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The Paul Lynde Show

  • TV Series
  • 1972–1973
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Paul Lynde and Elizabeth Allen in The Paul Lynde Show (1972)
Comedy

Paul Simms, a quiet, respectable attorney living with his wife and two daughters has his life turned upside down when his eldest daughter's new husband, Howie, takes up residence in the Simm... Read allPaul Simms, a quiet, respectable attorney living with his wife and two daughters has his life turned upside down when his eldest daughter's new husband, Howie, takes up residence in the Simms' household which drives Paul to distraction.Paul Simms, a quiet, respectable attorney living with his wife and two daughters has his life turned upside down when his eldest daughter's new husband, Howie, takes up residence in the Simms' household which drives Paul to distraction.

  • Creators
    • Sam Bobrick
    • Ron Clark
  • Stars
    • Paul Lynde
    • Elizabeth Allen
    • John Calvin
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    245
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    • Creators
      • Sam Bobrick
      • Ron Clark
    • Stars
      • Paul Lynde
      • Elizabeth Allen
      • John Calvin
    • 11User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Paul Lynde
    Paul Lynde
    • Paul Simms
    Elizabeth Allen
    Elizabeth Allen
    • Martha Simms
    John Calvin
    John Calvin
    • Howie Dickerson
    Jane Actman
    • Barbara Simms Dickerson
    Pamelyn Ferdin
    Pamelyn Ferdin
    • Sally Simms
    Herb Voland
    Herb Voland
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    Dick Wilson
    Dick Wilson
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    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Barney Dickerson
    Anne Meara
    Anne Meara
    • Grace Dickerson…
    Allison McKay
    Allison McKay
    • Alice…
    James Gregory
    James Gregory
    • T.R. Scott
    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Aunt Charlotte…
    Richard X. Slattery
    Richard X. Slattery
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    Mabel Albertson
    Mabel Albertson
    • Mabel…
    Joel Lawrence
    • Officer…
    Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten
    • Dr. Willis…
    Barbara Rhoades
    Barbara Rhoades
    • Eve Loring
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Mr. Tamura
    • Creators
      • Sam Bobrick
      • Ron Clark
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    • Trivia
      Pamelyn Ferdin, who played Sally, has said that she found Paul difficult to work with. When she was asked at what point she no longer wanted to do the show, she said that she didn't even want to do the pilot. However, Ferdin enjoyed working on the show and frequently shares her experiences about it (and her many other projects) on social media.
    • Quotes

      Sally Simms: Dad, how's the rat race?

      Paul Simms: The rats are winning.

    • Connections
      Featured in I Love the '70s: Volume 2: 1972 (2006)

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    10/10

    Brilliant!! Underrated!! Genius!! Cutting edge!

    Probably the single most underrated sitcom of the 70's. Brilliant performance by Sir Paul and deserving of acting and writing awards! A solid supporting cast and fun, quick, witty plot lines that gave everyone great one liners and quick comebacks.
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    • Nov 17, 2020
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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ashmont Productions
      • Screen Gems Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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