The Secret Life of Paul Lynde Uncle Arthur on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares

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  • Cool Classics take a deep dive into the life of Paul Lynde who played Uncle Arthur on the Bewitched TV Series. He also appeared multiple times on I Dream Of Jeannie and The Munsters. His time on the Hollywood Squares was legendary, but did you see him on the Dean Martin and Carol Burnett Show? What a comedian! How about the movie Bye Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke?

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  • @CoolClassics
    @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +795

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      @CyclopsWasRight616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      I'm really glad you didn't quit. I'm sorry I didn't give you more praise on your earlier videos. You definitely have a loving group of followers !

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      @dmax64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      If you had quit we would all have missed out on some very cool and interesting facts on some of our favorite childhood programs. A big thank you for hanging in there and not giving up 😁😙

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      @calidazeable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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  • @karencahill4798
    @karencahill4798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    I am 65. There’s so few of us left who absolutely love these old, classic TV shows. Thank you for all your hard work keeping these memories alive. 💕

    • @marbleman52
      @marbleman52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Karen Cahill....I am 70, so count me as another of the 'few"..!!

    • @sandiangel
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      There's plenty of us out there enjoying watching the classic tv shows and movies. ☺️

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      @sabrinagrant8003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are so right.

    • @strangerinwhite
      @strangerinwhite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am 36, but me and my friends love old, classic TV shows. So you're wrong.

    • @marbleman52
      @marbleman52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@strangerinwhite That is great to read and great to know. At some point many years from now...hopefully...(I still have a lot of things I want to see and do), we older fans of the old T.V. shows will be gone and it will be up to you and other younger people to keep the interest alive and keep these old shows available here on YT and other places....and for free.

  • @Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living
    @Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Paul Lynde was waaaaay ahead of his time. Some of his one-liners were hilarious.

    • @bigtex4058
      @bigtex4058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After 911 someone asked him if being frisked by airport security bothered him. He said "It's the only reason I fly!"

    • @williambatson2514
      @williambatson2514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@bigtex4058 he died in 1982. How could he make a comment after 9/11 if he had been dead for 29 years? 🤨

    • @radioace318la
      @radioace318la 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@williambatson2514 his attempt at humor I guess.

    • @tenfour10-400
      @tenfour10-400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      On Hollywood Square:
      Peter Marshall: “When a man falls overboard it’s traditional to say ‘Man Overboard’. What do you say when a woman falls overboard”?
      Paul: “Full speed ahead”.

    • @serpentines6356
      @serpentines6356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@williambatson2514 Sounds like something he would say though. 😄

  • @billgreen1861
    @billgreen1861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I love this channel, it brings me back to the good old days. I "met" Paul Lynde, in 1973 or 1974, I think, can't remember exactly. I was in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the Condado area, he was unfortunately very drunk and lost, he was too heavy for one person to carry people kept saying "call the police" but we new what would happen to him if we did, so it took a couple of hours just to find out where he was staying. It took three people to help him get to his hotel. To this day I'm convinced that he never knew how he got to the hotel. I'm sure the hotel staff were very discreet about the whole situation. Plus I don't think they knew who he was. There was no cable tv at that time in the Island. He was a great actor who had a tough life.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow!

    • @williamsstephens
      @williamsstephens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thank you for being such a decent human being and rescuing him.

    • @billgreen1861
      @billgreen1861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@williamsstephens thanks!
      There were three of us and unfortunately I'm the last survivor, my friends have passed since then three years apart. I know the hotel staff was discreet because I never read anything about it anywhere.

    • @faffaflunkie
      @faffaflunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'm sure Lynde appreciated you not calling the cops- and Paul getting to keep his wallet and watch.

    • @crhu319
      @crhu319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Honestly that's the most selfless celebrity rescue story I ever heard, next to actually saving someone's life.
      Make enough people laugh and you always have friends. .

  • @Ston247
    @Ston247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The voice of the 70's. Paul Lynde's voice was in ALL the cartoons. He was one of the many outstanding talents of that *Grand* era !

    • @JohnLee-pt5jz
      @JohnLee-pt5jz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I liked him in the perils of Penelope Pitstop.

