I met Paul Lynde in Columbus Ohio in 1981- the year before his death. I was in the elevator with him at the Columbus Sheraton Hotel which was across the street from a theater where he was performing. I asked him if he was Uncle Arthur? He replied yes. I introduced myself and he said "It's nice to meet you young man. So handsome. (pause) ...and young. (pause) ...and thin. (his voice tailing away). Then he quips 'Get outa here kid, you bother me (with a wry smile)". I'll never forget that. He was such a kind and funny man.
He was, for that time, an "openly" gay comedian and actor, open in a quiet way. I think his example accomplished a lot for gay rights, without any militancy. It wasn't an "issue," but just who he was. He was an authentically witty and funny guy, and kept his private life private. Given his public persona, I'd like to believe that his private life was moderate and not-exploitive. It's certainly plausible.
@@grizzlygrizzle I just thought the world of him and didn't care what his preferences were. He was a master at the funny quip! And he seemed like a really nice, gentle soul.
Uncle Arthur said he needed to sit down because his feet were killing him. The camera panned down and there was a six$hooter on each foot $hooting at him.
@Sarah Dingler I hope you will watch some episodes of 'Bewitched"! You will love the show and want to watch all episodes, because it is a clean comedy sitcom that is always funny!😊❤
He was Templeton???? I had no idea. Then again, I never really paid attention as to who was who, as a kid. Although I have vague memories of him as a Hollywood Squares regular, I never made the association that he was anyone other than Uncle Arthur, in Bewitched reruns. (I am so relieved that so many of his quips flew over my head.🤣)
Paul was pulled over by a cop once in Ohio for drunk driving. When the cop got up to the driver's side of the car, he rolled down the window...before the cop could say a word Paul said to him, "I'll have a hamburger and fries." 🤣
@@Honeythorn68 I could not have written your expression any better! My mother used to love watching Paul Lynn; however, I was too young to appreciate his sense of humor.
It is going to be coming back soon. Nate Burleson, who's a former NFL player and a current host of CBS Mornings, will be hosting this version of the show. Drew Barrymore is going to be the centre square, and I think she's one of the producers as well. It's slated to begin airing as a weekly primetime series on CBS in January 2025.
It may add a certain sparkle to Mr. Lynde’s answers to know that he was rumored to be gay, at a time when homosexuality was largely looked down on, even hated. Paul’s wit allowed him to dance on that edge.
The celebrities were given the questions ahead of time, but apparently they came up with their own answers. They had time to think about what they were going to say.
@@MLBrooks-g3u , I learned of that fact years ago, I thought knowing that the panel knew the questions would diminish my respect for Paul and the others....it didn't. Paul was a comedic genius ....his timing / answers are near perfect. ***I think I will watch some reruns on New Year's Day to start the year off with smiles and gut filled laughter***
Paul’s quick humor is what kept him in the Center Square for years on the show. It wasn’t till I was an adult that I realized all of his answers were risqué on so many levels!!
Nobody else could have gotten away with saying the things he said. They would have been bleeped by the censorers, right off the show. He was pure genius with his lightning fast wit. An iconic and beloved comedian.😊
Paul mentioned Leavenworth in one of his quips. You looked confused, it is a prison here in the USA. Sometime go back and relisten and it will make more sense. You must remember the time he was saying these jokes no one was allowed to be risque, he might not have worked again.He was ahead of his time. Very smart man. I am glad you found this old gameshow, quality programs last through time!
So true, the 70's and 80's were so closeted, many sensitive souls found it so hard to hide their true identities and many often turned to find ways to numb their feeling in alcohol. Other commenters have already mentioned he was a mean drunk, even to his friends. Paul also had occasional guest roles in the I Dream if Jeanie TV show too. Paul Lynde was actually quite well read and very intelligent, graduating from Northwestern University studying speech and drama. While he was ready with a funny response being the center square in this classic game show, he more often than not knew all the answers to tough questions, and guest competitors would turn to him for guaranteed points.
@@AtmxDawg24 Well, he had a television show on which he played a (straight) married man with kids, but in real life? Never married. And a man being married to a woman is no guarantee he’s not gay.
@@AtmxDawg24 Rock Hudson and Cary Grant were married to women, too. Sadly, these types of marriages weren’t uncommon in that era where people couldn’t be themselves due to social stigmas of the time.
