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	Peter Tomarken - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tomarken was then offered the hosting job for Bill Carruthers's Press Your Luck, a revival of the short-lived Second Chance, which had aired on ABC in 1977.
		Tomarken, a private pilot, and his wife Kathleen were killed when his Beechcraft Bonanza A36, N16JR [1], crashed a few hundred feet offshore in Santa Monica Bay during climb-out from the Santa Monica Airport in California on the morning of March 13, 2006.
		Peter is buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, CA.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peter_Tomarken (531 words)

	The Daily News Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Tomarken, 63, was leaving Santa Monica Airport on a trip for Angel Flight West, which provides air transportation to medical patients who are unable to afford air travel, when he reported engine trouble and attempted to return to the airport about 9:30 a.m.
		Tomarken was never a household name, but during the 1980s and early '90s he was a familiar face to TV viewers.
		Tomarken is perhaps best-known in the annals of game show history for ushering in an era of programs that used computer-generated graphics and themes.
	www.tdn.com /articles/2006/03/14/nation_world/news06.txt (681 words)

	It's Time to PRESS YOUR LUCK! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peter was Press Your Luck; his style and wit and ability to lead made Press Your Luck the exciting show that is immortalized to this day.
		Peter and Todd Newton were auditioning as hosts, and I had the ultimate honor of participating in a run-through with none other than Peter as host.
		Even though Peter was not selected as host, he remained a class act to the end, even agreeing to host a round of the new show on the first episode of Season Two.
	gscentral.net /pyl.htm (213 words)

	Talk:Peter Tomarken - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tomarken and deathcruft, RadioKirk, I don't see a problem with a detailed plane crash report here.
		Tomarken will be a subject of increased searching for a while, and those who visit will doubtless want information on his passing.
		Naturally, as time goes on, the death will be less prominently featured, and more biological content will emerge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Peter_Tomarken (544 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Peter Tomarken
		Peter Tomarken (born December 7, 1941,in Olean, New York) is an American television personality.
		Tomarken is best known for hosting the game show Press Your Luck from 1983 to 1986; he hosted a few other game shows, including Hit Man and Wipeout, during the 1980s.
		Tomarken hosted a documentary for Game Show Network (now GSN), Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal (which focused on controversial PYL winner Michael Larson), in 2003.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Peter_Tomarken (115 words)

	"Press Your Luck" Host Killed in Plane Crash - Mar 13, 2006 - E! Online News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Mar 13, 2006, 8:00 PM PT The brotherhood of game-show hosts lost a key personality Monday when Peter Tomarken, ringmaster of the 1980s hit Press Your Luck, was killed along with his wife and two others when a plane he was piloting went down off the coast of Los Angeles Monday.
		Tomarken, 63, and his wife, Kathleen, 41, had volunteered their services for a medical flight that was picking up a patient in San Diego for transfer to UCLA Medical Center.
		Tomarken is survived by a son and twin daughters from his first marriage.
	www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,18559,00.html?rssceleb (655 words)

	TVgameshows.net/The Weekly Magazine: All in the Game
		Tomarken's television career was largely confined to the 1980s, though he had short flurries in the '90s and early in the current millennium.
		Tomarken, so several said, was frankly glad to have a job again in television and was back with a more humble spirit.
		Tomarken, who was largely working as a realtor, expressed a sincere gratitude to viewers on the end of that night's broadcast for all of their interest in him since he left GSN.
	www.tvgameshows.net /column.htm (2396 words)

	The Cast of PYL
		Peter got his break in early 1983 as the host of the kooky but well-loved Jay Wolpert production Hit Man, in which contestants watched films and then answered questions about them.
		Peter hosted a live game nightly called Decades, in which home players phoned in to the network to win prizes.
		Peter left GSN in 1997, and his last hosting job was in Spring, 2000 on Fox Family Channel's Paranoia.
	gscentral.net /cast.htm (501 words)

	Peter Tomarken and Wife Killed in Plane Crash » Gone Hollywood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		PEOPLE reports that Peter Tomarken, host of the popular 1980s game show “Press Your Luck,” and his wife were killed in a plane crash Monday “while transporting a cancer patient to a treatment center in San Diego.”
		Tomarken actually had a busy career as an actor and producer, in addition to several other game shows.
		Peter Tomarken was 63, and from 1983-86 he hosted the CBS show, which was noted for the dreaded “Whammy” â“ which signaled that a contestant was about to lose all his money.
	hollywood.outsidethebeltway.com /2006/03/peter-tomarken-and-wife-killed-in-plane-crash (222 words)