    • @willx_1
      @willx_1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slyvester Sneakly a.k.a The Hooded Claw

  • @richardgarcia667
    @richardgarcia667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    My favorite joke from Paul Lynde was on Bewitched when he said “My feet are killing me” and he had two guns on his feet shooting him I still find that hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

    • @dans9463
      @dans9463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I could see Beatljuse doing the same

    • @beckigreen
      @beckigreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s my favorite too!
      And it’s still hilarious!

    • @Bluerose888
      @Bluerose888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beckigreen Mine too!

    • @tangelaphlegm6733
      @tangelaphlegm6733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was mine too. Lol

  • @goodoldbubba6620
    @goodoldbubba6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Real talent. You just don't see it anymore.

  • @RishayanPorMexico
    @RishayanPorMexico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    What a thorough and complete history of this great comedian. Excellent work! Great video!

  • @CathyTx2001
    @CathyTx2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I LOVED Paul Lynde! You never knew what would come out of that mouth of his!

    • @CathyTx2001
      @CathyTx2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@John-ik2eg gross

    • @awesomeferret
      @awesomeferret 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sort of the Groucho Marx of his era.

  • @jackbest6677
    @jackbest6677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His voice quick wit and body language
    was awesome. If Paul couldn't make a person laugh they were hopeless. Excellent history 👏 . Thank you.

  • @sheilayoung8007
    @sheilayoung8007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Loved Paul Lynde, he was hysterical! What a great dad he has. Tragic his family dying so young! Thank you!!

  • @bsquared4604
    @bsquared4604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i was a kid in the 70s and loved paul lynde on hollywood squares. even if you didn't get the jokes, it was his personality and delivery that made everything funny.

  • @kristopherdetar4346
    @kristopherdetar4346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Great presentation, Paul was an absolute natural comedian and had the fastest wit on any subject matter as I had ever seen in my 59 years. Hollywood Squares was an amazing show. Wish the reruns were broadcast instead if the junk we have now.

    • @mwilliams1330
      @mwilliams1330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whay wit? Every line was written for him by the staff writers. Thats OK, his timing was great, but he actually feared doing anything unscripted.

    • @deliawright8626
      @deliawright8626 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mwilliams1330 On scripted shows yes. The man himself was fast with wit naturally.
      This is a truism no matter how many times you repeat your negative comment

  • @saintrude
    @saintrude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I love the slant you give to all of your tributes and this one to Paul was especially good. So much information I never knew. Paul was once the week's guest host on the Mike Douglas show and I remember him telling Mike he had dreamed of being a Shakespearean actor but every time he read lines, the audience would laugh. Mike told him to fulfill his dream right then and promised the audience wouldn't laugh. Of course he hadn't recited ten words from Macbeth before everyone was roaring. He just turned to Mike and said, "See what I mean?"

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      🤣🤣🤣
      Yep, he is just a naturally funny guy :)

    • @bs9078
      @bs9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@CoolClassics he was riotlessly funny, He probably had Robin Williams syndrome, I guess we all do when we rise to aspire to be a great comedian and showman but will never know, he was taken too soon. Like Billy Joel sing only the Good die Young.
      I think he did impressions and was in a lot of Hanna-Barbera cartoons as voices and personalities he was such a talented fellow.

    • @dennischallinor8497
      @dennischallinor8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      These people do make good bio's and just long enough to hold your attention.

    • @kristinwright6632
      @kristinwright6632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wouldn't be complaining about being naturally funny. It is a rare gift.

    • @intrepidelica7059
      @intrepidelica7059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      11¹1

  • @tonjiamurphy6042
    @tonjiamurphy6042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love this segment of Paul Lin and his life's work. Loved him in the Bewitched show and everything about the Bewitched show and all the characters thank you so much for this entertainment. I was born in 63 and this was the best television ever when I was a kid.

