@@TrickyMario7654 I was very good in the try-outs, and the Password people even brought me back after my appearance on the show to help other possible contestants. However, I did not win when I was on the show. This may sound like an excuse, but if your celebrity partner is not good at the game, or just joking around, it is impossible to win. I did get a portable vacuum cleaner as a consolation prize? My partner was Gavin (I forget his last nameO, and I forget who the other celebrity was. The experience as very interesting to watch. Allen Ludden seemed like a very nice guy.
I attended many tapings of Password during this incarnation of the show in the 1970s. It was taped at the ABC Vine Street Theater in Hollywood in the same studio where they taped other shows of that era, such as Split Second, hosted by Tom Kennedy, as well as the classic ABC sitcom Barney Miller. ABC hasn't occupied the building in many years, but it is still there and currently serves as the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study (Academy of Motion Picture Art & Sciences) at 1313 Vine Street, south of Sunset Boulevard.
I have vague, somewhat confused memories of Password. I know I enjoyed it, but would have sworn that I watched it sometime around '76-'78. But this is the set I remember, not the 1974 one. In fact, I think I have a faint memory of disliking the set being changed, although I don't remember what it was changed to. Time seemed to go so much slower when we were kids. What I wouldn't give to get that slowness back.
The ad at the very end was an ABC Movie of the Week, "Call Her Mom" with Connie Stevens & Van Johnson. Interestingly enough when they show Charles Nelson Reilly, he is not mentioned by name. 1972 was the year before "Match Game '73" premiered so he was probably not known as well as he is now which might explain his name being omitted from the on-air promo.
Mine, too. The FDS commercial was about Susie Homemaker waiting for her husband to come home from "a hard day at the office--" a carryover from 1950's ideals that were taught in filmstrips in the public schools. "The children are to leave him alone until after dinner," or until after he reads his newspaper and stuff like that. I think even "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex but Were Afraid to Ask," also had a chapter on that, where the "housewife" was encouraged to prepare a candlelight dinner, put on romantic music, and greet him at the door wearing nothing but a necklace--stuff like that. It was encouraged in abundance, and always with the understanding that it was couples who had said their vows and properly tied the knot.
In 1972, Password was played with a maximum of 6 chances to guess the word shown on the screen, meaning at least 5 points was required to score (the original version had a 1-point minimum). ABC wanted to speed up the game, it appeared. That version would stay on the network until 1975. Are there any other existing shows from the 70's time period (1971 to 1974, before big changes would be made on Password)? I hope so but in desperation; otherwise many of them had to be replaced.
And to be honest I liked that they allowed a maximum of 6 clues per word and it does a great job expediting the game a little better than they did with the original 1960s CBS version. Plus despite the low payouts, I did like the addition of The Betting Word, which not only gave a chance to double your money earnings but was also the first time in Password where the civilian contestant gave the clues to the celebrities in the endgame.
Wasn't that William Schallert narrating one of the commercials? Glad to hear this great contestant proclaiming he is a Christian. Richard from Alabama (Roll Tide!!!!!!!!)
I loved Sheila MacRae on I Love Lucy and then I saw her on earlier Passwords and much later appearances on Murder, She Wrote. She was wonderful! It's too bad she outlived some of her children...
I hope that BUZZR can begin digitizing any found episodes of ABC Password and begin showing them, maybe add them to the cycle of the color episodes of CBS Password.
Here is some info about the episodes in which Betty White hosted Password and Allen played: "On February 24, 1975, Goodson-Todman abandoned the format (but changed the contestant configuration in order to avoid another set redesign) in a last-ditch effort to save the program. Although Password was given another eighteen weeks, ABC had all but given up on the show. Aside from a week in which Betty White hosted while her husband played (March 24-28), no more gimmicks were attempted for the rest of the run."
Here’s something interesting: in an episode of Password Plus, Bill Cullen and Betty White as celebrity guests, one of them gave the clue “fatless,” which the judges ruled as an illegal clue because it was a coined word. HOWEVER in this episode “fatless” was given as a clue and not buzzed.
im doubt either one of them knew that they were going to be participating together. my thing was i wonder if she won or not and if she did was she declared ineligible
Was Larry Linvell (frank burns) ever was a panelist or contributor on a game show. I knew that loretta swit, jamie farr, mclain stevenson, and garry burgoff often did various game shows of the 70s.
Excuse me, Adam Curry. I have a Question for ya.... If you were the Leading Commander or Producer of Game Show Classics on DVD, what would be the first Classic Game Show you want it to be released on DVD that was prevented from being released? Me.... I would take Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment for "The Joker's Wild starring Jack Barry: The Original CBS Daytime Series" on DVD first for releasing all the 686 CBS Daytime episodes from 1972-1975 for the very first time. But, I would much rather prefer releasing in Complete Season Box Set separations. What about YOU? Just asking.
