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Boris Karloff's secret was that he was afraid of mice. A man's secret was that he wears girdles. No copies of this episode are known to have survived.
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Preempted the following Thursday for the Democratic National Convention. This is the oldest known existing episode. Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Melville Cooper successfully guessed in Game 1 that Edward Jacobson of Kansas City, Missouri, was President Truman's Haberdashery Partner. The panel was stumped in Game 2 by Tom Hanrahan of Stamford, Connecticut, who spent a night in a Harem. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Jayne Meadows successfully guessed that Buster Keaton threw a pie at Hedda Hopper. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Dorothy Warren, daughter of California Governor Earl Warren, of Sacramento, California, whose father was in the audience.
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Melville Cooper successfully guessed in Game 1 that Dottie Ann's grandfather was Vice President Alben Barkley and her brother, Alben Barkley II, also appears and gets an extra $10. Jayne Meadows successfully guessed in Game 2 that Harry Fox was going to become a father. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Laraine Day successfully guessed that Ralph Kiner was wearing Leo Durocher's tie. Jayne Meadows successfully guessed in Game 4 that Thomas Devaney was given a $10 tip from Jack Benny. The panel was stumped in Game 5 by Mrs. Beck, who was married on TV.
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Jayne Meadows successfully guessed in Game 1 that Margaret Cahill of Washington, D.C. was the first Miss America in 1921. The panel was stumped in Game 2 by Mr. Ellenberg of Connecticut, who was on his Honeymoon, and his wife appears. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Paul Lukas, who was about to kiss Laura Z. Hobson. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Dr. Peter Goldmark (Mr. X), who invented long-playing records.
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Garry Moore returned. Laura Z. Hobson left after this episode. Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Bill successfully guessed in Game 1 that Ford Konno (Mr. X) was the 1952 Olympic Swimming Champion. Melville successfully guessed in Game 2 that Corrinne Daly of Brooklyn, New York, who was going to marry Tommy Manville. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Wanda Hendrix, who once took a milk bath. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Alita Clem of Washington, D.C., who lost 100 pounds.
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Laraine Day replaced Laura Z. Hobson. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Laraine successfully guessed in Game 1 that Roy Lazer defeated Jersey Joe Walcott. Melville successfully guessed in Game 2 that Martin Rafferty of Brooklyn, New York had become the father of triplets that week, who then gave the host and panel cigars. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Mischa Auer used to be a lifeguard. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Carl Siegel of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who had a live Boa Constrictor in his pocket.
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Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Stephen Shacora, Jr. of Whippany, New Jersey won the Irish Sweepstakes. Walter successfully guessed in Game 2 that Harvey Doyle of Brooklyn, New York found his wife on the Subway. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Jayne successfully guessed that Gloria Swanson kicked in the movies by Charlie Chaplin. Walter successfully guessed in Game 4 that Rose Thompson Hovick's (Mrs. H) daughter was Gypsy Rose Lee.
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Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Douglas Ward of Orange, New Jersey was Adlai Stevenson's roommate at Princeton. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Mrs. Lander of Brooklyn, New York got the measles on her Honeymoon. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Laraine successfully guessed that Rudolph Valentino taught ZaSu Pitts to dance.
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Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Barbara Anton of North Bergen, New Jersey poisoned her husband by mistake. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Mrs. Shea's husband of The Bronx, New York won the congressional medal of honor, and he appeared afterwards. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Laraine successfully guessed that Sam Levenson changed his baby's diapers. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Paul Groast of Hampton, Virginia, who shaved Mahatma Ghandi.
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Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Garry's spelling teacher was in the audience. Two Special Guests appeared here. Bill successfully guessed in Game 1 that Nellie Hayden's of California father (Steve Brodie) jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge. The panel was stumped in Game 2 by cartoonist Ham Fisher, who said that Joe Palooka was going to become a father next Thursday. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Veronica Lake's feet were too big, which she subsequently showed off, and Garry tried on some women's shoes at the very end. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. George Bergener of New York City, New York, who was Laraine Day's cousin.
