The Name's the Same

Synopsis

The Name's the Same is an American game show that was produced by Goodson-Todman for the ABC television network from December 5, 1951 to August 31, 1954, followed by a run from October 25, 1954 to October 7, 1955. It was alternately sponsored by Swanson and Johnson Wax for the majority of its run. It was also sponsored by the Bendix home appliance division of Avco early in its run, and Clorets and Chicken of the Sea tuna midway through its run. The show's final sponsor, Ralston Purina, also sponsored Ethel and Albert, the program that replaced The Name's the Same on the ABC schedule.

Cast

Robert Q. Lewis

Moderator

Abe Burrows

Arnold Stang

Self

Bob Elliott

Carl Reiner

Self

Clifton Fadiman

Moderator

Dennis James

Gene Rayburn

Jack Dempsey

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Hal Block

Jerry Lester

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Meredith Willson

Ray Goulding

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Roger Price

Walter Slezak

Self

Joan Alexander

Panelist

Crew

Production

• Mark Goodson Producer
• Bill Todman Producer

Seasons & episodes