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Vahan · 03-05-2014, 09:27 PM

MRPITT · 03-05-2014, 09:48 PM

That sucks my biggest memories of Geoff are from the Big Spin in California I used to watch him every Saturday Night. I watched him a lot on Starcade as well as Lets Make a Deal and Chain Reaction. R.I.P. Mr. Edwards.

Zoneboy · 03-05-2014, 09:51 PM

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Geoff Edwards, the hip-looking 1970s and '80s host of TV game shows including "Jackpot!" and two incarnations of "Treasure Hunt," died Wednesday, his agent said. He was 83.

Edwards died of complications of pneumonia at St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, agent Fred Westbrook said.

Edwards also worked as a radio DJ and actor, appearing on TV shows including "Petticoat Junction," ''I Dream of Jeannie" and "Diff'rent Strokes."

"Geoff was one of the cleverest, funniest radio and television personalities I've worked with," said fellow game show host Wink Martindale. The two were DJs at pop radio station KMPC in Los Angeles.

Edwards, a native of Westfield, N.J., hosted "The New Treasure Hunt," a revival of a 1950s quiz show, from 1973 to 1977 and hosted "Treasure Hunt" in 1981-82. He also emceed the 1980s game show "Jackpot!" and appeared on other shows including "Starcade."

Westbrook said his longtime client made a splash on TV by shedding the conservative look worn by his peers.

His hair was longer, he never wore a tie, and he favored jeans over suits, Westbrook said. "He was part of the new breed."

Edwards had been in good health, his agent said. In recent years, he wrote about travel on his website and did radio and TV programs on the subject.

He is survived by his wife, Michael, and stepsons Justin and Jason Feffer, Westbrook said. His survivors also include his ex-wife, Suzanne, and their children Todd, Shawn and Chess, as well as nine grandchildren.

Funeral plans were pending, Westbrook said.

Vahan · 03-05-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MRPITT

That sucks my biggest memories of Geoff are from the Big Spin in California I used to watch him every Saturday Night. I watched him a lot on Starcade as well as Lets Make a Deal and Chain Reaction. R.I.P. Mr. Edwards.

What I loved about Geoff Edwards was that he did more commuting than any other game show host I can think of.

In the 70's, he would commute to and from L.A. and N.Y. to host Treasure Hunt and Jackpot respictvely.

In 1983, he traveled to San Francisco to host Starcade.

From 1986 to 1991, he was hosting California Lottery's Big Spin in L.A. (later Sacramento) and Chain Reaction in Canada, as well as Jackpot in L.A. for a short time.

Rest in peace.

Zoneboy · 03-05-2014, 11:18 PM

howilu · 03-06-2014, 09:50 AM

One thing that I remember reading about Geoff Edwards is that he had to memorize of 90 acts for The New Treasure Hunt. He didn't have any cue cards on the set and he hardly made a mistake. I also remember him on Chain Reaction,when he substituted for Bill Cullen on the NBC version and hosted the Montreal based USA Network incarnation.

The game show hosts we remember are passing on quickly. Last week, Jim Lange. This week, Edwards. He will always be remembered for the line "Right you are!"

Marvo301 · 03-06-2014, 02:35 PM

Geoff Edwards

MRPITT · 03-06-2014, 03:50 PM

It would be nice if GSN did some sort of marathon for him.

EricIdlefan · 03-07-2014, 06:56 PM

I for one had a crush on Geoff. Really a great host to boot. Say hi to Jim L for us game show fans Geoff! RIP!

ProofRed · 03-17-2014, 02:50 AM

There's not really anyone like him in the new generation of hosts.

He'll be missed.

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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,433	Geoff Edwards 1931-2014 Link Geoff Edwards, the hip-looking 1970s and '80s host of TV game shows including "Jackpot!" and two incarnations of "Treasure Hunt," died Wednesday, his agent said. He was 83. Edwards died of complications of pneumonia at St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, agent Fred Westbrook said. Edwards also worked as a radio DJ and actor, appearing on TV shows including "Petticoat Junction," ''I Dream of Jeannie" and "Diff'rent Strokes." "Geoff was one of the cleverest, funniest radio and television personalities I've worked with," said fellow game show host Wink Martindale. The two were DJs at pop radio station KMPC in Los Angeles. Edwards, a native of Westfield, N.J., hosted "The New Treasure Hunt," a revival of a 1950s quiz show, from 1973 to 1977 and hosted "Treasure Hunt" in 1981-82. He also emceed the 1980s game show "Jackpot!" and appeared on other shows including "Starcade." Westbrook said his longtime client made a splash on TV by shedding the conservative look worn by his peers. His hair was longer, he never wore a tie, and he favored jeans over suits, Westbrook said. "He was part of the new breed." Edwards had been in good health, his agent said. In recent years, he wrote about travel on his website and did radio and TV programs on the subject. He is survived by his wife, Michael, and stepsons Justin and Jason Feffer, Westbrook said. His survivors also include his ex-wife, Suzanne, and their children Todd, Shawn and Chess, as well as nine grandchildren. Funeral plans were pending, Westbrook said.
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MRPITT Member Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 1,678	That sucks my biggest memories of Geoff are from the Big Spin in California I used to watch him every Saturday Night. I watched him a lot on Starcade as well as Lets Make a Deal and Chain Reaction. R.I.P. Mr. Edwards.

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howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,964	One thing that I remember reading about Geoff Edwards is that he had to memorize of 90 acts for The New Treasure Hunt. He didn't have any cue cards on the set and he hardly made a mistake. I also remember him on Chain Reaction,when he substituted for Bill Cullen on the NBC version and hosted the Montreal based USA Network incarnation. The game show hosts we remember are passing on quickly. Last week, Jim Lange. This week, Edwards. He will always be remembered for the line "Right you are!"

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MRPITT Member Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 1,678	It would be nice if GSN did some sort of marathon for him.