Robert Ray (Rod) Roddy (September 28, 1937 - October 27, 2003) was an American radio and television announcer. bios_rroddy.shtml" target="_blank">"Rod Roddy" CBS. Retrieved 15 May 2007. He is known primarily for his role as the announcer on both _CBS game shows, Press Your Luck, and most notably, The Price Is Right, a role he assumed after the death of that show's previous announcer, Johnny Olson, in 1985.
1957 graduate of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth
Was a DJ at Buffalo's 50,000 powerhouse WKBW 1520 AM from 1963 to 1968. According to current KB DJs, his sense of dress was at least equally as notable then as it was during his career on _"Price Is Right, The" (1972)_.
Had colon cancer surgery in 2001.
Had his left breast removed due to cancer in March 2003.
Official ambassador of Chaing Mai, Thailand.
Became the announcer of _"Price Is Right, The" (1972)_ in 1986 until his passing on October 27, 2003, replacing Johnny Olson, who passed away two months before.
Worked with game show host Peter Tomarken twice: "Hit Man" on NBC (1983) and "Press Your Luck" on CBS (1983-1986).
Was originally pinned as the announcer for _"Jeopardy!" (1984)_ before Johnny Gilbert (I) was selected.
