- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEdward George Rogers
- Comedian and entertainer Ted Rogers found his biggest TV fame on 3-2-1 (1978), a quiz show made by Yorkshire Television from 1978 - 1987, in which contestants had to solve a series of cryptic clues to land rewards such as dream holidays - and avoid the booby prize Dusty Bin. Instead of a catchphrase, Rogers developed a unique hand gesture in which he counted down the figures 3, 2, 1 as he said the show's name. Rogers was a regular on the UK's northern comedy club circuit as well as a tireless charity worker. He also shared a stage with many of the stage and screen greats, such as Frank Sinatra; Bing Crosby; Bob Hope and Shirley Bassey during his lifetime. He was also a friend of Jackie Mason, with whom he intended to tour in 2001.
- IMDb mini biography by: imcardell@another.co.uk
- SpousesMarion Mitchell(1979 - ?) (2 children)Marge Robertson(1953 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- A '3-2-1' hand gesture in which he counted down the figures as he said the show's name
- He was a football fan and supported Chelsea.
- Became a Butlins Redcoat entertainer following his RAF National Service.
- Enjoyed playing polo, especially at Cowdray Park in Sussex.
- Made his debut television appearance in 1963 on the BBC's "Billy Cotton Band Show" (1956).
- In 1974, hosted both the Royal Variety Show and Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1973).
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