Jack Linkletter (November 20, 1937 – December 18, 2007) was an American game show and television host and entertainer. He was the son of Art Linkletter.

Early life

Linkletter was born as Arthur Jack Linkletter in San Francisco. He was the oldest of Art and Lois Linkletter's five children. He was said to have been inspired to enter show business by his famous father's show, House Party.

Career

Linkletter hosted seven television shows throughout his career, including Hootenanny, Here's Hollywood and America Alive . He also hosted a number of well known special events and pageants, including the Miss Universe pageant, events for the World's Fair and many parades.

Death

Jack Linkletter died of lymphoma on December 18, 2007, at his home in Cloverdale, California, aged 70. He was survived by both of his nonagenarian parents, who have been married since 1935, and his younger sisters, Dawn and Sharon.

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