Super awesome 1972 Password game show!
A very long time ago, I was a contestant on Password with Allen Ludden.........must have been around 1973 or so. Interesting experience!
How did it go? How much money did you win, and who were the celebrities that week?
@@TrickyMario7654 I was very good in the try-outs, and the Password people even brought me back after my appearance on the show to help other possible contestants. However, I did not win when I was on the show. This may sound like an excuse, but if your celebrity partner is not good at the game, or just joking around, it is impossible to win. I did get a portable vacuum cleaner as a consolation prize? My partner was Gavin (I forget his last nameO, and I forget who the other celebrity was. The experience as very interesting to watch. Allen Ludden seemed like a very nice guy.
I was a big Password fan and was very glad when it was revived in 1971.
It's a shame how most of these episodes were erased. This is the coolest set design IMO.
I attended many tapings of Password during this incarnation of the show in the 1970s. It was taped at the ABC Vine Street Theater in Hollywood in the same studio where they taped other shows of that era, such as Split Second, hosted by Tom Kennedy, as well as the classic ABC sitcom Barney Miller. ABC hasn't occupied the building in many years, but it is still there and currently serves as the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study (Academy of Motion Picture Art & Sciences) at 1313 Vine Street, south of Sunset Boulevard.
Great information. Thanks for sharing it.
Did you happen to see when Naomi Judd was a guest?!
My favorite Password set
Awesome recovery of Early 70’s era Password
Thank you for uploading this rare and precious Password episode!!! A true gem, indeed!!
Holy wow,, I have been absolutely dying to see this complete episode,, I don’t know how you did it but thank you so much,
Your Welcome Paul Anytime
its nice to see an episode of this this was a real surprise and no credit crunch from gsn thanks a lot adam
That was awesome! I have been waiting to see a complete episode of an early ABC Password without the GSN credit crunch. Thanks for posting!
So this actually aired on GSN?!? 🤯
@@Barber747 The December 1971 episode with Jack Klugman and Brett Somers did. This episode never aired on GSN.
Excellent. So good to see classic Pyramid at the beginning, and that guy on Password was such a good player!
Those are very king words to my heart thank you.
Makes sense since "Password" and "Pyramid" are basically cousins... ;-)
They were also both created by the same man, the brilliant Bob Stewart.
A treat to see an early ABC Password. I thought the only existing one (prior to All Stars) was the one with Brett Somers and Jack Klugman.
Martin Milner of Adam 12. My favorite show.
I still hope some can find the last Password of the old set from 1974 (before it became Password All-Stars).
The commercials make this a time capsule.
That's Mary Frann from Newhart in the hair commercial.
10:50 One of the rare times two men played against each other on a Goodson-Todman game show.
Loved Martin Milner in the Twilight Zone and Adam 12.
Unfortunately, I was in school when this was on.
Actress Mary Frann (Newhart) in the Clairol True Brunette ad. Actress Leslie Charleson (General Hospital) for Pearl Drops.
I have vague, somewhat confused memories of Password. I know I enjoyed it, but would have sworn that I watched it sometime around '76-'78. But this is the set I remember, not the 1974 one. In fact, I think I have a faint memory of disliking the set being changed, although I don't remember what it was changed to. Time seemed to go so much slower when we were kids. What I wouldn't give to get that slowness back.
So great to see ABC Password. Thank you!!! :) :)
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At first I resented having to bypass these ancient commercials, but then I figured it's all part of the overall nostalgia, very 😎
When I watch old shows and TV movies on TH-cam, I always feel like it's a wonderful bonus when the original commercial breaks are intact.
The ad at the very end was an ABC Movie of the Week, "Call Her Mom" with Connie Stevens & Van Johnson. Interestingly enough when they show Charles Nelson Reilly, he is not mentioned by name. 1972 was the year before "Match Game '73" premiered so he was probably not known as well as he is now which might explain his name being omitted from the on-air promo.
He was known to audiences at that time for co-starring in the Hope Lange sitcom The Ghost & Mrs. Muir.
February 14, 1972 (Valentine's Day 1972)
The original commercials and the rarely seen ABC Tag were also my personal favorites!
Mine, too. The FDS commercial was about Susie Homemaker waiting for her husband to come home from "a hard day at the office--" a carryover from 1950's ideals that were taught in filmstrips in the public schools. "The children are to leave him alone until after dinner," or until after he reads his newspaper and stuff like that. I think even "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex but Were Afraid to Ask," also had a chapter on that, where the "housewife" was encouraged to prepare a candlelight dinner, put on romantic music, and greet him at the door wearing nothing but a necklace--stuff like that. It was encouraged in abundance, and always with the understanding that it was couples who had said their vows and properly tied the knot.
