Wed, Jan 7, 1953
Instead of 'Racket Squad', a farewell address from soon-to-be former United States president Harry Truman aired the following Thursday night. Kitty Carlisle left after this episode. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Henry successfully guessed in Game 1 that Al Carmichael (Young Man) made the only touchdown in the Rose Bowl last week but didn't get any money for it due to his status, instead getting a watch. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Ethel Bell fed Bill Cullen his baby bottle, but she didn't show up due to bad weather, so she communicated from WBP-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For the Special Guest Round 2 in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Zsa Zsa Gabor was wearing the Hope Diamond. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. George Scott, who lived in the Zoo.
Wed, Feb 4, 1953
Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Mrs. Carl Nyberg of North Branford, Connecticut, who gave Henry Morgan an anesthetic. Henry successfully guessed in Game 2 that Norma Bunger's (Mrs. B) husband was the world's heavyweight boxing champion; her husband was Rocky Graziano. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Henry successfully guessed that Arthur Teacher was handcuffed to Garry Moore. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Robert St. John of New York City, New York who had shaved for the first time just before this episode aired and received a lifetime supply of Rise Shaving Cream.
Wed, Feb 18, 1953
Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. It was Bill Cullen's birthday the day before, and the panel, with glasses on, stood up as his cake (with glasses frosting) was being presented to him by Garry. The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Mrs. Avery Markham of Logan, West Virginia, who was the youngest grandmother in the USA at age 29. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Fred Blesse of Richmond, Virginia, shot down 9 MIG's over Korea. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Burgess Meredith, who had a wig on over his crew haircut. Bill successfully guessed in Game 4 that Patrolman De Riggi of Hempstead PD, New York had a police car stolen.
Wed, Mar 4, 1953
Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Garry gave the panelists made-up backgrounds just for this episode. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Alice Shaw of Rockville Centre, New York had five sets of twins, and Garry says she had 18 children, which Alice then named. The panel was stumped in Game 2 by Mr. Duggar of Upstate New York, who discovered Aureomycin. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Diana Lynn, who was wearing Bill Cullen's wife's wedding ring, and she subsequently gave it back to Bill. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Leo Mattersdorf, who figured out Albert Einstein's income tax (a clip from this episode later appeared in the 4th Year Anniversary Special).
Wed, Apr 1, 1953
Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Garry gave the panelists made-up movie role descriptions. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Mr. Brooks of Pittsfield, Maine had a then-world record of 13 daughters and no sons, and 12 out of 13 girls then subsequently came out to receive hats, along with Mrs. Brooks; one was at the hotel. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Ken Carson (singer on Garry's daytime television show) rode Horseback from Los Angeles to New York City in 1938. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by June Havoc, who was soaking her feet in a pan of water, and the desk was removed to show her and Garry doing so.
Wed, Apr 15, 1953
Laraine Day filled in for Faye Emerson for two consecutive shows, including this one. Sponsored by Arrid with Chlorophyll (new footage, and also new logo on the back of the panel). Garry introduced KGUL-TV of Galveston, Texas to stations that carried the program. The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Joseph R. Davis of Whitestone, Long Island, who issued girdles to WACS during World War II. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Father Robert Greene (author of Calvary in China) of Indiana was A prisoner of Communist China. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Charles Coburn, who was about to squirt the panel with a water pistol.
Wed, Apr 29, 1953
Sponsored by Arrid with Chlorophyll. The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Paul Smith of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, who made a Speech to a Nudist's Convention. For the Special Guest Round in Game 2, the panel was stumped by Leo Durocher, who had a cameraman shoot the panel's picture upside down throughout the segment. Henry successfully guessed in Game 3 that Donald Kenneth of Leominster, Massachusetts was freed by the Communist Reds in the Korean P.O.W. exchange (Garry gave him the full $80 anyways). The long applause from the audience was somewhat of a dead giveaway. Garry rewarded him with a slew of invitations and gifts from various stars and other people. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. Carl Dudeck of Sommerville, New Jersey, whose house was stranded in the middle street.
Wed, May 13, 1953
Faye Emerson returned. Sponsored by Arid with Chlorophyll. At the beginning, Garry announced that an article on Mark Goodson and Bill Todman was featured in the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine (May 15-21, 1953) titled "TV's Golden Boys". The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Janet Goss of Pennsville, New Jersey, who Won the World's Bubble Gum Blowing Championship. She then demonstrated her talents for the panel, with Garry trying to replicate what she did. The panel was stumped in Game 2 Max Ceppos of Long Beach, Long Island, who Did the Barking in the Hit Record "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?". The recording was then played, with Max standing up when the barking was heard. He requested to have the money sent to a Cerebral Palsy Charity. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Henry successfully guessed that Red Buttons Had the Panelists' Paychecks in His Pocket. Red then gave them their checks.
Wed, May 27, 1953
Sponsored by Arid with Chlorophyll. Garry announced that a mistake was made on last week's show. The mistake being that they had the wrong man for Game 2. The other man, Joe Reisman was introduced. Garry gave him a Dog Bone, Flea Powder, and Dog Food. After this episode, the show went on a month-long hiatus. Henry successfully guessed in Game 1 that Lt Franciszek Jarecki of Poland (Mr. X, accompanied by an interpreter) Flew a MIG Through the Iron Curtain to Freedom. Henry successfully guessed in Game 2 that Anthony Mazzeo of Nashville, Tennessee's Tennessee State Penitentiary Got Shaved Every Day by a Murderer (that man murdered his wife). Garry then read a note about Mr. Jarecki doing a meeting in Manhattan Center the following Sunday. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Xavier Cugat was Going to Dance a Rhumba with Faye Emerson, and a recording by Desi Arnaz was then played during the Rhumba. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Walter Perry of Boston, Massachusetts, Who Carried Eleanor Roosevelt Piggyback.