@alonenjersey mom was a fan of Bewitched. So I watched a lot of it. My parents watched Hollywood Squares but I am not sure daddy ever watched Bewitched.
I grew up watching Paul Lynde and there were times he made us laugh so hard you couldn’t catch your breath!!! I’m glad new generations are getting to know his fast sharp humor! 😂🥰❤️
Hollywood Squares was a game show loaded with a variety comedians and other celebrities, but I always looked forward to watching Paul Lynde, my favorite. He just made my day.
Paul was a major Broadway star playing the father in the musical Bye Bye Birdie. He had worked many years on stage to get that far. He recreated the role in the movie version of Bye bye Birdie. He became a fixture playing characters on comedy shows like Bewitched and Dean Martin and films. He had his own sitcom for a year. He really made my mom laugh so hard. He was so much more than this game show. I used to imitate him in high school and make my classmates laugh. He could merely say two words like "Toilet Paper" or "King Kong" and make you laugh the WAY he said it. Like "Do you know you smell like King King today? Shouldn't you take a shower, or would you like me to hose you down?" He is sorely missed by my generation.
Paul Lynde is Robin Williams level funny. Both of them are sorely missed. I need to find Hollywood Squares again and watch all the interactions. Such joy those people brought! Such laughter! Thanks for the reminder. 😄
Omg Paul Lynde was a legend. He was a comedian/actor in the 60s, 70s, & 80s til his death. RIP. I loved him in Bewitched as Uncle Arthur, on Hollywood Squares, and as the voice of Templeton the rat in Charlottes Web. He was so quick witted and funny. 😂😂
The magic of it all was it was filthy....and the whole family watched....and we kids didn't always get the jokes. But Lynde proved you don't have to use dirty words to be absolutely vulgar. LMAO.
I’m 57, I grew up watching Paul Lynde on many tv shows, and movies and believe it not, he NEVER CHANGED! He was hilarious in everything. My favorite movie with him is bye bye birdie
I always loved Paul Lynde. He was a comedian in my day and he was so darn funny! I still remember some of his funny Hollywood Squares comebacks yet today, over 40 years later. One I do remember was Paul's question "Where were all the Puffer Bellys?" Paul's response "At the Maternity Ward!"
:) I'm so glad I grew up during this era and got to see him on this show and many others. He was a genius!!! I got to meet him when I was 13 when he was in a play in my city!!! I was thrilled! My acting class friend said, "Hello," to Paul Lynde in Paul's voice! Imitating him, Paul was quite impressed! Great channel you have!!! I try to catch all of your reaction videos! Thank you!!! Always a Joy!
I always loved Paul Lynne! I was little and didn’t understand his jokes but he made me laugh so hard. Now that I’m an adult, I am rolling!!! Thank you for posting this-I needed this laugh! And Miss, you are precious, and your laugh and you are beautiful!❤
I was hoping this would make you laugh. And clearly it did. He was such a charming and witty man. Glad you got a good laugh out of this. He was a brilliant comedian and a great comedic actor as well. Unfortunately he died young. 55 years.
Gosh. what a funny man and awesome, hilarious show. I was a kid and recall seeing all the old-time comedians on it like Paul Lynde, Phylis Diller, George Gobel and others. Still funny 50 years later. Classic. Paul was also the voice of Templeton the Rat in Charlotte's Web.
I watched this show and I loved it!! Paul was hilarious! The whole gang was funny, but Paul really seemed to have no filter. Thank you for reacting to this. I had forgotten how funny this was.
Thank you for posting this. I used to watch this show back in the day. Paul Lynde was hysterically funny. 😄 Sarah, it’s also a joy to watch you laughing. 🤣
Paul was one of the most widely beloved comedians in the industry. When he had a stay in a hospital, his room was so full of flowers from well-wishers, one jealous patient came to his room to try to guilt him into giving her some.
I really can't understand why just one fan like Cathy Rudolph can be a friend of Paul Lynde she's no better nor special than anyone else including me and that probably wouldn't ever happen to me very sadly 😢
Thank you for reminding me, that there are wonderful things in my past. This man was one, my entire family would watch this show during summer vacations.
