My rating of this timeframe of the series is extremely variable. I watch this program when I was quite young, and in my adult and senior years.
I consider this to be an iconic series, in most cases showing respect for everyone, even when it wasn't exactly the norm.
In my later years I found the lies and corruption with many of the panelists, the show, and a few of the contestants.
The feminist opinions of Peggy Cass and, especially, Kitty Carlisle, in several episodes were extreme. They did not ask questions, they gave their opinions. Carlisle, a self-proclaimed feminist, would state "you are too pretty to be a whatever". Ridiculous. She had her kids in boarding schools, always gave the impression of being a good mother, had dealings with Bennett Cerf, involved in The Famous Writers School scam, raking in at least $48 MM.
The show showed a significant amount of history. It is a pleasure to watch how life has both progressed ... and not.
I consider this to be an iconic series, in most cases showing respect for everyone, even when it wasn't exactly the norm.
In my later years I found the lies and corruption with many of the panelists, the show, and a few of the contestants.
The feminist opinions of Peggy Cass and, especially, Kitty Carlisle, in several episodes were extreme. They did not ask questions, they gave their opinions. Carlisle, a self-proclaimed feminist, would state "you are too pretty to be a whatever". Ridiculous. She had her kids in boarding schools, always gave the impression of being a good mother, had dealings with Bennett Cerf, involved in The Famous Writers School scam, raking in at least $48 MM.
The show showed a significant amount of history. It is a pleasure to watch how life has both progressed ... and not.