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- Birth nameAllen Doye O'Dell
- Doye O'Dell was born on November 22, 1912 in Gustine, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Vice (2018), Heldorado (1946) and Hit Parade of 1947 (1947). He was married to Ella Mae McLeod, Joan Barton and Ruth Southard. He died on January 3, 2001 in Northridge, California, USA.
- SpousesElla Mae McLeod(July 30, 1956 - July 14, 1966) (divorced, 2 children)Joan Barton(August 27, 1955 - January 16, 1956)Ruth Southard(February 8, 1947 - January 24, 1954) (her death, 1 child)
- ChildrenKathy Ruth O'DellDebbie Ella O'DellJoseph Doye O'Dell
- ParentsJoseph William O'DellCarrie Gregory
- O'Dell hosted a popular kids' TV show in the Los Angeles area, during the early 50s. He could be seen regularly as a guest out at Ray "Crash" Corrigans Ranch.
- Doye's daily "Cowboy Thrills" show on Los Angeles' KTLA was a must-see for every kid. On Friday nights he emceed "Western Varieties" featuring Eddie Cletro and his band, comic actor Roscoe Ates, the Twin Tones (Penny & Patty Pollack) and weekly guests, Jimmy Wakley, Tex Williams, Eddie Dean and various vaudeville acts.
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