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Discussion in 'Other Reminiscences' started by Frank Sanoica, Nov 15, 2016.

  1. Frank Sanoica

    Frank Sanoica Supreme Member
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    If you watched early TV, you had to have seen him, by early, meaning when they became commonplace in American homes, what, 1950 to 1955 or so?

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    His horn-rimmed glasses were his trademark. When appearing numerous times on the quiz show "What's My Line" as a guest panelist, his blindfold featured a painted-on glasses!

    XXXXX "was an early arrival on network television, presiding over more than one series at a time"
    " In 1952, he settled into his most enduring game show role as host of ABC's The Name's the Same"
    "In 1962, he substituted for and ultimately replaced Merv Griffin as host of Play Your Hunch"

    The guy got around! Funny, witty, quick with dialogue. If his name escapes you, see:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Q._Lewis
     
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    He looks like Patrick McGoohan if Patrick had the glasses[​IMG]


    I'm sure Robert Lewis had more personality though :p
     
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  3. Never heard of him. o_O
     
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  4. Nancy Hart

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    Anyone remember Herb Shriner? . The "Hoosier" (from Toledo). .He was a comedian, had a game show called Two for the Money 1952-1958. It was more of a showcase for his humor, a lot like You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx.

    Just simple humor. I really liked him.

     
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    @Nancy Hart

    Great entertainer My folks watched faithfully.
     
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    Then you must be a "Junior Senior"!;)
    Hal
     
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