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He graduated from [[Texas Christian University]] and was a popular disc jockey in [[Texas]] before moving to [[Hollywood]].

His long resume included the [[situation comedy]] ''[[Soap (sitcom)|Soap]]'' (1977-1981); also, the [[game show]]s ''[[Love Connection]]'' (1981-1985), and ''[[Press Your Luck]]'' (1983-1986).

He was heard on the [[game show]]s ''[[Press Your Luck]]'' and ''[[Love Connection]]'' and the [[situation comedy]] ''[[Soap (sitcom)|Soap]]''. Roddy was most known for his role as the announcer on ''[[The Price Is Right]]''; he replaced after [[Johnny Olson]] after his death in [[1985]].

Roddy was most known, however, for his role as the announcer on ''[[The Price Is Right]]''. He replaced [[Johnny Olson]] after his death in 1985, and continued until approximately August, 2003. Roddy was known on the show for his excitement and flambuoyance. Frequently shown on camera while he announced 'the next contestant on the Price is Right', Roddy often wore impossibly loud and flambuoyant outfits - particularly colorful sportjackets.

Roddy was diagnosed with [[colon cancer|colon]] and [[breast cancer]] in [[2001]]. While ill for over two years until his death, he continued to do ''The Price is Right'' as long as possible - right up to his last hospitalization two months before his death.

Roddy was diagnosed with [[colon cancer|colon]] and [[breast cancer]] in [[2001]]. The diagnosis led Roddy to become a spokesperson for early detection of cancer. Roddy: ''"I could have prevented all this with a colonoscopy and, of course, that's the campaign I've been on since I had the first surgery...to everybody out there, 'Get a mammogram!' It can happen to men, too."''

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