On September 18, 2017, the anniversary of Get Smart's broadcast debut, I will post here for all to see the answer to the mystery that took nearly 52 years to solve - Agent 99's real name!! (I haven't been working on it for 52 years, I am only 51,.... years that is, not Agent 51)).

I'll believe it if it comes from someone directly connected to the show such as Buck Henry.

I'll believe it if it comes from someone directly connected to the show such as Buck Henry.

Agreed.

Unless you're Mel Brooks or Buck Henry, your revelation won't carry much weight.

Aren't they both gone?

Aren't they both gone?
Nope! :)

Mel Brooks is 91 and Buck Henry is 86.

They would be the only ones who know 99's real name since they created her character.

Wasn't her real name revealed under the cone of silence? :p

Unless you're Mel Brooks or Buck Henry, your revelation won't carry much weight.

Thank you, totally forgot to mention Mel Brooks earlier.

Isn't Barbara Feldon also still alive? She might know.

well it's the 18th.