John Charles Daly

John Charles Patrick Croghan Daly (February 20, 1914 – February 24, 1991) was an American journalist, personality, actor, and game show host. He was known for hosting What's My Line. He was also the Vice President of ABC during the 1950s. He was the son-in-law of Chief of Justice Earl Warren.Obituary Variety, March 4, 1991.

Early life
Daly was born on February 20, 1914, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to an American family.  His parents were on a trip in Johannesburg when he was born. After his father died, Daly and his mother moved to Boston, Massachusetts. Daly studied at the Tilton School and at Boston College.

Personal life
He was married to Margaret Griswell Neal from 1937 until they divorced in 1959 or 1960. They had three children. Then he was married to Virginia Warren from 1960 until his death in 1991. Virginia was the daughter of Chief Justice Earl Warren.

Death
Daly died on February 24, 1991, in his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, from cardiac arrest, four days after his 77th birthday. – Scan of original publication.

Awards
Daly won an Emmy Award in 1955, an Golden Globe Award in 1962, and three Peabody Awards in 1954, 1956, and 1957.

References

Other websites

Biography on TV.com 
Robert Trout discusses the CBS newscast of December 7, 1941
John Charles Daly at Find a Grave

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