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==Broadcast== |
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[[Don Morrow]] |
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Revision as of 14:49, 30 November 2013
Let's Play Post Office was a short-lived daytime game show where three contestants guessed the identity of a celebrity letter writer as the letter was read one line at a time on a set that resembled a post office.
Broadcast
NBC: September 27, 1965-July 1, 1966
Host
Announcers
Bill Wendell
Wayne Howell
Pacakger
Merv Griffin Productions
Gameplay
Three contestants were read "letters" written by a famous person and tried to identify the author from clues hidden in the letter. The faster the contestant guessed the identity, the more money they could win. A final "Zip Round" featured quick two-line messages worth $25 for correct answers to help determine the day's winner.
Trivia
The set was used later for its long-running sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.