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| Born | John Henry Harlan (1925-12-21)December 21, 1925 |
| Died | February 27, 2017(2017-02-27) (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fresno |
| Occupation | TV announcer |
John Henry Harlan (December 21, 1925 – February 27, 2017) was an American televisionannouncer who worked on television projects for over 40 years, particularly game andvariety shows. He was fromSonoma County, California.
His work includedYou Don't Say!,Name That Tune,All-Star Blitz,Jeopardy! (1978 revival) produced between 1974 and 1985.
From 1990 to 1993, Harlan was the announcer onAmerican Gladiators. He retired from announcing in 1993 and the Gladiators took turns announcing until 1996.
Harlan attendedCalifornia State University, Fresno, graduating in 1948. He served as class president for the fall term. At school he was friends withWendell Bell, serving as his best man at his 1947 wedding.[1] He married Beverly Christensen, who was a model onQueen for a Day where Harlan was an announcer.
Harlan died on February 27, 2017, at the age of 91.[2]
Harlan worked on occasional TV specials up until his death in 2017. He was also president of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters.
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| Preceded by | Announcer onJeopardy! 1978-1979 | Succeeded by |
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