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Biography
Michael Nicholas Salvatore Bongiorno was an American Italian television presenter. After a few experiences in the U.S., he started working on RAI in the 1950s and was considered to be the most popular host in Italy. He was also known by the nickname il Re del Quiz, and the peculiarity of starting all his shows with his trademark greeting: Allegria!.
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Awards & recognition
- Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
- Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
