The Hollywood Squares, pt. b1

[zabadazidit]

At least back then we were not so PC that we could give away a FUR, for gosh sakes.

[disneyfan81]

I just realized that I don't think I watched this particular episode when GSN reran it!

[KneeJerkish]

karen valentine.  yum.

[BBBYpsi]

@KneeJerkish I agree I forgot about her & how beautiful she was.

[269848]

Why didn't they put copyright years on all the HS shows? All the shows from 1978-81 have them.

[weatherboi]

Strange that the middle square was not chosen, when the more modern versions, the center square is usually chosen first.

[disneyfan81]

@weatherboi Yeah, especially considering Paul Lynde's popularity, as well as being a great position strategically!

[pardyhardly]

Wally Cox isn't there because he died. Charlie Weaver also is not there because of having died.

[cosg9531]

@pardyhardly That a pretty good reason not to show up.

[themightycelestial]

Karen Valentine.....

hubba hubba....!

[ccie12933]

@themightycelestial Well said!

[Coolestmovies]

Jimmie Walker's question seems worded to make the audience wonder if he'd actually know what the word meant. Jeez . . .

[Bradat26]

I liked when all of the stars (usually dominated by the lovely Rose Marie) would join in and say "Dicker and Dicker of Beverley Hills".

On the nighttime version, I loved/hated the tacky buzzer, but when it went off and Rose Marie would add, "...me out to the ball game", it always cracked me up.

[RolandTaylorJr]

Poor Karen Valentine should've received hazard pay after modeling that fur.

[disneyfan81]

@RolandTaylorJr Yeah. And was it Rose Marie who threw that seat cushion?

[DesiluTrek]

I've always hated the fake audience whistles and catcalls ... I know this is a syndicated version but it seems they were a common annoying feature of NBC game shows!

[Fersomling]

What year is this from?

[trwent]

Was a true/false question on the original "Hollywood Squares" EVER false?

[familyfeudfan95]

yes, I do believe this is in 1975.

[staytunedfor]

The classic open and psychedelic "secret square" music. And I had forgot on how they would occasionally have celebs model apparel on on the spiral staircase.

One thing that always puzzled me was the choice of color for the set. I think this is the syndicated version but since the show originated on the network known for its living color at a time when color tv was quite a selling point for shows, why did they ever choose a gray background with white x's and o's?

[prausch65]

One of the great game show intros of all time!!

[timusforlife]

ing?

[BurkeDevlin66]

KV in that coat just gave me a heart murmur

[quizmaster85]

Ah yes, the old Dicker and Dicker

[kidyubyub]

My mom still has her Dicker and Dicker fur coat from Lets Make A Deal back in the 70's!!

[disneyfan81]

@kidyubyub Just don't tell Bob Barker!

[KaptKan1]

Zowie! A trip to exciting Canada (probably in February) on exciting Air Canada (world's worst airline)! No wonder they tried so hard to win...

Don't give me any grief, folks. I have a right to make these comments; I'm Canadian.

[bluebear1985]

I don't blame you. I'm a Canadian myself and I've never flown that airline. I would only choose that as a last resort if I had to get to an international destination.

[FarEastBeast]

@KaptKan1 I met my wife on an Air Canada flight. I'm thinking seriously of suing them! ; )

[Jannette92]

@FarEastBeast hahahaaaa!!! HAHAHA! that was a good one :P I laughed so hard :P Sue 'em! do it! :P

[Joannec95]

@KaptKan1 I don't mind.



[Dodgerfn5]

I was so excited when GSN aired HS back in 2003. I hadn't seen the original HS episodes since I was 2 in 1980 and no, I don't remember it. I just can't believe we lost six celebritites within a week. RIP to Ed, Michael, Farrah, Billy, Fred, and Gale.

[bjp20]

1975.

[CraigFoye80]

Did we not mention George Gobel, who died in 1991??

[travis7310]

R.I.P. Ed McMahon and Paul Lynde.

[nextbarker]

When did Ed start wearing glasses?