The Paul Lynde Show Whiz Kid Sizzles as Quiz Fizzles (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

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The Paul Lynde Show

Whiz Kid Sizzles as Quiz Fizzles (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Paul's son-in-law Howie, who has an encyclopedic knowledge, is selected for a game show. But things don't work out well and a physical altercation takes place with the sponsor.

Director

William Asher

Writers

Ed Jurist (written by) | Ron Clark (developed for television by) | Sam Bobrick (developed for television by) | Phoebe Ephron (play)

Producer

William Asher

Composer

Shorty Rogers

Cinematographer

Henry Cronjager Jr. (as Henry Cronjager)

Casting Director

Sally Powers

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 20, 1972

Release date

Sep 20, 1972 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Paul Lynde Paul Simms Paul Simms See fewer	Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
Elizabeth Allen Martha Simms (as Betty Ellen) Martha Simms (as Betty Ellen) See fewer	Donovan's Reef (1963)
John Calvin Howie Dickerson Howie Dickerson See fewer	Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
Jane Actman Barbara Simms Dickerson Barbara Simms Dickerson See fewer	Wonder Woman (1975)
Pamelyn Ferdin Sally Simms Sally Simms See fewer	The Beguiled (1971)
Jonathan Daly Bill Bill See fewer	CPO Sharkey (1976)
Roy Rowan Emcee Emcee See fewer	Mission: Impossible (1966)
Anson Williams Jimmy Jimmy See fewer	Happy Days (1974)