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Ken Ober Biography
Ken Ober is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on July 3, 1957 in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. He hosted four game shows over the course of his career, though most famously MTV’s Remote Control.
People compare him to longtime host of TV’s Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek.
He was a founding member of the Theta Mu chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He graduated in 1980.
Born Kenneth Oberding in Brookline, Massachusetts, he was raised in a suburb of Hartford, Connecticut, where his first job was as a bagger at a local Jewish supermarket. Ober hosted four game shows over the course of his career. He received his break after appearing as a contestant on Star Search in 1984. He was most widely known for his role on the MTV game show Remote Control, which he hosted for three seasons. That show also helped launch the careers of Adam Sandler, Denis Leary, Kari Wuhrer, and Colin Quinn. Ober was known among 1990s and 2000s audiences for his hosting jobs on Make Me Laugh, Smush, and the ESPN game show Perfect Match.
He died in Santa Monica, California.
| Name | Ken Ober |
| First Name | Ken |
| Last Name | Ober |
| Occupation | Game Show Host |
| Birthday | July 3 |
| Birth Year | 1957 |
| Place of Birth | Massachusetts |
| Home Town | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1995, Ober hosted a Los Angeles talk radio show with former Brady Bunch star Susan Olsen. The show, known as Ober and Olsen, aired on 97.1 KLSX. (Olsen had previously appeared on an episode of Remote Control that featured Brady Bunch cast members competing.)
Ken Ober Net Worth
Ken Ober is one of the richest Game Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ken Ober's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked as a substitute teacher and a standup comic.
He was the Alex Trebek of the MTV generation.
Ken Ober (July 3, 1957 – November 15, 2009) was an American game show host, comedian, and actor.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Game Show Host |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2002, Ober served as supervising producer for Colin Quinn’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, which was a reunion of sorts; Quinn was the announcer on Remote Control. Ober was also a guest on one episode.
Ober died at his home in Santa Monica on November 15, 2009, at the age of 52. According to friends, Ober had been feeling ill and was complaining of headaches, chronic chest pain, and flu-like symptoms the previous afternoon.
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Ober was the frequent color analyst alongside veteran play by play announcer Steve Albert for the “MTV Rock N’ Jock” celebrity sports specials during the 1990’s.
Who is Ken Ober Dating?
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Ken Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ken Ober celebrates birthday on July 3 of every year.
Who hosted Remote Control?
Ken Ober, a brassy comedian best known as the host of the 1980s-era MTV game show “Remote Control,” was found dead on Sunday in his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 52. The cause was not immediately known.
Where was Remote Control filmed?
| Production locations | Matrix Studios Manhattan, New York (Seasons 1-2 and 4-5) Disney-MGM Studios Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Season 3) |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | MTV (1987–90) Syndicated (1989–90) |
What was the game show on MTV?
(MTV’s) Remote Control was a pop culture/variety-typed game show set in host Ken Ober’s basement. This was the first ever game show produced by MTV. Three contestants selected categories from a giant Zenith TV and answered questions.
Who invented the Remote Control?
Nikola Tesla
What was the first game show on MTV?
7-Dec-1987 MTV launched its first game show, “Remote Control,” which challenged contestants’ TV knowledge. “Brady Bunch Physics” quickly became a favorite “channel” on the game.
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