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1968 Arlene Francis Gawn Grainger Johnny Olson Pia Lindstrom Soupy Sales Wally Bruner What's My Line?

WHAT’S MY LINE-Taped October 1, 1968

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Host: Wally Bruner

Announcer: Johnny Olsen

The “Bright and Alert” Celebrity Panel:

FIRST GUEST: John Garrity (Kenoshia, Brooklyn, NY)

John makes an edible product and is self-employed

Pia: Does it comes from some animal?

No $5

Gawn: In the line of sweeties (as we call candy?)

Yes

Would I lick it rather than chew it?

No $10

Arlene: Would other than human beings enjoy it? 

No, or at least never find out $15

Soupy: Is it sold outdoors (like football games or parks)

Yes

Is it larger than an ice cream cone?

Yes

Is it like cotton candy?

No, no like cotton candy…IT IS COTTON CANDY!

1 out of 47 isn’t bad

Soupy

Mr. Garrity goes by the name “Johnny Cotton Candy”, same as Soupy’s Mother.  It got started by a friend to pay tuition, he’s now a graduate student at St. John’s in American History.  Soupy’s not done, he asks about the sugar base that’s put into the spinner.  It’s PURE SUGAR!  We get a full demonstration on stage.  With a twist of the hand, BING! A Whip of pink magic!  The panel walks over to try it out making “Q-Tips for the Jolly Green Giant” Soupy’s words again who gives himself a Santa Beard.

Note:  Gawn calls it “Candy Floss”.  Also, “Sweetie” doesn’t mean girls.  The Brits call them Broads.

SECOND GUEST: Catherine W. Stone (Madisonville, KY)

She’s salaried and deals with a product.

Soupy: Is it a product I might use?

Yes

Would women use it more than men?

No $5

Pia: Likely found in the home?

No $10

Gawn: Am I assuming it has nothing to do with the derby?

Yes, nothing to do with horses

Might find it outside the home?

Yes

Anything to do with open air?

Tricky, considering the last question.  Try another question, Gawn.

Anything to do with the elements?

No $15

Arlene: Any moving parts?

Gets an Ooh, then a No $20

Soupy: Something run by electricity?

No $25

Pia: Something I could hold in my hand?

Yes

Is it a useful product?

Yes

Would I have to buy it to use it?

Yes

Would I WANT to buy it?

If for some strange reason, Yes

Would it make me look better using it?

Nothing could $30

Gawn: More to do with children?

No $35

Arlene: Made of wood?

No $40

Soupy: Used in building or excavation?

Yes

It’s not a shovel, is it?

No (That wasn’t Soupy, that was the producer trying a ventriloquist act)

Soupy Passes

Pia: Used in my garden?

No $45, one to go

Gawn: Would it help hold things together?

Just the opposite, Soupy said the correct answer right after the last card flips:  SHE SELLS DYNAMITE $50

Employed by the Atlas Powder Company in Knoxville, we see a GIANT stick of commercial dynamite used for coal mines.  Wally’s only used to the small type for fence post holes.  Catherine says the type on stage could blow up the theatre, though it’s not the biggest bomb the theatre’s seen.  HA! HA! HA! Our guest used to be a contractor who drilled those coal mines, and it took a lot of convincing for Atlas to hire her.  Wally concludes that this is a business with many ups and downs.

MYSTERY GUEST

Arlene: Are you a name we’d find in the entertainment pages?

Yes (Light Falsetto)

Soupy: Are you on television?

Yes

Pia: Are you an actor?

Sometimes

Gawn: Comedian?

Mm-hmmm

Arlene: Do you sing?

Nhh-nhh

Soupy: Under 40 years old?

No

Pia: Deal with ethnic humor?

Yes

Gawn: Do you play an instrument?

Yes, Soupy thinks he’s got it

Arlene: Are you also a writer?

Yes

Soupy: Is it a violin?  Are you Henny Youngman?

NO!

Pia: Jack Benny?

NO!

Gawn: Do you dance?

No

Arlene: Do you have a TV program?

No

Soupy: You don’t use the violin in your act?

That’s correct

Pia passes, Gawn: You write your own material?

Yes

Arlene: Are you humorous in one line or endeavor? (Irish, Jewish, etc.)

Not necessarily

Clue: His autobiography is a smash best-seller

Soupy jumps in with Sam Levenson

YES!

Sam did play violin on TV, which he called “A great failure”.  He never lived up to his mother’s dream.  His autobiography is titled “Everything but Money”, which was a title Wally wanted for his book.  “Everything but Money” meant Sam grew up with lots of love, books and music, but no money.  Soupy points out Sam was a teacher before going into show biz.  If he were a teacher today with a class of long hairs and wild clothes, would have sneakers on to leave in a hurry.  But seriously, every generation has great potential, and the older people have the responsibility to keep them on the straight and narrow.  We can all help each other and understand each other, regardless of ethnicity.  As for music, Sam calls himself a “Long Hair of the Old School”.  “You can become a howling success by just howling” The best he can do is find the roots of it all.

You can’t come to every idea with an open mouth. An open mind requires a little education.

One of Sam’s sayings during his teaching days

For more to know about our mystery guest: imdb

Closing: Wally speaks with Pia, his former ABC news colleague.  She was doing evening news in San Francisco, proving she’s more than just Ingrid Bergman’s daughter.  They were recently in France visiting their own townhouse which is falling apart.  Soupy Sales, meanwhile, has been going around in circles from what Wally’s heard.  Actually, Soupy has circles around his eyes, while Arlene is going around the best circles.

