He was involved in more than 20 game shows, most memorably as the host of “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough” in the 1970s and ’80s.

LOS ANGELES -- Wink Martindale, the genial host of such hit game shows as “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough” who also did one of ...

Wink Martindale, a longtime fixture on U.S. television as the host of "Tic-Tac-Dough," "High Rollers" and other game shows, ...

Born Winston Conrad Martindale, the veteran host was born in Jackson, Tennessee on December 4, 1933. He began his career as a ...

Wink Martindale, a pioneer of game show frontmen and the host of “Tic-Tac-Dough,” “Gambit” and “High Rollers,” died Tuesday.

Wink Martindale’s legacy touched music, television, and beyond. Find out more about the beloved host and entertainer here.

Wink Martindale, the legendary game show host, has died. He was 91 and surrounded by his family in Rancho Mirage Tuesday, April 15, when he died.