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I thought seeing the struggle to fit jeopardy into a game show format was very insightful to how the process works.

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Offered an escape and a few moments of fun.

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Offered excitement of instant riches and life changing prizes.

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Americans play games all the time, making this style appealing to most.

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Skelton was one of the first to discover if the audience likes you, they'll watch whatever it is, even if it is mediocre, similar to Gleason.

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Left the biggest mark on television variety, wanted fame even though he only introduced acts, audience loved his odd stage presence.

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Pushed boundaries of satire and social commentary.

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Variety shows could make you cry, laugh, feel exuberant, think, all sorts of things.

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They set the standard for sketch comedy, song, and dance.

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Jack Paar had a way of talking with guests, made his show emotional, controversial, and spontaneous.

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The live element of shows like Tonight was very important to pulling audience back in, anything could happen and that was appealing.

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Most creative TV executive of the era, helped change late-night television.

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Still has the highest late-night rating to date and helped broaden the late-night format.

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They were able to create laughter from any situation, were able to pull people back in time and time again.

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Lucille Ball's use of physical comedy was extremely innovative, and it was interesting to see how much thought she put into everything.

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It was interesting to see how Desi had to fight for a studio audience, but how it really changed I Love Lucy.

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It was interesting to see how involved Gleason was with The Honeymooners, he wore many hats and people often came to him with questions.

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Felt like you were part of the families of the shows you watched.

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Gleason's appeal was himself, not the roles we played or his jokes.