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let'swatchtv · 03-27-2013, 07:18 AM

In honor of the shows 40th Anniversary, here are a list of 10 great celebrities all whom have appeared on various incarnations of the franchise:http://www.afterelton.com/2013/03/10...id-celebrities

Enjoy, discuss and happy anniversary Pyramid and still continue to rest in peace Dick Clark, all game show fans still love you and miss you very much right here on earth.

robyrob · 03-27-2013, 08:12 AM

what a complete mockery! - how could they have left out Nipsey Russell!!!

howilu · 03-27-2013, 10:30 AM

I totally agree. Nipsey Russell was one of the best Pyramid celebrities. The "Poet Laureate of Television" made the shows he appeared on even more fun with his poems and the way he played the game so well.

Also off the list were Soupy Sales, Henry Polic II, Anita Gillette and Lynn Redgrave. Bill Cullen, who hosted "The $25,000 Pyramid" in the 70s was also an outstanding celebrity player. Whoever compiled this list probably didn't watch a lot of Pyramid. It's one of the best celebrity-civilian game shows of all-time and many celebrities got a chance to be on the show to help contestants win lots of money.

let'swatchtv · 03-27-2013, 11:32 AM

yeah I do so agree with you on that but I think that you guys should've added Joanne Worley to the mix as well.

also, I'm quite oddly surprised that Shelley Smith got the top spot as the best celebrity played instead of Betty White, i mean no offense to Shelley but Betty White will always be the queen of Game Show no matter what format she's on.

AlanB · 04-20-2013, 02:28 PM

Come on, Louis, no Michael Spound or Heidi Bohay???

let'swatchtv · 04-21-2013, 02:03 AM

then what about Sandy Ducan or Levar Burtor?

SouthOKC · 10-17-2024, 08:37 PM

My personal Top 10 are:

1. Shelley Smith
2. Lauri Hendler
3. Charlie Siebert
4. Teresa Ganzel
5. Adrienne Barbeau
6. Nathan Cook
7. Jo Anne Worley
8. VIcki Lawrence
9. David Graf (no relation)
10. Tony Randall

Comments, anyone?

Coffeecup · 10-18-2024, 05:22 PM

When i see these old shows I am amazed at how many young stars who appeared. Judy Norton of the Waltons, Laurie Henler of Gimme a Break and probably a few others who were I am sure all under the age of 30 maybe even age 25. They were just as bright as the older star they shared the stage with.

ThisLittlePiggy · 10-19-2024, 03:44 PM

Yvette Nicole Brown
Wayne Rogers
Valerie Bertinelli
Tony Randall
Shelley Winters
Paul Lynde
Lee Meriwether
John Ritter
Jimmie Walker
Alan Alda

opus · 10-21-2024, 01:46 PM

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ThisLittlePiggy · 10-21-2024, 05:20 PM

03-27-2013, 07:18 AM	#1
let'swatchtv Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2012 Location: Winston-Salem N.C. Posts: 725	10 greatest "Pyramid" celebrities In honor of the shows 40th Anniversary, here are a list of 10 great celebrities all whom have appeared on various incarnations of the franchise:http://www.afterelton.com/2013/03/10...id-celebrities Enjoy, discuss and happy anniversary Pyramid and still continue to rest in peace Dick Clark, all game show fans still love you and miss you very much right here on earth.

03-27-2013, 08:12 AM	#2
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03-27-2013, 10:30 AM	#3
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,958	I totally agree. Nipsey Russell was one of the best Pyramid celebrities. The "Poet Laureate of Television" made the shows he appeared on even more fun with his poems and the way he played the game so well. Also off the list were Soupy Sales, Henry Polic II, Anita Gillette and Lynn Redgrave. Bill Cullen, who hosted "The $25,000 Pyramid" in the 70s was also an outstanding celebrity player. Whoever compiled this list probably didn't watch a lot of Pyramid. It's one of the best celebrity-civilian game shows of all-time and many celebrities got a chance to be on the show to help contestants win lots of money.

03-27-2013, 11:32 AM	#4
let'swatchtv Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2012 Location: Winston-Salem N.C. Posts: 725	yeah I do so agree with you on that but I think that you guys should've added Joanne Worley to the mix as well. also, I'm quite oddly surprised that Shelley Smith got the top spot as the best celebrity played instead of Betty White, i mean no offense to Shelley but Betty White will always be the queen of Game Show no matter what format she's on.

04-20-2013, 02:28 PM	#5
AlanB Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	Come on, Louis, no Michael Spound or Heidi Bohay???

04-21-2013, 02:03 AM	#6
let'swatchtv Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2012 Location: Winston-Salem N.C. Posts: 725	then what about Sandy Ducan or Levar Burtor?

10-17-2024, 08:37 PM	#7
SouthOKC Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 07, 2020 Posts: 37	My personal Top 10 are: 1. Shelley Smith 2. Lauri Hendler 3. Charlie Siebert 4. Teresa Ganzel 5. Adrienne Barbeau 6. Nathan Cook 7. Jo Anne Worley 8. VIcki Lawrence 9. David Graf (no relation) 10. Tony Randall Comments, anyone?

10-18-2024, 05:22 PM	#8
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	When i see these old shows I am amazed at how many young stars who appeared. Judy Norton of the Waltons, Laurie Henler of Gimme a Break and probably a few others who were I am sure all under the age of 30 maybe even age 25. They were just as bright as the older star they shared the stage with.

10-19-2024, 03:44 PM	#9
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 83,324	Yvette Nicole Brown Wayne Rogers Valerie Bertinelli Tony Randall Shelley Winters Paul Lynde Lee Meriwether John Ritter Jimmie Walker Alan Alda

10-21-2024, 05:20 PM	#11
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