By the time this edition aired in the late summer of '66, the game had been "tweaked" a bit [notice the board is numbered on the side, as opposed to the first telecast].
CBS aired this as a summer replacement for "THE LONER" {for the same primary sponsor, Philip Morris, makers of Marlboro and Parliament, and corporate parent of American Safety Razor [Personna] and Clark (Teaberry) Gum} at 9:30pm(et) on Saturdays from May 7th through September 3rd, 1966. This was Bob Stewart's second game show as an independent producer (NBC's "EYE GUESS" was his first, with Bill Cullen), and CBS sportscaster Jack Whittaker's only prime-time stint as a game show host.
Jack Whitaker was CBS Sports' play-by-play voice for its professional soccer coverage starting in 1967 when he teamed with Tottenham Hotspur great Danny Blanchflower to call National Professional Soccer League matches. By 1968 the NPSL had merged with the United Soccer Assn. to form the North Amer. Soccer League, and Mario Machado had replaced Blanchflower. It should be mentioned that Whitaker was also the primary broadcaster for Phi. Eagles games as part of the network's NFL package.
Do you know where I could possibly find more of this series? My dad was actually a contestant and was paired with Shari Lewis, but sadly my mom and I have never seen the episode.
Mr. Cullen, his longtime best friend, was the only person to host all four of his classic formats - TPIR, TTTT, Password (Plus) and Pyramid - on a full- or part-time basis.
I thought it aired in the spring. Maybe I'm wrong. I do have the first episode (B&W kinescope of a color episode), and I think that originally aired early 1966.
By the time this edition aired in the late summer of '66, the game had been "tweaked" a bit [notice the board is numbered on the side, as opposed to the first telecast].
fromthesidelines 3 years ago
The theme song is "Brasilia" done by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
QBCNetwork 3 years ago 3
Thanks for saying that! I liked this theme song!
I bet this game would be fantastic today!
PatrioticPirate 2 years ago
CBS aired this as a summer replacement for "THE LONER" {for the same primary sponsor, Philip Morris, makers of Marlboro and Parliament, and corporate parent of American Safety Razor [Personna] and Clark (Teaberry) Gum} at 9:30pm(et) on Saturdays from May 7th through September 3rd, 1966. This was Bob Stewart's second game show as an independent producer (NBC's "EYE GUESS" was his first, with Bill Cullen), and CBS sportscaster Jack Whittaker's only prime-time stint as a game show host.
fromthesidelines 3 years ago 3
Jack Whitaker was CBS Sports' play-by-play voice for its professional soccer coverage starting in 1967 when he teamed with Tottenham Hotspur great Danny Blanchflower to call National Professional Soccer League matches. By 1968 the NPSL had merged with the United Soccer Assn. to form the North Amer. Soccer League, and Mario Machado had replaced Blanchflower. It should be mentioned that Whitaker was also the primary broadcaster for Phi. Eagles games as part of the network's NFL package.
lsmftymf 3 years ago 3
Do you know where I could possibly find more of this series? My dad was actually a contestant and was paired with Shari Lewis, but sadly my mom and I have never seen the episode.
happyneedles 3 years ago
CBS aired this show around 1965-1966.
mrceleb2006 4 years ago
Only in 1966. It was a summer replacement series and Bob Stewart's second show on the air ever.
jimlange 4 years ago
Right; his first was "Eye Guess" on NBC from 1965-1969.
mrceleb2006 4 years ago
"Eye Guess" also started in 1966 as well. Bob Stewart didn't strike out on his own until the original "The Price Is Right" was canceled in 1965.
jimlange 4 years ago
I see. Coincidentally, both "The Price Is Right" and "Eye Guess" were then hosted by Bill Cullen.
mrceleb2006 4 years ago
Mr. Cullen, his longtime best friend, was the only person to host all four of his classic formats - TPIR, TTTT, Password (Plus) and Pyramid - on a full- or part-time basis.
davemock 3 years ago
I thought it aired in the spring. Maybe I'm wrong. I do have the first episode (B&W kinescope of a color episode), and I think that originally aired early 1966.
someguy23475 4 years ago
you have the first episode? thats my granddad hosting up there..how did you get that?
Hano4673 3 years ago
through a mail order video service. June Lockhart and Bob Crane were the celebs. It even has the original cigarette commercials!
someguy23475 3 years ago
is there a way i can get my hands on something like that?
Hano4673 3 years ago
If you go to the internet archive and under video search face is familiar, it takes you to a video with a download link
secondchance1977 2 years ago
what website is this internet archive?
Hano4673 2 years ago
@Hano4673 I have the enitre preniere show which is available through Shokus video. Your grandfather, Jack Whitaker, was an excellent MC.
pbatommy 11 months ago