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
king, renowned warrior
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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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Ephemeris for August 18, 1910
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 51 | 26 Leo 0 | 18 Sagittarius 48 |
| Moon | 28 Capricorn 37 | 28 Gemini 39 | 13 Aries 16 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 19 | 7 Leo 28 | 4 Capricorn 26 |
| Venus | 29 Cancer 21 | 21 Cancer 42 | 22 Sagittarius 29 |
| Mars | 8 Virgo 1 | 7 Libra 23 | 23 Scorpio 54 |
| Jupiter | 12 Libra 12 | 15 Cancer 22 | 5 Scorpio 51 |
| Saturn | 7 Taurus 9 | 0 Aries 44 | 0 Taurus 44 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 59 | 1 Gemini 20 | 23 Capricorn 15 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 23 | 1 Aries 39 | 20 Cancer 59 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 38 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 27 Gemini 4 |
| Rahu | 23 Taurus 36 | 19 Pisces 19 | 17 Taurus 30 |
| Ketu | 23 Scorpio 36 | 19 Virgo 19 | 17 Scorpio 30 |
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