The Best of Paul Lynde on Hollywood Squares

A montage of one liners and quips from Paul Lynde on the Hollywood Squares.

[@stevenj9970]

Paul is the MAIN reason this show stayed on the air as long as it did.

[@malizbone]

Agreed

[@JuniorFarquar]

And charles Nelson Reilly

[@mr.d9989]

That and the lack of internet

[@BARKER22-l4u]

Main? More like the ONLY reason

[@BrewBlaster]

@13:46 What's up with that lady?

[@stephenspencer4672]

Paul was only 55 when he died. Way too soon to have lost this unique and special man.😢❤

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Paul Lynde died of a massive heart in 1982. Both of his parents also died of massive heart attacks, too.

[@mssweetlisa]

Very sad 😢

[@MrCageinblood]

He is missed and he is

[@eamonpaul5360]

AIDS

[@rickw1100]

One of the most funny and talented men ever on television. The phonetic quality of his voice and his flawless timing has never been topped.

[@ilyakats54]

“Full speed ahead!” Gets me every time 😂

[@bigal1863]

Q:Who stays pregnant longer, your wife or your elephant? A: Who told you about my elephant? That's the one that gets me every time.

[@user-fy4ld7kk2g]

😂 Totally Agree 💯 😅

[@chiefkibitzer9419]

Same here. 😂

[@edwardzimmer2171]

I told that joke on the job one day. Not long after my divorce. Never knew my friends cared so much for me. They got a good laugh out of that one.

[@rainespells1273]

The way he didn’t even pause 😭

[@debbiebee5877]

He was such a comedic genius. There will never be anyone else like him.

[@josefinagarza241]

I remember buddy hackett❤

[@weatherboi]

Even though Paul has passed over 40 years ago, his style of comedy lives on forever.

[@malizbone]

Forever!

[@weatherboi]

Yes I spelt it correctly. @@malizbone

[@Ballsarama]

Hearing Buddy Hacket laughing in some of the clips is worth the price of admission.

[@malizbone]

He’s really yucking it up!

[@Cjnw]

What, watching the ads?

[@Ballsarama]

@@Cjnw Just a figure of speech.

[@xpursangjock8724]

"You got it too?".🤣..Priceless.

[@emmsmom1848]

That was delivered perfectly 😂

[@triciajohansen7124]

OMG!!!!🤣

[@jelsner5077]

I wish they did my favorite: "Why do the Hell's Angels wear leather?" "Because chiffon crinkles."

[@malizbone]

Another Classic yes

[@debszakormos7919]

Roflmao 🤣❗ Hollywood Squares was a must-religion for me to watch, growing up🙌🏼🤩. I think we had the best years of TV, life, environment, nature, in those days. 🐦💁🏼‍♀️🇨🇦

[@christopherlockhart6769]

One of my favorites was: “What does it mean when your avocados are soft to the touch?” “It’s time to get out of the sauna.” 🥑 🥑

[@philiplangford9434]

“Paul, what did Roy Rogers do when his beloved horse Trigger died?” “Dismount.”

[@robertfiller8634]

@@philiplangford9434 One of my favs was: "Who has a longer period of gestation, your wife or your elephant?" :Lynde replied "Who told you about my elephant?"

[@adamwatkins1150]

Man I laughed my ass off. He went right up to the edge of what was allowed in the 70s. I can only imagine some of the stuff he said that never made it on air.

[@cdorman11]

11:37 This came close.

[@hoouwit1]

Exactly!

[@jeffreybanner4144]

Paul's description of our government is equally hilarious and timeless.

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

Paul always laughed at life and himself but loved everyone.

[@alonenjersey]

Not to mention actuate.

[@shawnharris5682]

One of my favorite quotes from Paul - “Question, why do Hell’s Angels wear leather?” Paul’s answer “because chiffon wrinkles.”

[@galenstone9097]

Bruce Vilanch was one of the writers for this show and he said that often Paul would ad lib better than what was written.

[@suecastillo4056]

I sat next to him in a veterinarians office one time and he was SO gracious and kind. He had Dandie Dinmont Terriers and we were secretly laughing at a man who looked like his schnauzer! ! Hysterical!!

