Thanks in part to second announcer Gene Wood, the show went without humor. Here he is delivering a message from the producer: "Tell Bert to kiss what?" |
Here's Bert pouring water on Gene. "You've gone too far Mr. Wood". |
Here's the board operator, Tommy, who Bert frequently spoke to. |
And of course, others contributed. Here's Rip Taylor ripping off his toupee after Patty Duke said the password. |
"Just what I've always wanted, hair on my chest!" |
Rip put it on backwards! |
After a five-year run, the show came to an end. The finale was very good end to the series. The audience gave Bert and company a standing ovation. |
To start, Betty White did not get the "Cashword". So she first tore up the check... |