	Review: Press Your Luck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peter Tomarken worked for Women's Wear Daily magazine before breaking into game shows on "Hit Man." After PYL he's seen steady work on "Wipeout," "Bargain Hunters," and most recently "Paranoia." He's also done commercials for Ameritrade and as of this writing, Frosted Mini Wheats.
		Rod Roddy and Peter have developed a sort of on-camera banter through their work together on "Hit Man." Rod had his first break as the announcer on "Soap." He's also done voice work for "Whew!" and was picked to replace Johnny Olsen on "The Price is Right" in 1985.
		Peter Tomarken is a smooth, sarcastic host who fits the show well.
	www.geocities.com /jay_anton/rulesreviews/pyl.html (875 words)

	Adventures of Whammy Christmas Carol
		Peter Tomarken as scrooge walks down the street in a wintery day with a lot of snow all around.
		Peter: Oh, so if I give you money, your charity will be out of business because all the people will have food and a home.
		Peter goes to his room and sits in front of the fire.
	www.angelfire.com /ny5/evelez/whamstory/christmascarol.html (1296 words)

	news from me - ARCHIVES
		The Tomarkens were on their way to San Diego to pick up a man who needed to get to UCLA Medical Center.
		In any case, the plane was registered to Tomarken and he and his wife were on board.
		Game show host Peter Tomarken and his wife Kathleen were killed this morning when a small airplane crashed just off the Pacific Coast, apparently due to engine trouble.
	www.newsfromme.com /archives/2006_03_13.html (1080 words)

	WLTX.com News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The bodies of Peter Tomarken, 63, host of the hit 1980s game show Press Your Luck, and his wife, Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
		According to the FAA, the plane was registered to Tomarken and he was the pilot.
		Tomarken's agent, Fred Wostbrock, said his client's first game show was "Hit Man!," which ran 13 weeks on NBC, followed by the four-year hit Press Your Luck on CBS.
	www.wltx.com /fyi/fyi.aspx?storyid=36041 (360 words)

	Calif. plane crash kills ex-TV host, wife - Boston.com
		Peter Tomarken, who gained fame hosting the 1980s game show "Press Your Luck," was flying a charity mission to pick up a needy medical patient when his plane began having engine troubles.
		In 1987, Tomarken was on ABC with a show called "Bargain Hunters," then went to the syndicated "Wipe-Out" in 1990.
		Griffith said Tomarken and his wife, Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were flying to San Diego on Monday to pick up a passenger who needed to get to UCLA Medical Center.
	www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2006/03/14/calif_plane_crash_kills_ex_tv_host_wife?mode=PF (382 words)

	Bradford Publishing - HOME - 03/14/2006 - Olean-born game show host killed in plane crash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peter Tomarken, 63, and his wife, Kathleen, 41, died while making a flight for Angel Flight to San Diego.
		Tomarken was a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight West.
		Tomarken was six years younger than he, so they really weren’t close friends, but he remembers Mr.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=16301161&BRD=2725&PAG=461&dept_id=562746&rfi=6 (330 words)

	Peter Tomarken tribute 2 Sunday 3/19/06 - GSN Buzz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On Sunday, March 19th from 9a-6p we will be airing a Press Your Luck marathon as the second half of our tribute to host Peter Tomarken, who passed away today.
		I would think if PYL was revived in syndication, Peter Tomarken could host it.
		This is a good idea that GSN has to tribute Peter Tomarken.
	www.gsn.com /buzz/showthread.php?t=82047 (648 words)

	Blank of the Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peter Tomarken was a game show host—not a comic trying to revive his career, not a morning-show personality seeking to boost his ratings, not a B-list actor experimenting with a side project.
		Peter Tomarken, game show host, died Monday in a plane crash with his wife, Kathleen.
		Tomarken was piloting the plane for Angel Flight West, a medical charity that provides free air travel to needy patients.
	www.blankoftheday.com (2697 words)

	Game Show Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Former TV game show host Peter Tomarken and his wife were killed Monday morning, March 13th, when their small plane crashed in the water about 200 yards off the Santa Monica shore shortly after takeoff, authorities said.
		Tomarken, 63, and his wife, Kathleen, 41, had volunteered their services for a medical flight that was picking up a patient in San Diego for
		Peter Tomarken of 'Press Your Luck' was piloting a small plane that crashed into Santa Monica Bay.
	www.newsbug.net /topica/game-show-network.php (416 words)