[@malizbone]

Wow. That’s an amazing story!

[@forgottenfilmchannel1194]

What a great vets visit!

[@suecastillo4056]

@@forgottenfilmchannel1194 it was just too funny! And the man we were capping on? Had eyebrows just like his dog! It was hysterical😂🤣❣️ the vet was Dr. Verheller who was the vet all the collie and Shellie people went to for eye checks… I was with my friend who had a litter of collie puppies to have checked… it was quite an adventure!!!

[@mnob1122]

@@suecastillo4056 Very cool, Sue. Thanks for sharing!

[@tunasalad6692]

Been a while since a comment on anything made me smile that big! Thank you Sue! :)

[@ginahawks_nest2608]

I couldn't appreciate Paul lyndes sense of humor when I was young, but to hear it as an adult, he was hilarious!

[@virginiaspeciale8641]

And he was great on Bewitched as Uncle Arthur.

[@justicemeter347]

Can you believe Paul’s shirts? What a spectacular Time Machine of Fashion History.

[@malizbone]

Dedicated follower of fashion

[@kennixox262]

Yes, it was the 1970's and he had the luxury of NBC's wardrobe specialists to help coordinate. After all, on television, there are do's and don'ts so as not to clash with the camera. Certain patterns would cause moire patterns, weird colors and just perhaps be washed out.

[@HKKRAMER]

Listen to how hard Buddy Hackett was laughing at some of those jokes. That is the true measure of his genius.

[@jayhache5609]

I read somewhere that Buddy was over-doing it, due to jealousy that Paul was getting called on more than him! ; )

[@murcules33]

That Rose Marie witches cackle was an original

[@MrTPain]

Right cuz Buddy Hackett was the man it's even been said in some circles that he was the Man twice😲

[@MrTPain]

Lying school is open on Tuesday nights 1st 30days are free. 😷

[@rinkle396]

Buddy Hackett was definitely overdoing it

[@jameshouston2109]

The fact that he almost laughs at his own one liners makes his replies twice as funny!

[@malizbone]

Hard not to laugh. Haha

[@forgottenfilmchannel1194]

I agree, he was a great comic.

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@malizbone If you think a joke you made is funny, it’s worth the laugh.

[@briankreezan9500]

I've heard he had some good righters but was very, very good at delivering his lines. " " Who hasn't heard it we hear it on I'm sure we don't even realize it on every sitcom and movie. ( Caned laughter ) I'll just bet you we hear Paul Lynn more than we know.

[@25MadMad]

I think he surprises himself

[@ozziequinones584]

Paul was the main reason I watched Hollywood Square.

[@shawnharris5682]

Paul Lynde absolutely made Hollywood Squares a hit.

[@markschwochow2336]

His knack for innuendo is unmatched!

[@BARKER22-l4u]

WRONG. Robin Williams is better

[@davidmaestas2915]

"Convince Henry the eighth, he was Henry the first." Classic. Very deep, insightful, and classic.

[@malizbone]

It’s a classic!

[@davidmaestas2915]

@@malizbone And very profound if you put it in a relationship context.

[@BARKER22-l4u]

CLASSIC? NO and NOT funny

[@maryswann7623]

Full speed ahead 😂

[@zendrive]

@@BARKER22-l4u what is wrong with you?

[@kensellar]

He was the highlight of the show. When he was on Bewitched, it was always a don't-miss episode!

[@Douglas-zd7mz]

Whenever Elizabeth Montgomery was on "BEWITCHED* it was must see TV. !!

[@brendanward2257]

Uncle Arthur ruled!

[@Douglas-zd7mz]

@@brendanward2257 YOU Must Be... A......"Stewaway" ..ll haha!!...and heyooooooOOOOOO!!!!

[@CanvasCanary]

​@@Douglas-zd7mz ??? 😮😊

[@Douglas-zd7mz]

@ Beth ! Paul Lynde on "Bewitched" as Uncle Arther had his head in Sam's cooking simmer pot when Sam took off lid and he told her he was a "stew away" rather than stow away

[@tfer1977]

Paul Lynde...a national treasure.