  • @yolandadilbertbuie891
    @yolandadilbertbuie891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I found this video very enlightening.
    I was born in the 70’s, but had a very old soul. My parents used to watch Bewitched. That was back in the days when there was only one television in most peoples houses. So, I grew up watching what they watched. I am thankful for this. I was exposed to a lot of wonderful actors, actresses, and GREAT television shows. I, like you (the creator of this page) thought Paul Linde was exasperatingly funny to me…even though I was a child. I may not have gotten every joke (due to my age) but the ones I did get resulted in hearty guffaws for sure. His razor sharp wit was timeless and is still unmatched in my opinion. I thank him for having enough guts to go after his dreams. It did me a world of good…even to this day.
    To the creator of Cool Classics:
    Thank you for your efforts. I truly appreciate your approach and the persons you cover. Keep doing what you do.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😁

    • @Soundofsilence-j4d
      @Soundofsilence-j4d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoolClassics THE GUY THAT WENT OUT WINDOW WAS GREAT LOOKEN GUY. HE WAS IN ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR AS MODELOR. ANSWERN DOOR. I SAID WHO IS THIS GUY.? HE LOOKED LIKE ANOTHER HUNK ROLE GUY NAMED RICHERD MAYTECK. AS STRECH IN ENSIGN PULVER 1964. THEY BOTH LOOK LIKE ROBERT WAGNER AND IT WAS TERRIBLE TRAGGEDY.. PAUL LYNDE DIDNT CONTROL HIS EGO. LET FELLOW IN TO DANGER. BUT HE MUST LEARNED THAT TRAGIC MISTAKE. ALL ILLUSION HERE. FOR THAT POOR ACTOR SUFFERD WORST FATE WILL LIVE FOREVER IN NEXT WORLD. HERE IS DIFFICULT LIFE PLAN. NOT REAL THING. THANK GOD

    • @qualicumwilson5168
      @qualicumwilson5168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was born in the 1950's. Not only did we only have one television, the tuner was moot. We only had one channel too. I think the TV's shows were better even with only one choice as ALL programing was top notch.

  • @infinity78999
    @infinity78999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    That was way cool. He was a class act and definitely his talent for comedy shines in every part he played, that was a cool montage of his Hollywood Squares bits 👍

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      While looking at videos of him on Hollywood Squares, I was overwhelmed. I seriously could have found 100 worthwhile ones to use. In one he is asked..
      If a man falls off a ship, they yell, Man Overboard.
      What do you yell if a woman falls overboard?
      He said.... Full Steam Ahead! OMG! I never expected that! 🤣

    • @robin2012ism
      @robin2012ism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CoolClassics Bruce Vilanch wrote much of the joke answers for the "squares" but of course, Lynde was allowed to improve when he wanted and he was a master at it.

    • @loritracy1385
      @loritracy1385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My brother & I absolutely lost it with his rendition of "Big Bad John". Loved this man & watched him in everything & anything. Thank you. 🌺

  • @boathousejoed9005
    @boathousejoed9005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That was great! For me ,the funny thing is you always knew it was Paul Lynde no matter what character he played.And it didn't matter,he was that funny.

  • @pattheitguy
    @pattheitguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    I really appreciate how well this was done, respecting the man and his life, and pointing out how the media tries to sensationalize everything. Also, how a person's sexuality did not define them, their actions, or their history as they were known to viewers. After all, the vast majority of us didn't really know him personally, so I am grateful that his legacy was reviewed in the way that we all knew him, and not focusing on things that only a few people knew about.
    It would have been very tempting to at once claim that the media exaggerated this or that, and then for the sake of engaging content do exactly that in this kind of a review.
    I might just be only one person, but I appreciate the professionalism that went into making this video, and splicing everything together takes a very long time. Thanks for the effort!

    • @tsirtosky1439
      @tsirtosky1439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ME TOO!!! Sensationalized bios are SUCH a turn off. I always feel gross after watching them.

    • @randyland1000
      @randyland1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well said!

    • @miggans21012
      @miggans21012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No arguments here.

    • @pattheitguy
      @pattheitguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tsirtosky1439 with maybe the possible exception of my bio when it comes out. That I would not mind being sensationalized one bit!

    • @deuss001
      @deuss001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree to how well this was done, had the bio been done several decades ago it might have gone in a different direction ….. sign of the time on how we as a people appreciate our idols…thanks for the memories…

  • @BobMinelli
    @BobMinelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a man turning 55 soon...simply, wow. Like yourself, i too have always appreciated his energy on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares. Thank you for making this. Peace! 🌱

  • @pollys5261
    @pollys5261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The time and talent you invest in all your movies is incredible. Talent in research, composition, editing and your vocal talent. Thank you.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate that :)

  • @jimzaharia5327
    @jimzaharia5327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    Best Paul Lynde moment on "Hollywood Squares:" Peter Marshall: "If a man falls off a boat, you yell "Man overboard!" What do you yell if a woman falls off a boat?" Paul Lynde: "Full speed ahead!"

