Arthur Gordon Linkletter (born Gordon Arthur Kelly or Arthur Gordon Kelly [sources differ]; July 17, 1912 – May 26, 2010) was a Canadian-born American radio and television personality. He was the host of House Party, which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and People Are Funny, which aired on NBC radio and television for 19 years. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1942. Old clips from Linkletter's House Party program were later featured as segments on the first incarnation of Kids Say the Darndest Things. A series of books followed which contained the humorous comments made on-air by children. He appeared in four films.

Art Linkletter

Acting Born July 17, 1912 – Died May 26, 2010 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

Arthur Gordon Linkletter (born Gordon Arthur Kelly or Arthur Gordon Kelly [sources differ]; July 17, 1912 – May 26, 2010) was a Canadian-born American radio and television personality. He was the host of House Party, which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and People Are Funny, which aired on NBC radio and television for 19 years. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1942.

Old clips from Linkletter's House Party program were later featured as segments on the first incarnation of Kids Say the Darndest Things. A series of books followed which contained the humorous comments made on-air by children. He appeared in four films.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self - Guest Host

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Substitute Host

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

What's My Line?

Self

Wagon Train

Sam Darland

Batman

Art Linkletter

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self - Guest Host

The Red Skelton Show

Hobo (uncredited)