Wink Martindale

Dec 03, 1933 - Apr 14, 2025

Rancho Mirage, CA

Wink Martindale, a genial game show host & an early TV interviewer of Elvis Presley, passed away at 91.Born Winston Conrad Martindale, he stepped into his career as a disc jockey at the tender age of 17. After that, he served as a radio and TV host. Due to his unmatchable dedication and talent, it didn't take him long to become popularly known for piloting the game shows "Tic-Tac-Dough" and "Gambit." Martindale passed away on Tuesday in Rancho Mirage, California, while surrounded by his loved ...Read More

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