Mark Goodson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MARK GOODSON
Born: January 14, 1915 in Sacramento, California
Died: December 18, 1992 in Los Angeles, California
Biography
Born on January 14, 1915, in Sacramento, California, Mark Goodson was a preeminent American television game show producer. Together with his longtime business partner Bill Todman, Goodson created some of the most iconic and enduring game shows of the 20th century.
Graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, Goodson initially pursued a career in broadcasting, working as a disc jockey before transitioning into the role of a producer. His partnership with Todman, established in the late 1940s, would go on to form a television production powerhouse: Goodson-Todman Productions. Under the Goodson-Todman banner, Goodson produced a litany of hit game shows. Among their notable creations are "The Price Is Right," "Family Feud," "Match Game," "Beat the Clock," and "What's My Line?". Many of these shows were not only popular during their original runs but have seen revivals and adaptations in various countries, attesting to their universal appeal.
Graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, Goodson initially pursued a career in broadcasting, working as a disc jockey before transitioning into the role of a producer. His partnership with Todman, established in the late 1940s, would go on to form a television production powerhouse: Goodson-Todman Productions. Under the Goodson-Todman banner, Goodson produced a litany of hit game shows. Among their notable creations are "The Price Is Right," "Family Feud," "Match Game," "Beat the Clock," and "What's My Line?". Many of these shows were not only popular during their original runs but have seen revivals and adaptations in various countries, attesting to their universal appeal.
1980-To-Tell-the-Truth (Producer), 1973-1976-Match-Game-73 (Producer), 1972-I've-Got-a-Secret (Producer), 1969-Beat-the-Clock (Producer), 1968-The-Don-Rickles-Show (Producer), 1961-Showdown (Producer), 1959-Split-Personality (Producer), 1958-Jefferson-Drum (Producer), 1956-The-Price-Is-Right (Producer), #flbgn# The Name's the Same#fidbgn#83210#fidend##flend# (Producer), 1954-What's-Going-On (Producer), 1951-It's-News-to-Me (Producer), 1950-By-Popular-Demand (Producer), 1984-What's-My-Line (Writer), 1984-1987-The-New-Price-Is-Right (in person), 1985-Family-Feud (in person), 1990-To-Tell-the-Truth (Producer), 1986-Super-Password (Producer), 1978-Card-Sharks (Producer), 1976-I've-Got-a-Secret (Producer), 1975-Match-Game-PM (Producer), 1975-Showoffs (Producer), 1975-What's-My-Line-At-25 (Producer), 1967-Snap-Judgment (Producer), #flbgn# I've Got a Secret#fidbgn#82947#fidend##flend# (Producer), 1963-The-Richard-Boone-Show (Producer), 1959-1961-The-Rebel (Producer), 1959-1960-Philip-Marlowe (Producer), 1953-Choose-Up-Sides (Producer), 1952-1956-Two-for-the-Money (Producer), 1950-The-Web (Producer), 1950-Beat-the-Clock (Producer), 1988-1990-Fup-eller-fakta (Other), 1975-What's-My-Line-At-25 (in person), 1979-Beat-the-Clock (Producer), 1974-Now-You-See-It (Producer), 1969-1973-What's-My-Line (Producer), #flbgn# What's My Line#fidbgn#83292#fidend##flend# (Producer), 1957-1967-To-Tell-the-Truth (Producer), 1966-Blade-Rider,-Revenge-of-the-Indian-Nations (Producer), 1958-Play-Your-Hunch (Producer), 1951-Winner-Take-All (Producer), 1951-What's-My-Line (Producer), 1965-1984-Call-My-Bluff (Writer), 1973-1974-What's-My-Line (Writer), 1992-Blockbusters (Other), 1991-To-Tell-the-Truth (in person), 1987-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1984-TV's-Funniest-Game-Show-Moments (in person), 1975-Fear-on-Trial (in person), 1967-1968-Snap-Judgment (in person), 1956-1967-What's-My-Line (in person), 1990-Match-Game (Producer), 1990-Body-Talk (Producer), 1989-Now-You-See-It (Producer), 1974-Tattletales (Producer), 1973-Concentration (Producer), 1972-1992-The-New-Price-Is-Right (Producer), 1969-To-Tell-the-Truth (Producer), 1965-1966-Branded (Producer), 1962-1963-The-Match-Game (Producer), 1961-Las-Vegas-Beat (Producer), 1955-Make-the-Connection (Producer), 1953-Judge-for-Yourself (Producer), 1948-Winner-Take-All (Producer), 1982-Late-Night-with-David-Letterman (in person), 1978-Good-Morning-America (in person), 1956-I've-Got-a-Secret (in person)
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MARK GOODSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1983 - HFSID 342860Photograph signed by Mark Goodson, inscribed: "For Robert Rubin -/ Mark Goodson/ NY/ 1983" in black ink. Goodson was a renowned game show host, known for creating iconic shows like What's My Line? and The Price is Right.Price: $160.00
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MARK GOODSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 184771Signed color photo of Mark Goodson, depicting him in a sweater and smoking a pipe, autographed with "Mark Goodson". Goodson, known for creating popular game shows, received an Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1990.
Price: $160.00
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MARK GOODSON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 347051Card signed by Mark Goodson in blue felt tip, inscribed with “To Joe - / Mark Goodson”. Goodson was a notable game show host, creating iconic shows like The Price is Right and What's My Line? during his career.
Price: $70.00
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MARK GOODSON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 25317Card containing an inscribed signature from Mark Goodson reads, "To Kayo/Mark Goodson". Goodson was a renowned game show producer known for shows like What's My Line? and The Price is Right.
Price: $90.00
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MARK GOODSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/27/1981 - HFSID 270584Typed letter signed by Mark Goodson, dated January 27, 1981, addressed to actress/comedienne Phyllis Diller. Expressing gratitude for a surprise party and a bottle of wine, it showcases Goodson's personal touch and connection to Diller.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
