Doug Davidson

Douglas Donald Davidson or Doug Davidson (born October 24, 1954) is an American television actor. He has portrayed Paul Williams on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless since May 1978. making him the series' longest-serving cast member.

Career
Davidson appeared as captain of The Young and the Restless team when they played for charity on Family Feud (Combs) 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 14, 1994. The show was cancelled just four and a half months later on January 27, 1995. Davidson was one of the few people given an audition to replace Bob Barker after his retirement from The Price is Right in 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. Davidson also appeared in the unsold 1996 pilot of Card Sharks hosted by Tom Green (not to be confused with the MTV personality of the same name) as a video clip during the bonus round.

From 1988 through 2003, Davidson served as host of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.

On September 18, 2018; it was reported that Davidson's contract was not renewed. Davidson's confirmed that he was "not included" in the new direction for The Young and the Restless. In a turnaround following the departure of executive producer and head writer Mal Young, CBS announced on February 15, 2019 that Davidson would be returning to the role.

Personal Life
He has been married to Cindy Fisher since 1984. They have two children, daughter Cynthia and son Caden.

Goodson-Todman Show Hosted
The Price is Right (1994-1995)

Goodson-Todman Shows appeared
Family Feud (1989 and 1993)

Card Sharks (1996 pilot)