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1984 Let's Make a Deal

ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL-September 21, 1984

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Host: Monty Hall

Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen LaPierre

First Traders: Paula Stevens (Kermit the Frog costume) and Ron Pratt (All-American Cook)

Both get bankrolls. We look at Paula’s first, there’s a $100 bill to start. She can keep that Benjamin and the rest OR trade for Curtain #1. She’ll keep the money…but wait, there’s $25 of Os-Cal Calcium behind the curtain…at least. No changing Paula’s mind, though. That means she misses out on…a Broyhill Dining Room Set ($1,359) Unwrapping her bankroll, there are 23 more bills…all ones. $123 is good enough for Paula.

Ron, who tries to sneak a peek, gets his chance.

…there are $1,000 bills in there? Sorry, just checking if you’re awake. There is a $10 up front, but what else? Enough to turn down the sunshine box. Although his wife’s next to him, he follows his sister-in-law. He keeps the cash and turns down…TWO NOISY DUCKS!

Well, they’re weren’t Thousands, but they were Eight-Hundred Bills. (Total: $810)

Next Traders: Jill and Danny Olsen (Super Chicken)

Let’s Make a Deal Quick, Before We Have Another Chick

Two birds of a feather could win this from Monty…a check for $8,000! To win, the Olsen have to do some item pricing! Starting with 8, each right guess lights up the number on the board. One miss, and it’s all over.

$8 Quaker Corn Bran (12 oz. Box) within 60¢.

Guess: $1.25 ARP $1.45 RIGHT

$80 Champale (12 oz. Bottle) within 50¢

Guess: $2.50 ARP: 83¢ BIG MONEY GONE

Still a chance for some money, the next two items will be worth $250.

2000 Flushes (14 oz.) within $1.25

Guess: $2 ARP: $2.25 RIGHT

True Value Master Mechanic Tool Set (22 piece) within $6

Guess: $12 ARP: $43.59 WRONG

One more thing, they can buy Curtain #2 for their $250. If they pass up the curtain, Monty will throw in another $100. Nope, they still wanna trade! How about doubling their $250? Jill convinces Danny to keep the $500. What could they’ve had…A HONG KONG RICKSHAW!

Fourth trader: Linda Bullock (Baby)

First, a poem:

Blush Again Baby on the Game Show, When the Deals start the baby will glow, When the Deals Stop the Trading will end, sleepy will be baby and teddy my friend.

Thank you, Sylvia Plath. Here’s a box of Cortizone 5, so that’s why it wasn’t in the last deal. Will she keep it or trade for a money packet? She can see a $50 up front and a $50 in the back. Which will she choose? Leftovers go to the big bunny. She takes the money, but will she keep it further for the big box? Nope, so she gives up $100 plus 17…ones again. ($117) In the box…a Litton Microwave and Microwave Cookware, plus a Silver Reed Electric Typewriter ($943.95)

Back to the bunny…

Fifth Trader: Mark Urbaniak

He can keep the ointment OR take the Microwave Package OR Curtain #1? Mark takes the box…of ointment. Behind the curtain…A GIANT HOT WATER BOTTLE!

Mark’s climbing up the walls to see what’s inside…Keep Climbing, Bunny, because it’s time for the…

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY! $7,769!

Linda$943.95
Ron$810
Danny/Jill$500
Paula$123
MarkCortizone Plus ?

Mark makes the trade for his Cortizone and what was inside….$1,500 cash! Threw away Linda’s gift; now she’ll choose leftovers between the two doors.

Today’s sneak peak:

Appropriately, it opens up on Kirsch Window Blinds.

First door to fully open is…

It’s Monty’s Piggy Bank again…$382 Linda gets that. On to…

It’s a Whirlpool Refrigerator/Freezer, Dishwasher and Gas Range. ($2,078) Mark’s bunny wife got him back down on the ground, and they chose…#2. We open the blinds to show a Mazda GLC Custom 3dr. Hatchback. ($8,364) Not only did Monty get the value of the Big Deal wrong, he forgot to mention there was also $1,000 for the Bunnies. (Total: $3,078)

Total Winnings: $4,893

Big Winner: Mark

Quickie Deals:  Cowgirl Grace Davidson pulls out 99¢ of change and gets $250 in bills instead.  Also, Mrs. Pepper (next to Mr. Salt) gets $50 for a key ring.

The image of the three doors is from cwashington2019 on Deviantart.

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1966 Allen Ludden Donna Douglas Password Steven Hill

PASSWORD (Daytime)-September 15, 1966

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Host: Allen Ludden

Announcer: Lee Vines

It’s Day Four of 10-Star Week

Donna Douglas (Beverly Hillbillies) and Stephen Barado (San Gabriel, CA, affiliated with savings and loan industry in L.A.)

Steve Hill (Mission: Impossible) and Pat Bradley (Indianapolis, IN, first out of state this week, secretary of a bank’s marketing department)

WORD #1-Donna gives first

10 Points: MACARONI-SPAGHETTI

WORD #2-Pat gives

10 Points: LOG-WOOD

9: HOUSE-CABIN (19)

This could be a quick game. Time for this future TV Prosecutor and secretary to end their coffee break.

WORD #3-Steve gives

10: PET-CARESS

9 (to win): NECK-KISS
8: SNUGGLE-CUDDLE

7 (to win): NECK-CARESS

6: POOCH-PUPPY (Allen warns that sound alikes don’t often work)

5: HUGS-POODLE

4: NESTLE-SMOOCH to get on the board.

