G-T always had a spot for Steve Allen. At this time Steve took over for Garry Moore on IGAS, when Moore got a prime time variety show on CBS. This was after Steve's ABC prime time show was cancelled after only one season (following four seasons on NBC, opposite Ed Sullivan). Steve was on the panel for the final prime-time WML in September 1967 along with Arlene Francis, Martin Gabel and Bennett Cerf.
Steve left the program around 10 years earlier. Steve left on good terms and returned on the panel and as the mystery guest. He and his wife Jayne Meadows appeared several times since. He and Arlene usually gave each other a warm welcome. This time, the welcome is as cold and impersonal as it could get. Knowing that Steve was in a good mood after the big slip-up, what was Arlene's problem? We'll never know because everyone in this video has long since passed on.
Anybody notice at the end of the video Steve gives Dorothy a very healthy hug and kiss. Then he gets to Arlene and they exchange a cold fish handshake.
@jvolstad Steve left the program around 10 years earlier on very good terms and returned on the panel and as the mystery guest. He and his wife Jayne Meadows appeared several times since. He and Arlene usually gave each other a warm welcome. This time, the welcome is as cold and impersonal as it could get. Knowing that Steve was in a good mood after the big slip-up, what was Arlene's problem? We'll never know because everyone in this video has long since passed on.
Steve Allen was a one of a kind funny man. About "I've Got a Secret", I know that he subbed for Gary Moore once before, but became permanent host when Moore left to take a year long trip around the world, so Allen hosted the last couple of years of the network run. In 1972, with Moore hosting "To Tell the Truth", Allen was tapped to host a syndicated version of IGAS, which ended up lasting one year.
Allen: "I' won't mention the name of the mystery guest." Good idea.
Daly must have introduced 2130 guests, (celebrity and otherwise) by this time so he was the Lou Gehrig of game show hosts if this was his first flub-up.
Wild! "Mr. Perfect" with an extremely rare flub. One of the joys of live television, you just never knew what would happen. thank you for posting this.
October 1964 -- whoops boy. Even Daly's fluffs are funny; fortunately, Daly had a generous mystery guest who knew how to save an embarrassing situation. We can all make lists of stars who would have not been nearly so gracious or who would have sat there and sulked Todd-like.
I also find Buddy Hackett amazing ( 2:16 ) as well. He sit there ( 1:14 ) trying to remain dignified amid the wreckage and Dorothy's open-mouthed horselaughing ( 1:12 ).
It would have been great fun to see how Mr. Allen would have toyed with the panel, but Mr. Daly's slip up turned out to be quite amusing and everybody had a good time with it.
Poor, old John. Never would have thought it could happen, when you hear all his 'clarifications' and how extremely good he is at watching his words. He's cute either way, though =)
one for the blooper reel!
hulkimodo 9 months ago
G-T always had a spot for Steve Allen. At this time Steve took over for Garry Moore on IGAS, when Moore got a prime time variety show on CBS. This was after Steve's ABC prime time show was cancelled after only one season (following four seasons on NBC, opposite Ed Sullivan). Steve was on the panel for the final prime-time WML in September 1967 along with Arlene Francis, Martin Gabel and Bennett Cerf.
MegaObserver1 9 months ago
Steve left the program around 10 years earlier. Steve left on good terms and returned on the panel and as the mystery guest. He and his wife Jayne Meadows appeared several times since. He and Arlene usually gave each other a warm welcome. This time, the welcome is as cold and impersonal as it could get. Knowing that Steve was in a good mood after the big slip-up, what was Arlene's problem? We'll never know because everyone in this video has long since passed on.
MrWilliamtom 10 months ago
Anybody notice at the end of the video Steve gives Dorothy a very healthy hug and kiss. Then he gets to Arlene and they exchange a cold fish handshake.
MrWilliamtom 10 months ago
@MrWilliamtom I noticed that as well. Was there some bad blood between them when he left the program?
jvolstad 10 months ago
@jvolstad Steve left the program around 10 years earlier on very good terms and returned on the panel and as the mystery guest. He and his wife Jayne Meadows appeared several times since. He and Arlene usually gave each other a warm welcome. This time, the welcome is as cold and impersonal as it could get. Knowing that Steve was in a good mood after the big slip-up, what was Arlene's problem? We'll never know because everyone in this video has long since passed on.
MrWilliamtom 10 months ago
@KennySherman You're thinking of Wally Bruner. He hosted the syndicated version of this show from 1968 to 1972 I believe.
bluebear1985 1 year ago
@KennySherman Buddy asked of both are you a forest ranger
nintendodailyvideos 1 year ago
Allen's whisper sounded an awful lot like him anyways...
kmtown043 1 year ago
The perils of Living Television
soulierinvestments 2 years ago
Steve Allen--a true renaissance man.
stuartlb 2 years ago
Steve Allen was a one of a kind funny man. About "I've Got a Secret", I know that he subbed for Gary Moore once before, but became permanent host when Moore left to take a year long trip around the world, so Allen hosted the last couple of years of the network run. In 1972, with Moore hosting "To Tell the Truth", Allen was tapped to host a syndicated version of IGAS, which ended up lasting one year.
bluebear1985 2 years ago
Allen: "I' won't mention the name of the mystery guest." Good idea.
Daly must have introduced 2130 guests, (celebrity and otherwise) by this time so he was the Lou Gehrig of game show hosts if this was his first flub-up.
44032 2 years ago
'Are you a comedian?'
'I'm not as funny as John.'
LOOOL
GEVMM 2 years ago 8
Wild! "Mr. Perfect" with an extremely rare flub. One of the joys of live television, you just never knew what would happen. thank you for posting this.
PatinPDX 2 years ago
October 1964 -- whoops boy. Even Daly's fluffs are funny; fortunately, Daly had a generous mystery guest who knew how to save an embarrassing situation. We can all make lists of stars who would have not been nearly so gracious or who would have sat there and sulked Todd-like.
I also find Buddy Hackett amazing ( 2:16 ) as well. He sit there ( 1:14 ) trying to remain dignified amid the wreckage and Dorothy's open-mouthed horselaughing ( 1:12 ).
soulierinvestments 2 years ago
It would have been great fun to see how Mr. Allen would have toyed with the panel, but Mr. Daly's slip up turned out to be quite amusing and everybody had a good time with it.
staytunedfor 2 years ago
which year was that?
n6611 2 years ago
It happens
UofLCardFan08 3 years ago
Poor, old John. Never would have thought it could happen, when you hear all his 'clarifications' and how extremely good he is at watching his words. He's cute either way, though =)
KarinPluss 3 years ago 11
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soulierinvestments 3 years ago 4
It eventually had to happen.
bigred997 3 years ago
Haha I agree!
Love Steve's anecdote too :D
ClassicFilmFan 3 years ago 2
'Sfunny, I was only wondering earlier today whether John Daly had slipped up and accidentally given away the mystery guest's name. Now I know.
Fenhalls 3 years ago
How funny. Even the ultimate pro messes up occasionally. Thanks for posting.
ParkerAllen2 3 years ago 2
LOL everyone makes mistakes... but I thought it just made the game funnier!
weatdamal 3 years ago 3