The Real Reason Paul Lynde Was Fired from Hollywood Squares
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- Paul Lynde was a comedian, actor, and television personality who, among his many achievements, was known as a contestant on “Hollywood Squares.” Paul Lynde was born in the small town of Mount Vernon, Ohio, on June 13th, 1926. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1950s and quickly became famous for his sharp wit, sarcastic humor, and campy voice. Lynde rose to prominence in the 1960s with his regular appearances on popular game shows like "Hollywood Squares." He became a fan favorite with his irreverent humor, deadpan delivery, and snappy comebacks, often stealing the show from his fellow panelists.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Paul Lynde’s Early Life and Career
01:52 - Hollywood Squares
03:33 - The Real Reason Paul Lynde Was Fired from Hollywood Squares
05:26 - Paul Lynde’s Legacy
06:55 - Outro
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However, Paul Lynde's personal life was marked by struggles with addiction and mental health issues, which ultimately led to his departure from " Hollywood Squares" in the late 1970s. Despite his success on the show, he ultimately left the show in 1979. There was much speculation as to why Paul Lynde left the show, but we’ll get to that later. Despite this setback, Paul Lynde continued to work in Hollywood throughout the 1980s, appearing in a number of films and television shows. He was also known for his voiceover work, lending his distinctive voice to characters in animated series like "The Perils of Penelope Pitstop" and "Charlotte's Web."
Unfortunately, Lynde's health continued to deteriorate throughout the 1980s, and he passed away in 1982 at the age of 55. However, his legacy as a pioneering LGBTQ comedian and performer lives on, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary comedians and actors.
Paul Lynde led a short life but he lived a great life. He was a comedic trailblazer who left an indelible mark on Hollywood and popular culture. While his struggles with addiction and mental health were a tragic part of his story, his talent and humor continue to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.
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Stress will kill you quicker than anything, and the secret he was hiding, had to have caused a lot of stress. Well the environment I grew up in exposed me to a lot of homophobia, but when I was growing up, the two funniest guys on TV were Paul Lynde, and Charles Nelson Reilly. Their personal lives were nobody's g-d business, but they both died young, so that must've taken a toll.
I saw "Match Game" a time or three, and Brett Sommers, ( Jack Klugmans, aka, Oscar Madisons wife), loved Charles Nelson Reilly. That's when this hetero teen said, I ain't goin for none of that homophobic crap no more.
@@buckyc.9069 si correct
I could care less if you are gay, polka dot etc as long as you do not mess with the kids and animals.
He wasn't known for Harold Harold on Bewitched, he was for Uncle Arthur.
I loved him ... He was extremely witty and hilarious! 😂🤣💗
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@@FactsVerse the one with yagazuzi yagazuzi yagazuzi zim
When Paul Lynde was in something, you knew it was going to be good. He seemed to have a natural humor and a great delivery.
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Paul Lynde was flipping hysterical. Loved him on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares. He had his issues but could make everyone laugh. Miss him. ❤️🕊️🙏
Thank you!!😊
paul lynde was a natural comic. he great on bewitched and squares. if he had found the right novie to do, he couldve been a movie star.
Paul Lynde quit and walked away, he was not fired, there's a big difference. He was a Incredible actor and a comedic genius in all areas of his career film, television, stage and radio. His acting ability and his voice is something that many of us will always remember.
RIP Paul Edward Lynde June 13, 1926 - January 10, 1982
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@matthewschwartz6607 Unfortunately, Montgomery Clift had a severe alcohol and drug problem due to prescription medication, which he himself even admitted. "Clift asserts that the actor's use of alcohol and prescription drugs stemmed, primarily, from a near-fatal car accident in 1956. He used them to numb his physical pain."
"It is commonly believed that drug addiction was responsible for Clift's many health problems and his death. In addition to lingering effects of dysentery and chronic colitis, an underactive thyroid was later revealed during the autopsy. The condition (among other things) lowers blood pressure; it could have caused Clift to appear drunk or drugged when he was sober." But due to his excessive drinking and drug use, no one noticed.