WORD #4-Stephen gives

10 (to win): DOG-HOUSE

9 FRENCH-POODLE (13)

WORD #5-Donna gives

10 (to win): HARD BOILED-EGG

9 AGGRAVATE-UPSET

8 (to win): HORSE-HEART

7 OLD (emphasis on the “O”)-CROW

6 (last chance to clinch): HENPECK-CHICKEN

5 BAG (just before the ticks, but Pat doesn’t get to guess)

4 PICK-PECK

3 CARP-FISH (did she mean something else?)

2 OLD-AGED

1 HAG-NAG (14)

A lot of work for one measly point.

WORD #6-Stephen

10 (to win): BACON-STRIP

9 ROUGE-POWDER

8 (to win): TOWN-COUNTRY

7: TWIRLER-BATON (pronounced like Baton Rouge)

6 (to win): STRIPPER-BURLESQUE $100

LIGHTNING ROUND

1st: COAT-HAT, COAT-JACKET, KIND-OVERCOAT, MINK-STOLE, MINK-SHAWL, ANIMAL-BEAVER (passes on FUR)

2nd: SWEET-SOUR, SMELL-GOOD, COLOGNE-AFTERSHAVE, WOMAN-PERFUME $50

3rd: RELISH-PICKLE, HOT DOGS-MUSTARD $100

4rd: OUR-TIME, GROUP- OUT OF TIME! (GANG) $200 Total

GAME #2 (Battle of the Sexes): WORD #1-Steve gives

10 WIND-RAIN

9 HIT-BLOW

WORD #2-Stephen gives

10 CLUES-KEY

9 PROVE-INVESTIGATE

8 MYSTERY-SECRET

7 STATISTICS-POLICE

6 LEAD-EVIDENCE (after a while)

WORD #3-Donna gives

10 FLASH-LIGHTNING (19)

Agent Briggs, your mission is to shape up and get your partner on the board.

WORD #4-Stephen gives

10 STREET-ROAD

9 (to win) AVENUE-BOULEVARD $100

Over before the message could self-destruct. Stephen still leaves with $200.

LIGHTNING ROUND

1st NICKEL-DIME $50

2nd GREEN-GRASS $100

3rd ROBERT-TAYLOR, ROBERT-JOHN, SCHOOL-YARD, BUILDING-SCHOOL then GRADE then COLLEGE (gives up on HALL)

4rd (no effort with MILE)

5th ALIVE-DEAD Pat’s total is $250

LINEUP for GAME #3

Donna and John Shumate (Brayea, CA, fireman for L.A., professional back seat driver for a ladder track in a city valet)

Steve and Sherry Knudsen (Newport Beach, CA, mother of 6 y.o. Scott and 3 y.o. Amy)

WORD #1-Donna gives

10 Points: SUCKER-LOLLIPOP

WORD #2-Sherry gives

10 SPIDER-WEB (all tied up)

WORD #3-Donna gives

10 CLIMBING-VINE

9 HOOK-MOUNTAIN

8 FIREMAN-LADDER (18 as the whistle sounds)

$100 for John, but Sherry’ll get another chance tomorrow.

“The password today is “Friends” Do us a favor, you and your friends a favor, pass a word along that the next few weeks on Password are going to be very delightful, full of surprises, so that you’ll make Password a regular habit and be with us every day.”

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1988 Double Dare (Nick) Nickelodeon

DOUBLE DARE-#129 (First Syndicated Episode)

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Host: Marc Summers

Announcer: John “Harvey” Harvey

Assistants: Robin Marrella, Dave Shikiar and Jamie Bojanowski

$20 TOSS-UP

Both teams are slurping Chocolate Syrup into another glass. The goal is, as usual, to fill past the red line. The winner is…RED TEAM!

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains: Peter (an MTV addict, especially Motley Crue) and Amy (wants to be a vet) Note: First episode to have a blue team and a red team

Winning Streaks: William (wants to be President) and Lauren (wants to be a Kindergarten Teacher)

Only one way to properly explain the rules:

“I’m going to ask you a question, and if you don’t know the answer, or think the other team hasn’t got a clue, you can dare them to answer it for double the dollars. But be careful: they can always double dare you back for four times the amount, and then you either have to answer that question or take the Physical Challenge.”

Immortal words

What 3 transportation devices are in the title of a John Candy and Steve Martin movie?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles $30

How many U.S. States begin with the letter “F”?

Lauren says One $40

In Madame Tussand’s famous museum, what are all the figures made of?

Wax $50

Animals that drink milk from their mother’s bodies are called what?  Pseudopods, Crustaceans or Mammals?

Mammals $60

On A Different World, name 1 of Denise’s 2 roommates.

DARE (Will said it before Lauren said Denise)

Blue responds: Maggie On the Board with $20 (Jaleesa was the other)

A millennium equals how how many years?

DARE

Red responds: A Million Years Blue up to $40 (Thousand)

In what European country can you visit the cities of Naples and Milan?

Italy $50

Who is first credited with saying, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”? Thomas Jefferson, Aesop or Frank Perdue

DARE

Red Responds: Aesop Up to $80

In Monopoly, what color are the properties that include St. James Place?

Purple (Orange) Back to Blue

According to the fable, Androcles pulled a thorn from what animal’s Paw?

Lion $60

On the TV show, what tool is pictured on Sledgehammer’s gun?

A Sledge Hammer $70

What is Wrigley Field?  Baseball park, Department Store or Where they grow gum

Play Ball and it’s a Tie game

In you stood beneath the state flower of Oklahoma you might get kissed.  What flower is it?

Mistletoe to take the lead

On a traffic signal, which color is on top?

After going back and forth, Red $100

If an astronaut weighs 180 lbs. on Earth, how much would they weigh in zero gravity?

DARE

Red Responds 0 lbs. All Tied Up Again!

