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Mark Goodson (Mark Leo Goodson) was born on 14 January, 1915 in Sacramento, California, USA, is a Producer, Writer, Miscellaneous. Discover Mark Goodson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Mark Goodson networth?
| Popular As | Mark Leo Goodson |
| Occupation | producer,writer,miscellaneous |
| Age | 77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | 14 January, 1915 |
| Birthday | 14 January |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, California, USA |
| Date of death | 18 December, 1992 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Mark Goodson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Mark Goodson height not available right now. We will update Mark Goodson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
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| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Mark Goodson's Wife?
His wife is Suzanne Russell Waddell (17 August 1972 - 1980) ( divorced), Virginia McDavid (15 August 1956 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Bluma Neveleff (15 February 1941 - 1955) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Suzanne Russell Waddell (17 August 1972 - 1980) ( divorced), Virginia McDavid (15 August 1956 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Bluma Neveleff (15 February 1941 - 1955) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Mark Goodson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mark Goodson worth at the age of 77 years old? Mark Goodson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from USA. We have estimated Mark Goodson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Producer |
Mark Goodson Social Network
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Timeline
His daughter, Marjorie Goodson-Cagle, co-hosted Classic Concentration (1987) with Alex Trebek.
The last game show ever to be produced by him was Trivia Trap (1984).
His production partner was Bill Todman and the two established their film production company, "Goodson/Todman Productions".Bill Todman died in 1979, and Goodson renamed the production company, "Mark Goodson Productions".
Before Suzanna Williams was a model on the CBS version of Card Sharks (1978), she was also a contestant on Super Password (1984), produced by him.
Blacklisted popular game show host Richard Dawson from ever hosting a show produced by him again, after Family Feud (1976) ended because of Dawson's massive ego and hard-to-work-with personality. Dawson was brought back to host "Family Feud" in 1994, but by then, Goodson had passed away.
He was a producer and writer, known for Tattletales (1974), Password (1973) and Child's Play. He was married to Suzanne Russell Waddell, Virginia McDavid and Bluma Neveleff.
Before forming his own production company, future The $10,000 Pyramid (1973) producer, Bob Stewart, used to work for him. He created To Tell the Truth (1956), the original The Price Is Right (1956) and the original Password (1961).
His creation, "The Price is Right," is the longest running game show in history. (1972-present).
Like many other production companies, his own company moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1971, when Password (1961) was revived, a second time. The company's last New York-based show was the 1980s version of To Tell the Truth (1980), but the New York office remained open and was used for East Coast Child's Play (1982) auditions.
Was a very, close friend of Betty White, who met Allen Ludden, through him, before Ludden married her in 1963. Ludden had hosted 3 incarnations of Password (1961), before his death of cancer, in 1981.
Had guest-hosted To Tell the Truth (1956) twice. His first fill-in was, when longtime host Bud Collyer was ailing, before he was dying, and the second fill-in was, when Alex Trebek was in the hospital, with his wife, Jean Currivan, gave birth to a baby boy.
Met former fellow radio disc jockey, Bud Collyer, while producing a radio show, which transferred to television, Beat the Clock (1950).
Met former radio disc jockey and college student, Bill Cullen, who gave him his first job Winner Take All (1948) on radio, before transferring to television. The friendship would last for more than 35 years, before Cullen stepped down Goodson's company.
After marrying Bluma Neveleff, he moved with her to New York City in 1941, where he met radio producer, Bill Todman, where their first work was "Treasury Salute.".
Attended the University of California-Berkeley, and graduated Phi Betta Kappa, in 1937.
Graduated from Hayward High School in Hayward, California, in 1933.
Mark Goodson was born on January 14, 1915 in Sacramento, California, USA as Mark Leo Goodson.
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