    • @deniece0821
      @deniece0821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      🤣🤣🤣I was just a kid when Lynde was on the Hollywood Squares so, the majority of his jokes went right over my head. I would still laugh because he just had great delivery. (I laughed but didn’t know why I was laughing.)
      Now I totally get his one-liners. He had some great zingers! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheRealDrJoey
      @TheRealDrJoey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@deniece0821 A great one of his was included here: Q. If a person had their leg over the arm of a chair, would that be likely to make them more agreeable? PL's answer: "Are we talking about a man or a woman?"

    • @deniece0821
      @deniece0821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@TheRealDrJoey 🤣🤣🤣 He was hilarious! He was actually born and raised not far from me. He’s buried in a cemetery about an hour’s drive from where I live. One of these days I’d like to make a trip there to the cemetery.

    • @richardrobledo466
      @richardrobledo466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, I recall that funny line as well!

    • @thecurrent730
      @thecurrent730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's my favorite, too🤣🤣🤣

  • @donrussell1881
    @donrussell1881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for giving an honest take on Paul's life. personally I loved the man, his sense of humor cracked me up. I loved the man.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey was super funny 😁

    • @donrussell1881
      @donrussell1881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@harperstacey9604 thank you darlin'.

  • @lg7577
    @lg7577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Nice tribute to a real talent.

  • @Silo-Ren
    @Silo-Ren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I use to love his laugh along with his voice and how he would shake his head after a witty remarks. RIP Miss you Paul

  • @donnariahi2975
    @donnariahi2975 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always loved Paul Lynde, whether it was Bewitched, Hollywood Squares or the movies. His role in Bye, Bye Birdie. My favorite quote from Hollywood Squares was Peter Marshall asked “When is the best time to pluck your eyebrows” he replied very confused “August?”

  • @lovingmayberry2000
    @lovingmayberry2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I loved watching him on Hollywood Squares!

    • @Barnabas45
      @Barnabas45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was the only reason I watched the show!

    • @rustyruss2962
      @rustyruss2962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesyes

  • @davidclemens1578
    @davidclemens1578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Paul didn't need to use coarse language because he was a Master with the innuendos. The whole family could watch his show and he was funny for the kids but hilarious for the adults because the kids didn't understand.

  • @ChefRonnieBoy
    @ChefRonnieBoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Losing Paul was a huge loss. He was so funny, and his sassy voice, I loved so much!

  • @stevencorsoe9575
    @stevencorsoe9575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The most accurate and true story of Paul Lynde,I believe that heart valve problems run genetically in families and there was no controversy over the man's death...just a great and over the top comedien and great showman with a great career in comedy...the greatness speaks for itself about this man.

  • @FilmArtPhoto
    @FilmArtPhoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well Done!! Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I adored him and his sense of humor. Thank you for your great synopsis of this brilliant funny man's life.

  • @jrussellcase
    @jrussellcase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I'm with you. My earliest memories of a "celebrity" are of Paul Lynde. He had quite a presence, especially on Hollywood Squares.
    I didn't know "gay" from anything back in the 70s, nor did I care. I was too young. I also didn't understand what came to be known as "camp".
    I just knew all Paul Lynde had to do was show up, flash that huge toothy smile and say something snarky, and I'd crack up. He was "that" guy.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly! I guarantee a million kids were laughing at his antics and not thinking about any of the personal nonsense that most adults get caught up in. Ahh to be young, happy and clueless 🤣

    • @Laffingrl
      @Laffingrl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perfect word to describe Paul...' Snarky'! LOL

  • @kevinbarry71
    @kevinbarry71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One of my favorites, love that sharp wit. Another one from Hollywood squares: question: why do motorcyclist wear leather? His response, because chiffon wrinkles

  • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
    @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I loved Paul Lynde in everything I saw him in. I think for me it was his voice, delivery & definitely his sass. It's funny that he & Alice Ghostly sounded so similar. with how they spoke.

    • @tammiecason7933
      @tammiecason7933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. And those in charge of Bewitched must have done it as a nod to Uncle Arthur. Was Ghostly's character supposed to be Arthur's daughter?

    • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
      @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tammiecason7933 Really? That I didn't know.

    • @juliadams42
      @juliadams42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tammiecason7933 i think they were supposed to be siblings. I think i rememver at least one episide they were in together. I may be wrong, tho.

    • @howardkerr8174
      @howardkerr8174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@juliadams42
      Ms Ghostley, like Paul Lynde, started on Bewitched as a different character...a mortal working as a housekeeper, with a college-aged son she was putting through medical school, IIRC. Coincidentally (?) she was incredibly inept as a cook and cleaner but Samantha felt sorry for her and covered her mistakes and accidents.
      Ms Ghostley was brought back but I don't remember her as being related to any member of Samantha's family.

    • @juliadams42
      @juliadams42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@howardkerr8174 its been so long ago...

  • @toniscott1029
    @toniscott1029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Paul Lynde! He is certainly missed. Thanks for awakening old memories

  • @JayGreen25
    @JayGreen25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great story my mom loved Paul Lynn you brought back so many great memories thank you

  • @snippyJ
    @snippyJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh my God that man was so funny! It was such a loss when he passed away. I wish the comedian's nowadays could be half as funny as he was.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    My most epic Lynde moment was the Halloween special where he showed the band Kiss to the US. The rest is history.

    • @cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085
      @cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Omg I watched that 2 months ago...hilarious 😂

    • @selinaoakley3613
      @selinaoakley3613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'd love to see that

    • @johndean4727
      @johndean4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@selinaoakley3613 Margaret Hamilton was there too.

    • @johndean4727
      @johndean4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@selinaoakley3613 it’s on here TH-cam Paul Lynde Halloween Special.

    • @Geezer-yf8hv
      @Geezer-yf8hv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      YES!! I was part of the KISS army at this time! This was a highlight for me!!

  • @sherrybean5572
    @sherrybean5572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always loved seeing Paul in any thing.. He brought a special spark that elevated the scene

  • @mimicampbell4220
    @mimicampbell4220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks , I so remember Paul Lynde throughout my early childhood. Wonderful to learn more about him. A true gift .

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A master of humor.....loved by millions.

  • @dageevil
    @dageevil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great tribute to a legendary actor and comedian.

  • @CyclopsWasRight616
    @CyclopsWasRight616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i haven't watched this yet, but I wanted to say THANK YOU so much for what you do on TH-cam. I know this one's going to be one of my favorites !

    • @CyclopsWasRight616
      @CyclopsWasRight616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For the record, it totally was one of my favorites. I've watched nearly all of the videos you've posted, and when a new one comes out, I watch it as soon as possible :)

    • @bs9078
      @bs9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah you couldn't say enough about Paul in and yeah it wasn't long either because there is a bunch to talk about Paul in he was a real comedic entertainer that was a shock about him being gay but hey, it doesn't make him less funny, what he did in his private life that's his business I'm an aquarius anyway, but at least a riotous comedian is number one always.

  • @rayraygoreng6264
    @rayraygoreng6264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember him in 1979s The Villain as Nervous Elk. Thanks for showing the Hollywood squares clips. What personality he had.

  • @sherieclifford9983
    @sherieclifford9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so grateful for this fantastic insight into paul Lynsey. He’s been one of my favorite famous Hollywood actor of all time. I pray his funniness work will be forever remembered until the end of time. I’m so blessed to have grown up watching him in movies, TV & Hollywood square’s. I will treasure those memories all of my life. You are loved PAUL LYNDE!!! Also thank you so very very much for this video, I loved it.

  • @beverlyhigh620
    @beverlyhigh620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Paul Lynde was one of a kind. Funny, silly and sometimes outrageous! A class act

  • @maggsbufton1969
    @maggsbufton1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Paul’s Dad was amazing…; it’s sad that Paul had lost all his family so quickly.

  • @pamelasago9628
    @pamelasago9628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember Paul from TV as a child as well. What an amazing talent. He was one of my favorite funny men although most of the humor soared over my head at the time. A gem in "Bye, Bye Birdie"! Thank you for putting this tribute together!

