Jim Perry (born James Edward Dooley) (November 9, 1933-November 20, 2015) was an American television host best known as the host of the original format of Card Sharks and the 1980s format of Sale of the Century. In addition to hosting in America, he also hosted game shows in Canada, including Definition & Headline Hunters. Jim is also known as the host of the Miss Canada pageant in the 1970s and 1980s. The Sesame Street character and resident game show emcee "Guy Smiley" was modeled after Jim Perry, though not completely based on him.