You and up to 7 guests will have the chance to spend time with broadcasting legend Wink Martindale - best known as the host of such classic game shows as Tic Tac Dough, Gambit, and Debt - over lunch at Mediterraneo in Westlake Village, CA.
Following graduation from high school in 1951 Wink’s former Sunday school teacher managed a 250 Watt radio station. He gave Wink his first on-air job at $25 a week. With persistence he advanced to the town’s two larger stations and in short order he found himself on Memphis’ number one station WHBQ where Wink soon became one of the Bluff City’s most popular radio and television personalities. Work never hindered Wink. While hosting the morning show on radio, a TV show in the afternoon and beginning to raise a family, he still found time to complete his college education at the University of Memphis – majoring in Speech and English, minoring in Journalism. A shining example of what happens when one envisions a goal and acts upon it.
In 1959 Wink ventured west to Los Angeles where he was alternately featured on KHJ, KRLA, KFWB and KGIL. His radio dream was fully realized in 1971 when he began a 12 year run as the midday personality on Gene Autry’s flagship “Station of the Stars”, KMPC. Along the way there was his teen oriented “Dance Party” from Pacific Ocean Park, a gold record, the narrative “Deck of Cards”, an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and 21 game shows that Wink either hosted or produced including “Trivial Pursuit”, “Can You Top This”, “High Rollers”, “Debt”, “Gambit”, and the long-running “Tic-Tac-Dough”.
This is sure to be an unforgettable and intimate afternoon for all as Wink shares stories of his legendary 60+ year media career.
Your donation will assist the Supportabilities Foundation in its mission to empower individuals with disabilities to explore their interests and maximize their unique abilities; and improve the mind, body, spirit, and soul, through therapeutic programs centered on athletics and music.
Notice of Updated Buyer Terms of Use
We have recently updated our Buyer Terms of Use. We encourage you to review the revised terms to ensure continued understanding and compliance. By continuing to use our platform, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms. View the updated Terms of Use