Which of the following is NOT part of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights? The Right of Free Speech, The Right to Arm Bears or Trial by Jury

The Right to Arm Bears (or close enough) to go ahead again

If you put sodium chloride on your French Fries, what common seasoning have you added?

Salt $120

Who wrote 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth?

DARE
DOUBLE DARE

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (Jules Verne)

Robin’s wearing her colander hat. William puts it on while Lauren fishes for water balloons. Must deposit two balloons into the hat in 20 seconds. If so, they add $40. If not, it goes to R.O.B.

Done in 15 sec.

END OF ROUND 1:

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains-$100

Winning Streaks-$160

Onto Round 2:

That means all the dollar values will be doubled and when you hear this sound (Beulah the Buzzer) that means the game is over.

$40 Toss-Up

It’s an egg toss; the girls will toss while the guys crack it on their heads and leave some in the bowl. First to 7 wins. It’s neck and neck but…WINNING STREAKS get it done. ($200)

Which suntan lotion would block more of the sun’s ray, a #6 or a #2?

6 $220

Which of the following is NOT the name of a Native American tribe? Aw Shucks, Tawpanee or Seminoles

Aw Shucks $240

What famous sci-fi character is known for saying “That’s highly illogical Captain”

DARE

Blue says: Mr. Spock $140

Who created the TV show, “The Twilight Zone” Vincent price, Steven Speilberg or Rod Serling

Rod Serling $160

What ex-president once managed his family peanut business?

Jimmy Carter $180

On the old TV show, what is the TV name of Beaver’s mom?

June $200

What great boxing personality once said, “When you’re as great as I am, it’s hard to be humble?

Muhammad Ali $220

In what month does Memorial Day occur?

September (May)

Which of these is a real consumer product?:

  • Elvis Presley Love Me Tender Shampoo
  • Madonna Betty Button Lint Remover
  • Rob Lowe’s Practical Princess Dating Guide

TIME’S UP! (It was Elvis’ Shampoo)

FINAL SCORES:

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains $220

Winning Streaks $240

Also, Peter and Amy each get a $50 Kaybee Gift Certificate, Double Dare Home Game and a Coca-Cola Watch.

OBSTACLE COURSE:

Links for each obstacle from Double Dare Wiki, where available. William goes first

1: 1-Ton Human Hamster Wheel for Franklin Word Wiz

2: Blue Plate Special (Waffles) for White’s Coinmaster Metal Detector

3: Sundae Slide (Mark tries a Cookie) for Bushnell Spectacu-learn Scope and Binoculars

4: Rootbeer Float (small lake) for Kent Fusion 500 Bike

5: The Tank (Angel Tears) for Pressman Board Games

6: Dallas (going through three slippery oil tubes) for $600 Kaybee Gift Certificate

7: Pick It for Magnavox Video Writer Word Processor

8: Down the Hatch (creamed corn) for Trip to Space Camp

Results:

  • #1 @ 53 sec.
  • #2 @ 46 (Under the second waffle’s butter
  • #3 @ 35
  • #4 @ 28
  • #5 @ 22
  • #6 @ 11
  • #7 @ 5
  • #8: Lauren couldn’t get up fast enough to grab that last flag.
  • TOTAL: $2,400 each

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1968 Arlene Francis Joanna Barnes Johnny Olson Nipsey Russell Soupy Sales Uncategorized Wally Bruner What's My Line?

WHAT’S MY LINE?-Taped August 20, 1968

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Host: Wally Bruner

Announcer: Johnny Olson

Celebrity Panel:

  • Soupy Sales
  • Joanna Barnes
  • Nipsey Russell
  • Arlene Francis

FIRST GUEST: Gene Beane (Chattanooga, TN)

Wally clues the panel in that Gene’s in Show Business. He’s also self-employed and deals with a service.

Soupy, who knows his brother “Boston Baked”:

Do you work with someone else?:

No $5

Joanne: Is this service performed before the show?

No $10

Nipsey: Does coming from Tennessee have anything to do with your performance?

No $15

Arlene: Are you on the ground?

Yes, but he could get off the ground

Do you use anything besides yourself?

Yes

If I knew the equipment, would I know the act?

Perhaps

Is it attached to you?

No $20

Soupy: During your act, are you hit, like a cannonball?

For that, it’s No $25

Joanna: Is the object not particular to showbiz?

Yes

Might I have one?

No $30

Nipsey: Is it a performance?

Yes

Are you a hillbilly singer?

No $35         

Arlene: Is the equipment quite long, like in the stilt family?

No $40

Soupy: Is the act outdoors instead of indoors?

Yes

It doesn’t have anything to do with animals?

No means Yes

Something you perform at a grandstand?

Yes (30 seconds left)

Is it a high dive?

No $45

Joanna: Any physical danger?

Yes

Does it have to do with explosives or charges?

Yes

She’s almost there, “Are you shot out of anything”

The Last No!

Gene BLOWS HIMSELF UP WITH DYNAMITE!

As a matter of fact, he had performed at the point of this taping, 1,040 TIMES!  In the act, Gene puts himself in a box, pushes the detonator and

Joanna says it probably accounts for the short hair.  To quote the performer, “I literally get a bang out of my job”  He’s played all over North and South America with no mistakes.  And it’s all on film.  Gene’s putting on his helmet, gets into the box, the box goes Boom!!!  Gene flys out and stumbles around to the right, only inches away.  There is occasionally a blackout from the G-force from the lungs.  Nipsey calls it “Excedrin Headache #10.”  In truth, Gene is less afraid of the act than he is driving the highway from show to show.

“Better Luck Next Time” and Next Time is now.

