Burton Merrele Richardson (born September 29, 1949, in

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) is an American television

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Career

He announced ''

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'' 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

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s, including ''

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'', '' Russian Roulette'', ''

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'', '' To Tell the Truth'' (1990 and 2000), ''

Family Feud ''Family Feud'' is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. The show has had three separate runs, the ...

'' (from 1999 until 2010, as well as ''

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''), and '' The New Price Is Right'' in 1994–1995. From 2001, he was one of several announcers who filled in on ''

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'' for

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during his terminal illness period. He was the announcer for '' Family Game Night'' on The Hub from 2010 to 2012.

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* 1949 births Living people Game show announcers Television personalities from Portland, Oregon {{US-tv-bio-stub