Mike Bongiorno

Mike Bongiorno
Mike Bongiorno in 1972
Born
Michael Nicholas Salvatore Bongiorno

(1924-05-26)May 26, 1924
DiedSeptember 8, 2009(2009-09-08) (aged 85)
Monte Carlo, Monaco
OccupationPresenter
Years active1946–2009
Spouses
Rosalia Maresca
(m. 1948; div. 1952)
Annarita Torsello
(m. 1968; div. 1970)
Daniela Zuccoli
(m. 1972)
Children3

Michael Nicholas Salvatore Bongiorno (Italian: [bɔnˈdʒorno, - bonˈ-]; May 26, 1924 – September 8, 2009) was an Italian American television presenter. After a few experiences in the U.S., he started working on RAI in the 1950s and was considered to be the most popular host in Italy. He was also known by the nickname il Re del Quiz ('The Quiz King'), and the peculiarity of starting all his shows with his trademark greeting: Allegria! ('Cheers!', 'Joy!').[1]

  1. ^ Xuereb, Charles (10 September 2009). "'A personality that shaped TV entertainment for decades'". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2009-09-10.