Larry Blyden

    Larry Blyden

    June 23, 1925 (99 years old) in Houston, Texas, USA

    Ivan Lawrence Blieden (June 23, 1925 – June 6, 1975), known as Larry Blyden, was an American actor, stage producer and director, and game show host. He made his Broadway stage debut in 1948 and went on to appear in numerous productions on and off Broadway. In 1972, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum which he also produced. That same year, he became the host of the syndicated revival version of What's My Line? At the time of his death, Blyden was slated to host a new game show Showoffs. He died of injuries sustained in a single car accident while vacationing in Morocco on June 6, 1975.

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    Route 66Route 66
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
    CannonCannon
    Dr. KildareDr. Kildare
    OmnibusOmnibus

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