Wink Martindale TV Personality, Game Show Host
Winston C. Martindale was born and reared in Jackson, Tennessee. Nicknamed "Wink" by a boyhood friend, he began working as a radio announcer at the age of 17, while attending Memphis State University from which he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
In 1957, Martindale recorded the million-selling classic "Deck of Cards" which is still a standard in narrative recordings.
After hosting radio and TV music programs for a number of years, Martindale hosted "What's This Song", his first game show, in 1965. He has been a familiar presence on TV for over 30 years, hosting a number of hit shows.