Paul's voice could not be matched.
Or his laughter 😂❤
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That alone made me laugh.
Paul Lynde didn’t get the respect he deserved. His delivery on jokes was spot on. He could take his nervous laugh and make others laugh as well. As we know with other comedians, pain can sometimes create a comedic situation. I know from my own experience, that when my parents died, the only way I could cope was through humor. I think Paul Lynde was in that same situation.
It was sad that he died young. Paul Lynde had so much to offer. I tried to watch everything he was in, and each movie or show was always great!
I feel like we put too much emphasis on a person’s sexuality. It never mattered to me if he was gay or not. There were other actors that hid their sexuality, and I think that’s a shame. If Paul Lynde were alive today, I think he would have struggled with coming out. But who knows?
Bottom line is he was great at what he did. ❤❤
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I always loved it when Paul Lynde appeared on "Bewitched" as Uncle Arthur. My late mother adored him on "Hollywood Squares. Another great actor was Bernard Fox, who portrayed Doctor Bombay on "Bewitched". Such great shows.
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He was one of if not the best comedian and actor of all time! Greatly appreciated and missed.
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I absolutely loved him!!! His laugh alone cracked me up!! He was a brilliant Comedian.
He was brilliant.
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Both of my parents new of Paul Lynde at Northwestern University. My mom said that even in his college days he was revered as a fine actor as well as a comic with impeccable timing and was quite the celebrity.
Paul Lynde played Uncle Arthur on Bewitched!
He was one of a kind, memorable, witty, deliciously sarcastic.
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Paul Lynde was a comic genius, an icon.
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Yes I agree if things had been different about his sexuality back then he would if done great things he did with what he had which still left a mark on the entertainment world.
He was great on Hollywood squares, and loved him on bewitched👍🏻🎥 too bad we lost him so early
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@@FactsVerse loved him and his laugh on bewitched❤️
I was a contestant on The Hollywood Squares…Paul Lynde was long gone by then and the Puppet ‘Alf’ was in the center square. The Host was John Davidson, who was a very nice guy…
My lovely parting gift was a years supply of ‘Tuna Helper’
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😳❗️John Davidson's hair is still growing ... 💈
Well that's funny in itself.
Paul was a comedic genius who was often under appreciated. Too often he was stereotyped into roles instead of giving him wings to fly. I still, to this day, miss him and Hollywood Squares. But the show was never as good without him.
I loved Paul Lynde!
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I loved him even as a kid on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares. He always gave me a laugh even if I didn’t get the joke. He was fantastic!
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One of my favorite Paul Lynde spots was not on Hollywood Squares, but on Dean Martin's Golddiggers show where he did a fabulous Tom Jones parody singing _'It's not unusual'._ He was indeed a comic genius.
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I always remember Paul Lynde as Uncle Arthur in Bewitched. I loved that television series back in the day. I also loved him in Hollywood Squares. I did not know he had personal problems he was dealing with, but during that time, there was no social media like there is today. I thought he was hilarious! RIP Mr. Lynde.
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Paul Lynde played the most hilarious character!
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I first heard him as the voice of the Hooded Claw in Penelope Pitstop. Even tho it was only a cartoon he was brilliant ♥️👍
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Let's just say, "Paul Lynde had a way with words." Thanks for the video, Facts Verse! 🤗
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It's a pity you made this whole episode without once letting us hear his voice, which is what he was most famous for really.
I always loved Paul Lynde, he was so funny.
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He was actually "Uncle Arthur" on Bewitched.
Love the Paul Lynde 💜💚💛💙❤️🧡
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Loved him.
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He played Uncle Arthur on Bewitched. Also he was on Donny and Marie. He had his own show named The Paul Lynde Show. It was cancelled after one season.
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Had he lived longer he would have had a field day with the world in the 80s, 90s, and beyond.
