Charlie O'Donnell (born August 12, 1932 - November 1, 2010) was an American television announcer best known for his work on Wheel of Fortune.
O'Donnell began his career in 1958, working with Dick Clark on American Bandstand. This led to several stints as a disc jockey on Los Angeles radio (most notably on legendary Pasadena station KRLA), and later as news anchorman on Los Angeles television station KCOP-TV. KCOP was the home of The Joker's Wild and Tic-Tac-Dough during its initial syndicated reigns.
He also made a full-time career as an announcer on many television shows throughout the decades, with such series as The Joker's Wild, Tic-Tac-Dough, Bullseye, Card Sharks and The $100,000 Pyramid (again working with Dick Clark). He has also served as announcer for the American Music Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the Academy Awards. He announced the Beatles concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and Dodger Stadium in 1965 and 1966.
O’Donnell is survived by four children, two grandchildren, and his wife Helen.
(sources: Wikipedia, The Wrap)
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