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CStapleton · 06-23-2000, 01:28 AM

My favorite center square on Hollywood Squares, Paul Lynde ruled the 70's with fellow Ohio comedian Jonathan Winters. Voted America's favorite comedian in 1974, Paul had 8 episodes on Bewitched. He was a great personal friend to Bill Asher and Liz Montgomery, a favorite at Hollywood parties, and a very dear, smart man. I understand that Paul attended and graduated from Northwestern U in Evanston, Ill, went on to direct a play in New York. He was a great skit comedian though he wanted to be a dramatic actor. His near sighted physician portrayal on the Munsters is a pure classic and witness to his talent. I wish he were around today, he made living in that era so enjoyable. Paul died in 1982, he is buried in Mt.Vernon Ohio next to his brother Johnny.His grave can be seen on FIND-A-GRAVE. It is very modest. His popping up in a TV or serving tray on Bewitched made his performances all the more enjoyable. He and Liz were great friends and you can tell they had great fun doing that LUCY thing, dipping chocolate covered bananas on the assembly line when Serena and Uncle Arthur decided to sample the human work world. Thank you Paul Lynde!!!!!!!!

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Pitooey · 02-16-2001, 01:23 PM

Paul Lynde was one of my favorite actors. I loved all the roles he played in. He use to come out on different shows & he made me laugh. He was one of the funniest men ever.

Serena · 04-20-2001, 04:27 PM

I agree 100%! Well said both of you.

sar · 07-08-2001, 05:50 PM

Paul Lynde WAS Hollywood Squares. And the best character on Bewitched.

TV Guy · 07-10-2001, 06:58 PM

He was also on "I Dream of Jeannie" a couple of times. Who could ever forget when Jeannie was trying to impress his character with all her master's "riches", showing him jewels and a painting by Renoir. Paul was playing an IRS agent, and I always remember him saying "A Renoir? In Cocoa Beach?"

07-29-2001, 12:32 PM

I've always liked Paul Lynde too. He had a natural comedic timing. He is missed.

catlover79 · 01-10-2008, 03:57 PM

There is a biography about Paul Lynde entitled Center Square, written by Joe Florenski and Steve Wilson. It's a very interesting read, and a must for any Bewitched and/or game show fan. My former boss knows one of the authors, btw.

tv star collector · 01-10-2008, 07:58 PM

One of my favorite comedic actors, too. I have a question. I know that both
he and Alice Ghostley had recurring roles on Bewitched. Did they ever
appear in the same episode? That would be interesting because it seems to me that they're "cut from the same cloth" in terms of their delivery, their
personality, etc.

Mikado · 01-10-2008, 08:02 PM

Hollywood Squares never really worked with anyone else in the centre square

catlover79 · 01-10-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

One of my favorite comedic actors, too. I have a question. I know that both
he and Alice Ghostley had recurring roles on Bewitched. Did they ever
appear in the same episode? That would be interesting because it seems to me that they're "cut from the same cloth" in terms of their delivery, their
personality, etc.

I don't think they did, but I could be wrong. I'm not nearly as familiar with the DS episodes as I am with the DY episodes.

Jude The Obscure · 01-11-2008, 06:35 PM

By all means, bring on season 6 to DVD!!

comedyfreak · 01-12-2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CStapleton

His popping up in a TV or serving tray on Bewitched made his performances all the more enjoyable. He and Liz were great friends and you can tell they had great fun doing that LUCY thing, dipping chocolate covered bananas on the assembly line when Serena and Uncle Arthur decided to sample the human work world. Thank you Paul Lynde!!!!!!!!

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I loved that scene, it's like a tribute to Lucy. I liked when he told Serena, You're acting just like a mortal Serena. Serena: That's not very nice.

I got the Paul Lynde Halloween special it's great, it has The Wizard of Oz' witch and Witchie Poo together. I also loved the interaction between him and Endora.