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Paul Lynde was hysterical
When I was a kid
I couldn’t wait till
Hollywood Squares came on at 7:30
It’s so ridiculous that he had to hide the fact that he was gay
Nobody cares about that today
I remember hearing Paul Lynde's voice on the cartoon Charlotte's Web as well . The Tempelton rat character was my favorite in the movie.
He was great on Hollywood Squares. I loved that show.
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One of the best jokes he did:
Peter: In the Lewis Carrol book, "Alice in Wonderland", which character kept running around saying "I'm late, I'm late"?
Paul: Alice, and her mother's sick about it.
There will never be another. ❤️
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Paul Lynde was brilliant & hard not to love 💜🥰💜
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R.I.P. Paul🙏🏾👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾
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@@FactsVerseliked him in bewitched
He was one of the funniest and wittiest Man alive.
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I love Paul Lynde
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I watched him when I was a child on bewitched and squares. I adored his wit. him. He was like a favorite uncle on tv.
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I Loved him in Bye Bye Birdie.
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Loved the way he managed to put it over on the censors!
Uncle Arthur....
Why no mention of his bits in The Donnie and Marie Osmond Show?
I don't know if he was a great actor, but he was always memorable.
The reruns of him on Hollywood Squares is hilarious.
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Paul was so hilarious and fun to watch. :).
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Loved him, great wit one of the most underrated actors of his generation
The reason he was fired is because he wanted to move on-WHAT?
I know right! 🤣
@@artdogg50 From what I've read, he was drunk most of the time and was extremely rude to Peter, the other actors, and worst of all, the audience.
Paul Lynde along with Alice Ghostly the female version.
One thing's for sure..Whenever Paul Lynde was on TV... You had to watch. My favorite was his "I dream of Jeanie" episode. "...The giant Chic-ken..."
Wow. Hollywood Squares defined him to the point that when it was done, so was he.
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Love this man!❤
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I actually met Paul Lynn when I was about eight years old he was signing autographs for Jerry Lewis telethon in Reno, Nevada, and we are all lined up to get an autograph of his. Rest in peace, Mr. Lynd. we love you.
growing up in the 70's we got a heavy dose of Bewitched... loved Paul in this role.... never occurred to this pre-teen that he was gay... he was funny, and that's all that mattered.... he didn't turn us all 'GAY' guess that's a comment to the riche side of our country...
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Paul Lynde is a classic. You were very much loved.
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I always liked Hollywood Squares wished the Gameshow Network would run reruns of sone those classic gameshows. Such as Password, Hollywood, old reruns of Family Feud. I liked all the panelists on H. S. Just my opinion. Have a great weekend everyone
everyone
He was always funny in those 60s sitcoms. My favorite was his guest appearances on 'I dream of Jennie' Uncle Arthur was funny as well.
I loved watching him! He probably had issues more than being gay, maybe a mental issue after so much death in his family. That can change who you are and depression can affect your health. He was a genius, he just couldn’t handle the stress that fame gave him. Probably the reason he drank so much! RIP, Paul, you were loved!
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Paul was a gem we lost too soon. May he forever RIP.
I really liked Paul Lynde I loved him on bewitch & Hollywood squares He was a great man & very hilarious R.I.P Paul Lynde
I think Paul Lynde was great. I don’t know how many times he made me laugh. But it seems at times he just laughed through his tears. I think he was a very unhappy man.
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Loved him on the Hollywood Squares. It simply was not a good episode if he was not called on with one of his great lines several times. The only one I actually remember though is, he was asked - What is Gynophobia? His reply - A fear of dark places. I fell off my chair laughing!!! Edit update- After watching part of (that's all I could take) the collections of his "Zingers" here on YT, he had many more misses than hits. So much for memory. I am certain the above is true though.
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Paul Lynde was funny on bewitched
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🎶"He thinks he's Oscar Wilde, but he's Paul Lynde"🎶
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Harold Harold?? He was Uncle Arthur on Bewitched
Loved him!