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Laraine Day left after this episode. Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Garry showed off a Blue Ribbon award from the New Jersey State Fair. Larraine successfully guessed in Game 1 that Nelle Brooke of Elyria, Ohio had received over 1,000 proposals of marriage. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Henry B. Krajewski (Mr. X) of Secaucus, New Jersey was running for President of the United States. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Pat O'Brien smoked cigars in the shower. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. Freeman of New Brunswick, New Jersey, who ate lunch with a Cannibal.
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Melville Cooper left after this episode, and Nina Foch sat in the 4th chair for a while. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Garry read a bulletin at the beginning. The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Dick Mullaly of Dick Malolly, Massachusetts, who spent a weekend at the YWCA. The panel was stumped in Game 2 by Mrs. William Say Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, went to school with Jayne Meadows, 15 years ago. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Mickey Mantle, who was going to be the youngest father in Baseball. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Alice Samuels of Brooklyn, New York, who lost her teeth in Radio City Music Hall.
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Eddie Bracken replaced Melville Cooper. Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Gus Hobbs of West Port, Connecticut, had $1 Million cash in his pockets, and security guards came in. The panel was stumped in Game 2 by Harold Stage of North Plainfield, New Jersey, who was married two hours ago. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Corinne Calvet liked beards on men, and Garry puts on a fake beard for a moment afterwards. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. Wolfe of Worcester, Massachusetts, whose husband looked like Garry Moore, and Mr. Wolfe came up on stage.
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Nina Foch left after this episode. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. At the beginning, Garry has a fake mustache on his face that he immediately takes off. Bill successfully guessed in Game 1 that Mary Parito of The Bronx, New York, paid for her own marriage license. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Mrs. Harry Hoyt of South Orange, New Jersey husband was the sponsor of this show. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Jayne successfully guessed that Melvyn Douglas had just become a grandfather. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mildred Dolan of Whitestone, New York, who went to school with Eddie Bracken, and her father George appeared.
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Kitty Carlisle replaced Nina Foch. By this episode, a home address to be in the studio audience or be a contestant now appears. Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. Bill successfully guessed in Game 1 that Edward Zielinski of Erie, Pennsylvania, went on his honeymoon with 58 women. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Mrs. Walter Bush of Concord, Massachusetts was the first woman driver (a picture of her driving was also shown, along with her license). For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Elsa Maxwell never had a drink, and Garry gave her a shot glass filled with a fake drink. Eddie successfully guessed in Game 4 that Mrs. George Benjamin of Nashua, New Hampshire was sprayed by a skunk.
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Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Mary Hertrich's of Long Island City, New York daughter was born in a Macy's Department Store, and Garry read off a special letter from when it happened. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that John W. Travis of Hyattsville, Maryland tuned President Harry Truman's piano. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, the panel was stumped by Linda Christian, who got a black eye from her husband, Tyrone Power, by accident. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Nelson Trindall of Marshfeld, Massachusetts, who made his own teeth.
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Eddie Bracken left after this episode. Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent (new footage). Eddie Successfully guessed in Game 1 that Charles Collins of New York City, New York was the father of quadruplets, and a picture was shown. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Jim Moran (Mr. X) sat on and hatched an Ostrich egg. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that pretty girls made Barry Fitzgerald nervous. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mr. Malay of Michigan City, Indiana, who found his wife through a newspaper ad.
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First appearance of Henry Morgan, who instantly became a regular panelist. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 1 that Myram McCormick of The Bronx, New York spanked soon-to-be president Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Mrs. Maurice Girouard's father was Papa Dionne. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Chester Morris slept in a nightshirt. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Jean Lussier, who went over Niagara Falls in a rubber ball.
