Happy Birthday Paul Lynde!

Most game shows suck. A few can be fun and even challenging, (Jeapardy, Win Ben Stein's Money, and Password come to mind). And some have had their moments, such as To Tell The Truth and What's My Line. But imho only two were truly entertaining, Groucho's You Bet Your Life and the classic episodes of the Hollywood Squares. And a big reason for that was the guy in the center box: Paul Lynde. Quick witted, sharp, and catty, you knew when a contestant called on him that the joke was already revving up. (Wally Cox and Charlie Weaver were also fine comedic stalwarts). I won't go on, just check out some of his game question answers. Very cool dude who lived a sad life - I don't think he realized how good he was, where he was.

http://www.classicsquares.com/lyndesquares.html