Mike Bongiorno
Italian-American television host (1924–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Nicholas Salvatore Bongiorno (Italian pronunciation: [bɔnˈdʒorno, - bonˈ-]; May 26, 1924 – September 8, 2009) was an Italian-American television presenter. After a few experiences in the US, he started working on RAI in the 1950s and was considered to be the most popular host in Italy. He was also known by the nickname il Re del Quiz ("The Quiz King"), and the peculiarity of starting all his shows with his trademark greeting: Allegria! ("Cheers!", "Joy!").[1]
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Born | Michael Nicholas Salvatore Bongiorno (1924-05-26)May 26, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 8, 2009(2009-09-08) (aged 85) Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Occupation | Presenter |
Years active | 1946–2009 |
Spouses | Rosalia Maresca
(m. 1948; div. 1952)Annarita Torsello
(m. 1968; div. 1970)Daniela Zuccoli (m. 1972) |
Children | 3 |
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