  • @jamesaraujo6296
    @jamesaraujo6296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for such a loving tribute. I remember him on Hollywood Squares and Bewitched. Like you, I found him funny even though the jokes went over my head. He was one funny man. What a loss. What really struck me is that he seemed to not lack acceptance growling up. Of course he hid who he was but his humor just made him very likable. Most importantly, his father seemed to be so loving towards him. What tragedy to bury his whole family in three months. Rest In Peace, Paul.

  • @fraa888grindr6
    @fraa888grindr6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'd seen Mr Lynde in many of his roles, but really only remembered him in two: as Uncle Arthur and as the Center Square. Thank you for refreshing my memory. Also, it's amazing how he kept his personal/sexual life so private, or I guess you chose to omit those details out of respect. Regardless, he was a brilliant performer who always had me laughing. Thanks again.

  • @lindabriggs5118
    @lindabriggs5118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a great video about the life of Paul Lynde. I remembered watching on all the shows on TV as a child and then as a teenager. When he was on the game show, Hollywood Squares, I can remember my mom and I laughing at all his hilarious one liners. Listening to him again brought back great memories of me and my mom laughing till we cried some days. His humor bordered on the risqué which made them so funny. Thank for all the good memories of that earlier, more innocent time. Good job!

  • @CaptSteveCPA
    @CaptSteveCPA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for producing this bio of Paul Lynde. Really well done. It brings back really good memories of his performances in Bewitched, Hollywood Squares and Bye Bye Birdie. He had a bitter sweet life but made lemonade from lemons as often as possible.

  • @jafocharlie848
    @jafocharlie848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    No, please don’t stop! Your videos are fantastic. Giving all of us the backstory on all of these wonderful people whom we have grown up watching. You do an excellent job, providing in-depth information (that must take some time gathering) that most of us would never ever know about. Paul Lynde was a gem, loved his sense of humor and timing and quick wit. Bewitched, the Munsters and Squares being my favorite. I’m mean, I know what the line or “punch line” is going to be, and I still burst out laughing. In part, because of the way he says it. My mistake was watching this while eating my breakfast. After that question about Liz Taylor and he answers “her chin”, I am now cleaning up my iPad of the cereal I was eating. No kidding, lol. Keep up the good work you do. For you, and for us!

  • @lapdogg
    @lapdogg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done!! I think I just woke up the neighbors laughing so loud at all the great Paul Lynde Hollywood squares responses and the numerous other hilarious clips of this absolute comic genius. It really is too bad we didn't get to have him around longer than 55yrs. The world could definitely use some more laughter.

  • @flilguy
    @flilguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched old videos of ":Hollywood Squares" and I am always amazed at Paul Lynde's wit and how he adlib most of it. Thanks for the video!

  • @sandiangel
    @sandiangel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    He was so talented and funny. So tragic about his family though. Too bad they didn't get to see his amazing career.

  • @Margarita70_75
    @Margarita70_75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to watch Bewitched as a kid. Paul Lynde was so funny. He became one of my favorites 😊

  • @RusselHarding
    @RusselHarding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was born in '59 you really took me back to the best times. We had only the Russians to fear. The greatest times in U.S. history.
    Your videos are great -so complete.

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul brought something much needed in life. Laughter !

  • @lorimac0260
    @lorimac0260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for being so thorough! I loved this. I grew up in the 60s and 70s and always loved.Paul.

  • @relax2dream164
    @relax2dream164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I was a kid, I thought there was something “different” about Paul. As an adult I realized what that difference was. He was a funny guy and quite risqué for his time. RIP funny guy.

  • @jimd8008
    @jimd8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you again for all you do

  • @maryannmorley2997
    @maryannmorley2997 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the kind way you spoke about Paul Lynde. His humor is his great legacy and one of my favorite comics of all time.

  • @fuzzballzz36
    @fuzzballzz36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I grew up in the '70s too, and I LOVED him. There was no one I was happier to see turn up on television than Paul. I knew he would make me laugh no matter what he was doing.

  • @rickreeder1448
    @rickreeder1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He was a fantastic comedian. He could make you laugh at a funeral. He had a rare talent. I never saw him do anything that didn't make me laugh.

  • @misalaca
    @misalaca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for reliving his memory...I just 💕him....pls keep yr excellent 👌 work!!!