In 1972, Password was played with a maximum of 6 chances to guess the word shown on the screen, meaning at least 5 points was required to score (the original version had a 1-point minimum). ABC wanted to speed up the game, it appeared. That version would stay on the network until 1975. Are there any other existing shows from the 70's time period (1971 to 1974, before big changes would be made on Password)? I hope so but in desperation; otherwise many of them had to be replaced.
UCLA has a handful of episodes in their film and tv archive including the december 7 1971 episode with brett somers and jack klugman and this episode
And to be honest I liked that they allowed a maximum of 6 clues per word and it does a great job expediting the game a little better than they did with the original 1960s CBS version.
Plus despite the low payouts, I did like the addition of The Betting Word, which not only gave a chance to double your money earnings but was also the first time in Password where the civilian contestant gave the clues to the celebrities in the endgame.
Wasn't that William Schallert narrating one of the commercials? Glad to hear this great contestant proclaiming he is a Christian. Richard from Alabama (Roll Tide!!!!!!!!)
I loved Sheila MacRae on I Love Lucy and then I saw her on earlier Passwords and much later appearances on Murder, She Wrote. She was wonderful! It's too bad she outlived some of her children...
What a fantastic treat; thank you, Adam!
You're Welcome
Surprised to see a black & white commercial (for Desitin) as late as 1972.
1st Mark Goodson-Bill Todman game show in Los Angeles California after that was The Price is Right in Sept of 1972 and still airing today 48 years.
I hope that BUZZR can begin digitizing any found episodes of ABC Password and begin showing them, maybe add them to the cycle of the color episodes of CBS Password.
Ludden is talking about Password: Competition of Champions is coming March 20th.
Have great memories watching this as a little toddler.
I wish they would password on ABC
Here is some info about the episodes in which Betty White hosted Password and Allen played:
"On February 24, 1975, Goodson-Todman abandoned the format (but changed the contestant configuration in order to avoid another set redesign) in a last-ditch effort to save the program. Although Password was given another eighteen weeks, ABC had all but given up on the show. Aside from a week in which Betty White hosted while her husband played (March 24-28), no more gimmicks were attempted for the rest of the run."
Here’s something interesting: in an episode of Password Plus, Bill Cullen and Betty White as celebrity guests, one of them gave the clue “fatless,” which the judges ruled as an illegal clue because it was a coined word. HOWEVER in this episode “fatless” was given as a clue and not buzzed.
good catch, Joel!! it is in the dictionary.
Could be the dictionary used on Password Plus didn't contain the word fatless at that time so that might be the reason they ruled it out.
I'm surprised that Standards and Practices allowed Sheila and her former babysitter to play together as they used to know one another.
im doubt either one of them knew that they were going to be participating together. my thing was i wonder if she won or not and if she did was she declared ineligible
contestant made an oopsie
Was Larry Linvell (frank burns) ever was a panelist or contributor on a game show.
I knew that loretta swit, jamie farr, mclain stevenson, and garry burgoff often did various game shows of the 70s.
Alan Alda was frequently on What's My Line in the early 70s as well.
Just saw him on a week of Match Game/Hollywood Squares
yeah I think suave is a good clue for suave.
Adam-12
The Password is........
26:35
Shouldn't that have disqualified her?
26:35 Knowing Sheila MacRae should have made her ineligible to play. At least it would have been when I was a contestant on game shows 1990-2001.
29:36 Doesn’t the woman in the Pearl Drops commercial look a bit like Kathie Lee?
The actress is Leslie Charleson. She has been on the soap General Hospital since 1977. She also made appearances on Adam-12 and Emergency.
Ludden looks great here but aged dramatically by Password Plus a few years later .
Excuse me, Adam Curry.
I have a Question for ya....
If you were the Leading Commander or Producer of Game Show Classics on DVD, what would be the first Classic Game Show you want it to be released on DVD that was prevented from being released?
Me.... I would take Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment for "The Joker's Wild starring Jack Barry: The Original CBS Daytime Series" on DVD first for releasing all the 686 CBS Daytime episodes from 1972-1975 for the very first time.
But, I would much rather prefer releasing in Complete Season Box Set separations.
What about YOU? Just asking.
Hard to say.
Yeah. It’s quite hard to decide what's best, huh? But, we'll figure it out some other time.
Wasn't it nice when there were only a couple-maybe three brief commercials? Now, it's 10 minutes of damn commercials.
A monochrome commercial in 1972?
First time
Absolutely HATED "pyramid". Stupid ass categories I e. "Things a watermelon might day'. Give me a nreak