<P> Robert Ray `` Rod '' Roddy ( September 28 , 1937 -- October 27 , 2003 ) was an American radio and television announcer . He was primarily known for his role as an offstage announcer on game shows . Among the shows that he announced are the CBS game shows Whew ! and Press Your Luck . He is widely recognized by the signature line , `` Come on down ! '' from The Price Is Right , and it appears on his grave marker , although the phrase was originated and made popular by his predecessor Johnny Olson . Roddy succeeded original announcer Olson on The Price is Right and held the role from 1986 until his death in 2003 , and as of 2015 , is the longest - serving announcer on the current incarnation of the show . On many episodes of Press Your Luck and The Price is Right , Roddy appeared on camera . Roddy was also the voice of Mike the microphone on Disney 's House of Mouse from 2001 to 2003 . </P>
<P> Robert Ray `` Rod '' Roddy ( September 28 , 1937 -- October 27 , 2003 ) was an American radio and television announcer . He was primarily known for his role as an offstage announcer on game shows . Among the shows that he announced are the CBS game shows Whew ! and Press Your Luck . He is widely recognized by the signature line , `` Come on down ! '' from The Price Is Right , and it appears on his grave marker , although the phrase was originated and made popular by his predecessor Johnny Olson . Roddy succeeded original announcer Olson on The Price is Right and held the role from 1986 until his death in 2003 , and as of 2015 , is the longest - serving announcer on the current incarnation of the show . On many episodes of Press Your Luck and The Price is Right , Roddy appeared on camera . Roddy was also the voice of Mike the microphone on Disney 's House of Mouse from 2001 to 2003 . </P>
who was the first announcer on the price is right
who was the first announcer on the price is right
Johnny Olson
Johnny Olson