For certain GenX kids, Paul Lynde's Halloween Special was where the band KISS first got national exposure. Also, Roger the alien from American Dad is a tribute to Paul. His voice and mannerisms. Paul and the audience had this great wink, back when homosexually wasn't exactly mainstream.
Paul was a comic actor who appeared in several TV shows and movies in his career, but his appearances on The Hollywood Squares were what made him an icon. This segment was great but only a small sample of the hilarity he brought for many years. In his arena Paul was a comic genius who gave so much laughter to the world, and I am forever grateful to have grown up during that era and been able to see him for his magic.
@@ballybunion9 , That's funny she was mine as well ! Because she reminded me of my fourth grade school teacher who also was named Karen ! Plus Karen Valentine played the school teacher in Room 222 !!
No, the stars were given false answers--or bluffs, as they called them--in advance, but never the questions. This was to avoid any appearance of the game being rigged, as the networks were still reeling from the quiz-show scandals of the '50s. Naturally, the joke responses were tailored for each celebrity.
4:00 The guy in the center square who cracked up at Paul's "naked and screaming" response was Buddy Hackett, who voiced Scuttle the seagull in "The Little Mermaid." He was also in a 1960s Disney movie, "Herbie the Love Bug," about the Volkswagen that had a mind of its own!
I met Paul Lynde in Columbus Ohio in 1981- the year before his death. I was in the elevator with him at the Columbus Sheraton Hotel which was across the street from a theater where he was performing. I asked him if he was Uncle Arthur? He replied yes. I introduced myself and he said "It's nice to meet you young man. So handsome. (pause) ...and young. (pause) ...and thin. (his voice tailing away). Then he quips 'Get outa here kid, you bother me (with a wry smile)". I'll never forget that. He was such a kind and funny man.
He was, for that time, an "openly" gay comedian and actor, open in a quiet way. I think his example accomplished a lot for gay rights, without any militancy. It wasn't an "issue," but just who he was. He was an authentically witty and funny guy, and kept his private life private. Given his public persona, I'd like to believe that his private life was moderate and not-exploitive. It's certainly plausible.
Yes...I met him, too, and saw taping of Hollywood Squares, and Paul on Carol Burnett Show taping. It was so fun!
@@grizzlygrizzle I just thought the world of him and didn't care what his preferences were. He was a master at the funny quip!
And he seemed like a really nice, gentle soul.
What a wonderful experience!! Thanks for sharing this story!! ❤
Maybe the younguns don't know Uncle Arthur was his character on Bewitched. Or that that last bit was from W.C. Fields.
Paul Lynde was one of the funniest comedians when I was growing up. He is truly missed.
I miss him 🎉
I loved him! He died at 55, so young!
Paul Lynde was on Bewitched as Uncle Arthur
Uncle Arthur said he needed to sit down because his feet were killing him. The camera panned down and there was a six$hooter on each foot $hooting at him.
@@Tessa1111 and in the movie "The Villian".
I was THRILLED the first time that I saw Uncle Arthur!
Yes, and he was funny!!!
@Sarah Dingler I hope you will watch some episodes of 'Bewitched"! You will love the show and want to watch all episodes, because it is a clean comedy sitcom that is always funny!😊❤
I loved Paul Lynde as the voice of "Templeton" The rat from Charlotte's Web
Yes. We heard him so much that we could recognize his voice (and imagine his faces) anywhere.
He was also "The Hooded Claw" in "The Perils of Penelope Pitstop". He would only do the voice ONLY if his name was kept out of the credits.
Wow, I had forgotten about that. That movie made me cry so hard.
He was Templeton???? I had no idea. Then again, I never really paid attention as to who was who, as a kid. Although I have vague memories of him as a Hollywood Squares regular, I never made the association that he was anyone other than Uncle Arthur, in Bewitched reruns.
(I am so relieved that so many of his quips flew over my head.🤣)
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Paul was pulled over by a cop once in Ohio for drunk driving. When the cop got up to the driver's side of the car, he rolled down the window...before the cop could say a word Paul said to him, "I'll have a hamburger and fries." 🤣
I always wondered if he got the ticket! LOL
I remember hearing that story for the first time long ago and my cheeks & throats were hurting so bad.
And were you the cop??😅😂
🤣🤣🤣
Growing up with Paul Lynde was a true blessing. Hearing his jokes now as an adult. The man was a master. Truly a missed soul.
