Gene Wood was the original announcer, with the last several weeks of shows announced by Marc Summers.
The show typically begins as a cold open with Marc Summers saying, "On your mark, get set, GO!"
Only when one team completed it would the announcer then introduce Marc Summers.
Marc Summers (host 1986-1992; producer 1992; executive consultant 2000)
Marc Summers (host of the first 2 seasons) only returned for this season's finale.
The program was originally hosted by Marc Summers and Guy Fieri.
These studies show that "arts help develop creativity and critical thinking," said Marc Summer, who runs the arts-in-education program in the Freeport schools.
It first aired in June 2001 and is hosted by Marc Summers.
The show tapes segments with Marc Summers at many different locations across the country.
Marc Summers was the show's announcer for its first few weeks and Johnny Gilbert announced the remainder of the series.