Cold sores are typically caused by Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). Genital herpes on the other hand is usually caused by a different strand of the virus called Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2). It is possible to transfer the different viruses to other areas of the body.
Chuck Barris, the wacky host of The Gong Show, died Tuesday at the age of 87. His publicist confirmed he passed away from natural causes at his home in Palisades, New York. Barris was the creator of The Gong Show and two other popular TV game shows, The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game.
Bert Convy, TV Game-Show Host. LOS ANGELES - Emmy award-winning game-show host Bert Convy died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. Mr. Convy died at his home in suburban Brentwood, with his wife, Catherine, at his bedside, manager Howard Hinderstein said. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in April 1990, Hinderstein said.