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  Your Double Dare Host: Marc Summers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In 1986 a 36 year old Marc Summers, began a job that would change his career, and be one of the biggest challenges of his life both professionally and personally.
Marc Summers was born Marc Berkowitz in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Marc liked the job and the paychecks, but he hated the fact that part of his job was getting covered in gak and goop.
www.geocities.com /doubledareweb/marc.html   (407 words)

  
 Former Montana Governor Marc Racicot - Biography
Marc Racicot was born to Bill and Pat Racicot on July 24, 1948, in Thompson Falls.
As an Army ROTC graduate, Marc was immediately assigned to the Judge Advocate General's Corps and stationed in West Germany where he served as chief prosecutor for the largest U.S. military jurisdiction in Europe.
Marc Racicot was sworn in as Montana's 20th Governor on Jan. 4, 1993.
www.discoveringmontana.com /racicot/other/marcbio.asp   (849 words)

  
 www.doubledare.tv -- Marc Summers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
As Marc put the bed back in it's original position, he made sure it went back in the original indentions in his dark green carpet and if by chance there were slight indentions where he had temporarily moved the bed, he would get down on his hands and knees to rub them out.
Little did young Marc Summers know that his need for cleanliness came from obsessive compulsive disorder, a chemical inbalance in the brain.
Aside from playing trombone in the school band in Marc's teen years, he made his rounds as a magician which was the closest he could get to being in show business, his lifelong dream.
www.doubledare.tv /marcbio.html   (483 words)

  
 Food Network
Marc enjoyed his nearly 10-year association with Nickelodeon, including an ongoing role as a programming consultant, producer and director.
Marc was creator, executive producer and host of this syndicated game show featuring three young contestants.
Marc admits that all this exposure has allowed him to live out many dreams, such as hitting against Orel Hersheiser in Dodger Stadium and flying an F-18 with the Blue Angels.
www.foodnetwork.com /food/marc_summers/0,1974,FOOD_9905,00.html   (420 words)

  
 Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation: OCD In The Media   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc Summers, is best known for hosting the kids' TV Game Show, "Double Dare." He recently announced on his latest talk show, and in People Magazine, that he has OCD.
Alice Summers wondered why Marc compulsively cleaned their small apartment one day every week, and even more often once they were able to afford a larger house.
Marc would re-clean and rearrange everything she had done to "get it right." Of course there is no such thing as perfection in this physical world, so Marc would drive himself -- and his family -- sick with his cleaning rituals.
www.ocfoundation.org /ocf1420h.htm   (930 words)

  
 DD Bios
Marc has become one of the elite hosts of recent times, showing his diversity in audience participation shows, celebrity game shows, and of course game shows for kids.
Marc's greatest show was also his largest pet peeve although he himself didn't really know why.
Marc's sidekick on DD is a well-known DJ in Philadelphia (his radio show in the 80's was called "Harvey in the Morning," but this may be outdated).
members.fortunecity.com /gameshowplaza/doubledaredeluge/ddbios.htm   (1268 words)

  
 What Would You Do?
Summers randomly picked some members, usually a parent and child, to perform stunts.
The tape was stopped before the outcome and Summers asked the audience to vote on either what they would do in the same situation or what the outcome would be.
Summers asked the audience how many pies should be launched -- "4" was the usual answer -- and then released them, following a count of three.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/w/wh/what_would_you_do_.html   (650 words)

  
 'Double Dare' star speaks to students - Campus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc Summers, host of Food Network´s "Unwrapped" and former host of Nickelodeon´s "Double Dare," speaks with Mike Orlando, a higher education and student affairs graduate student, yesterday at Hillel.
Summers, currently the host of "Unwrapped" and "Trivia Unwrapped" on the Food Network, agreed to speak to students because his cousin works at Hillel, 46 E. 16th Ave.
Summers said he is happy working at the Food Network, where he has been for five years.
www.thelantern.com /media/paper333/news/2005/05/19/Campus/double.Dare.Star.Speaks.To.Students-953063.shtml   (471 words)

  
 A Small Victory: shouting down   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Summers also tried to explain to Hannity that what show he hosted was irrelavant to the conversation, but Hannity persisted.
Marc Summers was a jerk and Hannity defended himself accordingly.
Summers was being a jerk, regardless of his point(which was wrong).
asmallvictory.net /archives/005226.html   (1417 words)

  
 The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business
Marc Summers has hosted all variations of the original Double Dare series since it's inception in 1986.
Marc continued as master of ceremonies as Double Dare evolved to Super Sloppy Double Dare (I and II), Fox's Family Double Dare, and Nick's Family Double Dare -- ending his run as host in 1994 (hosting the home video "Double Dare: Super Sloppiest Moments").
It was on this show that Marc learned from a guest that he unknowningly suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
mywebpages.comcast.net /doubledare/ddhost.htm   (676 words)

