Wink Martindale, legendary TV host and early interviewer of Elvis Presley, dies at 91
Briefly

The Independent highlights its commitment to delivering unbiased journalism on vital topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and corporate influence. With a focus on fact-based reporting, it encourages public support to maintain its efforts in providing informal news free from paywalls. In a parallel story, it pays tribute to Wink Martindale, a legendary television host who recently passed away at 91 after battling lymphoma. Martindale's legacy is intertwined with iconic game shows, celebrating both his achievements and his memorable approaches to hosting.
Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Martindale wrote in his 2000 memoir Winking at Life': From the day it hit the air, Gambit' spelled winner, and it taught me a basic tenant of any truly successful game show: KISS! Keep It Simple Stupid.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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