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.
- 1951-1955
- 4 seasons
- ABC
- Family, Game Show
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.
Season 4 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 1954 - 1955
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.
Episode 2
Gabby Hayes
Mon, Oct 18, 1954
Episode 3
Boris Karloff
Mon, Oct 25, 1954
Episode 4
Edward G. Robinson
Mon, Nov 1, 1954
Episode 5
Louis Jourdan
Mon, Nov 8, 1954
Episode 6
Arlene Francis
Mon, Nov 15, 1954
Episode 7
Jackie Cooper
Mon, Nov 22, 1954
Episode 8
Rocky Graziano
Mon, Nov 29, 1954
1. Smooch (name of dog) 2. Rocky Graziano 3. Guest Rocky Graziano would Like to be the M.C. this show 4. Wilbur and Orville Wright.
Episode 9
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Mon, Dec 6, 1954
Episode 10
Yvonne DeCarlo
Mon, Dec 13, 1954
Episode 11
Denise Darcel
Mon, Dec 20, 1954
Episode 12
Dennis O'Keefe
Mon, Dec 27, 1954
Episode 13
Salvador Dalí
Mon, Jan 3, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - Jesse James 2nd Round - Town name "Bachelor" [William Dillard from Missouri] 3rd Round - Salvador Dali wants all men wear a moustache like his 4th Round - Gary Cooper.
Episode 14
Lauritz Melchior
Mon, Jan 10, 1955
Episode 15
George Montgomery
Mon, Jan 17, 1955
Episode 16
Jayne Meadows
Mon, Jan 24, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - Jayne Meadows 2nd Round - Celebrity Jayne Meadows would like the panel to see "A baby picture of Audrey" 3rd Round - Son of Alben Barkley 4th Round - A. Daddy.
Episode 17
Gisele MacKenzie
Mon, Jan 31, 1955
Episode 18
Sam Levenson
Mon, Feb 7, 1955
Episode 19
Donald Crisp
Mon, Feb 14, 1955
Episode 20
Pearl Bailey
Mon, Feb 21, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - Grace Kelly's Sister [Elizabeth Anne] 2nd Round - I. Wash 3rd Round - Celebrity Pearl Bailey wants to be a Disc Jockey 4th Round - Tom Sawyer.
Episode 21
Episode #4.21
Mon, Feb 28, 1955
Episode 22
Tony Bennett
Mon, Mar 7, 1955
Episode 23
Gregory Ratoff
Mon, Mar 14, 1955
Episode 24
Jerry Colonna
Mon, Mar 21, 1955
Episode 25
Ezio Pinza
Mon, Mar 28, 1955
Episode 26
Keenan Wynn
Mon, Apr 4, 1955
Episode 27
Rhonda Fleming, Joan Benny
Mon, Apr 11, 1955
**Bob and Ray Debut as new hosts** 1. Jack Benny (his Daughter) 2. Rhonda Fleming would like to Give Bob and Ray a big good luck kiss 3. I. Tickle 4. Laraine Day.
Episode 28
Leo Durocher
Mon, Apr 18, 1955
Episode 29
Emmett Kelly
Mon, Apr 25, 1955
Episode 30
Joan Alexander and her daughter Jane
Mon, May 2, 1955
Episode 31
Eddie Bracken
Mon, May 9, 1955
1st Round - Pee-Wee Reese 2nd Round - A. Husband 3rd Round - Van Johnson's wish: That Bob and Ray wore their hair differently. 4th Round - Audrey Meadows.
Episode 32
Van Johnson
Mon, May 16, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - Pee-Wee Reese 2nd Round - A. Husband 3rd Round - Van Johnson's wish: That Bob and Ray wore their hair differently. 4th Round - Audrey Meadows.
Episode 33
Jack E. Leonard
Mon, May 23, 1955
1st Round - I. Kick 2nd Round - Dr. Drill [a dentist] 3rd Round - Jack E. Leonard would like to dance the Rhumba with Audrey Meadows 4th Round - Davy Crockett 5th Round - John Paul Jones.
Episode 34
Rocky Graziano & Henny Youngman
Mon, May 30, 1955
Episode 35
Barbara Britton
Mon, Jun 6, 1955
Episode 36
Spike Jones
Mon, Jun 13, 1955
Episode 37
Julius La Rosa
Mon, Jun 20, 1955
Episode 38
Terry Moore
Tue, Jun 28, 1955
**Clifton Fadiman's Debut as permanent host** 1. A. Male 2. Terry Moore 3. Guest Terry Moore's wish: "Someday I'd like to have twins" 4. Robert Taylor.
Episode 39
Peggy King
Tue, Jul 5, 1955
Episode 40
Sheree North
Tue, Jul 12, 1955
Episode 41
Joe E. Brown
Tue, Jul 19, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - May Swindle 2nd Round - Joe E. Brown 3rd Round - Celebrity Joe E. Brown wants to lead the audience in singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" 4th Round - Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Episode 42
Episode #4.42
Tue, Jul 26, 1955
Episode 43
Episode #4.43
Tue, Aug 2, 1955
Episode 44
Hoagy Carmichael
Tue, Aug 9, 1955
Episode 45
Chico Marx
Tue, Aug 16, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - Hope Diamond 2nd Round - Will Rob 3rd Round - The Marx Brothers [Ben/Theodore/Milton/Leo] 4th Round - Chico Marx wishes that no one finds out he has the Hope Diamond in his pocket.
Episode 46
Margaret O'Brien
Tue, Aug 23, 1955
Episode 47
Eddie Albert
Tue, Aug 30, 1955
1. Penny Stamps 2. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis 3. I. Argue 4. Margaret O'Brien would like the panel to see spots before their eyes.
Episode 48
Ken Murray
Tue, Sep 6, 1955
Episode 49
Eartha Kitt
Fri, Sep 16, 1955
Episode 50
Charlton Heston
Fri, Sep 23, 1955
Episode 51
George Raft
Fri, Sep 30, 1955
Sponser: Ralston 1st Round - Mike Wallace 2nd Round - Will Wash 3rd Round - George Raft wants to be 21 again [admits it's the same wish as 12/1/53] 4th Round - Rosie Cheek.
Episode 52
Gil Hodges
Fri, Oct 7, 1955