Comedian Rip Taylor, confetti-throwing staple of 1970s game shows, dies at 84

LOS ANGELES -- Comedian Rip Taylor, known for being an exuberant celebrity guest on shows like "Hollywood Squares" and "The Gong Show," has died at age 84, a representative has confirmed.

Charles Elmer Taylor had a long career in show business, dating back to appearances on the Jackie Gleason Show in the 1960s. He was a guest star on countless TV shows, but perhaps is best remembered for entertaining and outrageous appearances on TV game shows and talk shows in the 1970s.
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He was known for showering himself and his audience with confetti, pulling up his bright toupee and delivering ridiculous one-liners.