Agreed. I knew he was funny while a child, but didn't quite know everything he was talking about.
@@Honeythorn68 As a kid, his jokes went right over my head. And, I didn't understand why my parents laughed so hard.
I love how loudly Buddy Hackett can be heard laughing around 4:28
@@Honeythorn68 I could not have written your expression any better!
My mother used to love watching Paul Lynn; however, I was too young to appreciate his sense of humor.
Paul Lynde was an icon in the 60s to 80s. Great actor and comedian. Hollywood Squares is a gameshow they should bring back.
No one in Hollyweird is smart enough to play it.
@@ronaldnelson6692 it is back but sucks
It is going to be coming back soon. Nate Burleson, who's a former NFL player and a current host of CBS Mornings, will be hosting this version of the show. Drew Barrymore is going to be the centre square, and I think she's one of the producers as well. It's slated to begin airing as a weekly primetime series on CBS in January 2025.
It may add a certain sparkle to Mr. Lynde’s answers to know that he was rumored to be gay, at a time when homosexuality was largely looked down on, even hated. Paul’s wit allowed him to dance on that edge.
You mean he was a gay icon...before that was fashionable.
It’s even funnier watching a young person discover Paul Lynde’s quick and witty humor. Her reactions are fantastic…
mikemaser9974, I loved watching her reaction almost as much as loved hearing Paul's answers.
@@serengeti4023
Me too!!
The celebrities were given the questions ahead of time, but apparently they came up with their own answers. They had time to think about what they were going to say.
@@MLBrooks-g3u , I learned of that fact years ago, I thought knowing that the panel knew the questions would diminish my respect for Paul and the others....it didn't. Paul was a comedic genius ....his timing / answers are near perfect. ***I think I will watch some reruns on New Year's Day to start the year off with smiles and gut filled laughter***
@@MLBrooks-g3u I read that they _could_ come up with their own answers, but they often used answers written by the professional writers for the show.
He was a genius at always almost crossing the line of what you could say on TV back then.
He's still one of the people I refer folks to when they want to learn how to be funny off the cuff while dancing on that "Broadcast TV" line.
@@marknesbitt4776 he had a writer
@@caperboy1169 sure, but you can’t buy that timing.
@ they knew the questions
@ they knew the subjects, not the actual questions.
Thank you so much for showing Paul Lynde to a new generation. He was so quick witted.
Paul’s quick humor is what kept him in the Center Square for years on the show. It wasn’t till I was an adult that I realized all of his answers were risqué on so many levels!!
Nobody else could have gotten away with saying the things he said. They would have been bleeped by the censorers, right off the show. He was pure genius with his lightning fast wit. An iconic and beloved comedian.😊
@@velindawm9987 paul's line was scripted...but his delivery made the difference....very funny man.
We grew up with Paul and he was hilarious. Now as an adult I get more of his jokes. Love him so so much ❤
Paul would have loved that decades later, young people are laughing at his quick wit. Miss you Paul......
Thank you for introducing this legend to a new generation.
I loved this show growing up and Paul was my favorite. Loved him on Bewitched as well. National treasure I'd say.
Same here.
Ah yes. Back when people weren't so touchy and we all laughed at ourselves together. Good times. 😂
@@AnyaMidkiff Yeah, Don Rickles really pushed that envelope. He was nowhere near subtle either.
@albertschepis absolutely. He could because everybody knew he didn't actually hate the people he was roasting.
I think conservatives are the ones who are too touchy
His QUICK WIT is unmatched to this day,
and no cussing!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you for this!
just unabashed innuendos
Paul mentioned Leavenworth in one of his quips. You looked confused, it is a prison here in the USA. Sometime go back and relisten and it will make more sense. You must remember the time he was saying these jokes no one was allowed to be risque, he might not have worked again.He was ahead of his time. Very smart man. I am glad you found this old gameshow, quality programs last through time!
Paul Lynde was a genius
Paul's lifestyle back then was something that wasn't acknowledged like it is today.
Paul was a great entertainer and comedian.
