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

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.

The host, born Winston Martindale, had a 74-year career, according to Nashville Publicity Group, which also confirmed ...

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

The iconic television host died "surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale" at his home in ...

TV and radio host Wink Martindale, best known for his work on the game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," reportedly died on ...

His first break into television was at WHBQ-TV in Memphis, as the host of "Mars ... and Music," CBS' "Gambit," and his biggest success, "Tic-Tac-Dough." Wink also went on to host such popular game ...