	The Material Blog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peter was born in Olean, New York on December 7, 1942.
		Peter's big break came that fall, when he was named the host of the new series Press Your Luck, a remake of the short-lived Second Chance from the late 70's (both were produced and created by Bill Caruthers).
		Peter is survived by his former wife Dana, and the three children from their marriage (A son, Jason, and twin daughters Alexis and Candace).
	iammadonna.oracleswar.com (9224 words)

	KCRA.com - Entertainment - Ex-TV Game Show Host, Wife Die In Plane Crash
		SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Former TV game show host Peter Tomarken and his wife were killed Monday morning when their small plane crashed into Santa Monica Bay.
		The bodies of the 63-year-old Tomarken, host of the hit 1980s game show "Press Your Luck," and his wife, Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
		Authorities say Tomarken and his wife were killed when their small plane crashed in Santa Monica Bay shortly after takeoff on a charity flight.
	www.kcra.com /entertainment/7988281/detail.html (460 words)

	Peter Tomarken, Host of “Press Your Luck” and Wife Die in Plane Crash, another Still Missing » Scared ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peter Tomarken, Host of “Press Your Luck” and Wife Die in Plane Crash, another Still Missing
		UPDATE II:The host of one of the more fun games shoes of the 1980’s “Press Your Luck,” Peter Tomarken, and his wife were killed when their small plane crashed into Santa Monica Bay.
		Peter Tomarken was the host of one of the most popular game shows that had a cult following like no other.
	missingexploited.com /2006/03/14/peter-tomarken-host-of-press-your-luck-and-wife-die-in-plane-crash-another-still-missing (593 words)

	abc7.com: Humanitarian Flight Turns Deadly
		Tomarken, 63, and wife Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were killed when their small plane crashed in Santa Monica Bay shortly after takeoff on a charity flight, authorities said.
		Tomarken, who was piloting the aircraft, was a volunteer for Angel Flight West, a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation for needy medical patients.
		Tomarken's agent, Fred Wostbrock, said his client's first game show was "Hit Man!," which ran 13 weeks, followed by the four-year hit "Press Your Luck."
	abclocal.go.com /kabc/story?section=local&id=3991376 (512 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Former game show host Peter Tomarken killed in plane crash
		SANTA MONICA – Peter Tomarken was known as host of the hit 1980s game show “Press Your Luck,” in which contestants often shouted the slogan “big bucks, no whammies.”
		Tomarken's agent, Fred Wostbrock, said his client's first game show was “Hit Man!,”; which ran 13 weeks on NBC, followed by the four-year hit “Press Your Luck” on CBS.
		In 1987, Tomarken was on ABC with a show called “Bargain Hunters,”; and then went to the syndicated “Wipe-Out” in 1990.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20060314-0712-ca-planecrash.html (473 words)

	Peter Tomarken tribute 1 Tuesday 3/14 - GSN Buzz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		As many of you have heard, beloved game show host Peter Tomarken died today in a plane crash at the age of 63.
		Tomarken, who was also an actor with roles in many different TV shows and movies, became a household fixture when he began hosting Press Your Luck in 1983.
		We will be airing two tributes to Peter Tomarken: A Press Your Luck marathon this Sunday, 3/19 from 9a-6p (e-mail with details to follow) and a special airing of Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal tomorrow (Tuesday 3/14) from 10p-12a.
	www.gsn.com /buzz/showthread.php?t=82046 (957 words)

	United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Tomarken was piloting the plane for Angel Flight West, which transports medical patients who cannot afford traditional air travel, The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.
		Tomarken began his Hollywood career with bit TV show parts and commercials in the 1970s.
		Tomarken had been working with Angel Flight West since August, a spokesman said.
	www.washtimes.com /upi/20060314-033605-8289r.htm (275 words)

	Variety.com - Peter Tomarken
		Peter Tomarken, host of the hit 1980s game show "Press Your Luck," and his wife Kathleen were killed when their small plane crashed into Santa Monica Bay Monday.
		Born in Olean, NY, Tomarken began his career as a magazine editor and then worked in advertising before breaking into gameshows.
		Tomarken's first game show was "Hit Man!," which ran 13 weeks on NBC, followed by the four-year hit "Press Your Luck" on CBS.
	www.variety.com /article/VR1117939724?categoryId=25&cs=1 (243 words)

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