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"It's the best job in showbiz, because you don't have to memorize anything and you get to sit down." -
There was a time to allow for some easy breathing and a good time.

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"Win or lose, they had the time of their life." -
The easy going style helped for both the cast and audience members to enjoy everything the show had to offer.

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"They invited all of us to join their games." -
Love how there was a sense of unity and family within the games. It's something that was needed for the time.

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"Skelton's likability was the key to more than 20 years of variety show success." -
It seems that being likeable could go a long way for the business in that time. No amount of money could replace being a good natured person.

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"But I think the audience loved that, the fact that he was being himself." -
There was a sense of honesty that came from the hosts, which was something that audiences could relate to.

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"I had no idea it would say something important until they said you gotta stop." -
It's interesting to realize how big of an impact something can have, even if the creator doesn't fully realize it.

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"Viewers enjoyed revisiting this old friend." -
Some audiences may have grown up with the characters and seeing them again after a while does feel like seeing an old friend. It's endearing.

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"Jackie's appeal wasn't the joke. It was him." -
It's interesting to see that people looked past him stealing jokes and only wanted him himself.

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"Their families became ours." -
The characters were relatable and easy to understand for audiences young and old, which is a great aspect to have.

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"It's not a real place, but you wanted it to be." -
It had a sense of escape that people wanted during those times, or any time that there was a lot of stress.

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"They offered a glimpse of a better life, a happier time." -
While this may sound sad, it was also hopeful, in a way. It allowed people to hope to achieve that life, one day.

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"Genius" -
There were a few people that were described as geniuses in the industry for being able to keep things fresh and innovative.

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"Laugh" -
Of course, the ultimate goal was to make people laugh and forget about the harsh reality, even for a few hours.

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"Unwind" -
Late night television was simply a time to let go and relax from the stresses of daily life.

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"Refresh" -
It was a place to relax and try to get a breather.

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"Personal rocket ship" -
It felt as if you were being sent to a place of comedy and could stay there for a little while. Almost like a comedic vacation.

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"Riding a bronco" -
Some have described the process as being wild and unpredictable. Even if you have the reigns, you can be bucked off real quick.

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"Common touch" -
The hosts of these shows would often have a "common touch". It allowed for audiences to connect with said hosts easier and make it more fun.

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"New frontier" -
It was a new form of comedy in their time and allowed for brilliant hosts to make their name.