Rod Roddy’s catchphrase “Come on down!” took on a whole different meaning before he became the announcer of The Price Is Right. In the 1970s, he hosted Rod Roddy’s Hotline, a popular Dallas radio show ...

Roddy was grateful for his success in the role because it came after a period of hardship that included alcoholism and bankruptcy The former radio host would face difficult times once again after ...

The Price is Right announcer Rod Roddy once passed out on live radio after a former Miss America winner threw coffee in his face. During a February appearance on Nostalgia Tonight With Joe Sibilia, ...

Rod Roddy became the show's announcer after being among those who auditioned for the gig after the death of original announcer Johnny Olson in Oct. 1985 Friend of Roddy opened up about the evolving ...

Los Angeles - His was a household voice. “The Price is Right” announcer Rod Roddy, known for his booming “Come on down!” has died. He was believed to be 66 years old. The flashy-dressed Roddy had been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Price Is Right Rod Roddy - ©CBS/courtesy Everett Collection During a February appearance on Nostalgia Tonight With Joe Sibilia ...