Wink Martindale - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 04, 1933
Age	92
Birthplace	Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius - (see also Wink Martindale's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Hosting game shows such as 'Tic-Tac-Dough,' 'Gambit,' and 'Debt,' as well as being a radio personality.

Intro

Wink Martindale is an American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer renowned for hosting several popular game shows, including 'Tic-Tac-Dough' and 'Gambit.' He has had an extensive career in broadcasting that spans more than seven decades.

Early Life & Background

Wink Martindale was born Winston Conrad Martindale. He attended Jackson High School in Jackson, Tennessee, and developed an early interest in radio, landing his first radio job as a teenager at local station WPLI.

Career Highlights

• Hosted 'Tic-Tac-Dough' (1978–1985), one of his most successful and recognizable roles.
• Hosted 'Gambit' (1972–1976, and the 1980–1981 revival).
• Hosted a variety of other game shows, including 'High Rollers,' 'Debt,' and 'The Last Word.'
• Started his broadcasting career in local radio before transitioning to television.
• Worked as a radio DJ and TV announcer, contributing to the rise of rock and roll in the 1950s and 1960s.

Trivia

• He recorded the spoken-word hit 'Deck of Cards,' which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard charts in 1959.
• Martindale has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006) for his contributions to television.
• His nickname 'Wink' reportedly derived from his childhood and was later adopted as his professional name.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wink_Martindale
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0553443/