Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
The Name's the Same
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1951, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within .
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Robert Q. Lewis
Moderator
Abe Burrows
Arnold Stang
Bob Elliott
Carl Reiner
Clifton Fadiman
Moderator
Dennis James
Gene Rayburn
Seasons
Season 2
21 Episodes • Aired 1952-08-08
No season overview provided for this season.