The Hollywood Squares (1971–1981)

This is a prime-time or syndicated version of The Hollywood Squares that originated in 1971 after as successful run of the daytime version. The object of the game is to get 3 in a row ... See full summary »

Stars:

Don Knotts, Patrick Macnee, Cliff Arquette

Cast

Series cast summary:
Don Knotts	...	Himself (1 episode, 1973)
Patrick Macnee	...	Himself (1 episode, 1973)

Storyline

This is a prime-time or syndicated version of The Hollywood Squares that originated in 1971 after as successful run of the daytime version. The object of the game is to get 3 in a row either across, up and down, or diagonally. The contestants choose a celebrity, the host asks the celebrity the question and depending on what the celebrity's response is will depend on whether the contestant will agree or disagree. If the contestant gets the question correct they will get the square; if not the other contestant will get the square. Unless the contestant can win by getting that square then that contestant has to win the square on their own instead of getting it because the other contestant gets the answer wrong. Celebrites are encouraged to bluff the answers. Many times the celebrity will give a quick joke called a zinger. Male contestants are 'X' and Female contestants are 'O'

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Plot Keywords:

celebrity | tic tac toe | non fiction

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Genres:

Game-Show

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1971 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Merrill Heatter-Bob Quigley Productions, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Big stars like Burt Reynolds, Helen Hayes, Rock Hudson, Ray Charles, Mickey Mantle, Bob Newhart, Marvin Gaye, Ron Howard, Ginger Rogers, Henny Youngman, and Jane Wyman all appeared on this show.

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Connections

Referenced in The Ropers: Four Letter Word (1980)

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