GARRY MOORE
Name: Thomas Garrison Morfit.
Born: 31 January 1915 Baltimore, Maryland
Died: 28 November 1993 Hilton Head, South Carolina
Garry Moore (January 31, 1915 – November 28, 1993) was an American entertainer,
game show host and comedian, best known for his work in television. He began as
a radio personality in the 1940s.
Born as Thomas Garrison Morfit, Moore was a television host on several game and
variety show programs during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Moore's career began in the radio industry after dropping out of high school. He
moved on to the television industry following success as a radio host. Moore
hosted the The Garry Moore Show, game show I've Got a Secret, and game show To
Tell the Truth. His popularity on I've Got a Secret led to a movie appearance,
where he played himself on the set of the show.
After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 1976, Moore retired from the
television industry. He spent his time in South Carolina, and his summer home in
Maine during retirement. He died on November 28, 1993.
Name: Thomas Garrison Morfit.
Born: 31 January 1915 Baltimore, Maryland
Died: 28 November 1993 Hilton Head, South Carolina
Garry Moore (January 31, 1915 – November 28, 1993) was an American entertainer,
game show host and comedian, best known for his work in television. He began as
a radio personality in the 1940s.
Born as Thomas Garrison Morfit, Moore was a television host on several game and
variety show programs during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Moore's career began in the radio industry after dropping out of high school. He
moved on to the television industry following success as a radio host. Moore
hosted the The Garry Moore Show, game show I've Got a Secret, and game show To
Tell the Truth. His popularity on I've Got a Secret led to a movie appearance,
where he played himself on the set of the show.
After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 1976, Moore retired from the
television industry. He spent his time in South Carolina, and his summer home in
Maine during retirement. He died on November 28, 1993.