Nighttime Price is Right

A little treat for y'all. Game show host Tom Kennedy passed on Wednesday; in memorial going to share a couple of Tom's work.
This super-special episode feature's Tom's mom, wife, and daughter in the audience.
Proud to bring to you this master of Tom hosting the nighttime Price is Right.
This was the 165th show; the series produced 170 total.

[@mauricesnell5886]

One of the most underrated game show hosts in television history. I was a fan of him on the game shows he hosted, including "The Price Is Right." May you rest in peace, Tom.

[@chaupin5]

Tom Kennedy was a pretty good Game Show Host, but Regis Philbin is still the Greatest Host of All-Time

[@steve760]

@@chaupin5 not as far as game shows are concerned - Bill Cullen is the game show GOAT

[@steve760]

@Harry Engel He was amazing. But my statement still stands. No one could touch Bill Cullen, but both of the Narz brothers are way up in the Game Show Hosting stratosphere. Not being Mr. Cullen isn't anything to be ashamed of.

[@8202057]

I gone Missed Him

[@MelvinGaines]

He did a great job with this show. See if you can check out his recent interview on KZbin. A lot of detail and worth the watch.

[@johnfenner5550]

No words. You will be missed, Tom Kennedy.

[@chaupin5]

I have to say that Tom Kennedy lived a very good life! RIP to an amazing man!

[@andyk2742]

Tom was a great host no matter the show. He came across as a genuine person when hosting, and you could tell he enjoyed interacting with the contestants. Grateful for video tape which allows us to watch him 35 years later! RIP Tom...You will be missed! Edit: BTW... A $50,000 Showcase in 1986. Wow!

[@wschmrdr]

That's nighttime for you. Bigger budget.

[@excrono]

Tom was one of the friendliest hosts, he seemed like a genuinely nice person in every show he was in. He will be dearly missed!

[@nancyking]

Too bad the nighttime version of TPIR didn't last. I remember when it was on; I liked it because I didn't get to see the Bob Barker version very often because I had to be in school. I guess people liked Bob Barker better! I guess the women didn't want to jump on him the way they did Barker or Tom didn't want them doing that! I remember it was on at 7:30pm and Jeopardy! was on at 5pm. I'm not sure, but I've heard the reason why Jeopardy! was changed to 7:30 is because people were getting off from work at 5pm and didn't want to miss Jeopardy!

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

@@nancyking TPIR was one of the best parts of being sick from school. I'd watch Sesame Street, Mr. Rodgers, Press Your Luck, TPIR, and The Three Stooges. Needless to say, when I got the flu, I quietly rejoiced inside, lol.

[@Sharkie626]

Tom Kennedy was such an awesome host. All the time you can tell he was an awesome welcoming guy with an awesome sense of humor.

[@stanleyclark843]

Truly A Sad Day In The Game Show World. 2020 Has Truly A Year To Remember In More Ways Than One . One Of The Most Talented And Versatile Game Show Host Of All Time, He Could Host Any Type Of Game Show From Lively Panel And Energetic Game Shows Like You Don't Say And Body Language To Serious Quiz Shows Like Dr I.Q. And Split Second. He Did A Beautiful Job Taking Over Password Plus For The Late Great Allen Ludden When We Lost Him In 1981.Let,s Thank The Lord For The 93 Years We Had Him Here On This Earth.Along With His Brother The Late Great Jack Narz The Game Show World Is A Better World Because Of These Two Broadcasting Legends There Work Will Always Appreciated, Cherished And Never Forgotten. May The Late Great Mr Jim Narz (Aka Tom Kennedy) Rest In Heavenly Peace.

[@Eminem200183]

Sad to hear the passing of Tom Kennedy. Whenever he hosted a game show, he always kept the show floating. My favorite moments from Tom was when he did some bloopers on Password Plus. R.I.P. Tom Kennedy

[@bmasters1981]

And when he flubbed up, he realized thereto, and admitted it readily (as when he gave the puzzle answer of Arthur Godfrey away on one show of Password Plus).

[@collinmurr3207]

Tom was a class act, loved him on everything. RIP to one of the greats.

[@markwillis9240]

Tom Kennedy and Jim Lange were my two favorite hosts. RIP gentlemen.

[@Rlotpir1972]

They made Name that Tune great.

[@edwardhudson8505]

Tom Kennedy, you have been not only a game show host, but an institution in television forever. He maintained a leveled of continuity endeared him to millions. See you heaven. God blessed and RIP.

