Broadcast from July 14, 1952, to September 23, 1960, on NBC, CBS & ABC Networks. Host for this run was Bud Collyer (1952), Douglas Edwards (1953), Peter Donald (1954-1956), Eddie Bracken (1957), Robert Q. Lewis (1958), and Bert Parks (1958-1960).
After a fourteen-year absence, "Masquerade Party" reappeared briefly as a syndicated series in 1974 & 1975 with host Richard Dawson and announcer Jay Stewart.
NOTE: At the beginning of this broadcast the announcer states this short lived standard opening used to indicate an NBC COLOR TV transmission.
"This program is brought to you in COMPATIBLE COLOR on NBC."
Shortly after, the word "COMPATIBLE" was changed to "LIVING."
Only one episode is known to exist from the 1974-1975 syndicated series which is archived at UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE. These Richard Dawson shows were broadcast initially from September 9, 1974, to September 1975. During 1976 syndicated re-runs were telecast.
Even the original 1952-1960 programs are mostly "lost."
The library of Congress has only one episode.
UCLA Film & Radio Archive has only two episodes.
Paley Center for Media has five episodes.
In this episode, the masquerader is Yankee pitcher Whitey Ford.
Eddie Bracken is the host.
March 20th, 1958-June 12th, 1958 ABC
1979 Syndicated
Premiere of short lived Game Show in which contestants won money by keeping a straight face. Three comedians would appear each week and were given one minute to get the contestant to laugh. The contestant was given a dollar for each second they kept a straight face
The series returned in syndication in 1979 with Bobby Van as host.
Guests are Buddy Lester, Sid Gould, and Henny Youngman.
NOTE: A "LOST" Television game show.
Robert Q. Lewis is the host. Series premiere.
April 5th, 1964-May 3rd 1964 (CBS)
Robert Maxwell hosted this prime-time game show on which a celebrity panel tried to figure out the identities of guests, all of whom were self-made millionaires. The short-lived series replaced half of the Judy Garland show and was in turn replaced by reruns of Brenner.
Series debut.
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn.
Host Gene Rayburn welcomes Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle and Joe Pepitone, who challenge Joe Garagiola, Tom Tresh and Roger Maris.
NOTE:
A LOST NBC SERIES.
ALMOST EVERY SINGLE MASTER NBC TAPE ERASED (1962-1969).
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED).
Host: Gene Rayburn's celebrity panelists are Carol Lawrence, and George Hamilton. Their contestant partners are Evelyn Jackson, Paul Doyle, Larry Ulmer. During the phone call match Annette Eddy of Daytona Florida tries for prize money.
Johnny Olsen is the announcer.
Commercials include:
Crest toothpaste, Comet cleanser, Oxydol detergent with Marion Lorne, who passed away May 9th, only three months prior to this airing, Oscar Myer, Welch's jams, and Welch's "Juice of the grape."
June 16, 1975-October 31, 1975. CBS Daytime game show hosted by singer Adam Wade, who was the first game show Afro-American emcee. Pat Vernon, announcer.
Guests are Shari Lewis, Larry Kert, and Sister Sledge.
Only one and a half episodes are known to exist.
July 11th, 1975-June 11th, 1976.
Daytime game show that tried to capitalize on the pinball machine craze. Celebrity and contestant pairs played a word game with the winning pair earning the opportunity to play a giant pinball machine for prizes.
Host: Art James
Broadcast from July 14, 1952 to September 23, 1960 on NBC, CBS & ABC Networks. Host for this run were Bud Collyer (1952), Douglas Edwards (1953), Peter Donald (1954-1956), Eddie Bracken (1957), Robert Q. Lewis (1958), and Bert Park (1958-1960).
After a fourteen-year absence, "Masquerade Party" reappeared briefly as a syndicated series in 1974 & 1975 with host Richard Dawson and announcer Jay Stewart.
Richard Dawson hosts a panel comprised of Lee Meriwether, Bill Bixby, and Nipsey Russell who try to guess the identity of famous people who appear in costume and make-up. Guest masqueraders on this show are Dean Jones, Elena Verdugo, Bob Crane, and Art Linkletter.
Only one complete episode is known to exist from the 1974-1975 syndicated series which is archived at UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE. These Richard Dawson shows were broadcast initially from September 9, 1974 to September 1975. During 1976 syndicated re-runs were telecast.
Even the original 1952-1960 programs are mostly "lost."
Library of Congress has only one episode.
UCLA Film & Radio Archive has only two episodes.
Paley Center for Media has five episodes.
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn.
There was a $5,000 winner on this episode.
July 11th, 1975-June 11th, 1976.
Daytime game show that tried to capitalize on the pinball machine craze. Celebrity and contestant pairs played a word game with the winning pair earning the opportunity to play a giant pinball machine for prizes.
Host: Art James
Announcer: Johnny Gilbert
Contestants: Susan Gilbert, Janet Baker and Patti Bull.
Commercials included in this complete broadcast:
Philip's Laxative, Frank Blair for Bayer Aspirin, Kleenex Tissues,
The Heart Fund, Alberto VO 5 Hair Spray, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, TV premiere of movie "Day of the Jackal," Denture Cream, Egg Beaters, Ellery Queen TV broadcast on NBC TV Sunday Night,
St. Josephs Cough Syrup for Children, Ex Lax Chocolate Laxative.
NOTE:
This NBC daytime game show is considered "lost."
The Master Quad 2" Video Tapes were erased in the late 1970's.
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn.
MATCH GAME PM (September 10, 1975-1983) was a high-stakes version of the classic daytime game show, hosted by Gene Rayburn. A group of celebrities would be given a sentence with a missing word, which they would then have to fill in. The contestants would then give their own answer, and scored points according to how many celebrity gave the same answer.
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