  • @mononblack
    @mononblack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad you didn't quit. This, like you said, is group therapy, and I watch while I'm doing my working at home. Definitely takes my mind away from my problems.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😁👍

    • @josephprovencher6345
      @josephprovencher6345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoolClassics Bende LeCreme as Paul Lynde is hilarious on Rupaul's Drag Race

  • @bernie2231
    @bernie2231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    When I was a kid in the seventies, there was Paul Lynde, Charles Nelson Reilly, Rip Taylor, Alan Sues, and others. I didn't know nothin' about nothin'. I just thought that they were funny.

    • @rustyruss2962
      @rustyruss2962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes Hollywood squares

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You just named a lineup that would have your sides splitting from laughter!

    • @2packs4sure
      @2packs4sure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same here,, I was born in 63' and those guys that you mentioned were always hilarious and I had no idea about nothing other than they were funny..

    • @texasgina
      @texasgina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m 56 I feel the same

    • @bsquared4604
      @bsquared4604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here!

  • @howiecricket52
    @howiecricket52 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There was something magical about the voice of Paul Lynde! Loved ALL his performances!

  • @GreyRockOne
    @GreyRockOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You! Nice job on this! I sure miss Paul, I could watch his Hollywood Squares bits over and over! They broke the mold when Paul was born. Thanks again!

  • @timothykaczmarek5871
    @timothykaczmarek5871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video and commentary. Paul was definitely ahead of his time. He made those shows successful! Tragic loss when he died.

  • @williamtravis9301
    @williamtravis9301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're right, Paul was definitely a great comedian. I was just a small kid as well in the 60's and loved watching him on TV.

  • @zapniles8609
    @zapniles8609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Of all the material shown or mentioned in the documentary, I knew of about only 10% of it - excellent info, photos, and clips. When Lynde went into his "sass character with the snide voice" to deliver a punchline, no one could do it better or with such hilarity. Like you, I "got him" even as a child, laughing at everything he said due to his uniqueness, and probably also not understanding many of the jokes. I distinctly remember, at the age of six or seven, laughing so hard at him dressed in drag at the "buffet table" in "The Glass Bottom Boat" that the movie theater usher (hard to believe that was an actual job, right?) had to "shush" me. Anyway, well done.

  • @DonnellIJames
    @DonnellIJames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved this episode of Paul Lynde, one of the funniest men I ever known. I'm a fan from Paul's era and I loved watching him. He always made me laugh and laugh, and still do although he has left this earth. May he rest in peace. He is well missed. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @jonathantaylor3586
    @jonathantaylor3586 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He was always was one of my favorites. I would watch Hollywood Squares everyday just to see him be funny. America loved him.

  • @artist6135
    @artist6135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You do a fantastic job on these videos…..Paul was my favorite center square….the show was never the same without him. Thanks for telling his story.

  • @dennischallinor8497
    @dennischallinor8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a truly excellent bio and workmanship!!! Kudos to whoever made it, it is just the right length and packed with info and examples of Paul's work. I must be about 10 yrs older than the narrator and would come home from junior high school to fall in love with Jethro, watch Uncle Arthur cut people to ribbons, then I discovered Mel Brooks. Ever since then they won't let me out! Good Work folks.

  • @wgv929
    @wgv929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being. Such beauty, energy and love for her chosen field. Thank you for sharing. Today’s actors could learn from her struggles and perseverance.

  • @Raphalou
    @Raphalou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved him as a child. I always watched Bewitched and Hollywood Squares. I would try an imitate his nervous like disposition. There is so much history to be shared from Performing Artists. Thank you for this.

  • @theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589
    @theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for continuing: I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

  • @alancrisp1582
    @alancrisp1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Although like must people of my generation will always remember Paul Lynde as uncle Arthur on the classic series Bewitched. He was also very funny in every thing else he appeared in also . His own show , The Paul Lynde Show really deserved a much longer run then it received, only 26 episodes shameful ...

    • @alancrisp1582
      @alancrisp1582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harperstacey9604 Yes there is some truth to what you say, some actors shine better as supporting players...

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paul Lynde was a very funny man who made millions of people laugh. I was surprised to hear in this video his age when he died. An amazing talent that ended too soon. This was another outstanding video on Cool Classics! I appreciate the exhaustive research that you do for every video biography you create 👍 Thank you!