[@aspierunner1725]

I met Tom and his brother, Jack Narz, at Game Show Congress. Both great game show hosts and very nice gentlemen.

[@markjones1184]

You're lucky. I met Wink in Vancouver and Bob Barker. I think that's it

[@aspierunner1725]

@@markjones1184 I also met Wink.

[@markjones1184]

@@aspierunner1725 good stuff; i met him in between tapings at the Last word tapings in 1989. I always wanted to get to a congress. Glad I've met who I've met

[@derekstrain5209]

Oh, Tom (Jim). My heart truly sank learning of your passing. You brought me so many years of enjoyment watching all your game show work; you always helped me forget my troubles whenever I did. I know I speak for the entire game show world when I say "We will miss you, my friend!" Rest in peace forever. :-)

[@omarmontgomery6926]

He is a talented game show host I ever seen in my life I enjoyed his work very much and Tom Kennedy brought magic and honesty in every game show he hosted over the years I enjoyed him hosting the the nighttime version of the price is right I will never forget him

[@marklamphear7531]

Rest in peace tom Kennedy. Thanks for the memories

[@usa02]

Thanks for the memories Tom Kennedy, may you Rest in Peace and say hello to Rod Roddy for us up in heaven.

[@IvoryM1986]

And say hello to Johnny Olson and Charlie O'Donnell while you're up there too.

[@taureanmay7480]

RIP to the Three.

[@Davidraisedsimmentalcows.]

God Bless You Tom Kennedy! Appreciate so very much the many Fun and Wonderful moments thru the years ! Rest In Peace .

[@jhecht424]

Very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I spent part of my childhood watching him on Body Language and nighttime TPIR. Rest In Peace Tom, you will be missed.

[@badbooking3221]

When I was a kid watching GSN, I had a hard time accepting Tom Kennedy as a host of The Price is Right (even in night time) because Bob Barker was so ingrained in me. As I became older, I got to appreciate the gentler nuances that Tom brought to this game, and any other game show he hosted. He's going to be missed (although 93 is a damn fine run).

[@jimhanold9026]

Tom Kennedy did a great job of hosting the nighttime "Price Is Right"!

[@snake9911]

Tom Kennedy was a game show legend. It was great that his mother was in the audience. It's sad 😢 to hear that Tom Kennedy has passed away 😢. R.I.P Game show legend Tom Kennedy.

[@derekcarden2593]

RIP to a great game show host Tom Kennedy birth name Jim Narz. You made Primetime Price is Right, Body Language, Whew!, and Password Plus entertaining and enjoyable shows.

[@jpolar394]

Why were the game shows so much better back then compaired to today........R.I.P. Tom.

[@benkizer9509]

I read an interview from Roger Dobkowitz a few years ago where he stated Tom Kennedy was one of the nicest, friendliest hosts he ever worked with. I always got that vibe as well. RIP to one of the greats.

[@Sharkie626]

I so believe it. In every clip you see of him he's always so welcoming and a fantastic sense of humor.

[@mrceleb2006]

Rod Roddy had become the announcer at that point, replacing the late Johnny Olson...may he, Johnny O and Tom Kennedy all rest in peace!

[@richardsantalone9380]

Right on Shane. After Johnny Olson died in October 1985, Rod Roddy was the announcer on The Price Is Right for the next seventeen years. He died of cancer in 2003. RIP Johnny O, Roddy, Tom and Jack Narz -- all of you were unique.

[@mrceleb2006]

This was the second game show hosted by Tom Kennedy to be announced by Rod Roddy...'Whew!' was the other!

[@Jack21Spades]

Damn... A piece of my childhood... rip Tom. You and Jack are back together.

[@Jack21Spades]

😖😖😖

[@tinamarie86]

That's really sweet : )

[@brendalane9221]

No words...this man will be greatly missed. Tom was brilliant no matter the show he hosted.

[@jeffandbike4503]

Tom Kennedy was the best emcee ever. We miss you. Rest in peace

[@marquishoward3529]

RIP 2 one of the greatest game show legends of all time, Mr Tom Kennedy

[@ArmHeavySoCal]

An amazing duo. RIP of Tom Kennedy and announcer Rod Roddy.

[@derekcarden2593]

They were indeed. Previously, they had worked together on Whew!

[@mixon270]

Fingers crossed hoping buzzr picks up Tom Kennedy's Price is right we'll see

[@stumack9755]

maybe Tom will take over for Alex Trebek!

