Roger Carroll

Kolman Carroll Rutkin (October 6, 1928 – July 30, 2019), better known as Roger Carroll, was an American radio disc jockey and television announcer.[1]

Roger Carroll
Born
Kolman Carroll Rutkin

(1928-10-06)October 6, 1928
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 2019(2019-07-30) (aged 90)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation
Years active1948-2019
Spouse(s)
Beverly Jean Dolby
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(m. 1955; died 2011)​
Children5

Career

1940s

Carroll became an announcer at WFMD in Frederick, Maryland, in 1945 (age of 15). In 1948, he was hired as a staff announcer for the ABC Network, Hollywood, at age 18; Carroll was at that time the youngest announcer in the network's history. He served as an announcer for 10 years with the network.[2]

1950s

In 1959 he was hired as a disk jockey and radio show host at KMPC radio in Hollywood. His program, "The R.C. Get-Together," ran until 1979 and was one of the most popular radio shows in Southern California.

1960s

He began his television career as the announcer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967. He went on to be the announcer for The Leslie Uggams Show (1969) and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969).[2][3][4][5][6]

1970s

He was also the announcer for The Bobby Darin Show (1973) and The Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour (1976).[2][6][7][8]

References
  1. "710/KMPC's Roger Carroll Dies", LA Radio, August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019
  2. "Roger Carroll". Hollywood Hills Group. Hollywood Hills Group. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Full Cast and Crew". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  4. "The Leslie Uggams Show Full Cast and Crew". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  5. "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  6. "Roger Carroll Biography". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  7. "The Bobby Darin Show". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  8. "Tony Orlando and Dawn Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
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