SECOND GUEST: Lana Barrett (Mamaroneck, NY)

Miss Barrett is salaried, dealing with a product.

Nipsey: Based on the audience reaction, a profession not usually attached to a pretty young girl?

Yes

Do you come in contact with other people

Yes

Is it necessary to converse with other people?

A Little Bit

It’s not the central essence of your job?

No means Yes

Does the product touch the human body?

Yes

Between the waistline and the top of the head?

Yes

Would Nipsey’s social presence be enhanced?

YEAH!

Between the chin line and the top of the head?

Yes

Consumed or eaten or drunken in any way?

Yes

Attached with an outdoor activity, like a carnival?

Mostly No $5

Arlene: Solid rather than liquid?

Yes

Buy in a store?

Yes

Something to have at meal time?

Not to leave you astray but No $10 (30 sec.)

Soupy: Is it chewable?

Yes

You wouldn’t swallow it necessarily?

No, not bubble gum we’re talking about $15

Joanna: Under a dollar?

Yes

Grocery Store as opposed to a drug store?

No, and that’s time!

Arlene guesses that Lana’s a good humor man!  If only we’d had another minute.

Wally calls Lana the best-looking Good Humor man in West Chester County.  And what’s so shocking about her driving a truck?  Her customers include a few dogs that come for Vanilla every day.  And now, because a little good humor never hurt anyone, there’s ice cream for Wally and all the panel.

MYSTERY GUEST

A Big Applause and a strawberry shortcake stick for our guest

Arlene: Is there more than one person?

Just one, said meekly

Soupy: Must be in show business?

Could be, Wally says No

Joanna: Are you in the Sports Field?

Sometimes, Wally clarifies Yes

Nipsey: Involved in Politics in New York State?

Both agree, No

Arlene: Are you a baseball hero?

Yes

Soupy: Must be Mickey Mantle?

No

Joanna: National League Player?

Yes

Nipsey: Team once based in New York City?

Yes

Arlene: Are you “Say Hey”?

Yep, it’s WILLIE MAYS

And Willie is upset about Wally saying baseball is NOT show business.  As Nipsey knows, that’s what they call “Batman” in Harlem.  Looking back at an article Wally read, we hear about whether Willie could break his career home run record of 714.  Mays was at 569 at the day of taping.  Experts say he could’ve done it.  Ever humble, he’d be happy just reaching 600 against today’s “modern” pitchers.  Maybe these longer games could help, but Willie’s not interested.  As for any other current hitter, 34-year-old Hank Aaron might be too old.  Willie guesses that the Babe got home runs from ground rule doubles.  Wally says either way, Willie has made his mark in baseball. 

Are you saying I’m through?”

Closing: Wally gives an introduction: “We are delighted this week to have a handsome, charming, gracious, intelligent, resourceful, funny (Not you, Soupy) Nipsey Russell with us.”  He can’t deny it, it’s all true.  Russell started in show business early, dancing in a kids’ chorus. This grew into a tap-dancing trio and moved into comedy.  Highlights this year include performing on the Red Skelton Show and a new variety program “Soul”.  Many rock bands and entertainers like Redd Foxx and George Kirby are set to appear.  Meanwhile, the panel is doing fairly well for a Monday.  

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1984 Let's Make a Deal

ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL-September 20, 1984

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Host: Monty Hall

Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen LaPierre

Shaking hands with a headless woman?!? Just an ordinary day for Monty Hall. That lady wasn’t on the trading floor, but this lady is:

Eleanor Forman (Hawaiian with Staff, wants Monty to feel young again)

Welcome Back, Monte! We Missed You! Let’s Make a Deal!”

Brian has a small box for Eleanor. She can sell back to Monty (not Monte) for $100 a pound. Eleanor passes and hope she has a heavy deal. Inside…10 English Pound Bills. Here’s the exchange rate:

  • Monty’s Bank: $1,000
  • UK: $1.27 X 10 = $12.70

Valeria Crowder (pumpkin “Pie in the Sky”)

Karen’s at Curtain #3 and it has $25 worth of Os-Cal Calcium. Behind the Curtain, something that weighs 2,008 lbs. Monty’s only selling it for 25¢ a pound this time. A big drop, but that’s still $502. Valeria’s made up her mind; she wants the curtain. She’s sure it’s a car. And she’s right…but it’s not exactly new.

Farmer Brian says it’s got no motor.

Couple: Patty and Tim Covert (Patty has some blue tinted hair, lightning bolt earnings and a sign “I Put on a Bright New Look”, Tim’s a nurse)

Our married couple could go home with a Rabbit…A Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr. Sedan. ($9,490) (Much better than the last four wheeler here.) To win, the Coverts have to price five items, one at a time. If the total is within $9, high or low, that’s a New Rabbit

ITEMGUESS
Cortizone 5 (1 oz.)1.89
Champale (4 pack)4.00
Gillespie Refinish Furniture Kit11.50
Perfect Nail Manicure Set8.00
West Bend Automatic Skillet32.00
TOTAL$57.39

Before the total was revealed, we have a sure thing behind Curtain #2. It’s a trip to Hawaii (1wk.@ Maui Surf) plus $500 in spending money ($2,686) The Coverts take so long to decide, Monty uses Tim’s stethoscope for a pulse. Patty perks up and decides…they’re taking the trip.