[@toddfritz8683]

His laugh after he delivers his line is pure gold.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

His answers were scripted.

[@casullarms1]

Paul Lynde was undoubtedly one of the most talented comedians of all time.

[@GoldGirlnfla]

Once Paul was asked on Holly Squares, "Is it true that deodorant sales in Italy have doubled?" Paul's response was "You mean they sold another can?" He was a genius and so funny.

[@malizbone]

That’s hilarious 😂

[@BARKER22-l4u]

That's NOT funny

[@jayvee4907]

@@BARKER22-l4u it’s hilarious…as long as it’s not about cheeese…

[@EdsterIII]

I heard that joke but about France. He was the perfect amount of goofy, crazy, bizarre, and funny all rolled into one big bowl of hilarity!

[@scinquegrana]

I’d completely forgotten about him - sorry Paul! - but if those jokes are really occurring to him on-the-fly, then, yes, the man was much more talented than most of us gave him credit for.

[@nicolasvaladez992]

I like the way he delivered his reply with a bit of sarcasm

[@katnip8228]

Paul Lynde's dry humor was absolutely timeless and incomparable! Still laughing my guts out with headphones on, so everyone else in the house thinks I'm going crazy.

[@zatoichi4449]

You ARE going crazy......Do you know that a fish once saved my life? How, you ask??? Well, I ate him...

[@edwardfichter2508]

Wow, he is so funny!! Genious!!!! Wonder if he's still around??5

[@gojewla]

His wit was sharper than his pointy collars.

[@justincase6588]

He was also Courageous to be publicly out back in the 70s. Believe it or not, I looked at him and realized that I didn't have to be miserable when I grew up. He did a lot of good and saved lives, giving hope to that generation of gay teens. Priceless on bewitched too!

[@michaeltutty1540]

​@@justincase6588You are so right. He was a complete original.

[@stephennixon9609]

The reason for pounding meat: loneliness. I was waiting for that one. To see Peter Marshall laughing like crazy is pure gold. Only Paul could make him laugh like that.

[@soulstunner]

I don't know which was funnier, what Paul's answer was or Peter and the contestant trying so hard not to bust out laughing

[@Teebone211]

I read where that segment had to be edited for time, as the audience, contestants, and cast/crew could not stop laughing for 10 minutes....

[@stephennixon9609]

@@Teebone211 I never knew that. Thanks. I can understand why. I still laugh when I hear it. The way he said it.

[@malizbone]

Genius

[@biff5856]

@@Teebone211 15 minutes

[@bretluyet1896]

i remember watching hollywood squares just to hear pauls one liners

[@gregdark4099]

His one liners are gold

[@yankeeladee02]

I’d love to see Sean Hayes play Paul Lynde in his life story. Paul was one of the funniest people that’s ever lived. It’s a shame we lost him so soon.

[@karenguilliams5358]

Great idea. Sean would be perfect.

[@cynthiahusband106]

@yankeeladee02 great idea , Sean Hayes can do anything , he could pull it off , Paul Lynde Sean could do it! Miss will and grace that was my daily vitamin.

[@thefantasyreview8709]

Yeah, Sean Hayes would be perfect. Lynde had a really interesting life, while he was alive he was enormously popular.

[@rollomaughfling380]

I could see that! I remember his opening monologue on SNL one time and being *super* impressed. Quadruple threat!

[@WilliamsDad1989]

@@cynthiahusband106 Not everything. Remember the disastrous 3 Stooges movie?

[@uneedtherapy42]

Even by today’s standards this stuff is hilarious

[@malizbone]

Totally hilarious

[@janetglover999]

That it was. I remember Mom cracking up Paul is funnier to me now Didn’t get the humor til I got her age

[@cynthiahusband106]

There was no one like him, he is solely missed , miss him to this day august 2022 always made my day , made me happy always!

[@rogerhuber3133]

By todays standards laughter is banned as most answers would be offensive to someone! Paul was truly one of the quickest and funniest comedians ever.

[@sirretheapitts73]

I would watch this just to see Paul.😂😂

[@donna-mariechambers4608]

April 03, 2024 here to enjoy good natural comedy. Who else is here for some Paul Lynde 😅? He did the show from 1968-1981 before his death in Jan 10, 1982.

