Marc Summers
CA, US
Host of Food Network's "Unwrapped" & national spokesperson for the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
Walk down any street in America with television host Marc Summers and you'll discover that daytime viewers of all ages will stop to say hello. Born in Indianapolis, Summers wound up in Los Angeles working as a comedian, later combining his comedic and magic skills at the Magic Castle, a theme restaurant and club. His foray into hosting started when, as a CBS page, he filled in for an announcer of "The Joker's Wild." His quick wit and charm gained immediate notice, and Summers began performing studio audience warm-ups for such shows as "Soap," "Alice" and "Star Search." Soon after, he was offered the chance to host Nickelodeon's "Double Dare," little realizing this would be the springboard to his future in television. Summers enjoyed his nearly 10-year association with Nickelodeon, including an ongoing role as a programming consultant, producer and director. He became a recognized television personality from hosting "Double Dare" as well as the equally popular "What Would You Do?." His enthusiasm and ability to encourage people to do anything made both shows instant hits, putting the network on the map. But no project better showcased his talent than Nickelodeon's "Pick Your Brain." Summers was creator, executive producer and host of this syndicated game show featuring three young contestants. Like many of his shows, it stressed teamwork and healthy competition with parents. After five years as a correspondent and guest host on ABC's "Home Show," during which he covered such stories as families with relatives in the Gulf War and the Branch Davidian stand-off live in Waco, Texas, Summers began hosting Lifetime's daily lifestyle series "Our Home." Today, Summers covers the sweeter things in life as host of Food Network's "Unwrapped." A national spokesperson for the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, Summers has been interviewed on "Oprah," "Today," "Dateline," "The Howard Stern Show," and has been profiled in "People" magazine and "USA Today." Also an author, his book "Everything In Its Place," is the frank, engaging, and often hilarious narrative of Summers' journey from compulsive room cleaner to family man, talk show host and national spokesperson for OCD.
Walk down any street in America with television host Marc Summers and you'll discover that daytime viewers of all ages will stop to say hello. Born in Indianapolis, Summers wound up in Los Angeles working as a comedian, later combining his comedic and magic skills at the Magic Castle, a theme restaurant and club. His foray into hosting started when, as a CBS page, he filled in for an announcer of "The Joker's Wild." His quick wit and charm gained immediate notice, and Summers began performing studio audience warm-ups for such shows as "Soap," "Alice" and "Star Search." Soon after, he was offered the chance to host Nickelodeon's "Double Dare," little realizing this would be the springboard to his future in television. Summers enjoyed his nearly 10-year association with Nickelodeon, including an ongoing role as a programming consultant, producer and director. He became a recognized television personality from hosting "Double Dare" as well as the equally popular "What Would You Do?." His enthusiasm and ability to encourage people to do anything made both shows instant hits, putting the network on the map. But no project better showcased his talent than Nickelodeon's "Pick Your Brain." Summers was creator, executive producer and host of this syndicated game show featuring three young contestants. Like many of his shows, it stressed teamwork and healthy competition with parents. After five years as a correspondent and guest host on ABC's "Home Show," during which he covered such stories as families with relatives in the Gulf War and the Branch Davidian stand-off live in Waco, Texas, Summers began hosting Lifetime's daily lifestyle series "Our Home." Today, Summers covers the sweeter things in life as host of Food Network's "Unwrapped." A national spokesperson for the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, Summers has been interviewed on "Oprah," "Today," "Dateline," "The Howard Stern Show," and has been profiled in "People" magazine and "USA Today." Also an author, his book "Everything In Its Place," is the frank, engaging, and often hilarious narrative of Summers' journey from compulsive room cleaner to family man, talk show host and national spokesperson for OCD.
2010