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Editor: Bob Battle
Profession: DUI Defense Lawyer

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Gary Collins, best known for hosting the TV show, "The New Hollywood Squares," was charged with DUI Oct. 29, two weeks after being involved in an accident in the San Fernando Valley.

In addition to his roles in theatre, films and television, Collins is also well known for his easy going style and warmth as a Host. He hosted Hour Magazine from 1980 to 1988 and was nominated for an Emmy 6 times. Collins won the Emmy Award in 1983 for Outstanding Talk Show Host. For nine years Gary enjoyed hosting The Miss America Pageant.

No other charges have been filed on the two motorists. While driving his Ford Explorer, Collins was struck by another vehicle. When police smelled alcohol on Collins, they conducted field sobriety tests on the TV actor.

A spokesman for the L.A. Attorney's Office said Collins was charged with a misdemeanor count of driving with a BAC level above the state legal limit of .08. If convicted, Collins, 69, faces up to six months imprisonment and a $1,000 fine when he faces arraignment Nov. 16.

In the accident, Collins was unharmed but the 89-year-old driver of the other vehicle was hospitalized with injuries.

Collins has also appeared on the TV series "Yes, Dear" and "JAG," as well as the soap opera "The Young and the Restless." He also has appeared on the "Circus of the Stars."