[@ivanmay7890]

Seth MacFarlane actually claimed that the voice of Roger the alien on American Dad was modeled after the voice of Paul Lynde. Paul Lynde has an excellent speaking voice, I loved when he played Templeton in Charlotte's Web.

[@katalystofkirb8889]

Paul Lynde on Carson in 1976 even sounds a little bit like Roger. Neat find

[@diddlebug7241]

I’m old enough to remember this program and could always count on Paul Lynne for a great one liner every time.

[@malizbone]

Always my favorite

[@TheGlssr60]

Sure. Written by somebody else.

[@hlcepeda]

As a kid I used to watch it, although the only quip I can recall is this one: How do you stop a baby from crying? _Give it a teeny weenie karate chop._

[@theonemodifier]

Just watch him on Bewitched

[@MisterItchy]

@@TheGlssr60 That doesn't even make sense.

[@scw8735]

He was hilarious! I loved him as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched! 🤣

[@progger53]

I remember once he said his feet were killing him and there had two six shooters pointing at himself.

[@thedarthflagger]

And the poltergeists pulled down their pants lol

[@34blackula]

@@progger53 That is still one of my all time favorite jokes from a sitcom, I died laughing when they showed that.

[@34blackula]

No doubt, I thought he was the best thing on that show and was always happy when he popped in.

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

Yagazoozee!

[@roypatton1707]

The one I remember was: Peter: You get $5 for donating blood. What do you get for donating sperm? Paul: Tennis elbow

[@joycampi7233]

Lololololol!

[@CanvasCanary]

😅😅

[@albertpeterson5585]

...nowadays he could have come back with "carpal tunnel syndrome "...but we won't go there.

[@MelissaR784]

😮😄😅🤣

[@DonoVideoProductions]

Paul famously didn't use any of the prewritten (by Bruce Villanch) jokes provided to the stars for the show. That was all him. What a legend.

[@rwhirsch]

i wonder if that's true...if so then he's a frickin genius.

[@Sidfields789]

That is totally 100 percent false. I saw an interview with Peter Marshall. He stated Paul was funny as hell but didn't have the confidence so he relied on pre written gags. Of course it is easier to believe the hype.

[@neilmedina6096]

Bullshit! I heard all of his stupid observations were written out for him.

[@allisons3663]

It's such a shame that NBC destroyed thousands of episodes of HS, otherwise a whole new generation of viewers could have discovered the comedic genius of Paul Lynde.

[@TrickyMario7654]

What sucks is that CBS and Goodsoon-Todman were preserving each episode of Match Game during the same time period, so there's no excuse for NBC to wipe Hollywood Squares.

[@alonenjersey]

The BBC did the same in the 70's with episodes of "Ready, Steady, Go!", "Top Of The Pops' and God knows how many other classics.

[@meadster308]

What should you keep by the phone in case of an obscene phone call? Paul: an easy chair

[@jrnfw4060]

LOL!

[@channingyourtatum6726]

👍

[@MrTheHillfolk]

OMG prank calls were the best though. Is your refrigerator running ???....

[@jrnfw4060]

@@MrTheHillfolk "Do you have Prince Albert in a can? Then let him out!" (Prince Albert was a type of chewing tobacco.)

[@daverogers5609]

@@jrnfw4060pipe tobacco

[@nunyabusiness6400]

The man was a classic that cannot be topped today. Truly a groundbreaker.

[@BARKER22-l4u]

Can not be topped today? LMAO.. Paul was FUNNY, but Robin Williams tops him

[@mannfan12]

Uhhh I’m betting he was topped many times when he was alive.

[@ScottDaddyMac]

3:55 Buddy Hackett laughing at the Abraham Lincoln joke had me dying. Paul Lynde was so damn awesome.

[@sweeney60]

I know right? I’m shocked he was still alive after that one.

[@hansenfiet2539]

His laughing alone made it even more hilarious!

[@BARKER22-l4u]

Why? It WASN'T funny

[@ScottDaddyMac]

@@BARKER22-l4u Oh.... I stand corrected. Thanks for setting me straight, BBAKER. You nutjob.