Cortizone3.40
Champale3.15
Gillespie11.50
Perfect Nail29.98
Skillet57.00
TOTAL$103.52
Difference$46.13
The Skillet also was worth their total guess. Needless to say, they made the smart choice

Kathy Rogers (balloons, sunglasses and heart antenna)

She almost fainted when Monty walked by last time. Wake up! Here’s your chance at Brian’s small box. Krementz 14kt. Gold Mesh Link Bracelet. I’d usually tell you the price but…not yet. It could be worth a $25 Gift Certificate Envelope from KFC. Plus, whatever’s inside. Kathy wants to look inside: Not happening! She and her mother go back and forth. Kathy sticks with the bracelet. In the envelope…a $500 bill. And NO, you can’t have both, no matter how nice you say you are.

Here’s another idea: The White spotted Big Box on the Studio Floor. Kathy trades the bracelet in, so now we can reveal the price…$1,350. But inside the big box…a Kelvinator Washer/Dryer ($1,019)

Don’t sit down yet, Kathy! There’s one more trade to try. It’s Curtain #1! Her husband said, she came with nothing, it’s alright if you go home with nothing. The curtain is hers, and it’s….another BUCKET o’ CHICKEN and it’s a bit raw

After all that, Kathy still wants to trade again.

Find yourself a friend

Sayeth Mr. Hall

SCORES:

Patty and Tim$2,686
Valeria$25 and Running on Empty
Eleanor$12.70
KathyNot so Finger Lickin’ Good

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY

The Colverts as expected get first crack, and they’re in. You’d think she wouldn’t be first here, but Kathy’s too nice to deny a second chance. She’s joined by Mom, sprouting matching antennae. Getting down to business…

Another sneak peek: Pinseeker Golf Clubs and Wimbledon Tennis Rackets. So far, that’s $1,421. Later we find Monty adds another $500 on top. ($1,921) Patty chose that (on advice from mother, Daddy needs a new set of clubs)

Just one prize…A Dicker & Dicker Davina Mink Jacket ($3,500) The Colverts choose Door Number…

Right place at the Right Time, their son is turning two soon. Patty and Tim are taking home Galaxy Carpeting, a Jerry Zellman Living Room Set and a Sharp 25″ TV. Grand total ($7,354)

Total Winnings: $9,312.70

Quickie Deals: Vincent, wearing an Olympic cap, can name Five Olympic Gold Medalists for $50 each. He gets it done with help from his wife next to him…and Kathy. Monty gets the torch, but he needs matches. No Luck.

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1966 Allen Ludden Frank Sutton Nancy Kulp Password

PASSWORD (Daytime)-September 14, 1966

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Host: Allen Ludden

Announcer: Lee Vines

Day Three of 10-Star Week kicks off with a Battle of the Sexes

Nancy Kulp (The Beverly Hillbillies) and Phyllis Doyan (Grenada Hills, CA, helps husband manage an apartment building) ($350)

Frank Sutton (Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.) and Bill Hutson (Los Angeles, CA, training manager for a vacuum/appliance manufacturer, likes painting, photography and a little golf)

WORD #1-Nancy Gives

LETTERS-ALPHABET 10 Points! Off to a perfect start

WORD #2-Bill Gives

ARMY-SOLDIER

ENLIST-PRIVATE

INSCRIPT-DRAFT

SIGN-RECRUIT The ladies move up to 17.

Bill is on the verge of getting swept. He and the Sergeant need to buckle down.

WORD #3-Frank gives

ADD-SUBTRACT A much-needed perfect 10!

The men will still need a little luck on this next one.

WORD #4-Phyllis gives

BUILDER-CREATOR

DESIGNER-CONTRACTOR

ARTIST-ARCHITECT Phyllis moves up to $450. Bill leaves empty-handed.

LIGHTNING ROUND:

BELT-BUCKLE $50

WATER-DRINK, DIRT-MUD $100

CHASE-RUN, GUN-SHOOT, PURSUE-CAPTURE, DEER-HUNT $150

INK-BLOTTER $200

LEMON-SOUR, GREEN-LIME $250 in about 38 seconds

Phyllis is our second $700 winner this week.

Who wants to try next?

Nancy and Hal Hines (Pasadena, CA, former Glendale Police officer now a sophomore in Wheaton College)

Frank and Barbara Readon (Inglewood, CA, married to a district sales manager for a “rather large” communication firm)

Allen finds out he and Betty White can meet with the Readons in West Colvina at the Carousel Theatre.

GAME #2-WORD #1-Nancy Gives

Can Nancy get Hal to say the Password?

See if I can get Hal Hines

Nancy, OOOOOHHHHH!

ATHLETICS-SPORTS

ARENA (Audience member jumps in with STADIUM)

BUILDING-GYMNASIUM Hal’s first with 8 points.

WORD #2-Barbara Gives

GLOBE-BALL

UNIVERSE-WORLD Hal goes to 17

Barbara needs to step up

WORD #3-Frank gives

BOTTOM-TOP A perfect 10 for Barbara

WORD #4-Hal gives

WOBBLY-SHAKY

BIRD (sits up straight)-DRUNK

Arctic-PENGUIN $100 for Hal

LIGHTNING ROUND

RAIN-POUR, PROTECTION-COAT, HOLD-UMBRELLA $50

STICKY-MUDDY, PASTE-GLUE $100

HORSES-HOOF, RACE-SADDLE, MONEY-THOROUGHBRED, TICKET-PURSE, CHANCE-WINNER WINDOW-WINDOW PLACE-TRACK (passes on BET)

RING-ARENA, WATCH-BAND (passes on JEWEL)

BRIDE-GROOM $150, Total of $250

SWITCH!

GAME #3-WORD #1-Frank gives

GROWL-SNARL Perfect 10 for Hal

WORD #2-Barbara Gives

WALL-BERLIN
CEMENT-PLASTER (Allen had to check first, sounded like PLASTIC) checks out for 9 points

It’s becoming clear Nancy’s got a thing for Hal, doesn’t care if Barbara leave with nothing.  FOCUS!