So true, the 70's and 80's were so closeted, many sensitive souls found it so hard to hide their true identities and many often turned to find ways to numb their feeling in alcohol. Other commenters have already mentioned he was a mean drunk, even to his friends. Paul also had occasional guest roles in the I Dream if Jeanie TV show too. Paul Lynde was actually quite well read and very intelligent, graduating from Northwestern University studying speech and drama. While he was ready with a funny response being the center square in this classic game show, he more often than not knew all the answers to tough questions, and guest competitors would turn to him for guaranteed points.
Actually Paul wasn’t Gay, He was married to a Woman. He just came off as that way.
@@AtmxDawg24 Well, he had a television show on which he played a (straight) married man with kids, but in real life? Never married.
And a man being married to a woman is no guarantee he’s not gay.
@@AtmxDawg24 Rock Hudson and Cary Grant were married to women, too. Sadly, these types of marriages weren’t uncommon in that era where people couldn’t be themselves due to social stigmas of the time.
@@AtmxDawg24 and the proof is?
I was a child when I saw him as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched. My parents watched Hollywood Squares. I don't remember NOT knowing who Paul was.
Exactly. I grew up with Paul (not literally lol)
I first caught his humor on The Hollywood Squares around 1976 at the age of 12.
@alonenjersey mom was a fan of Bewitched. So I watched a lot of it. My parents watched Hollywood Squares but I am not sure daddy ever watched Bewitched.
I grew up watching Hollywood Squares forgot how GREAT Paul Lynde was! AMAZING 🤩
Me too. Well, I never actually grew up.
Three of the long-time regulars were Lynde, Rose Marie (top row, center) and Morey Amsterdam (top row right)....that's a lot of wit right there.
I grew up watching Paul Lynde and there were times he made us laugh so hard you couldn’t catch your breath!!!
I’m glad new generations are getting to know his fast sharp humor! 😂🥰❤️
Paul was always quick witted and naughty. Loved him!
A true comedic icon with one of the quickest wits i have ever seen.
I loved Paul growing up in the 60s and 70s. His flamboyance and cavalier attitude added to the appeal.
Hollywood Squares was a game show loaded with a variety comedians and other celebrities, but I always looked forward to watching Paul Lynde, my favorite. He just made my day.
I watched this as a kid. Paul is hilarious. The Match Game is very funny too. ❤
Paul's wit was unparalleled, and Buddy Hackett's laugh was absolutely hilarious as well!
Paul was a major Broadway star playing the father in the musical Bye Bye Birdie. He had worked many years on stage to get that far. He recreated the role in the movie version of Bye bye Birdie. He became a fixture playing characters on comedy shows like Bewitched and Dean Martin and films. He had his own sitcom for a year. He really made my mom laugh so hard. He was so much more than this game show. I used to imitate him in high school and make my classmates laugh. He could merely say two words like "Toilet Paper" or "King Kong" and make you laugh the WAY he said it. Like "Do you know you smell like King King today? Shouldn't you take a shower, or would you like me to hose you down?" He is sorely missed by my generation.
He also played the voice of Templeton in 1973 movie charlotte's web. 😀😀😀
He was definitely a funny, witty man. He was a fixture on game shows and late night talk shows.
Paul Lynde always made me laugh. Never failed. He was a treasure.
I loved him. So witty and smart and didn’t care what he was. He was a genuine performer and comedian
Paul Lynde is Robin Williams level funny. Both of them are sorely missed. I need to find Hollywood Squares again and watch all the interactions. Such joy those people brought! Such laughter! Thanks for the reminder. 😄
Honey, I'm 73 and have loved Paul Lynde since I was a kid, God rest him. I'm so glad you can still enjoy him now.
Paul Lynde has been my favorite comedian since I was a lil girl. 💖
I grew up with Paul Lynde. He was always such fun to watch. He's the reason we watched the show
I'm old enough to remember Paul Lynd saying these things. So brilliant 👏 😂
Omg Paul Lynde was a legend. He was a comedian/actor in the 60s, 70s, & 80s til his death. RIP. I loved him in Bewitched as Uncle Arthur, on Hollywood Squares, and as the voice of Templeton the rat in Charlottes Web. He was so quick witted and funny. 😂😂
He did the voice for Templeton the Rat from the children’s cartoon Charolette’s Web.
He was a class act. ❤
that's the reason i wanted to see it when it came out. i loved Templeton.