[@nedwart]

@@stumack9755 Tom Kennedy passed away earlier this year, so I doubt that'll happen

[@johnnyballenatl]

@@nedwart Maybe they could sneak some episodes in to the Classic TPIR channel on Pluto TV.

[@taureanmay7480]

# Plinko.

[@dynickmite1899]

Gosh, I’m sure gonna miss Tom. He was one of the greatest! RIP

[@Richard74205]

It's a shame that Tom's show didn't get the respect that it deserved. He was an awesome host and heartwarming Southern Gentleman. These newer hosts can't compare to the talent that almost everyone of them had back then. We miss you Tom! 😥

[@LittleRockElevators]

I remember watching Tom on the night time price is right and Body Language as a child. He will be missed.

[@jamessawyer8889]

It’s so sad that Tom Kennedy has passed away because he’s among the best emcees of game show hosts past next to Monty Hall, Bob Barker & the others. The one game show that I used to watch back in the seventies besides Name That Tune was Split Second, a favorite of any car enthusiast , I enjoyed it for the time it was on. I’m hoping that the game show channels do a marathon of his game shows because that would be the coolest thing as a salute

[@jad8123]

He looks really good here. Very distinguished looking. He was a great host. I enjoyed the nighttime Price Is Right. The only time I saw the morning shows was on snow days & summer vacations. This was way before VCR’s were readily available. Cute that his mother was in the audience. Proud mother I’m sure. #RIP

[@michaelwilson8793]

Great game show host Tom Kennedy was he will be dearly missed.

[@patriciaarold1270]

Sorry about the first reply. I hadn’t heard of Tom passing away. Tom was a great emcee for working with various game shows. My favorite was Gambit. He will be sorely missed. RIP Tom.

[@bmasters1981]

Tom Kennedy wasn't on Gambit-- that was Wink Martindale (Wink being at least as good a Southern gentleman as Tom [Wink being from Jackson, TN; Tom from Louisville, KY]).

[@chaupin5]

Rest in Peace Tom Kennedy! Loved some of his game shows he hosted, Password Plus, Body Language and so on

[@jeremyfoley7385]

Tom Kennedy was a great game show host may he rest in peace

[@jordanthomas7304]

I loved Tom Kennedy. RIP, Tommy K.

[@cameronlyons7199]

Rest in peace tom Kennedy he was a good man on nighttime price is right longtime ago

[@TroyGoodwin]

That dude has got a lot of swagger in him. RIP, Tom.

[@alfonsogreen2722]

R.I.P Mr James Narz aka Tom Kennedy. U will join your brother Jack in game show heaven

[@justinbryant9419]

Awesome job what a good Game Show

[@ryanstrnad1852]

RIP to Tom Kennedy and my condolences go out to his family.

[@tinamarie86]

I just found out today that he passed away & it happened on the 7th (!!!!!!). Boy was I out of the loop, he's one of my favorite game show hosts too

[@excrono]

I didn’t know either until I found this video. Sadly, it’s hard to keep track of all of the notable people we’ve lost this year.

[@pamhowden8161]

Good job Tom Kennedy for hosting the price is right

[@benschlechter]

RIP Tom Kennedy. I know he made the nighttime version a success.

[@rodney1279TheFlip]

Great Game Show Host. He will be missed.

[@Ripplin]

He's not one I grew up with, so to speak, based on the shows we had, but once I got Game Show Network and, of course, KZbin, I became an instant fan! I'd put him as high as Top 5, maybe even Top 3!

[@merimkole9930]

Rest In Peace Tom Kennedy you’re never be forgotten on the price is right name that tune and of course split second

[@jamesmoss3424]

RIP he was a good game show host.

[@chaupin5]

He was a good Game Show host alongside with Regis Philbin! Tom Kennedy lived a very good life

[@jamesmoss3424]

@@chaupin5 I agree with you.

[@taureanmay7480]

Yes.

[@kimarajamison6951]

RIP Tom Kennedy and Rod Roddy

[@ElijahWillisBackup]

I've seen Tom Kennedy on Body Language. I'm sad that he passed away. 😢 (R.I.P. Tom Kennedy)

[@FranFJB]

Tom Kennedy never came off with an arrogant attitude, he always had one of those next-door neighbor type personalities!! Art Fleming the original host of jeopardy was the same tape also very natural and seemed like the down-home type! They were to amongst my favourite game show hosts!!

