Jerry G. Bishop

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Role

Actor | Writer

Date of birth

08/03/1936

Date of death

09/15/2013

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jerry G. Bishop

Biography

Best remembered for portraying Svengoolie on "Screaming Yellow Theater," which aired in Chicago from 1970 to 1973. He then moved to San Diego in 1978 to become the host of "Sun Up San Diego." In his 13 years as host, he won 3 emmy awards. Along with his busy schedule, owned 2 Chicago themed restaurants, Greek Islands Cafe and Asaggio Pizza. He died of a heart attack at a local San Diego hospital.

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