[@redbaron474]

@@hansenfiet2539 And he wound up causing paul to bust up.

[@yourpallie]

Paul Lynde was a true comic genius...he always reminded me of that funny crazy uncle we al wish we had.

[@malizbone]

That’s a great analogy. Ha

[@hankkingsley9300]

When you say funny...what do you mean

[@malizbone]

@@hankkingsley9300 Hilarious

[@hankkingsley9300]

Because sometimes words can have t w o m e a n i g s

[@palmsofdestin1]

Yeah he was a funny uncle all right

[@ibdaffy]

When you could actually watch 3 networks and be entertained. Great stuff and fond memories.

[@hankkingsley9300]

Your three big Networks and then PBS sometimes if you didn't like what you were watching

[@WonderWhatHappened]

@@hankkingsley9300 and that was on the UHF dial for me.

[@hankkingsley9300]

@@WonderWhatHappened channel 22 from Savannah had a craptacular on air signal at 50 miles 3,11,and pbs9 were rock solid

[@WonderWhatHappened]

@@hankkingsley9300 Those were the days. I was a kid at the time but have fond memories holding the antenna to geta good reception.

[@hankkingsley9300]

@@WonderWhatHappened we had one a big outdoor pole that you had to rotate between Jacksonville and Savannah depending on w e a t h e r and what you wanted to watch Depending on time of day...we didn't have the fancy rotator...you went out and rotated it by hand.

[@Transcendfinejewelleryonline]

Paul Lynde, we love you, I tried watching these on my cell while my husband was sleeping and I kept waking him up from all my laughing.

[@deblopez2571]

Paul Lynde was a comic genius at improv, truly one of a kind! 😄

[@waynewayne5550]

He, he was. But Hollywood Squares was scripted, and he did not improvise any of these. His delivery was brilliant, though.

[@deliawright8626]

@@waynewayne5550 He contributed to the writing.

[@pauladouglas9891]

He was once voted the funniest man in America.

[@GalapagosPete]

My grandmother loved Paul Lynde. When I was visiting her we never missed Hollywood Squares.

[@malizbone]

Smart lady

[@brandonallen3808]

Sounds like you had a great childhood.

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

One of the cleverest comedy minds of all time. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@malizbone]

Agreed

[@BARKER22-l4u]

All time? LMAO.. Ugh NO

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

These jokes were all from the writers.

[@jadezee6316]

all written out for him

[@d.b.1858]

Yes, and they were given the questions before the show.

[@patrickreed8043]

My greatest memory of Paul is dancing with him at a club in Hollywood. He was surrounded by admiring men and happy wearing a hard hat.i will love and cherish him forever. Thanks for the memories indeed.

[@susieterry2624]

That man made me laugh harder and more often than probably anyone else ever has or ever will. Hollywood Squares was an absolute blast to watch back then.

[@malizbone]

He made it worth watching

[@whaheydelee]

The pounding meat answer was priceless. Bit of trivia - Peter Marshall's son played 1st base for the Kansas City Royals under his true name Pete LaCock. Paul Lynde would have had a field day with that one.

[@malizbone]

That’s a double phallic name!

[@johnlarson1821]

He also played for the Chicago Cubs

[@dianerhys]

@@malizbone As Dick Cavett pointed out once on his show, so is Peter O'Toole. 😀

[@tompabreza6487]

Former pitching coach for a few MLB teams: Dick Pole!

[@yoyomawh4091]

WOW ! I was a ballpark cryer , “ popcorn, peanuts, ice cold Pepsi ! “ in Midland TX (71-72) and Pete LaCock was playing 1st for the AAA team, the Midland Cubs. Even as kids we knew he was in the wrong league. What an awesome dude, he always took the time to sign bats, gloves and ball caps until they were all done! Thanks for jogging my memory 😊

[@hottuna2006]

Paul was a handsome, charming and funny man. I wish he could have experienced a more open and happy life. He is truly missed and may he rest in peace.