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Tim, you forgot to mention Paul had his own show, The Paul Lynde Show.
It lasted less than a season due to poor ratings.
"Click-Baiting Paul Lynde requires a permit or you can forget the centre square" would be his cheeky reply.
He was Flambouyant for sure- but this propelled him to be an absolute original character!!!!You can't help but Love his humour, his presence and sharp wit which should never be forgotten!!!!!Thanks Paul Lynde who made the World laugh at itself!!!!!!❤
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Paul Lynde got his start in a Broadway Review called "New Faces of 1952" along with Alice Ghostly and Eartha Kitt, and it was written by a young comedy billed as Melvin Brooks.
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I love him on Bewitched he's also in a movie that I like called the glass bottom boat with Doris Day
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@@FactsVerse the one with Samantha and Darrin the first moving in that house. Samantha in Andorra are planting trees and hedges around the house with magic. And Miss Kravitz is watching out the window
I will ALWAYS love Paul Lynde! His personal life has no reflection on his acting nor comedic talent!! God bless him!
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Love watchin Paul Lynde... ❤ he made lol😅😊, he wud be just fine, in 2days society... imho ❤
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@@FactsVerse uncle Arthur
I loved Paul Lynde in everything he was in. I hope he was paid well.
Love him!!! He is so funny.. I loved him on Hollywood Square's!!! Everybody picked him.....I love him on Bewitched, Uncle Arthur, so funny!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...... ❤❤❤❤....
foi um grande comediante, gostava muito dele ao lado da elizabeth montgomery
The line I most remember from him on Hollywood Squares: "Why do Hell's Angels wear leather?" "Because chiffon wrinkles!"
"Harold Harold" on Bewitched?! He was Uncle Arthur!
Loved him ❤
Paul Lynde was a magnificent actor and personality! Sad he died so young!!
Great guy! I always watched when Paul was on TV. Funny as heck!
Isn't the alien character on American dad supposed to be him? or at least his voice?
His role on Bewitched was Uncle Arthur
On Bewitched, I always loved Uncle Arthur's laugh. He really made the show special.
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I always loved Paul Lynde. He was one of my favorite actors. It's a shame he died so young.
I grew up with Paul Lynde on Hollywood Squares. Because I was young, I had no idea he was gay until after he died. But I’ve never forgotten him. He was one of a kind.
I loved his comedic style and timing. He was good on Bewitched as well, but I really liked the Hollywood squares gig. It is breat we have hime still to watch.
A true one of a kind. I adored him.
On Bewitched, Paul Lynde played Uncle Arthur, not Harold Harold.
Exactly! (You beat me to it!)
Paul Lynde was the guy with the funny wit on TV when I was a child growing up. He brings me back to my childhood.
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Whenever he appeared. You knew the script. You expected his funny retort. He never disappointed.
He and my mom share a birthplace! As a result, my family would always make a point to see anything he was in, though I daresay it was interesting watching the more conservative members of the family try to square the fact that this guy with decidedly camp sensibilities was also somehow from Ohio (the recent trend of Ohio jokes are well-earned, believe me)
5:22 I had heard that Paul Lynde was fired from Squares again, but made a walk-on appearance in the 1981 finale (George Gobel took the center square there).
Terrific wit and flawless delivery.
I never understood Paul’s innuendos as a young kid watching Hollywood Squares with my grandma but I look back on alot of shows I never understood. The camp was real. RIP Paul. You were awesome then you’d be awesome now!
He was so sharp witted, and very loved as Uncle Arthur. I wondered how he and Dick Sargeant got along. Also would love to know what Agnes Moorhead thought about working with him.
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To avoid any confusion, the Bewitched clip @ 4:24 - 4:34 does not feature Paul. It’s Jay Robinson.
Sadly addiction can destroy life 😞
Uncle Arthur, centre square so funny and so much fun, wit, humour and intellect....wow