Mystery Guest Tyrone Power specifically asked the audience via a placard not to applaud so that he might be able to more easily confound the panel. It didn't work - his identity was guessed nevertheless. Once the panel members took off their blindfold masks, they likely didn't recognize Power at first glances. Power had grown a mustache-less, greying goatee for his lead role in the Broadway play, ''The Dark is Light Enough, But Not Quite Enough.''
The telecast was live from New York and was sponsored by Stopette spray deodorant, with promotional consideration for American Airlines.
In the introduction of Bennett Cerf, it's noted that by Arlene Francis that Dr. Seuss is in the audience.