That's Rose Marie laughing! Cackling...Aaaah!!! hah hah hah hah HAH!
Rose Marie was a genuinely funny person. She was the real deal.
She sounded like a duck. Paul could get her quacking everytime.
@@zimjun7 buddy hacket?
I saw that too!! LOL
@@andrewyoung2796 Loved him also!!
The magic of it all was it was filthy....and the whole family watched....and we kids didn't always get the jokes. But Lynde proved you don't have to use dirty words to be absolutely vulgar. LMAO.
Paul Lynde was awesome! He was so quick witted! Awesome comedian!! I loved him!! 🥰🥰🥰
I’m 57, I grew up watching Paul Lynde on many tv shows, and movies and believe it not, he NEVER CHANGED! He was hilarious in everything. My favorite movie with him is bye bye birdie
@@TheBeautifulBernice YES!!!!
I always loved Paul Lynde. He was a comedian in my day and he was so darn funny! I still remember some of his funny Hollywood Squares comebacks yet today, over 40 years later. One I do remember was Paul's question "Where were all the Puffer Bellys?" Paul's response "At the Maternity Ward!"
True comedic talent that we rarely see today. Loved thus man back in the 70s. We used to watch this show just for the comedic responses.
Paul Lynde Was just a unique. One of the funniest actors/comedians you'll see.
:) I'm so glad I grew up during this era and got to see him on this show and many others. He was a genius!!! I got to meet him when I was 13 when he was in a play in my city!!! I was thrilled! My acting class friend said, "Hello," to Paul Lynde in Paul's voice! Imitating him, Paul was quite impressed! Great channel you have!!! I try to catch all of your reaction videos! Thank you!!! Always a Joy!
Always hilarious watching Mr. Paul. He will live forever with his iconic sence of humor.😂
Paul Lynde had great timing and delivery.
No one ever made me laugh harder than Paul Linde... no one. Thanks for bringing him back.
I never missed watching this show. Paul Lynde was so quick with his lines, always a bit rude, and always hilarious!
I watched this as a kid and they always made each other laugh. They were out of control
I always loved Paul Lynne! I was little and didn’t understand his jokes but he made me laugh so hard. Now that I’m an adult, I am rolling!!! Thank you for posting this-I needed this laugh! And Miss, you are precious, and your laugh and you are beautiful!❤
I was hoping this would make you laugh. And clearly it did. He was such a charming and witty man. Glad you got a good laugh out of this. He was a brilliant comedian and a great comedic actor as well. Unfortunately he died young. 55 years.
Gosh. what a funny man and awesome, hilarious show. I was a kid and recall seeing all the old-time comedians on it like Paul Lynde, Phylis Diller, George Gobel and others. Still funny 50 years later. Classic. Paul was also the voice of Templeton the Rat in Charlotte's Web.
I loved his voice on the animated movie Charlettes Web as the rat!!!❤️😄
I watched this show and I loved it!! Paul was hilarious! The whole gang was funny, but Paul really seemed to have no filter. Thank you for reacting to this. I had forgotten how funny this was.
Paul Lynde was one of my favorite comedians. He was a natural. ❤❤❤
Thank you for posting this. I used to watch this show back in the day. Paul Lynde was hysterically funny. 😄 Sarah, it’s also a joy to watch you laughing. 🤣
Paul Lynde was amazing! He was so funny.. he had such a quick wit!
Paul Lynde was the best!!!!
You just helped me laugh so hard! I remember him from when I was a kid, but this collection and your response was wonderful!
Your laugh is great u make it contagious!!
He played Uncle Arthur on Bewitched and the voice of the Rat on Charlotte's Web. Truly a Master of Funny 🤣
I love hearing u laugh as much as i enjoy Paul Lynde’s zingers.
Very funny guy around every show for years .Kept people laughing,so spontaneous.We loved him very much .Thank you for this We miss him .
Wish we had more comedians like this these days
Paul was one of the most widely beloved comedians in the industry. When he had a stay in a hospital, his room was so full of flowers from well-wishers, one jealous patient came to his room to try to guilt him into giving her some.
@@thisbushnell2012 Some ... what? Oh, Flowerssssssss!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I really can't understand why just one fan like Cathy Rudolph can be a friend of Paul Lynde she's no better nor special than anyone else including me and that probably wouldn't ever happen to me very sadly 😢
Paul Lynde was a comedic genius but your laughter is contagious.
