John Charles Daly
American journalist and game show host (1914–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Charles Patrick Croghan Daly[1][2] (February 20, 1914 – February 24, 1991)[3] was an American journalist, host, radio and television personality, ABC News executive, TV anchor, and game show host, best known for his work on the CBS panel game show What's My Line?
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Born | John Charles Patrick Croghan Daly (1914-02-20)February 20, 1914 Johannesburg, South Africa |
Died | February 24, 1991(1991-02-24) (aged 77) |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery[citation needed] |
Other names | John Daly |
Alma mater | Boston College |
Occupation(s) | Reporter, newscaster Game show host |
Years active | 1937-1987 |
Spouses | Margaret Criswell Neal
(m. 1937; div. 1959)Virginia Warren (m. 1960) |
Children | 6 |
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Daly was the first national correspondent to report the attack on Pearl Harbor and the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. During World War II, Daly covered front-line news from Europe and North Africa.