  • @gurryshark6027
    @gurryshark6027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Mr Cool! It took me sooo long to stop my terrible Paul Lynde impersonations in those classic times and now I'm doing it non-stop again to everyone I see.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣 Sorry, Not Sorry 🤣🤣

  • @tonychristo6904
    @tonychristo6904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job!!! Loved Paul Lynde, especially on Hollywood squares! I still watch Paul Lynde Zingers!!

  • @michelleparrish9274
    @michelleparrish9274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul Lynde was the ultimate smartass!! Thank you for this really excellent look at my favorite Uncle!! The Hollywood sqs clips had me laughing so hard!! You rock!!!!!

  • @EddyGurge
    @EddyGurge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this brought back so many memories. Born in 1964, I think growing up he was my favorite comic for quite a long time. I remember trying to do impressions of him.

  • @nate_dj
    @nate_dj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the age of 59 "Cool Classics" give me life. Keep up the good work.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You!
      I am 51, so we both have a Lot of Life Left to Enjoy 😁👍

  • @LuckyInLondon
    @LuckyInLondon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you and brilliant job on this video! The TH-cam algorithms may just be better at therapy than someone with a doctorate degree, and I was very excited that this video was recommended to me yesterday. I'm 64 and I grew up with these sitcoms and even at a young age, I always thought that Paul Lynde was a true comic genius, but I was always curious about his early life before The Flying Nun and Uncle Arthur. Me and my older brother could not wait until someone chose him on the Hollywood Squares! And thnaks for that extended Q&A too! So damn funny! Thanks for making this video about Paul Lynde! You have a new sub and I cannot wait to watch more of your videos.

  • @alfreddreamerphotocomics4880
    @alfreddreamerphotocomics4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a kid I couldn’t understand a lot of his jokes on Bewitched, I Dream Of Genie, and Hollywood Squares either, but it was the way he said them that made him funny to me. He was flamboyant, quick witted, and playful.

  • @tatiannazutania7751
    @tatiannazutania7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just found your channel and I love it!! I can't believe I'm the first to comment.

    • @CoolClassics
      @CoolClassics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yay! Thank you!
      You were Freaky Fast on this one!!

  • @dorismoore8452
    @dorismoore8452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for doing all the vintage shows I love these classics and Paul Lynch will always be one of my favorites I love love love Paul lynde

  • @haroldgardner9463
    @haroldgardner9463 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Paul Lynde was a trip! I remember Holly eood squares in the 70s. I was s kid but he cracked ME up big time! Loved him! Rest in peace Mr.Lynde!

  • @paulasmith7803
    @paulasmith7803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always loved Paul Lynde. I also thought he was funny even though I didn't understand most of the jokes. Now I am awed at how astoundingly quick he was. What a talent.

  • @magneto7930
    @magneto7930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I've always loved Paul Lynde in everything that I've seen him in, especially those roasts with Dean Martin when he could get up there and just be himself. He was extremely funny and his whole character just had such a comical presence. Those zingers on Hollywood Squares were legend! You did a fantastic job with this upload, thoroughly researching everything. Thank you. You've got a thumbs-up from me!

    • @magneto7930
      @magneto7930 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@princeofcupspoc9073 I'm not sure about the "and again" part, but that is a fact that I have always known for many decades. Thank you.

    • @randyland1000
      @randyland1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

  • @annwillett7800
    @annwillett7800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely loved 🥰 Paul Lynde! I looked forward to him on Bewitched & Hollywood Sqares! He was terrific in Bye Bye Birdie!!❤️😇🤗

  • @eileenbussey6926
    @eileenbussey6926 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved Paul in everything. He was comic genius. I was so sad when he died. Miss him.

  • @bobcarn
    @bobcarn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great look at Paul's life. I always loved it whenever he appeared on a show. He was such a great comic. It's a shame so many gay people back then had to stay closeted and couldn't have open relationships. You really could be arrested and ostracized. It's a testament to his drive that he became such a success in spite of the obstacles.

  • @rhinorc2861
    @rhinorc2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember Paul being on TV all the time. Great talent. Thank you for the video. It takes me back.

  • @dalegentry8044
    @dalegentry8044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The good old days..I remember all the shows he was on as a kid.The 70s were a wonderful time to grow up.

  • @gal2727
    @gal2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an amazing father he had