Marc Summers delves into career and life struggles in one-man play, "The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers"

Marc Summers delves into career and life struggles in one-man play, “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers”

Benjamin Hughes

Marc Summers, the iconic host of Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” and a familiar face on television for over three decades, is now showcasing his life story in New York City through his one-man play, “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers.”

It is something Summers, 72, thought would never happen. He was nearly out of the entertainment industry after his time with Nickelodeon and Food Network had concluded. (Paramount is the parent company of Nickelodeon and CBS.)

But Summers’ path wasn’t always a smooth one. He faced significant personal challenges, including early rejections based on his appearance and last name, which was Berkowitz at birth.

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Nate Burleson

Nate Burleson

Nate Burleson is a co-host of “CBS Mornings.” He is also an Emmy Award-winning studio analyst for CBS Sports’ NFL pre-game, halftime and post-game show, “The NFL Today,” and is the host of Nickelodeon’s “NFL Slime Time.”

Source: cbsnews.com