If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Peter Tomarken I found on Findagrave.com. And now, here is the host of Duel in the Daytime, Peter Tomarken!" California, On March 13, 2006, while working as an "Angel of Mercy" pilot, he was killed along with his wife when their small plane crashed off the coast of Santa Monica, California. Try again later. Please try again later. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Texas, SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP)-- Peter Tomarken, host of the hit 1980s game show "Press Your Luck," and his wife were killed when their small plane crashed into Santa Monica Bay. We’ve updated the security on the site. A system error has occurred. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. Year should not be greater than current year. I know it had to be quite disappointing for him when Press Your Luck got cancelled in 1986, while the show was doing ok in the ratings and would still be fondly remembered after its cancellation. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Peter Tomarken 7 Dec 1942 – 13 Mar 2006. There is a problem with your email/password. Larson is notable for winning $110,237 (equivalent to $271,000 in 2019) in cash and prizes, at the time the largest one-day total ever won on a game show. Humanitarian. Tomarken was piloting his small private plane when it crashed killing himself and his wife. Westchester County, show. Please reset your password. Heck, it was airing in syndication a few months later. Biography. This pic is dedicated to Peter Tomarken and his wife Kathleen who died of a plane crash on March 13, 2006. 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The bodies of Peter Tomarken, 63, host of the hit 1980s game show "Press Your Luck," and his wife, Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Failed to report flower. personality, game show host (best remembered for PRESS YOUR LUCK: 1983-1986). or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. USA. Born in 1924,... Television Producer. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Wisconsin, Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Try again. Los Angeles County, This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The great guys who hosted or announced those game shows I enjoyed watching while I was growing up...and can still enjoy today, thanks to Game Show Network! Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Entertainer, Actor, Television Host. 211511529, citing St. Margaret's Churchyard, Ditchling, Lewes District, East Sussex, England ; Maintained by Find A Grave . 1 Shows hosted 2 Gallery … Peter Tomarken was born on December 7, 1942 in Olean, New York, USA as Peter David Tomarken. Peter Tomarken was born on December 7, 1942 in Olean, New York, USA as Peter David Tomarken. We have set your language to Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. A native of Olean, New York, he is familiar to television audiences as host of such games shows as, "Hit Man" (1983), "Press Your Luck" (1983 to 1986), "Wordplay" (1986, pilot episode only), "Bargain Hunters" (1987), "Wipeout" (1988 to 1989), "Monopoly" (1990, pilot episode only), "Decades" (1994), "Paranoia" (2000), and ""Whammy! Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. USA. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In this Bill Carruthers Game Show that featured the late, great Rod Roddy and the late, great Peter Tomarken, three contestants vied for the aforementioned Big Bucks by taking spins on the infamous Big Board, which featured plenty of cash and fabulous prizes, and perhaps the most famous game show villain ever, the Whammy. Try again later. The bodies of Peter Tomarken, 63, host of the hit 1980s game show “Press Your Luck,” and his wife, Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were identified by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Try again later. A native of Olean,... Jeffrey Green has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. He also appeared in films including, "19 at 11" (2004), "Haunted" (1998), "Heaven Can Wait" (1978), "Secrets" (1977), and the television programs, "Ally McBeal," "Condo," "The Rockford Files," "Medical Center," "240-Robert," and "The Secret Empire." Television Announcer/Game Show Host/Actor. He was born on December 7, 1942 in Olean, NY. There is a problem with your email/password. Butler County, From 1995 to 1999, he hosted infomercials for "Closer Look." Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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Peter Tomarken, who was the host of numerous TV game shows, including the popular “Press Your Luck,” was killed Monday along with his wife when the small plane he was piloting on a … Tomarken, a private pilot, and his wife Kathleen were killed when his Beechcraft Bonanza A36, N16JR, crashed a few hundred feet off shore in Santa Monica Bay on the morning of March 13, 2006. Please select a county or city to continue. Everything ended the same way for Peter and his wife. This is the last main appearance with Peter Tomarken unless otherwise. There was an error deleting this problem. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. USA. He was... American Radio and Television Announcer. GREAT NEWS! Here's Peter Tomarken hosting an episode of the short lived ABC game show "Bargain Hunters". T.V. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He and his wife, Kathleen, both died in a plane crash in 2006. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Feb 12, 2018 - Peter David Tomarken 12-7-1942 - 3-13-06 Memorial in photos. Peter is known for referencing his time on Press in several game shows such as Wipeout. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? So, either on a lark or being begged by Merrill Heatter to do so, here he is. He was married to Kathleen Abigail Eastman and Dana Jones. Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 13609056, citing Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave . , Ashes given to family or friend, Cremated The Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is a Jewish cemetery located at 6001 West Centinela Avenue, in Culver City, California, United States.Many Jews from the entertainment industry are buried here. The bodies of Peter Tomarken, 63, host of the hit 1980s game show "Press Your Luck," and his wife, Kathleen Abigail Tomarken, 41, were identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. GREAT NEWS! Thanks for your help! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. A system error has occurred. He attended Beverly Hills High School and later obtained his bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA. Poor Peter Tomarken. California, based on information from your browser. 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