[@Vlad65WFPReviews]

Yes. I saw the episode the old Biography show did on Lynde and it was tragic a man with such a gift to make people land struggled with alcohol problems which increased his isolation and keeping his sexuality a secret in less acceptable times.

[@SD-th9sp]

Really well said.

[@silvershelbygt5006]

No one rests in peace without repentance and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@estelleschneider9033]

@@silvershelbygt5006 Amen& Amen All Glory to God Knowing the Truth sets us free

[@henrymorgan4499]

@@Vlad65WFPReviews he was gay?

[@marlonrando9272]

So awesome that Seth McFarland took inspiration from Paul to create the character Roger from American Dad

[@cynthiahusband106]

Paul was one of a kind , there will never be another one like him , since he’s been gone I haven’t seen anyone like him , his talent in comedy was unmatched. RIP Paul and thank you for always making my day making me laugh when I thought it wasn’t possible.

[@jabjab4434]

Paul had some incredible shirts . He should have had his own clothing line.

[@MrTPain]

We saved you one it's got sparkles on it though

[@jabjab4434]

@@MrTPain YUM

[@MrTPain]

@@jabjab4434 🗣no

[@Cjnw]

He died, kind of too late, idiot

[@carhasenfratz]

I want a lot of these! I love 70s clothes.

[@davidzajac4907]

Woman overboard! Full speed ahead! Had me crying.

[@TYoungPhDRRT]

Having a crappy day/week/several months. Life has thrown me a big curve ball, and am feeling pretty down. Then...I listen to the genius comedy of Paul and it reminds me of watching him when Hollywood Squares first came out when I was as a kid. He's so funny...thanks Paul, for lifting my spirits today. RIP.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I hope that you have a fantastic day ❤

[@joannaedwards6325]

Yes life can be hard but you will become stronger going through the trouble.❤ Acceptance helps. ✌

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@joannaedwards6325 Amen!

[@joannaedwards6325]

​@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc ✌

[@abe_froman8360]

Peter: Paul, you're having trouble sleeping. Are you a man, or a woman? Paul: Well, what do you think has been keeping me up at night?

[@melodiefrances3898]

I watched this as a child and it went completely over my head 🤣

[@rudybellomo4865]

Me too, now falling off my chair laughing.

[@fissionchips223]

Me, too, but seeing my parents and grandparents lose their minds laughing was entertaining as hell! We all loved Paul and I’ll never forget how sad we all were when we found out he passed, he was total joy

[@lmdashley6725]

Same!

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Ditto. But I remember my Daddy busting a gut…….

[@F40PH-2CAT]

Thats how he got away with it.

[@kurtkauffman4326]

R.I.P. Paul Lynde.6/13/1926-1/10/1982.He will be remembered but not forgotten.

[@mikecane]

Now that I'm old, I understood everything he said!

[@troygaspard6732]

Thanx, he was the only center square and the main reason I watched the show as a kid.

[@spettaway1]

I never truly appreciated his humor until I got a little older. There was no one like him. He was so quick with a quip and he was hilarious. He wouldn’t be able to get away with half of the stuff today.

[@Wombat32]

My favorite wasn't included: "what are you doing when you have 16 colored balls on a green table?" "Having a really fun time"

[@channingyourtatum6726]

Oh, Paul and his ❤️ for 🏀⚽️🏐⚾️🏈

[@calisongbird]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@bocaitalian]

❤ ❤❤

[@clintharris1058]

“Paul, how do you make a frog croak?” “You hold its little head under water.”

[@markanderson-hc1tz]

Absolutely hysterical.

[@plentinough7222]

And my dear Buddy Hackett guffawing, this is priceless .

[@donaldsmolder7152]

He was a master. All this was cold turkey off the top of his head. He had no advanced notice. That’s what it made it so beautiful.

[@johnsanfilippo448]

Paul Lynde was a genius ! The man came up with the funniest things right off the top of his head .

[@FloraWest]

Most of the material was pre-written and the stars knew the questions ahead of time BUT his delivery is impeccable!