WORD #3-Nancy gives

CHIRP-TWEET There you go, 10 for Barbara

WORD #4-Hal gives

GRUMPY-SOUR

MARX-GROUCHO (form) GROUCH (GROUCHY) Nancy said so many it’s hard to tell what was first.

WORD #4, again

PLAYTEX-GIRDLE Hal’s up to $350

Nancy got her wish, Barbara winds up with nothing.

LIGHTNING ROUND

Had to restart when Frank’s mic failed.

CEILING-WALL, OPPOSITE-ROOF, OPPOSITE-FLOOR $50

GREET-MEET, MILITARY-SALUTE $100

SOUP-BOWL, PASTA-MINESTRONE, HEAD-TOP, SLANG-SLURP (passes on NOODLE)

LEFT-RIGHT $150

ME-YOU, CARTER-PILL, GOMER-PYLE, (Just points to himself)-SERGEANT $550 Total

Other future guests on Password

  • Lucille Ball
  • Danny Kaye
  • Carol Burnett
  • June Lockhart
  • Bob Crane

  • Irene Ryan
  • Elizabeth Montgomery
  • Carolyn Jones
  • John Forsythe
  • Peter Lawford

We end with Frank talking about a letter from a viewer upset that he should stand for the ladies. 

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1989 Wheel of Fortune

WHEEL OF FORTUNE(Daytime)-March 27, 1989

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Host: Rolf Benirschke and Vanna White

Announcer: Charlie O’Donnell

Over $85,000 just waiting to be won this morning, including:

  • $16,500 Family Sedan (Chevrolet)
  • $4,600 Sterling Silver Flatware
  • $7,500 Harris Rug

Before Vanna comes out, Rolf is worried that Vanna ate too many jellybeans over Easter Yesterday. That’s not gonna happen.

Tony Sobrano (1-Day Total of $6,250, including a New Orleans Trip) He’s a musician/songwriter/former comedian, married for Seven Months

Carol Woodbury (Sherman Oaks, CA, originally from Sacramento, writer of children’s musical, and she loves games especially Wheel)

Colleen Allen (Ontario, CA, repair technician, builds gadgets and has a son named Freddie)

ROUND 1-Top Value is $750

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TITLE

TONY: $200: One N

$200: One T

$500: One L, buys Two E’s, left with $650

$400: One R, buys One A

LOSE A TURN!

CAROL: $150(Twice): One Q and Two S’s, clearing the consonants

Solve: TEQUILA SUNRISE…Right for $450

SAFARI CORNER$650
Ricardo Beverly Hills Luggage360
Service Merchandise Gift Certificate90

Round 2-Top Value is $1,000

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THING

CAROL: $700: No N’s

COLLEEN: $200: No T’s

TONY: $500: Two R’s

$250: No L

CAROL: $800: One S

$700: No D’s

COLLEEN: $600: No P’s

TONY: $800: Two C’s, buys Four E’s

Solve: AEROBIC EXERCISE…Right for $2,350

Note: Tony doesn’t do aerobics often; Rolf does it as the entertainment. Everyone watches him get all the moves wrong.

DINING ROOM$2,350
Trip to Acapulco (Delta; 1wk.@ Acapulco Plaza)1,762
Swan Brass Plant Stand297
Gift Certificate291

ROUND 3-Top Value is $2,000

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SAME NAME

COLLEEN: $200, One D, but then…BANKRUPT!

TONY: Another BANKRUPT!

CAROL: $400: Three N’s, buys two A’s

$1,500: No C’s!

COLLEEN: $500: Two L’s

$250: One S’s, Buys Two E’s and Two O’s

$600: Two Z’s, buys One I

$400: One H

Solve: OZZIE AND HALF NELSON…Right for $2,100

PATIO SHOWCASE$2,100
Speed Queen Washer/Dryer1,028
Ducane 2002 Gas BBQ640
Allister Garage Door Opener320
Gift Certificate112

RECAP:

TONY$2,350
CAROL$450
COLLEEN$2,100

ROUND 4

FINAL SPIN TIME: $600 (Gucci Gift Certificate)

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PERSON

TONY: One R

CAROL: One N

COLLEEN: One D

TONY: No H’s

CAROL: No L’s

COLLEEN: No C’s

TONY: One T ($1,200)

CAROL: Two M’s, MASTERMIND Right for $1,800

FINAL SCORES

TONY$2,350
CAROL$2,250
COLLEEN$2,100
CLOSE GAME! Carol was $100 short, and Colleen wasn’t too far behind, either. Tony, however, is still champ, a 2-Day Total of $8,600 entering the Bonus Round.

Maingame Total: $6,700
Bankrupt Trash:$200
Left Unclaimed:$4,350

BONUS ROUND:

Tony’s Choice: Jeep Comanche Pioneer Pickup ($11,379)

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QUOTATION

R S T L N E plus G C M A

_ G E T

M _ S T _

Tony quickly says I GET MISTY…THAT’S IT! Grand Total: $19,979

He’s joined by new wife Michelle. Take a wave, Tony, but don’t forget to open the passenger door.

Total for the Day: $18,079

CLOSING

Rolf, Vanna and Charlie talk about an upcoming visit to Atlantic City. Charlie, having grown up in the area, will be guiding the crew through including the Elephant Hotel. OOPS! Weren’t supposed to mention that on air.

