Fred Allen was a giant in radio comedy. But except for a few specials, his TV work was confined to hosting this show and being a panelist on "What's My Line!".
I knew it! I knew the audience would pick that particular song because of it's slow pace. I think I've learned one thing: if you want to win this audience over, play nothing but slow songs, just slow songs.
Yes, and it was cheaper for Lorillard (the makers of Old Gold) to sponsor, as "JUDGE FOR YOURSELF" had the highest production budget of any game/panel show at the time, due to the employment of regular singers, and music rights clearances for the songs performed on the show. They sustained "TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES" through the 1955-'56 season.
What's My Line? From what I've read about this type of thing in the past, I would suspect that they really didn't know at season's end whether or not the show would be renewed for the next season. Also, the fact that Fred specifically says, "we'll see you in the fall" makes me think that he didn't know the show would be canceled. Re: Frank Gorshin's impression -- Jack Nicholson?
Fred did mentioned "Thirteen Women" was recorded by Decca, but failed to mentioned that it was recorded by Bill Haley and the Comets as a B-side to "Rock Around the Clock". And, you'll may know the rest of this story!!!
Mike Smith I know that "Rock Around the Clock" was a big hit, but I still never heard of "Thirteen Women" before. I have to say that of the three songs featured in this episode, I agreed that "I Understand" was the clear winner.
+Mike Smith Yes, I've been racking my brain to think who recorded it. So thank you for the answer! I had bought a 45rpm reissue on MCA when I was a kid... oh, about the time when Happy Days premiered... of Bill Haley's recording of Rock around the clock - side a and 13 women - side b. Forgot all about that!
Three individual contestants came up on stage one at a time and after being interviewed by Fred Allen, they each got to see and hear three different up and coming songs performed. After all three songs were performed, all three contestants got to secretly vote on the song that they thought the audience would like the most. If one of those three contestants were correct, they would either win $1,000 or split the $1,000 with the other contestant(s) who got it right as well. Otherwise, nobody won anything. When the show started, instead of judging up and coming songs, the three contestants had to see and hear up and coming musical acts and chose which musical act that three professional judges up on stage liked the best after being interviewed by Fred Allen one at a time. If one of the three contestants matched the opinion of those three judges, then that contestant would win $1,000 or split the $1,000 with the other contestant(s) that did as well. Otherwise, just like before, nobody won anything. Those were the rules. Sorry for being late but I had just read your comment.
Fred Allen was a giant in radio comedy.
But except for a few specials, his TV work was confined to hosting this show and being a panelist on "What's My Line!".
Thanks to the person who commented on Find a Grave about this video! Willie 5/8 was my grandpa's brother.
I knew it! I knew the audience would pick that particular song because of it's slow pace. I think I've learned one thing: if you want to win this audience over, play nothing but slow songs, just slow songs.
sounds like the summer series of Truth or Consequences did so well that they bumped Fred Allen's show from the schedule for good.
Yes, and it was cheaper for Lorillard (the makers of Old Gold) to sponsor, as "JUDGE FOR YOURSELF" had the highest production budget of any game/panel show at the time, due to the employment of regular singers, and music rights clearances for the songs performed on the show. They sustained "TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES" through the 1955-'56 season.
I love it when Fred goes after Jack Benny! :)
Not one but TWO winners! :O
What's My Line?
From what I've read about this type of thing in the past, I would suspect that they really didn't know at season's end whether or not the show would be renewed for the next season. Also, the fact that Fred specifically says, "we'll see you in the fall" makes me think that he didn't know the show would be canceled.
Re: Frank Gorshin's impression -- Jack Nicholson?
SaveThe TPC Yep. From the movie, Five Easy Pieces.
Why doesn't somebody bring this back on MTV?
Lord knows we need a current vehicle for jokes about Jack Benny...
@@Wiley_Coyote I'm talking about testing new songs.
"I Understand" sounds almost like "Makin' Whoopee!"
Nothing like it.
@@keymaninmusic Well, it did to me.
The lovely song I UNDERSTAND was recorded by several artists.
It had a strange middle section.
Milton DeLugg and his band with the jug.
A long way from AGT
Would love a good pastrami right now.
was that the Ridder in the intro?
Yep! It certainly was!
Throw out your gut for the Riddler.
Fred did mentioned "Thirteen Women" was recorded by Decca, but failed to mentioned that it was recorded by Bill Haley and the Comets as a B-side to "Rock Around the Clock". And, you'll may know the rest of this story!!!
Mike Smith I know that "Rock Around the Clock" was a big hit, but I still never heard of "Thirteen Women" before. I have to say that of the three songs featured in this episode, I agreed that "I Understand" was the clear winner.
Mike Smith Thanks!
+Mike Smith Yes, I've been racking my brain to think who recorded it. So thank you for the answer! I had bought a 45rpm reissue on MCA when I was a kid... oh, about the time when Happy Days premiered... of Bill Haley's recording of Rock around the clock - side a and 13 women - side b. Forgot all about that!
Which came first: Thirteen Men or Thirteen Women? Personally, I think it was Thirteen Men. I heard that first by Dinah Shore.
Makes perfect sense. The clock only goes up to 12, so naturally 13 would be on the other side.
What are the rules
Three individual contestants came up on stage one at a time and after being interviewed by Fred Allen, they each got to see and hear three different up and coming songs performed. After all three songs were performed, all three contestants got to secretly vote on the song that they thought the audience would like the most. If one of those three contestants were correct, they would either win $1,000 or split the $1,000 with the other contestant(s) who got it right as well. Otherwise, nobody won anything. When the show started, instead of judging up and coming songs, the three contestants had to see and hear up and coming musical acts and chose which musical act that three professional judges up on stage liked the best after being interviewed by Fred Allen one at a time. If one of the three contestants matched the opinion of those three judges, then that contestant would win $1,000 or split the $1,000 with the other contestant(s) that did as well. Otherwise, just like before, nobody won anything. Those were the rules. Sorry for being late but I had just read your comment.