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The Name's the Same

Guests who have the same name as famous persons, fictional characters, or things, are quizzed by celebrity panelists who try to determine their name. Each panelist has ten questions; if they fail, they have to give the guest a check for a small amount. A famous person also visits with a secret wish that the panelists guess.

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Joan Alexander
Self - Panelist
Robert Q. Lewis
Self - Host
Lee Vines
Self - Announcer

Season 4 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Fernando Lamas

Mon, Oct 11, 1954

This is Dennis James' first show as host of "The Name's the Same". His son Dennis James, Jr. is a contestant. The show features appearances by the children of the panelists but not as guests. Bess Myerson does one of the commercials.

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