Robert Ray "Rod" Roddy (September 28, 1937 – October 27, 2003) He was primarily known for his role as an offstage announcer on game shows. Among the shows that he announced are the CBS game shows Whew! and Press Your Luck. He is widely recognized by the signature line, "Come on down!" from The Price Is Right, and it appears on his grave marker, although the phrase was originated and made popular by his predecessor Johnny Olson. Roddy succeeded original announcer Johnny Olson on The Price is Righ

Before becoming the fulltime Price Is Right announcer in 1986, Rod Roddy auditioned like everyone else. Hear his first time introducing the show and Bob Barker in 1985. Episode 5934 - The Price Is Right 1985 - The Barker Era #ThePriceIsRight #BobBarker #GameShows #ClassicTV #ComeOnDown | The Price Is Right: The Barker Era