Douglas Donald Davidson (born October 24, 1954) is an American
television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera
The Young and the Restless since May 1978, making him the series'
longest-serving cast member.Davidson appeared as captain of The Young
and the Restless team when they played for charity on Family Feud
several times from 1989 until 1993. Through connections he made during
those appearances, Davidson eventually got a position hosting a
five-night-a-week, syndicated, half-hour version of the game show The
New Price Is Right, beginning on September 12, 1994. The show was
canceled just four and a half months later on January 27, 1995.
Davidson was one of a few people given an audition to replace Bob
Barker after his retirement from The Price Is Right on June 15, 2007,
a role which ultimately went to Drew Carey. Davidson has also hosted
the live stage show adaptation, The Price Is Right Live!, at
Harrah's-owned casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.From 1998 through 2003,
Davidson served as a host of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera
The Young and the Restless since May 1978, making him the series'
longest-serving cast member.Davidson appeared as captain of The Young
and the Restless team when they played for charity on Family Feud
several times from 1989 until 1993. Through connections he made during
those appearances, Davidson eventually got a position hosting a
five-night-a-week, syndicated, half-hour version of the game show The
New Price Is Right, beginning on September 12, 1994. The show was
canceled just four and a half months later on January 27, 1995.
Davidson was one of a few people given an audition to replace Bob
Barker after his retirement from The Price Is Right on June 15, 2007,
a role which ultimately went to Drew Carey. Davidson has also hosted
the live stage show adaptation, The Price Is Right Live!, at
Harrah's-owned casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.From 1998 through 2003,
Davidson served as a host of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
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