[@grosbeak6130]

@@FloraWest that's not exactly the case. First of all what you do you mean by material? Everybody has said the typical response that you stated here but no one can say exactly what that means. Did the showrunners come up with the comedic response that Paul Lynn gave, or did he think of those on his own because he knew what the questions were going to be for him. What exactly was going on here with Paul lynn, and how do you exactly know that for sure? Is that what Paul Lynn said? Give us an interview where he confesses that i.e. the material was supplied to him to make him funny by the showrunners. And if he did just know the questions beforehand so he could come up with his own funny answers, that really doesn't make a difference. So again, which is it exactly? If it was the former in which the showrunners provided the funny answers well then Paul Lynn will go down as the biggest farce in comedic history.

[@kenkellam3691]

@@grosbeak6130 Go to the 50 seconds part of this interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXuZaYt5YrJ5orc

[@grosbeak6130]

@@kenkellam3691 affirmative. That's the thing that people need to hear about Paul Lynn on Hollywood squares. Now for me now that it is settled I really have no interest in Paul Lynn on the show the way I used to. He was just a delivery man. There's still a bit of confusion because the host here says that they didn't know the questions beforehand and yet gave Paul Lynn his comedic material. How does that go together? That's incoherent. You must know the questions beforehand plus the comedic material that goes along with it.

[@kenkellam3691]

@@grosbeak6130 They could know what their comedic line was without knowing the setup line in advance. What made it work was his impeccable delivery. It's like a singer who can't write songs but can sing them no no one's business, or a sitcom actor (which he was) who can brilliantly recite his lines.

[@KidFresh71]

Loved watching Hollywood Squares after school as a grade school kid. Paul Lynde was a legend! Loved his vocal talents in the animated "Charlotte's Web" film as well.

[@phen277]

Templeton!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Oh yes, loved the mischievious Templeton the rat.

[@briguymeister]

He was terrific as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched

[@phen277]

@@briguymeister Uncle Arthur was actually cool. Loved that character.

[@Phicheee]

"G'nite Charrrrlotte, yew ol' skeeeemar!"

[@johnorlando9839]

“Oh, it was awful. Ranger Bob was dressed up like Joan Bennett.” Haha 😂

[@dianadewolf1540]

Still makes me laugh to this day. He's timeless, quick, and so charming which only adds to his comedic genius.

[@markholub5219]

You could see the Wheels spinning as soon as the question was asked...then would come the Zinger...🙂

[@melissawilliams2325]

This man was hilarious 😂. Some of you may not know this, but Paul Lynde was the voice Templeton The Rat in Charlotte's Web.

[@michaelpalmieri7335]

I knew that. I've seen that movie a few times. I have the DVD of the live-action version from 2005. I read the book too, long before I saw either one of those films.

[@melissawilliams2325]

@@michaelpalmieri7335 , yup, it's true. If you watch the movie Charlotte's Web and you hear Templeton's voice, you'll hear Paul Lynde.

[@melissawilliams2325]

@@michaelpalmieri7335 , actually, the cartoon version of Charlotte's Web is what I meant.

[@michaelpalmieri7335]

@@melissawilliams2325 I know that's what you meant. I was just saying that I've seen both the animated and live-action versions (I have the latter one on DVD) of the story by E.B. White, which I read before I saw either one of those films.

[@MichaelBennett-gt7zs]

If you are familiar with Paul's voice, there's no mistaking in that movie. Instantly recognizable.

[@aseasonedtrucker431]

He was the master at one-liners

[@jpoptop]

One of my favorites: "Paul, if you pet a dog on his head he wags his tail. What will a goose do?" "Make him bark" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nelle-uj3eg]

Paul Lynde was so clever and witty! A natural comedian !

[@martintaylor6634]

There will NEVER be another game show like the ole Hollywood Squares and Paul Lynde was KING!!

[@spikemcge3857]

Queen

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

They should make a movie of this man's life. Comedic, tragic, sad and funny. Very well made video by the way.

[@malizbone]

Thanks!

[@thewkovacs316]

who would play lynde

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

@@thewkovacs316 wow, that's a thinker.

[@colinmccann3824]

@@thewkovacs316 Jason Alexander might be a good choice.

