His death was announced by a spokesperson for Martindales family.
7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.
5 on the UK Singles Chart and sold over 1 million copies.
Wink Martindale hosting ‘High Rollers,’ left, and ‘Tic Tac Dough’Everett Collection
Later that year, Martindale moved to Los Angeles as the morning host of pre-Boss Jock KHJ-AM.
Among his most popular radio specials wasThe Elvis Presley Storyin 1975.
While he first found success in radio, the handsome Martindale found wider, national fame on television.
Wink Martindale hosting NBC’s ‘What’s That Song’ circa 1964Everett Collection
He followed the musical-contest show with NBCsWords and Music, CBSGambitand his biggest successTic-Tac-Dough.
Martindale also worked in local Los Angeles TV, hosting KTLAsAmerican Bandstand-influencedP.O.P.
Dance Partyon Saturdays from the old Pacific Ocean Park pier during the early 1960s.
He also hosted dance shows for KCOP and KHJ-TV.
When Chongs character hits the stage, he calls him Dink Winkerson from KRUD radio.
Erik Pedersen contributed to this report.