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Commentary Wheel of Fortune

PAT SAJAK RETIRING AFTER NEXT SEASON

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You’ve all heard the news today! This day had to come eventually! For my entire life, the only constants in my life were knowing Wheel, Jeopardy! and Price is Right would be on every day. Pat and Vanna were like the biggest stars in my world. I remember in my childhood acting out Wheel of Fortune, memorizing all of Pat’s lines. At that age, I would have no idea what the jokes were.

Sajak’s wit and easy-going demeanor has been a soothing presence for over 40 years. I will miss all the times he’d joke around or act like a big win was just another day. You can watch so many great hosts since that don’t take themselves too seriously. (Drew Carey, Todd Newton, Wayne Brady, etc.) It’s a special gift that not everyone has, and Pat does.

Someone’s going to have a big suit to fill. “Wheel” may never be the same, but I’ll still be following. It’s happened to many game shows over the last few years. Still have memories of hearing Bob Barker’s retirement and Trebek’s death. When other shows and hosts have come and gone, it’s sad. Luckily, we have the Internet to relive those memories. Just make sure to not lose sight of the here and now. You might miss something great!

Thanks for the memories, Pat!

1968 Alan Alda Arlene Francis Gene Rayburn Johnny Olson Patti Deutsch Wally Bruner What's My Line?

WHAT’S MY LINE?-Taped July 30, 1968

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Host: Wally Bruner

Announcer: Johnny Olsen

Celebrity Panel:

  • Gene Rayburn (Match Game)
  • Patti Deutsch (Laugh-in)
  • Alan Alda
  • Arlene Francis

FIRST GUEST: James Weeman (New York City)

He’s self-employed and deals in a product.

Gene: A product used in the home?

Yes

Is it used by both men and women?

Sometimes

Make the person more attractive physically?

Yes

Certain part of the body?

Yes

Above the Waist?

Yes

Above the Shoulders?

Yes

Above the Neck?

Yes

Have to do with the hair?

Yes

Does it have to do with a dye?

No $5 (Hot Streak Over)

Patti: Does it change the length of the hair?

Yes (Gene’s got it)

Something to do with the styling?

No $10

Shorten the hair?

Maybe

Adds hair, maybe false Hair?

Yes, Pass to Arlene

“It’s not hair itself?”

Yes

Finally gets to “Is it Hair Pieces”

Designs Wigs for Men and Women

Gene thought it was a guy who matching hair coloring to your exact hair and ties it in.  James doesn’t. He just designs wigs for the Rainbow Hair Products of New York at the Empire State Building.  No, he’s not wearing one now.  There’s also a novelty line for Teeny Boppers and Vietnam soldiers buying wigs to cover up battle scars.  James says it “gives them back their non-conformity”.  Next, he presents his stretch wig with has a special patented ventilation to keep a cool head.  Maybe we should see what Gene and Alan look like with some of these wigs.  Alan gets a blonde wig, looking like Moe from the Three Stooges.  He can’t understand why they say “Blondes Have More Fun”.  Gene has a brown mod wig, feels like the poor man’s “Ed Ames”. 

With the wigs still on, the men join the women to meet our next guest.

SECOND GUEST: Judith Gray (Mount Vernon, IL, Wally’s been there and Gene grew up nearby in Christopher)

She’s salaried.

Arlene: Do you work indoors?

Yes

Is it a service she might use?

You Could, but Wally makes it a No $5

Gene: Would I use it?

Yes

Would I get the same answer if I take off the wig?

Yes

Does it have to do with enhancing one’s attractiveness?

Yes

Do you come in physical contact?

Yes

Above the waist?

Yes

Above the shoulders?

Yes “Got a feeling you’ve heard this someplace before?”

Above the Neck?

Yes

Are you a Lady’s Barber?

Men’s Barber

Judith work for the Universal Barber Shop in New York City, and Gene wants an appointment.  For about 3 years, she’s had other famous customers including the male members of the Horton’s Ballet, advertising people including actor Anthony Perkins. Seems Alan might want an appointment, too.  Never mind, the wigs just came off.

MYSTERY GUEST

Arlene: Are you a comedian?

Stumbles a little, but says he may

Gene: Are you wearing something unusual now?

My clothes

Patti: Have you been on Broadway?

No (In a light British Accent and stutters “Really”)

Alan: Work in the mountains a lot?

Not at all

Arlene: Nightclub performer?

Yes (stutters Sometimes)

Gene: Are you on Broadway now?

He’s laying off on Broadway

Patti: Appearing on a nightclub in town?

Laying off on a current one, too.

Alan: Appeared on a TV series?

No, laying off that, too

Arlene is thinking he’s having a stroke?

It’s either Don Rickles or Jack E. Leonard

It’s JACK, wearing a straw hair wig and smoking a cigarette. (It’s 1968, remember)

Jack starts with saying his friend Don Rickles has been stealing his act for so long, he’ll sue.  He also says Arlene is as pretty as her first appearance in 1903, Paul Revere sends his regards.  Wally Bruner is called the illegitimate son of John Daly.  Jack remembers Wally’s father from the German Army many years ago.  As least it’s better than sitting next to a clip-on bow tie.  Jack then talks about a new diet.

Eat 12 bowls of Jell-O, lay in bed, and just hake the damn stuff off.

Wally asks Gene if he could work at Cape Canaveral, push the button before takeoff is ready.  Earlier this week, there was a bank robber and the hottest little exotic dancer you’ve ever see works with fire.  Alan wants to learn to fire dance with the wig on. Patti is asked about a mini wedding gown worn by a bride this week.  Arlene says it’s for “Short marriages”.

In the credits, Jack E. Leonard dips Gene Rayburn, I don’t know if that embarrassed Gene to bulk up near the end.

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