He also played in a couple of episodes of The Munster's as Dr. Duddley, the poor sighted Doctor.

catlover79 · 01-13-2008, 09:53 PM

One of these days I'll have to check out the Paul Lynde Halloween Special. I've heard you have to see it to believe it.

OH Nuts! · 01-13-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

Paul Lynde was one of my favorite actors. I loved all the roles he played in. He use to come out on different shows & he made me laugh. He was one of the funniest men ever.

He was very funny esp. on the Hollywood Sq's...I love looking up his funniest lines...he could be quite witty too.

snl 70s show fan · 01-14-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

There is a biography about Paul Lynde entitled Center Square, written by Joe Florenski and Steve Wilson. It's a very interesting read, and a must for any Bewitched and/or game show fan. My former boss knows one of the authors, btw.

i have a copy of that book and your right its a very interestiing read

06-23-2000, 01:28 AM	#1
CStapleton Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jun 23, 2000 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA USA Posts: 1	Paul Lynde - Uncle Arthur My favorite center square on Hollywood Squares, Paul Lynde ruled the 70's with fellow Ohio comedian Jonathan Winters. Voted America's favorite comedian in 1974, Paul had 8 episodes on Bewitched. He was a great personal friend to Bill Asher and Liz Montgomery, a favorite at Hollywood parties, and a very dear, smart man. I understand that Paul attended and graduated from Northwestern U in Evanston, Ill, went on to direct a play in New York. He was a great skit comedian though he wanted to be a dramatic actor. His near sighted physician portrayal on the Munsters is a pure classic and witness to his talent. I wish he were around today, he made living in that era so enjoyable. Paul died in 1982, he is buried in Mt.Vernon Ohio next to his brother Johnny.His grave can be seen on FIND-A-GRAVE. It is very modest. His popping up in a TV or serving tray on Bewitched made his performances all the more enjoyable. He and Liz were great friends and you can tell they had great fun doing that LUCY thing, dipping chocolate covered bananas on the assembly line when Serena and Uncle Arthur decided to sample the human work world. Thank you Paul Lynde!!!!!!!! [This message has been edited by CStapleton (edited 06-28-2000).]

07-29-2001, 12:32 PM	#6
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01-10-2008, 03:57 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	There is a biography about Paul Lynde entitled Center Square, written by Joe Florenski and Steve Wilson. It's a very interesting read, and a must for any Bewitched and/or game show fan. My former boss knows one of the authors, btw.
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02-16-2001, 01:23 PM	#2
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Paul Lynde was one of my favorite actors. I loved all the roles he played in. He use to come out on different shows & he made me laugh. He was one of the funniest men ever.

04-20-2001, 04:27 PM	#3
Serena Member Forum Cub Join Date: Apr 20, 2001 Posts: 2	I agree 100%! Well said both of you.

07-08-2001, 05:50 PM	#4
sar Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2001 Location: South Florida Posts: 391	Paul Lynde WAS Hollywood Squares. And the best character on Bewitched.

07-10-2001, 06:58 PM	#5
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	He was also on "I Dream of Jeannie" a couple of times. Who could ever forget when Jeannie was trying to impress his character with all her master's "riches", showing him jewels and a painting by Renoir. Paul was playing an IRS agent, and I always remember him saying "A Renoir? In Cocoa Beach?"

01-10-2008, 07:58 PM	#8
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	One of my favorite comedic actors, too. I have a question. I know that both he and Alice Ghostley had recurring roles on Bewitched. Did they ever appear in the same episode? That would be interesting because it seems to me that they're "cut from the same cloth" in terms of their delivery, their personality, etc.

01-10-2008, 08:02 PM	#9
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Hollywood Squares never really worked with anyone else in the centre square

01-11-2008, 06:35 PM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	By all means, bring on season 6 to DVD!!

01-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	One of these days I'll have to check out the Paul Lynde Halloween Special. I've heard you have to see it to believe it.