for the program, which marked his last appearance before his death. The original airing of the documentary was dedicated in his memory. Today, the rights to the Press Your Luck format are owned by the British multi-national media company Fremantle; Carruthers sold the format to Pearson Television, Fremantle's predecessor company after his retirement. References External links 1930 births 2003 deaths Deaths from cerebrovascular disease American television producers American television directors Businesspeople from Detroit 20th-century American businesspeople