Jack Barry

Biography

Jack Barry was a pioneering American game show host, television personality, and executive, born Jack Barasch on March 20, 1918, in Lindenhurst, New York. He developed several game shows with his partner Dan Enright, including Tic-Tac-Dough and Twenty-One, which were marked by controversy due to allegations of rigging. Barry's reputation was forever marred by his involvement in the 1950s quiz show scandals. He passed away on May 2, 1984.