Sense and Nonsense
Encyclopedia
Sense and Nonsense is an American
game show
hosted by Bob Kennedy which ran on New York City
TV station WABD from 1951-1954. In it, contestants had to use their five senses to complete challenges and earn money; the team with the most money returned on the next show.
Although only shown on WABD, Sense is often considered a DuMont Television Network
program due to not only being on the network's flagship affiliate, but the existing episode features several production "quirks" typical of many DuMont programs.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
(specifically "Coke in-a-bottle"), and with a somewhat-unorthodox airing schedule (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), Sense has since gained something of a "cult following" among fans of early television.
's birthday). It is held by the UCLA Film and Television Archive
, but can be purchased on DVD through various public-domain retailers (such as Shokus Video) and is available for viewing on the Internet Archive
.
Among the notable events of the surviving episode is a young man on the challenging team named Leonard Frey
.
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game show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
hosted by Bob Kennedy which ran on New York City
New York City
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TV station WABD from 1951-1954. In it, contestants had to use their five senses to complete challenges and earn money; the team with the most money returned on the next show.
Although only shown on WABD, Sense is often considered a DuMont Television Network
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
program due to not only being on the network's flagship affiliate, but the existing episode features several production "quirks" typical of many DuMont programs.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
(specifically "Coke in-a-bottle"), and with a somewhat-unorthodox airing schedule (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), Sense has since gained something of a "cult following" among fans of early television.
Episode status
Only one episode is known to exist, which aired February 19, 1954 (the episode makes reference to the upcoming weekend and George WashingtonGeorge Washington
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's birthday). It is held by the UCLA Film and Television Archive
UCLA Film and Television Archive
The UCLA Film and Television Archive is an internationally renowned visual arts organization focused on the preservation, study, and appreciation of film and television, based at the University of California, Los Angeles. It holds more than 220,000 film and television titles and 27 million feet of...
, but can be purchased on DVD through various public-domain retailers (such as Shokus Video) and is available for viewing on the Internet Archive
Internet Archive
The Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
.
Among the notable events of the surviving episode is a young man on the challenging team named Leonard Frey
Leonard Frey
- Biography :Frey was born in Brooklyn, New York. After college, where he studied art with designs on being a painter, he studied acting at New York City's prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse under famed acting coach Sanford Meisner, and pursued a career in theater instead...
.
See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts
External links
- Sense and Nonsense at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...