‘I’ve Got A Secret’: A Fred Westbrook Photo
‘I’ve Got A Secret’: A Fred Westbrook Photo
In 1964, Gary Moore left the show (details below in the Show History post) and was replaced by Steve Allen. This photo is thought to be of the last episode on April 3, 1967 and was taken at the shows final home, CBS Studio 50 also known as The Ed Sullivan Theater. Later that summer, these Norelco cameras would be replaced by Marconi Mark VIIs. Left center is Allen and on the right Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, Bess Myerson and Henry Morgan (not shown). Bill Cullen, who was a long time panelist, would have been the perfect replacement host, but CBS did not want use him because at the time, he was the host of ‘The Price Is Right’ which was a daytime and prime time show on ABC. Even though he was hosting on a competitor network, it was OK to be a panelist on the show but not the host.
But, Bill Cullen was able to host a four-week summer 1976 edition of “I’ve Got A Secret”, with the first two done at CBS’ Broadcast Center (Studio 42) and the last two done at the Ed Sullivan Theater. I was there for the ones done at Studio 42 when they were actually taped as pilots in September 1975.
Nice to see one of the Norelcos on a crane.
What a great way to start out my day! Thank you!!
I have seem this many times on gsn…when they ran it at night. Steve Allen was a good replacement but Cullen would have been way better. Just like George Kirby!
Thank you for the memories!