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Marc Summers
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Everything In Its PlaceAlthough for many people obsessive compulsive disorder is a debilitating condition, Summers, the host of PAX-TV's Great Day America and the former host of Nickelodeon's Double Dare, found ways to channel his OCD into a high-powered career. In this upbeat presentation, he describes how he discovered that his "all or nothing" approach to life and his obsession with order (e.g., straightening the fringe on his oriental rug to make each strand exactly parallel) could be more than just an idiosyncrasy. He "outed" himself on national television when Dr. Hollander, an OCD expert, was a guest on Summers's talk show, and became active in educating the public about a neurological disorder that affects some six million Americans. Summers believes his considerable career success is tied to his OCD, since it was "a way for me to channel an aspect of my disease: my need to win, to be perfect, to be the best." He also emphasizes the fear and shame he felt about his compulsions, the toll they took on his family and the need for treatment.
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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" and also hosts "History IQ" on the History Channel.
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: My Trials And Triumphs with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is the frank, engaging, and often hilarious narrative of Summers' journey from compulsive room cleaner to family man and talk show host.