Jim McKrell

James McKrell (October 12, 1937, also written MacKrell), sometimes known on-air as Jimmy Kaye, is a retired American actor, radio host, and television personality, best known for hosting television game shows such as Celebrity Sweepstakes and The Game Game and appearing in films and television throughout the late 1970s and '80s, including Gremlins. Show business career Jim McKrell was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 12, 1937. His father, Rev. James K. "Uncle Mac" MacKrell, Sr., was a radio personality on KCUL radio station in Fort Worth, Texas. McKrell's career in broadcasting spanned five decades, beginning in the 1970s. Among his notable appearances were hosting the shows Celebrity Sweepstakes, The Game Game and Quiz Kids. He was also the presenter for the game shows Sweethearts and Couch Potatoes. Additionally, McKrell acted in films and television, including Annie Hall, Defending Your Life, Semi-Tough, Teen Wolf, Harry's War, and several made-for-TV movies. McKrell played reporter Lew Landers in two Joe Dante films, The Howling and Gremlins. He had many guest roles on television, such as in Dallas, Soap, Moonlighting and The Golden Girls. McKrell had regular appearances on General Hospital, Capitol, Generations and Days of Our Lives.