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Bobby Thompson
Bobby Thompson is recorded in 1 distinct story.
Host and emcee of The Running Man, whom Ben meets in the control room before the program.
Also recorded as Bobby, Thompson.
Stories and supporting passages
The Running Man
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This other fellow, as I’m sure you know, is Bobby Thompson.” Thompson, of course. Host and emcee of The Running Man. He wore a natty green tunic, slightly iridescent, and sported a mane of hair that was silvery-attractive enough to be suspect. “Do you dye it?” Richards asked.
Killian introduces Thompson; the narrator explicitly identifies him as host and emcee.
The Running Man ↗ (paid link)By Stephen King · writing as Richard Bachman