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Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent. The panel was stumped in Game 1 by Chef Cardini of San Francisco, California, whose mustache was insured for $50,000. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Mrs. Muriel Jevia of Logan, New Jersey, became a U.S. Citizen after migrating from Austria just before this episode aired. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Kitty successfully guessed that Margaret O'Brien used to wear false teeth. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. Strovalli of Long Island, New York who fed her husband dog food. Ed Sullivan was scheduled for next week but was canceled at the last minute.
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Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Kitty successfully guessed in Game 1 that Sam Tarratoni of Brooklyn, New York was going to be drafted the day after this episode aired, and received a Lady's Watch from Garry, that Garry suggested trading it for a Man's Watch. Jayne successfully guessed in Game 2 that Charlotte Wartman of Stamford, Connecticut saw Bill Cullen's wedding, and kisses Bill afterwards. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Lizabeth Scott had dimpled knees. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Jane Eisenhower (no relation to the soon-to-be president) of Kinosha, Wisconsin, who voted for Adlai Stevenson.
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Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant. Henry successfully guessed in Game 1 that Nicholas Lind of New York City, New York cut Garry Moore's hair. Henry successfully guessed in Game 2 that Patricia Bergen lived on Alcatraz Island. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Henry successfully guessed that Dick Haymes sat on Bill Cullen's hat, and put it on Bill's head just before he left.
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Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent; last show they sponsored. The panel was stumped in Game 1 college professor John Bartlett, at Rutgers University, who was a Cow milking champion. Kitty successfully guessed in Game 2 that Robert Schenk of Oakville Stone, New Jersey was married to Mrs. America 1953, and his wife appeared. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Bill successfully guessed that Maxie Rosenbloom was taking Ballet lessons. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Matthew Joel Guy of Brooklyn, New York who hid his grandmother's teeth in his toy chest.
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For the next six months after this episode, the program would alternate with 'Racket Squad' eleven times. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant (new footage). Garry had an empty water glass and read a Christmas poem about the panel. Bill successfully guessed in Game 1 that Herman Perlman of Washington, D.C. decorated the bathtubs in the White House, and was also the winner of the national 'I've Got a Secret' contest, of which he got a $500 bond; Garry remembered this at the last minute. Henry successfully guessed in Game 2 that Marion Ettie was the 1953 Orange Ball Queen. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Jayne successfully guessed that Basil Rathbone was wearing long red flannels (of which he subsequently shows off), and Garry forgot to go to Bill at the fourth turn. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Mrs. Saretta of Manhattan, New York, who was nurse for Kitty Carlisle's husband, playwright Moss Hart.
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Sponsored by Prom Home Permanent (new footage with a seal from Good Housekeeping magazine). The panel was stumped in Game 1 by John Horrigan of Washington, D.C., who brought 100 babies across the ocean. Bill successfully guessed in Game 2 that Sam Zither (Mr. X) once fired Henry Morgan. For the Special Guest Round in Game 3, Jayne successfully guessed that Jan Murray used to have long golden curls, and Garry puts a wig on him. The panel was stumped in Game 4 by Richard Woodhull of Summit, New Jersey, who had two Squirrels in his sleeve.
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Circus Special featuring Clowns Emmett Kelly and Felix Adler.
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First appearance of Faye Emerson, who instantly became a regular panelist. Thus, the classic 1950's panel of I've Got a Secret was now established. This episode was never rerun, but fortunately, it exists at the Library of Congress. Monty Woolley's secret was that he slept with his beard under the covers.
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This episode is missing and assumed lost. Sponsored by Arrid Cream Deodorant.
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This episode is missing and assumed lost. One known secret is that Mrs. Maude Runkle of Middleburg, Maryland bathed Henry Morgan as a child.
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Preempted the following Thursday for the Republican National Convention. Bill Cullen and Jayne Meadows first appearances, with both instantly becoming regulars. Laraine Day's secret was that she once sold newspapers.
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Beginning with this episode, the format associated with this show was now used with two desks placed across the stage from each other. Eva Gabor's secret was that she slept on her baby pillow.
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