GSN Brings Back 50s and 60s Game Shows on December 12
For at least the week of December 12th, fans of the classic black and white game shows from the 50s and 60s get a chance to see some of their favorites again. GSN will be airing the classic panel games What’s My Line? and I’ve Got A Secret late nights for at least the week of December 12th. What’s My Line? will air at 3:00AM and I’ve Got A Secret at 3:30AM. They have not released schedules after that date so there’s no indicator what happens then. This continues GSN’s recent dig into their archives, as the network has started “Flashback Fridays” each Friday at 7:00PM ET. The shows will air at 3:00AM ET, so set your DVRs early.
Here’s a list of the episodes and who will be appearing on each day.
Monday, December 12th
- 3:00AM: What’s My Line; 6/4/61; Hosted by John Daly; Celebrities: Phil Silvers, John Sellers, Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Joey Bishop
- 3:30AM: I’ve Got A Secret; 6/3/63; Hosted by Garry Moore; Celebrities: Betsy Palmer, Hugh O’Brian, Bess Myerson, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen
Tuesday, December 13th
- 3:00AM: What’s My Line; 5/8/60; Hosted by John Daly; Celebrities: Dick Van Dyke, Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, Benett Cerf, Gertrude Berg
- 3:30AM: I’ve Got A Secret; 2/1/61; Hosted by Garry Moore; Celebrities: Jayne Meadows, Betsy Palmer, Bess Myerson, Hengry Morgan, Spike Jone, Steve Allen
Wednesday, December 14th
- 3:00AM: What’s My Line; 10/4/64; Hosted by John Daly; Celebrities: Dorothy Kilgallen, Buddy Hackett, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Steve Allen
- 3:30AM: I’ve Got A Secret; 10/16/61; Hosted by Garry Moore; Celebrities: Betsy Palmer, Bess Myerson, Henry Morgan, Art Linkletter, Bill Cullen
Thursday, December 15th
- 3:00AM: What’s My Line; 2/1/66; Hosted by John Daly; Celebrities: Ginger Rogers, Mark Goodson, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Harry Belafonte
- 3:30AM: I’ve Got A Secret; 10/8/62; Hosted by Garry Moore; Celebrities: Betsy Palmer, Bess Myerson, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Victor Borge
Friday, December 16th
- 3:00AM: What’s My Line; 6/26/55; Hosted by John Daly; Celebrities: Betty White, Dorothy Kilgallen, Jose Ferrer, Bennett Cerf, Fred Allen
- 3:30AM: I’ve Got A Secret; 12/4/61; Hosted by Garry Moore; Celebrities: Roy Rogers, Betsy Palmer, Bess Myerson, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen
Get those DVRs set early. If any more weeks pop up I’ll be sure to let you know. What are you looking forward to most?
Love it! I’ve missed the old B&W shows.
What’s come over GSN? They must be in some good mood lately b/c they’re throwing viewers treats left and right. Well once again happy viewers take center stage.
Why couldn’t they just air them in the mornings or on Flashback Friday’s??
Didn’t they put What’s My Line? and I’ve Got a Secret on at that same time last year in December?
Yes Phillip, they most certainly did.
Well, at least they’re going for a change of pace. I’ll give them a tiny bit of credit there.
There are several episodes I’m looking very forward to…I hope the ratings are through the roof, so we can get these shows back for good. The B&W shows have had enough of a rest, and deserve to be aired regularly again!
lol nice post… well played!
Great news!!! Hope they are back to stay!! Glad to see new management is hearing everyone how hated the old format and wanted a wider variety with some old game shows. I am a real fan of What’s My Line?” Cant wait to see them again.
Thanks GSN!
Welp, looks like GSN is going backwards in a good way!
I guess seeing an episode of 50s IGAS will never happen again. I am certainly NOT ungrateful as this has been an absolute treat these past few years. Can’t wait.
Now when Password Plus and Super Password return to the schedule, then the real fireworks can begin.
so are these the exact same episodes that aired last year?
“Will our next guest enter and sign in, please?” Now there’s another option besides YouTube to watch this gem. Let’s hope they keep both shows on for more than this week.
What’s the schedule of this week’s What’s my Line? and I’ve got a Secret? Can you list them too?