[@bmasters1981]

Actually, Art Fleming was his name, but you're absolutely right.

[@FranFJB]

@@bmasters1981 Thanks I confused Art Flemming and Bill of ABC Sports WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS

[@greggsheaffer2521]

RIP Tom Kennedy

[@gladfan1989]

😥 Rest in peace, Tom Kennedy.

[@markschildberg1667]

Tom’s first show, Big Game, was in 1956. I watched him on Dr. IQ, You Don’t Say, It’s Your Bet, Split Second, Break the Bank, To Say the Least, 50 Grand Slam, Name That Tune, Whew!, Body Language, TPIR and Wordplay. The only MC who worked more than Tom was Bill Cullen. RIP Tom and thank you for all the entertainment you gave to tens of millions of people.

[@v8foad]

R.I.P Tom Kennedy. He and Jack Clark carried " Split Second" to the winner's circle. I really hope all the episodes of that show have not been destroyed, and turn up in a boxed set.

[@derekstrain5209]

Tom was gracious enough to give a three-hour oral history interview in 2016. Even in his own home he was the same genuine and kind man! PART 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYi5fmx-gN9kqKs PART 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZmvZ5yanc6FjpI I really wish I could've personally met him!

[@JFD62780]

Showcase #2: Extremely good writing to fit that first prize in! Even included a few seconds of gameplay with a synthesized phrase! XD

[@jph4852]

I loved Tom Kennedy in all the shows he did especially "Name That Tune." RIP Mr. Kennedy.

[@Lupton2000]

RIP Tom. You will be missed.

[@angelayancey1686]

RIP Tom Kennedy 1927-2020😭🙏❤️🌷!!!!

[@spicymac07]

Interesting to see the master copy with no fee plugs and part of the credit roll at the end.

[@lilbluefoxie]

I was wondering why it was missing that part and the keyed words for the wardrobes and such

[@maryhlad5277]

Tom Kennedy kept Password Plus going after Allen Ludden passed away. Rest in Heaven, Tom Kennedy.

[@dannyboy34677]

Tom Kennedy was put in a very tough spot after Ludden passed away in 1981 and for the most part he did a very good job keeping Password Plus going

[@taureanmay7480]

Okay.

[@nancyking]

Tom Kennedy's real name was James Edward Narz, and his brother was host Jack Narz. He was born in Louisville, KY; I already knew that because my dad told me back when this show first came on. He was born on February 26, 1927, just a few years before my dad.

[@dirtyoldman7356]

I wished the nighttime version would have stuck around a few more years. Kennedy was the right man at the right time for it.

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

I knew there was a reason I felt something was wrong... Now I know. I literally just learned of this from the title. 💔

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

This music is so nostalgic.

[@tomruggiero4104]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@Ripplin]

First time I heard of Tom was while watching Flight of the Navigator. There's a scene where nighttime TPIR is on in the background and when Tom is announced, I remember asking my mother 'who's Tom Kennedy?', because I thought Bob was the only TPIR host at the time.

[@WaltGekko]

That's because in many markets, the nighttime version aired in the overnight hours, including in New York where it aired on WNBC-TV (Channel 4) after Letterman at 1:30 AM local time.

[@Ripplin]

@@WaltGekko I asked my mother and she said she watched it in primetime. Not sure where I was, then! :p Maybe just playing or doing homework or just didn't take an interest because it wasn't Bob. * shrug * But at least I can see it now.

[@WaltGekko]

@@Ripplin Where you were it may have aired in prime time (or the late afternoon as it did in Philadelphia), but in New York and other markets that had NBC-owned stations at the time (including flagship WNBC-TV), the nighttime TPIR aired at 1:30 AM after Letterman.

[@jasonh277]

YES!!! That’s a good memory. I loved Flight of the Navigator as a kid and that’s one of the scenes that really set the era the movie was set in.

[@pannoni8449]

This was also the final episode produced I believe for the Kennedy run. All that was left for Tom was Wordplay, and then he decided to call it a career. I was surprised that Florene's bid wasn't revealed first in the Showcases since I knew that it was a pretty big Garf, but then again, there's no reason to lose Safe Crackers on such an easy setup. RIP.

[@CeramicDalmatian]

Nope. This was 165th of 170. They did 34 tape weeks.

[@marcusarline1720]

I remember Tom Kennedy on these shows.

