"Allen Ludden, born October 5, 1917, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, became America's beloved game show host through 'Password' from 1961 to 1980. During his twenties, Ludden served honorably in the United States Army as an entertainment officer in the Pacific Theater, earning the Bronze Star Medal and captain rank by 1946. He married Margaret McGloin on October 11, 1943, and they welcomed three children: David, Martha, and Sarah. Ludden met Betty White in 1961 while filming 'Password,' creating an

"Betty White met Allen Ludden in 1961 at NBC Studios in New York while guest-starring on his game show Password. Already a television trailblazer, Betty had starred in Life with Elizabeth and was known for her charm and comedic timing. Allen, still grieving the loss of his wife Margie McGloin, was instantly drawn to Betty’s warmth. He proposed multiple times over two years—once giving her a ring hidden in a stuffed animal—before she accepted in spring 1963." "They married on June 14, 1963, at th