Bill Rafferty

Bill Rafferty (June 17, 1944 – August 11, 2012) was an American comedian and impressionist who hosted several game shows including Every Second Counts, Card Sharks, and Blockbusters. Born in Queens, New York, Rafferty began his career in television as a co-host on the NBC reality series Real People. He later became a field correspondent for the show. Prior to his television career, Rafferty served as a military policeman in the United States Army and worked as a butcher in Bolinas, California. Rafferty also made guest appearances on Laugh-In and hosted a television show called Retired and Wired on Retirement Living TV.