[@jeffandbike4503]

Tom Kennedy was never as crazy as Bob Barker was on The Price is Right and when the contestant loses the pricing game, Tom always tells them that you gave it a good try.

[@Survivor1547]

RIP Tom I know you're with your brother Jack Narz..

[@troygoodall4825]

Remembering a game show legend. R.I.P Tom Kennedy.

[@rileysutton1879]

RIP Tom Kennedy (James Edward Narz) February 26, 1927-October 7, 2020

[@TheMano03]

I am ashamed to say that I am the biggest “The Price Is Right” fan since childhood (I’m 35 now) yet I NEVER knew there was a different host for the nighttime version of the show. More proof that Drew Carey is a far cry from the best host of the show. Now I’m going to look up all the versions with Tom Kennedy as the host...sad that I’d never heard of him until after his passing.

[@dirtyoldman7356]

Dennis James was the original nighttime host from 1972-77.

[@Fa_Qx2]

I remember him best from "Split Second" when a contestant could win a S3 Laguna with the 454 engine or the Z/28 Camaro among others (if it started😁)!

[@ForeignerFan74]

RIP Tom Kennedy!

[@DBradshaw25]

Thanks for sharing - what a great ep and very interesting to see how the master copy looked different prior to being edited for broadcast. I really liked Tom Kennedy; I thought he was good for this 30 minute nighttime show.

[@coreyconner6708]

Rest In Peace Tom Kennedy

[@SerpySerper56]

We both have the same birthday. Rip

[@jh6925]

No offense to Dennis James or Doug Davidson but Tom Kennedy's Nighttime TPIR was the best.

[@WaltGekko]

Yeah. The real problem was that the Kennedy TPIR aired in many markets in the overnight hours, especially in NYC where it aired on WNBC-TV (Channel 4) at 1:30 AM after Letterman.

[@ajk]

What about Barker's final years as host of original nighttime run? Does that count here? I loved Tom's work here though, much more personable than Barker could ever really be warmth wise, and as much he criticized himself for how he did with this, he did really well in the shoes he had to fill. It's a shame he only got 1 year with it.

[@sldl04]

Agree 100%

[@danieltaylor9275]

@@WaltGekko - In the same time slot where Jeopardy! had aired before moving to WABC.

[@derekstrain5209]

Dennis was a fine host on TPIR by all means, but I felt Tom came off as more personable. He often stated that he felt hosting TPIR wasn't his best work, but he sure fooled me into thinking he was fabulous! He was a true class act on each of his shows. :-)

[@nickinnapa]

Rest in power Tom kennedy

[@ddmck1972]

At 9:29, she actually had $1,500, but the scoreboard showed $1,600. Then, at 10:30, Tom tells her that she won $3,700 when it was actually $2,700. I'd sue!

[@ForeignerFan74]

Tom Kennedy Was A Wonderful Game Show!

[@rhd1974]

On a side note, all of the hosts in the "Password" series have now died: Ludden, Cullen, Kennedy, Convy, and Philbin.

[@stumack9755]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@robertcroxtonjr.7623]

rest in peace tom. i send my condolances to your mom dad and other family members. god bless. my name is robert.

[@joefagan6244]

For a while Tom was during Price is right and Body language 1985 86 in the same studio CBS.

[@b.a.d.payton1037]

RIP TOM KENNEDY

[@TimJoseph08031990]

RIP Tom Kennedy.

[@dirtyoldman7356]

That "Paperboy" video game was one of the best of the 80's. I dumped quite a bit of quarters in them back then.

[@cincyshineautodetailing3646]

I best remember him on “Name That Tune”.

[@ir10031981]

RIP James "Jim" Narz aka Tom Kennedy 1927-2020. he died at 93, meanwhile Bob Barker lives on, I swear, he must be in competition with Betty White to see who outlives who, Mr. Price Is Right, or Golden Girl? Bob will be 97 in December, Betty will be 99 in January 2021.

[@EdwynNSanchez]

Now we've lost Betty as well! R.I.P. to both Betty and Tom Kennedy. 🙏🏻

[@1245102]

Bob Barker will forever be my favorite T.P.I.R host. However, I must say Tom Kennedy was quite good as well.

[@issacbanks7498]

R.I.P. Tom Kennedy

[@matthewalbanese6222]

9:36 Uh-Oh! A Plinko Chip Slipped right out of the board!

[@gr8zackattack]

RIP James Narz (Tom Kennedy). :(