Anne Rice remembers her very first writing...at age 5 | authorcuts. Author Anne Rice tells the story of writing her very first novel (when she was 5), complete with a memorable main character and exotic setting! All wrapped u...
Talk0 Share. Johnny Olson (born John Leonard Olson in Windom, MN, May 22, 1910; died October 12, 1985) was an American radio and television announcer. He was the announcer for over 32 Goodson-Todman game shows, but most notably, The Price is Right from 1972 until 1985.
Top Customer Reviews. Johnny Olson (1910-1985) was one of television's all time great announcers. Friend and mentee Randy West, with access to Olson's personal archives, has crafted a unique and very well researched biography of the man who was best known for bellowing Come on down! on The Price is Right, beginning in 1972.