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Durward KirbyDurward Kirby Durward Kirby American television personality (1911–2000) Homer Durward Kirby (August 24, 1911 – March 15, 2000; sometimes misspelled Dirwood Kirby or 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2020) Quick facts Born, Died ... Durward Kirby Kirby in 1962 Born Homer Durward Kirby (1911-08-24)August 24, 1911 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. Died March 15, 2000(2000-03-15) (aged 88) Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. Occupation(s) Television host, announcer Years active 1946–1974 Spouse Mary Paxton Young (1941–1994; her death) Children 2 Close Early life Kirby was born on August… (Source: Wikipedia)
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