[@SCSilk]

@@thewkovacs316 Sean Hayes

[@Cluv22]

"Full Speed Ahead!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikejaqua4604]

OMG, the 70s are not a time to look back to for fashion, unless it's to remember what not to do. My favorite Paul Lynd quip ever on Hollywood Squares was, Peter, "What are two things you should never do in the bedroom??" Paul, "Point and laugh." 😂😂🤣

[@DebbieKopyc]

I actually REMEMBER him saying that one!!!! And I understood, even though I was a very sheltered pre-teen at the time.

[@no-bozos]

Paul Lynde was my favorite celebrity. He was quick witted and funny as hell. He was my favorite character on Bewitched. Aside Elizabeth Montgomery who I had a major crush on.

[@michaelchapman4955]

Both singers, Steve Lawrence & Frankie (Joseph Lisbona) Randall recorded the "Bewitched" theme song for this Very popular ABC TV Series

[@nltisme]

Some of the happiest memories of my childhood: watching the show with my mother when we were out of school on holidays or summer break. She got such absolute joy out of Paul just made me happy to be there when she was so happy.

[@dwightpowell6673]

So sorry that your mom was a single mother.

[@benkenobisgirl]

He was my favorite comedian when I was a kid - he still cracks me up! I miss him.

[@Bloomcycle]

My dad and I watched this every night. Thanks for the memories 😊

[@lightstruckproduction2325]

I used to turn on the TV at 11:30 every day during summer holidays, just for Paul Lynde's answers. He never disappointed. Post-Apocalyptic Malone, you did good.

[@malizbone]

Aw shucks. Thanks. I’ve been a huge fan since childhood.

[@thatismattjohnsonjohnson3146]

Couldn’t be more funny. Paul was a real superstar with pure talent.

[@callen8908]

That quick wit! That delivery! No one else compares. Major contributor to the wild success of that show

[@alisterfolson]

It's been said he was unhappy he couldn't come out for real; his one liners were epic imo

[@malizbone]

Totally epic

[@BARKER22-l4u]

That's probably true

[@allenjones3130]

Paul Lynde was one of the funniest comedians of all time!!

[@harperstacey9604]

Paul Lynde was the king of comedy. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@hankkingsley9300]

Back when we didn't give a Shatner about flaming

[@georgemaster4225]

Peter Marshall must have had a blast hosting Hollywood Squares for 15 years

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Thank you, Mr. Lynde, for making me laugh throughout my childhood years! Loved that Hollywood Squares because of you, Sir!

[@bettyescorcia8000]

I had forgotten how truly entertaining Paul Lynde was. Just my opinion, but gone are the best of the best. Paul Lynde was among the greatest - I never stopped smiling through all the clips.

[@user-ci6by1ky6e]

Mr.paul was the greatest of all he is sadly missed. RIP

[@richardlangdon712]

You could tell his main thought was, "Which response will get past the censors".

[@Scottsteaux63]

What gets me is if they showed this sort of humor today you'd probably have a ton of people getting offended.

[@MelissaR784]

This PC sucks.

[@elizabethgari4909]

I literally laughed out loud through this entire video.

[@markberryhill2715]

Same here. I laughed so hard I had to clean my 👓

[@charleyyoho4693]

same here! rolling tears! So hilarious!!

[@markberryhill2715]

@@charleyyoho4693 as many have said you didn't get all of his jokes as a child, but after reaching puberty you realized how funny crazy he really was.

[@Baldmaxx]

One of the classiest and quick witted men in Hollywood. We will unfortunately never see his kind again.

[@BARKER22-l4u]

WRONG!!! We have in Robin Williams

[@ohwhenread5462]

@@BARKER22-l4u hate to be the bearer of bad news but he’s also dead

[@donnatate458]

He was so entertaining and witty. Thanks for the memories.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Waited through to hear the best one from my memories of this show- What strange thing do cows do before earthquakes? Paul: Start taking orders for milk shakes.

[@andrewmartin7221]

I was born 1 year after Paul passed and I remember enjoying his amazing sense of humor while watching re-runs of all of those old shows with my parents. But watching him on Hollywood Squares is undoubtedly the best memory I have of his incredible talents. A true example of A King Of The 1-Liners. Still extremely funny and relatable in 2022.