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Durward Kirby
1911Aug, 24

Durward Kirby

Durward Kirby, American television host and announcer (d. 2000)
James Homer Durward Kirby (August 24, 1911 – March 15, 2000), sometimes misspelled Durwood Kirby, was an American television host and announcer. He is best remembered for The Garry Moore Show in the 1950s and Candid Camera, which he co-hosted with Allen Funt from 1961 through 1966.

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