Tom Kennedy, ‘Name That Tune’ game show host, dead at 93 Enlarge Image Tom Kennedy with fellow game show host Alex Trebek in 2005. Getty Images TV game show host Tom Kennedy has died at the age of 93. His daughter Courtney and nephew Ben confirmed to Fox News that Kennedy — born James Edward Narz — died on Wednesday in his Oxnard, California home. The cause of death is unknown at this time. “He passed away peacefully,” said Ben. Kennedy was known best as the host of “Name That Tune” and “You Don’t Say!” Variety reports that Kennedy moved to Los Angeles from Louisville, Ky. to pursue a career in broadcasting, and after working in radio, he began hosting game shows in the 1950s. In order to avoid confusion with his brother, also a host, he changed his name to Tom Kennedy. Aside from “Name That Tune” (1974-1981) and “You Don’t Say!” (1963-1969), the television personality was known for hosting “Split Second” (1972-1975) and “Password Plus” (1980-1982).” Additionally, he hosted...
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