Think Fast (game show)
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Think Fast was an American
quiz show
that ran on ABC
from March 26, 1949 to October 8, 1950.
The program revolved around a group of five panelists (three regulars and two weekly guest panelists) who would compete to see who had the most to say about a particular subject. They sat at a large table, each getting a chance to sit at the "King's" throne by out talking the others on subjects decided by the host.
The regular panelists were Leon Janney
, David Broekman (who was also the show's musical director), and Eloise McElhone. The moderator was Mason Gross for the first episodes, then Gypsy Rose Lee
afterward.
The series originally aired on Saturdays until April, followed by Fridays until September, then Sundays for the rest of its run.
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that ran on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
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from March 26, 1949 to October 8, 1950.
The program revolved around a group of five panelists (three regulars and two weekly guest panelists) who would compete to see who had the most to say about a particular subject. They sat at a large table, each getting a chance to sit at the "King's" throne by out talking the others on subjects decided by the host.
The regular panelists were Leon Janney
Leon Janney
Leon Janney was an American actor and radio personality between 1920 to 1980.-Career:Born Leon Ramon in Ogden, Utah, Janney made his first theatrical appearance at age two before an audience at the Pantages Theatre in his hometown...
, David Broekman (who was also the show's musical director), and Eloise McElhone. The moderator was Mason Gross for the first episodes, then Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy.-Early life:...
afterward.
The series originally aired on Saturdays until April, followed by Fridays until September, then Sundays for the rest of its run.
Panelists
- Mason Welch Gross, as moderator
- Gypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy.-Early life:...
, as moderator after Gross left the show - Leon JanneyLeon JanneyLeon Janney was an American actor and radio personality between 1920 to 1980.-Career:Born Leon Ramon in Ogden, Utah, Janney made his first theatrical appearance at age two before an audience at the Pantages Theatre in his hometown...
- David Broekman
- Eloise McElhone