Password
Series Overview
Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 174 Episodes
30 min per episode
1961 – 1966
Premiered: Mon, Oct 2, 1961
Mark GoodsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 5: “November, 1966 Carol Wells, Bob Denver”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Todman, Mark Goodson, Bob Stewart
Howard Felsher, Bob Stewart, Frank Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Felsher
Producer
Bob Stewart
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Password
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What is Password about?
Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
How many seasons does Password have?
Password comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Password?
Key cast members in Password include Allen Ludden.
Who created or directed Password?
Password was developed and directed by Bill Todman, Mark Goodson, Bob Stewart.