"Allen Ludden, born October 5, 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, became America's beloved game show host through 'Password' from 1961 to 1980. During his twenties, Ludden served honorably in the United States Army as an entertainment officer in the Pacific Theater, earning the Bronze Star Medal and captain rank by 1946. He married Margaret McGloin on October 11, 1943, and they welcomed three children: David, Martha, and Sarah. Ludden met Betty White in 1961 while filming 'Password,' creating an
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"Allen Ludden, born October 5, 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, became America's beloved game show host through 'Password' from 1961 to 1980. During his twenties, Ludden served honorably in the United States Army as an entertainment officer in the Pacific Theater, earning the Bronze Star Medal and captain rank by 1946. He married Margaret McGloin on October 11, 1943, and they welcomed three children: David, Martha, and Sarah. Ludden met Betty White in 1961 while filming 'Password,' creating an
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Born October 5, 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Allen Ludden rose from Midwestern roots to national fame as host of Password (1961–1980). Circa World War II, he served as an Army officer in the Pacific Theater, earning a Bronze Star before discharge in 1946. He married Margaret McGloin in 1943; her death from cancer in 1961 left him widowed with three children. Meeting Betty White on Password the same year sparked instant chemistry; they married June 6, 1963, remaining devoted until his death
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Born October 5, 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Allen Ludden rose from Midwestern roots to national fame as host of Password (1961–1980). Circa World War II, he served as an Army officer in the Pacific Theater, earning a Bronze Star before discharge in 1946. He married Margaret McGloin in 1943; her death from cancer in 1961 left him widowed with three children. Meeting Betty White on Password the same year sparked instant chemistry; they married June 6, 1963, remaining devoted until his death
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"Betty White met Allen Ludden in 1961 at NBC Studios in New York while guest-starring on his game show Password. Already a television trailblazer, Betty had starred in Life with Elizabeth and was known for her charm and comedic timing. Allen, still grieving the loss of his wife Margie McGloin, was instantly drawn to Betty’s warmth. He proposed multiple times over two years—once giving her a ring hidden in a stuffed animal—before she accepted in spring 1963." "They married on June 14, 1963, at th
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"Betty White met Allen Ludden in 1961 at NBC Studios in New York while guest-starring on his game show Password. Already a television trailblazer, Betty had starred in Life with Elizabeth and was known for her charm and comedic timing. Allen, still grieving the loss of his wife Margie McGloin, was instantly drawn to Betty’s warmth. He proposed multiple times over two years—once giving her a ring hidden in a stuffed animal—before she accepted in spring 1963." "They married on June 14, 1963, at th
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"Betty White and her husband, beloved game show host Allen Ludden, are photographed at their California home in 1972, sharing a joyful moment in the midst of their enduring romance. Married in 1963, the couple built a warm and laughter-filled life together in the Hollywood Hills. Their bond, often described as one of the most genuine love stories in show business, was marked by mutual respect, humor, and deep affection. In this serene photograph, the ease of their companionship shines through, c
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