Legendary Film/TV Actor Eddie Albert is Remembered Friday, June 3 By GSN

Legendary Film/TV Actor Eddie Albert is Remembered Friday, June 3 By GSN

Albert Tribute Features Two Classic Game Show Appearances From 'What's My Line?' and 'The Name's the Same'

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- GSN will pay tribute to legendary film and television actor Eddie Albert on Friday, June 3, during the network's Black and White Overnight block from 3:00-3:30 AM ET/PT. Albert, 99, died Thursday, May 26, of pneumonia.

Albert, most widely known for his starring role in the classic TV series "Green Acres," appeared on several game shows during his tenure. GSN will feature two such appearances from "The Name's the Same" at 3:00 a.m. and "What's My Line?" at 3:30 a.m.

On this particular episode of "The Name's the Same," Albert shows off his talent for eating fire to panelists Mike Wallace, Roger Price, Joan Alexander and Audrey Meadows. Clifton Fadiman hosts this episode that first aired August 30, 1955.

On "What's My Line?" at 3:30 a.m., Albert and Eva Gabor, the two stars of "Green Acres," are the mystery guests as they try to fool the panel featuring Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Suzy Knickerbocker and Martin Gabel. John Daly hosts this episode from February 20, 1966.

Friday, June 3
3:00 AM The Name's The Same
3:30 AM What's My Line?

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Source: GSN

CONTACT: Cindy Ronzoni, GSN, +1-310-255-6933, cronzoni@gsn.com

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