  
 DD MEMORIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Her excuse for giving this to Marc was that "[it's] all that's left." Upon putting it on a contestant says that he looks like Elvis, bringing an impromptu impersonation.
Their subtle banter was amusing; for instance the "uncle" mentioned that Marc "used to stand in [his] underwear imitating Bill Cullen!" He finally left when he was allowed to chase Robin.
Marc's wife reluctantly came on stage during a very early show to help demonstrate a physical challenge with him.
members.fortunecity.com /gameshowplaza/doubledaredeluge/ddtidbits.htm   (913 words)

  
 Double Dare   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc had no idea that he had it until after DD was cancelled, and he did a damn good job of putting up w/the mess in spite of it.
Marc Summers and John Harvey (and later Doc Holiday) made the show a hit and it brings back childhood memories from the 80s through the 90s.
Marc Summers and Harvey were a hoot as a team and gave the show the festive and lively attitude that helped carry the show along.
www.jumptheshark.com /d/doubledare.htm   (5489 words)

  
 Mental Help Net
This chatty book is the story of not just Marc Summers' experience of obsessive compulsive disorder but also his rise in the entertainment business.
The first chapter is an account of Summers' appearance on the Jay Leno show where he got into a pie fight with Burt Lancaster.
During the course of the book Summers gives both an explanation of the nature of OCD and the different treatments available, so it serves as an introduction to the topic.
mentalhelp.net /poc/view_doc.php?id=284&type=book&cn=6   (484 words)

  
 Joe's Double Dare Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The strange thing about it was that Marc hated the part of the job which involved getting messy, and he was hosting the messiest show on TV.
Marc states that the producers hated it, but he couldn't help it.
Marc was host of Game Show Network's WinTuition, Trivia Unwrapped for the Food Network, continues to host Unwrapped for Food Network, a show whose ratings is kicking butt, and is creative consultant for Alf's Hit Talk Show for TV Land.
www.angelfire.com /tv2/joeyddfan/marc.html   (676 words)

  
 DefendAmerica News - Profile Article
First Lt. Marc Summers, a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot who is forward deployed, and 1st Lt. Brad Summers, a co-pilot from the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., are identical twins.
Marc is assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at a forward-deployed location, and Brad is assigned to the 32nd Air Refueling Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Courtesy photo
Capt. Rachel Tukey, 28th EARS pilot and aircraft commander for Marc's crew, said that it was great being able to fly with the twins because she can relate.
www.defendamerica.mil /profiles/mar2003/pr030503a.html   (493 words)

  
 Life After Double Dare
Marc discussed his career, family life, and how these things were affected by OCD.
When Marc heard for the first time the symptoms of OCD from Hollinder, it was then that he realized he had the disorder.
In 1999, Marc was featured on NBC's "Dateline" to discuss OCD and his recovery.
www.geocities.com /doubledareweb/lifeafter.html   (492 words)

  
 Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation: OCD In The Media   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc Summers is the TV Game Show host of "Double Dare" and "Family Double Dare," two of TV's messiest shows.
Marc can temporarily "override" his OCD concerns when another more stronger outcome, like getting paid, kick in.
But by putting his OCD stressors on hold, Marc (like millions of other OCDers) is living a double life...
www.ocfoundation.org /ocf1410f.htm   (309 words)

  
 wasteoftechnology.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Folks would dig through oversized noses and pools of pudding to uncover those cherished flags and the prizes would come pouring into the lives of those lucky contestants at the same rate as the gak and slime.
Marc Summers, host and star of the messiest show on television, had OCD.
Although Summers always appeared to have fun on the job, it was truly hell for him.
www.wasteoftechnology.com /motw33.shtml   (586 words)

  
 The MQ - FBI Posts A.P.B. for Former Host of "Family Double Dare"
Marc Summers determined to be leading cause of mental disorders in the '90s
Now, Marc Summers, host of the wildly successful children’s game shows “Double Dare” and “Family Double Dare” of the late 80s and early 90s, is fleeing from authorities.
In a statement released to CNN, Summers stated that he had “never attempted to mentally scar contestants through either sliming or the pie machine.” Authorities, however, do not attribute the various events on the program as the cause of mental strain.
www.themq.com /index.php?articleid=98&issue=96   (765 words)

