The Life and Tragic Ending of Allen Ludden

Mini bio of the life of actor Allen Ludden who is probably most famous for hosted various incarnations of the game show Password

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[itsgleneaton]

The best host ever. What upsets me is how many people die from going to the hospital when they need plenty of fresh air good today and friends which hospitals provide none of that. God bless Allen and his wonderful wife Betty.

[nonnayoubuzinnes]

I am from the UK and too young to know who he was but came across Password and he blew me away, what a professional and a nice man. Loved the way he said "Hi Doll" and gave that look to the audience before he went over to the guests. Heartbreaking he died so young, he and Betty were so good together. At least he left his mark in this world. I hope they are re-united now.

[curtc]

Saw him during a taping of a Password show. Betty White was in the studio audience and during a commercial break he had her stand up and introduced her...class act!

[elineff]

Mr. Ludden is one of my favorite game show hosts

[jackiespiteri]

i saw Password and started watching it I didn't know he passed away than there was Betty white. I loved the show than I found out he passed away which it was a shock . He was a lovely person and so was he's wife, it is very sad they are both together in heaven, GOD BLESS THERE SOULLS I miss them both.

[tj-ezjq]

Really a sad ending at 63 for a classic and dear man. Betty's heart was so broken that she never married again. What a lovely couple.

[jeffmay]

Allen Ludden was a really exceptional game show host, and he was really fun to watch on Password. Allen Ludden and Betty White also seemed like a happy couple, and their marriage is the type that will never be rivalled.

[ladyjae]

Handsome man. Betty's forever....she never did remarry.

[rosiedebevc]

He is very handsome man
Betty's forever and she never remarried.

[mistergrandpasbakery]

He was my favorite game show host! When I was about eight(1972), I remarked to my mom that he sure flirted a lot with Betty White on Password. She said, "That's because they are married!"

[unistat]

Posting this on June 9, 2021 - 40 years since his passing. RIP

[Tazzman]

I remember watching Million Dollar Password and Betty White was on there. They showed how her and Allen met on the original Password Game Show. I couldn't believe how good it looked. Betty started to cry and I felt so bad for her.

[peterw.kocsis]

A very talented man, great game show host, classy guy.

[peterw.kocsis]

Allen Ludden was the best in the business, past or present!

[augthedog]

If you're going to do these videos please make sure your dog isn't barking.

[joegongora]

I remember Alan Luden when he hosted password in the 60's. My folks always tuned in to watch password they never missed that show. Why do things have to be a sad ending ? He did well for himself because he was successful at what he did. He certainly had a beautiful wife which was Betty White. They were a well known couple and Betty is well-known actress. Everybody grows old gets sick and dies. He didn't suffer any tragedies, it was unfortunate that he suffered from stomach cancer. Dispite that he kept going because the man was a fighter until he couldn't go on any longer.

[ginalahue]

I always wondered where the "Hi Doll" line came from and the meaning behind it. Now that I know, it's very heartwarming to know.

[meyerj]

Allen Ludden was well known as the game show emcee that occasionally wore the leisure jackets over turtleneck sweaters whether it was on Password (ABC) or Password Plus (NBC). Other game show emcees briefly mimick his style (i.e. Gene Rayburn in an episode of Match Game '75 congradulating Bobby Van for his new show on ABC "Showoffs") but Allen Ludden did it best.

[georgebalsamo]

The password is "remembered"

[muffsmercury]

Alan certainly didn't look his age even well into the 1970s. Betty White's love of her life and 40 years later she's never remarried. There will never be a Password again without Alan.