"The Hollywood Squares" (1965) TV series 1965-1982

Creators:

Merrill Heatter
Bob Quigley

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Game-Show

Plot:

Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.

Plot Keywords:

Celebrity | Tic Tac Toe | Non Fiction

Awards:

Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys. Another 12 wins & 13 nominations

Cast

Kenny Williams	...	Announcer (734 episodes, 1966-1982)
Peter Marshall	...	Host (731 episodes, 1966-1982)
Cliff Arquette	...	Regular (504 episodes, 1966-1974)
Paul Lynde	...	Center Square / ... (500 episodes, 1966-1979)
Wally Cox	...	Regular (444 episodes, 1966-1973)
Rose Marie	...	Regular (371 episodes, 1966-1979)

Runtime:

30 min (3536 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (1966-1982)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Filmways Television

Trivia:

The following Paul Lynde answers are famous censored moments from unknown episodes that have been shown on "bloopers and out-takes" compilation TV shows: (1) Question by Peter Marshall: "Paul, is there anything that can make a monkey cry?" Paul Lynde's answer: "Yes ... when Cheetah found out that Tarzan swings both ways!" (2) Question by Peter Marshall: "Paul, according to mythology, which is better looking, a pixie or a fairy?" Paul Lynde's answer: "Well, looks aren't everything! [audience laughter] I'll go for the fairy!"

Quotes:

Peter Marshall: Can you get a closer shave in the morning or in the evening?
Rose Marie: I don't know, Peter! I don't shave!
[short pause]
Rose Marie: My face, I mean. What a stupid question.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Bewitched (2005)

Soundtrack:

The Silly Song

Original 1960s Gameshow is Excellent/Post 60s worthless

The Gameshow Channel is now running the original Hollywood Squares from the 60s. First thing that strikes you is the spontaneity, the rapour, the easy going fun fresh atmosphere, the 1960s feel of the show. As the show goes along you realize the contrast between the cleverness of the answers and the dimwittedness of today's gameshows. And of course the nostalgia value...it's now a classic. As a kid I watched the show from the early 70s on when the formula was getting dry and worn out, so see the 60s shows. Of course they're all worth it for Paul Lynde.