Roy Ward Dickson was a pioneering Canadian television producer, writer, and emcee, known as the King of Quiz. A game show inventor, he transitioned from radio to television with notable shows like Professor Dick and His Question Box and What d'you Know? His shows, including the long-running Fun Parade and Mr. and Mrs., became popular in both Canada and the UK. Dickson's contributions to the genre shaped the landscape of game shows, influencing countless formats that followed. His legacy endures in the world of entertainment, remembered for his creative and innovative contributions.
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Meaning of the name - Roy
red king, fiery king
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Roy Ward Dickson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
Place of Death: Victoria, British Columbia
Educated At: secondary school teacher in Winnipeg
Occupation: television presenter | television producer
Employers: Vancouver Sun | Toronto Star | CTV
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 51 | 26 Leo 14 | 17 Sagittarius 47 |
| Moon | 28 Capricorn 37 | 11 Aquarius 31 | 0 Aries -41 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 19 | 26 Leo 54 | 2 Capricorn 56 |
| Venus | 29 Cancer 21 | 16 Virgo 42 | 21 Sagittarius 13 |
| Mars | 8 Virgo 1 | 19 Gemini 19 | 23 Scorpio 13 |
| Jupiter | 12 Libra 12 | 17 Gemini 17 | 5 Scorpio 39 |
| Saturn | 7 Taurus 9 | 17 Pisces 27 | 0 Taurus 46 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 59 | 27 Taurus 12 | 23 Capricorn 12 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 23 | 29 Pisces 22 | 21 Cancer 0 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 38 | 0 Aquarius 15 | 27 Gemini 5 |
| Rahu | 23 Taurus 36 | 8 Aries 39 | 17 Taurus 34 |
| Ketu | 23 Scorpio 36 | 8 Libra 39 | 17 Scorpio 34 |
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