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1937
DIED
2003
Robert Roddy Obituary
Funeral: Friends and fans are welcome to attend the funeral service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Private burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: Open visitation.
Memorials: May be made to the Rod Roddy Memorial Fund, NCCRA, c/o Entertainment Industry Foundation, 11132 Ventura Blvd., Suite 401, Studio City, Calif. 91604.
Rod was born Sept. 28, 1937. He was a native of Fort Worth and was famous for the line "Come on down" for the game show, "The Price is Right" for 17 years. After college Rod started as a radio disc jockey. After radio, he left Hollywood and got his big break in television on the television show "SOAP" and then "The Love Connection," "Press Your Luck" and in 1986, "The Price is Right."
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Virginia Segrest
November 2, 2003
God bless you Rob, We all will miss you terribly and it hurt's knowing that I will never again hear that happy sweet voice as Im haveing my morning coffee. Love You Virginia
Maggie Williams
November 2, 2003
To the family of Mr. Rod Roddy
Mr. Rod has gone to the land of the forgiven.
He has gone from this world of cares
He has gone to live in Heaven
If you miss Mr Roddy he'll be there,
Where there is no sorrow, no pain, no suffering.
MY prayers are with each and every one of you that read's this. Thank you
Sue & David Marshall
November 1, 2003
David was raised with Robert (Rod)
on south side of Ft. Worth and use to eat fried chicken Mrs. Marshall cooked for him. He loved that. we have seen him here several times in Ft. Worth at different occasions.
He always knew us. He will be missed. Blessings Rod.
Sue & David Marshall
Sadie Allen
October 31, 2003
Mr. Roddy was a very gracious man.
On one of his visits home to Fort Worth quite a few years ago, he visited his alma mater, Tech. High School and did a motivational assembly for the student body of Trimble Tech.
The kids were absolutely overjoyed when he gave his signature line..."Come on Down!" They gave him a rousing ovation and listened raptly during his speech. Thank you Mr. Roddy for coming back and inspiring our kids.
God Speed.
Sadie Allen, Teacher of Mathematics
Green B. Trimble Technical High School
Fort Worth, Texas
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Lori
October 31, 2003
I also had the privilege of meeting Rod at his mom's estate sale in Mansfield 10 years ago. He was very kind, spoke to everyone and we all got a kick out of him autographing items bought at the sale. I even remember him signing a straw hat! You fought the fight, Rod. May you rest in peace. The Price is Right won't be the same without your resonant voice saying "come on down" to a lucky contestant. TV has lost another one of the "nice guys."
Tom Blackwell
October 31, 2003
"In the interest of better understanding...." North Texas is a better place for the work of Rod Roddy with "Hotline," on two McLendon radio stations, KLIF and KNUS. This was one of several radio talk shows that served as a basis for the fictional movie "Talk Radio" by Oliver Stone. I'll do my best to maintain the tapes I have of this program. One of them was about the Dallas County Democratic Convention of 1972, and his endorsement of George McGovern. There were others about protests against the "United Way," and the "Rally Against Pledge Card Enforcements," where Rod appeared at a meeting of the Dallas City Council. There was also a "lemon" car parade down Lemmon Avenue, with Wanda Stansbury, and - - of course - - the event where he threw the former "Miss America" off the air after she threw hot coffee on him. His program attracted calls from "Dixie Leber," an organizer for the Ku Klux Klan, who called in regularly to argue. (She died in 1980.) Rod's courageous stands on these issues has withstood the test of time. I am thankful for the memories of the way radio 'used to be' in Dallas. We will not forget Rod Roddy.
Tom Blackwell, Dallas, Texas
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chris mata
October 30, 2003
from a fan, with sympathy, chris mata. ft. worth tx
Art Riley
October 30, 2003
Early in my career, my first job in fact, I was at KNUS working 6-midnight when Rod did his talk show on KLIF. One night he so angered a Miss America, she threw coffee on him and stalked out of the studio. From that night forward, Rod became my radio idol. That night was talked about in Dallas radio for years to come. I'm proud to have known him and been a fan of his.
alan price
October 30, 2003
MAY GOD BLESS. YOU WILL BE MISS.
David Horrocks
October 30, 2003
I had the privilage of meeting Rod Roddy in Dallas over 10 years ago and he gave me one of his infamous picture cards, the same picture shown in this article. He was such a fun, friendly, outgoing person that could put a smile on anyones face. I've kept that card on my desk and have watched him on "The Price is Right" for all of these years. America has lost a great Texan, but Heaven has gained a special angel...
MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ
October 30, 2003
I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT ROD WAS A GREAT ENTERTAINER AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, I WATCHED THE PRICE IS RIGHT SINCE I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. WE WILL MISS YOU ROD RODDY.
cynthia lopez
October 30, 2003
loved you on price is right and will be sadden not to hear your voice any longer but your voice will reign high with the trumpets of God.
Lisa Wells & Barbara Gillum
October 30, 2003
We have been fans of the P.I.R. for years and were saddened to hear of Rod's passing. God Bless his family, friends, and fans during this time of sorrow. He will be missed!!
Herman Villalovos
October 30, 2003
Rod, you will be missed.Loved to watch you every day on the price is right.I am proud to have the b'day as you and lived in the same area as you.Once again you will be Missed.Herman
Ronald Brandenburg
October 30, 2003
I grew up the second door down from Robert on Lowe St. When he was 14 [I was 5] he took the pictures at my sister's wedding.
He will be missed.
Walter Moores
October 30, 2003
You fought a valiant fight. I was so sure that you would win. 'Come on down,' has been changed to 'Come on up!' God bless you.
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