Allen Ludden (born Allen Packard Ellsworth, October 5, 1917 – June 9, 1981) was an American television personality, emcee and game show host, perhaps best known for having hosted various incarnations of the game show Password between 1961 and 1980. Dec 16, 2008 - Unlike most TV game shows, the classic version of Password was never really geared to the home player. In its original form—and in most of its.
This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( September 2013) () Password Plus Genre Created by Developed by Robert Sherman Directed by George Choderker Presented by (1979–1980) (1980) (1980–1982) Narrated by Theme music composer Country of origin United States No. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cast [ ] Hosts [ ] Password Plus was hosted by from its inception until April 1980, when he took a leave of absence after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Filled in as host until Ludden returned in May.