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Password
Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
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Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
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Episode 26
(PT) EPISODE #111
A classic episode as far as football fans are concerned. Not only was Frank a great guest on this episode but his New York Giants teammate Alex Webster was a contestant in the second round. Teamed with Betsy Palmer, Alex didn't get one word correct and lost 0-25. In fact it took them four clues to get ""Quarterback""! Frank's teammate didn't know anything about football and after Betsy gave Alex the first clue ""Halfback"", Alex guessed ""Fullback"". Then Frank gave his teammate ""Tittle"". She guessed ""Fullback"". As everyone anticipated an easy Webster victory, Betsy gave the clue ""Y.A."", which is two words! How embarrasing! Frank then says ""Lesser"" and his teammate says ""Quarterback"". That 7 points wins the game and after Frank and his teammate win $250 in the lightning round, Betsy apologizes and says ""I'll pay him"". Truly a classic segment.
Where to watch PasswordEpisode 33
(PT) EPISODE #118
Lucy and Gary were joined on the show by her children, Desi Jr. (age 11) and Lucie (""13 in July""). Lucy/Desi Jr. played Gary/Lucie in the first game and then the kids switched partners for the second game. The money the kids won in the first two games was donated to charity. In the third game the kids played as partners against the grownups. Allen explained that, if the kids won, their parents would pay them their winnings as extra allowance - the kids won.
Where to watch PasswordEpisode 39
(PT) EPISODE #124
Carol Lawrence announced that she was expecting a baby in November and co-guest Roddy McDowall was responsible! She went on to explain that Roddy had introduced her to then-husband Robert Goulet while the two men were appearing on Broadway in ""Camelot"" a few years earlier.
Where to watch PasswordEpisode 41
(PT) EPISODE #126
This was an ""All Star"" episode. After each game, the losing team wrote checks donating their own money to the favorite charities of the winners.
Where to watch PasswordEpisode 45
(PT) EPISODE #130
Tony discussed his new movie ""The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao.""
Where to watch PasswordEpisode 46
(PT) EPISODE #131
This was Bob's first appearance on the show and he seemed to be a little confused about the rules - ""You try to guess the price of the item and, if you get closer, you get the item..."" Bob also mentioned that he had a 9-month old son.
Where to watch PasswordEpisode 49
(PT) EPISODE #134
Alan's wife and sons Bobby and Andy were introduced in the audience.
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More about Password
Cast
Allen LuddenHost
Barbara Rush
Juliet Prowse
Red Buttons
Abe Burrows
Gary MortonCredits
- Created by
- Bill Todman, Mark Goodson, Bob Stewart
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 174
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Peak ProductionNorth Macedonia
CBSUnited States- Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions