like the primetime ''All-Star Specials'' aired during the late 1970s and early 1980s by the show's then-network home ABC, the episode ...
''), and ''
The New Price Is Right'' in 1994–1995. From 2001, he was one of several announcers who filled in on ''
The Price Is Right'' for
Rod Roddy during his terminal illness period. He was the announcer for ''
Family Game Night'' on
The Hub The Hub may refer to:
Places
* The Hub, Bronx, an area of the South Bronx, New York, known for its convergence of subway and bus lines
* The Hub (Edinburgh), former church in Edinburgh that is now home to the Edinburgh International Festival
* T ...
from 2010 to 2012.
References
External links
*
1949 births
Living people
Game show announcers
Television personalities from Portland, Oregon
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