  
 TVgameshows.net: Host Marc Summers of History IQ, Part II   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The first $250,000 History IQ tournament is now what its title reflects---history but for host Marc Summers, the quiz has bridged the gap between traditional game shows and a modern era without resorting to the popular quality of edginess.
In the last of a two-part interview with Game Show Convention Center, Summers reflects back on the History IQ tournament won in a thriller by Virginia attorney Robin Grover, the current crop of network games and what his future may include as an emcee.
GSCC: Marc, you said earlier History IQ was probably too narrowcasted for a broadcast network but you could not have had a more exciting finish than the one between Robin Grover and Leszek Pawlowicz.
www.tvgameshows.net /marcsummers2.htm   (1928 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Everything In Its Place: My Trials and Triumphs with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Summers, former host of Nickelodeon's Double Dare and ABC's Home Show, is an OCD sufferer and spokesperson for the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.
Alice was late in arriving at the church along with her family, causing Marc to panic and yell at her once she did show up.
Summers felt the need to keep letting the reader know how much money he was making at any given time.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0874779901?v=glance   (1891 words)

  
 Double Dare @ Toonarific Cartoons
After the initial thrills, Marc made the introductions with the help of announcer “Harvey,” who always had a teasing word or two for the show’s host.
In the spring and summer of 1988, the Fox network ran episodes of Family Double Dare in prime time.
Reruns continued to air on Nick for the rest of the decade, and finally, in January of 2000, the all-new Double Dare 2000 unleashed its onslaught of eggs, bananas, chocolate and gak on the Nickelodeon Nation.
www.toonarific.com /show.php?show_id=4376   (597 words)

  
 PR Newswire: Marc Summers Named Host of 'WinTuition' on Game Show Network; Popular Game Show Host Turns 'Knowledge Into ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc Summers Named Host of 'WinTuition' on Game Show Network; Popular Game Show Host Turns 'Knowledge Into College' on Network Original Series.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Game Show Network (GSN) has named Marc Summers host of "WinTuition," the knowledge-based game that tests contestants' general education smarts from the first grade through college and offers a chance to win $50,000 towards their college tuition, it was announced today by Bob Boden, senior vice president, programming.
"Marc's impressive career as a television personality is a great addition as we continue to produce original series for Game Show Network," says Boden.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:90903116&refid=holomed_1   (240 words)

  
 Who Is Marc Summers?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc Summers, born in Indianapolis, paid his dues as a magician, disc jockey, comedian and studio page in Los Angeles during the 1970s.
Eric Hollander, M.D., -- who first diagnosed Marc Summers -- is Professor of Psychiatry, Director of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Director of the Compulsive, Impulsive and Anxiety Disorders Program, and Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Research Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
He has authored and edited more than 300 scientific publications on psychiatric topics including obsessive compulsive and related disorders, and has received research grants and awards from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the American Psychiatric Association.
viryours.com /ms/ms1000a.htm   (251 words)

  
 MARC/Perl : Machine Readable Cataloging + Perl
However, it is often advantageous for libraries to be able to create or massage pre-existing MARC data on the way into or out-of such systems.
The MARC metadata serve as the basis for the online catalog of titles in the BiblioVault, a digital book repository, for CDDC client presses.
National Adult Literacy Database: using MARC::Record to import MARC data into a relational database as well as perform A MARC to Dublin Core metadata crosswalk.
marcpm.sourceforge.net   (1190 words)

  
 Unwrapped - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Unwrapped, a program on Food Network, reveals the origins and history of popular and not-so-popular foods.
It first aired in June 2001 and is hosted by Marc Summers.
The show's spin off, Trivia Unwrapped, was a quiz show also hosted by Marc Summers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Unwrapped   (107 words)

  
 Rivalry Records
The Physical Challenge started in February 2001 in Corvallis, OR as joke/cover band called Marc Summers and the Physical Challenge.
Over the next 6 months more originals were written, less covers were played and more member changes took place.
After about a year of playing shows together the band dropped Marc Summers from the lineup and just became the Physical Challenge.
www.rivalrecords.net /bands-physicalchallenge.asp   (219 words)

  
 Siblings Win Honors at State Business Contest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Marc Summers and Renae Summers, siblings who attend Black Hills State University, received top honors at the state business leadership conference sponsored by
A junior majoring in professional accounting at BHSU, Marc thought he did fairly well after taking the hour-long exams that each consisted of 100 questions but didn’t expect to win all three competitions.
The mission of Phi Beta Lambda is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
www.bhsu.edu /news/university_communications/news_releases/april_03/summers_siblings.htm   (250 words)

  
 TVgameshows.net: Host Marc Summers of History IQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
However, Marc Summers has put away the gel and goo for one of television's most literate quiz shows.
This Friday night, June 22, Summers will host the prime time finals of an 80-player tournament with an all-star trio of finalists.
GSCC: Marc, History IQ was TVgameshows.net's choice as the Best New Game on television for this season and, frankly, many people are finding this the most literate and educational quiz to come along since Jeopardy!
www.tvgameshows.net /marcsummers.htm   (1860 words)

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