You're in the Picture

You're in the Picture
Genre: Game show Running Time: 30 minutes Country: United States Release Date: January 20 – January 27, 1961 Network(s): CBS Created by: Don Lipp Bob Synes Starring: Jackie GLeason Pat Harrington Jr. Pat Carroll Jan Sterling Arthur Treacher Seasons: 1 Episodes: 2

You're in the Picture is a 1961 American game show that aired on CBS and was hosted by Jackie Gleason, who was well known for being Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners.

Gameplay

A four-person celebrity panel would insert their heads inside a life-sized picture of a famous scene or song lyric and then take turns asking Gleason a yes or no question to determine which scene they were in. If they were able to identify the scene, 100 CARE gifts were donated in their name; if they couldn't, the gifts were donated in Gleason's name.

Why It's Not in the Picture

1. The talents of the celebrities involved in the premiere were wasted.
2. The concept behind the show was unworkable because the contestants often didn't know what picture they were in, resulting in an incredibly awkward show.
3. The jokes are unfunny, and said jokes can make the show very awkward at times.
4. Even though Jackie Gleason is largely regarded as the best part of the show, he was unable to make much of the mediocre material he was given.
5. The prize for winning the show is bland and uninteresting; 100 CARE Packages were donated in the winner's honor and Jackie Gleason's name to the losers.
6. For all of these reasons, the show was canceled after just two episodes.

The Only Redeeming Quality

1. Jackie Gleason's apology for the show is not only regarded as the show's best moment, but also as one of Gleason's funniest moments in his long career.

External Links

• You're in the Picture at the Internet Movie Database

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