"The Hollywood Squares" (1965) TV series 1965-1982

Creators:

Merrill Heatter
Bob Quigley

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Game-Show

Plot:

Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.

Plot Keywords:

Celebrity | Tic Tac Toe | Non Fiction

Awards:

Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys. Another 12 wins & 13 nominations

Cast

Kenny Williams	...	Announcer (826 episodes, 1966-1982)
Peter Marshall	...	Host / ... (823 episodes, 1966-1982)
Cliff Arquette	...	Regular (560 episodes, 1966-1974)
Paul Lynde	...	Center Square / ... (546 episodes, 1966-1979)
Wally Cox	...	Regular (504 episodes, 1966-1973)
Rose Marie	...	Regular (417 episodes, 1966-1979)

Runtime:

30 min (3536 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (1966-1982)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Filmways Television

Trivia:

Actor Jack Palance was once caught napping in his square during a taping; he had to be awakened by fellow panelist Michael Landon when a contestant called on him.

Quotes:

Peter Marshall: According to the IRS, out of every 10 Americans audited, how many end up paying more taxes?
Paul Lynde: 11.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)

Soundtrack:

Merrill & Bob's Theme

Debut Weekday 9 Squares (October 17-21, 1966)

KENNY WILLIAMS (Announcing): Ladies & Gentlemen, Today, One of these stars is sitting "The Secret Square" and the contestant who picks it first could win a prize package worth over $2000 and now which star is it?

(Orchestra performed with a drumroll and followed by the brass section blows before each celebrity's name) NICK ADAMS,

AGNES MOOREHEAD,

CHARLEY WEAVER,

PAMELA MASON,

WALLY COX,

ROSE MARIE,

MOREY AMSTERDAM,

ABBY DALTON...

or ERNEST BORGNINE, All in "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES!" (Main Theme played and Applause)

KW: And now here's "The Master of 'THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES'"... PETER MARSHALL.

That's from the debut broadcast of "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES!"