You, my dear, are also a total joy. Keep exploring these wonderful wonderful comedians that our world is sadly missing
His Wit was incredible ‼️
Paul Lynde was always my favorite square. ❤❤❤ Miss him 😢
Thank you for reminding me, that there are wonderful things in my past. This man was one, my entire family would watch this show during summer vacations.
Paul Lynde was a genius comedian. I watch Hollywood Squares on Pluto sometimes when I need a good laugh. Watching him never fails. I miss him
This and Match Game were my favorites as a kid.
For certain GenX kids, Paul Lynde's Halloween Special was where the band KISS first got national exposure.
Also, Roger the alien from American Dad is a tribute to Paul. His voice and mannerisms.
Paul and the audience had this great wink, back when homosexually wasn't exactly mainstream.
@@spunkybrewster1972 certain gen x kids like me!
They give the guests in the squares the questions ahead of time so they can think up funny answers for the show.
LOL Paul needed no advance notice. He strikes me as the type who'd ask NOT to know what was coming so the quips would be more genuine and spontaneous.
I loved his sense of humor even as a kid in rural Texas in the 1970’s; he was one of my favorite people on game shows back then. Still hilarious.
I loved him even as a little kid. Still do. Heaven isn't a boring place now...🤣😂😁
Paul was a comic actor who appeared in several TV shows and movies in his career, but his appearances on The Hollywood Squares were what made him an icon. This segment was great but only a small sample of the hilarity he brought for many years. In his arena Paul was a comic genius who gave so much laughter to the world, and I am forever grateful to have grown up during that era and been able to see him for his magic.
Paul Lynde was such a great comic and such a quick mind. He appeared on the iconic shows Bewitched and Hollywood Squares among others!
I remember this game show and Paul Lynde. I am that old.
0:38: Karen Valentine! My first celebrity crush! 🥰
@ballybunion9 Room 222?
@@ballybunion9 , That's funny she was mine as well ! Because she reminded me of my fourth grade school teacher who also was named Karen ! Plus Karen Valentine played the school teacher in Room 222 !!
@craigmarkowski7156 she was also in a movie with Paul Lynde, "Gidget grows up" which is sometimes shown on Tubi network.
Room 222!!
Paul Lynde was classic on this show. He was so funny. They gave him the center square.
This is great, Paul knew the questions before the show so he could be prepared.
No, the stars were given false answers--or bluffs, as they called them--in advance, but never the questions. This was to avoid any appearance of the game being rigged, as the networks were still reeling from the quiz-show scandals of the '50s. Naturally, the joke responses were tailored for each celebrity.
He and Phillis Diller! OMG, so funny. Sorely missed ❤
@@pattiellis1613 I met Phyliss in the late 90s. She was exactly what you'd think she'd be. Down to her powdery smelling perfume. And still very funny.
Lynde was hysterical. He is missed. 😊
Yes, we loved Paul Lynde💙💙💙💜💜💜
He was Samantha’s Uncle on Bewitched and made guest appearances on Laugh In and other shows then of course he was on Hollywood Squares.
OMG this brought back so many memories from when I was a teenager! Paul is a legend! I
I forgot how funny Paul Lynde was, excellent.
As a kid, I loved Paul Lynde. He was so inappropriate and funny. I'm so glad you found him!
“Naked and screaming”……😹🤣😅😂😜
Loved Paul as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched! ❤️
My favorite Paul Lynde answer was this:
Q: If you pat a dog on its head, it will wag its tail. What will a goose do?
A: Make him bark!🤣
Paul Lynne was absolutely fabulous, in every meaning of the word 😂😂😂
4:00 The guy in the center square who cracked up at Paul's "naked and screaming" response was Buddy Hackett, who voiced Scuttle the seagull in "The Little Mermaid." He was also in a 1960s Disney movie, "Herbie the Love Bug," about the Volkswagen that had a mind of its own!
Buddy's nightclub act was x rated
nobody under 18 could get in
not even with an adult
This was a hit show and I remember watching it with my family when I was a young teen. I loved me some Paul Lynn, also as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched.
Great reaction, thanks.
I love Paul Lynde.
Paul Lynde was a great comedian