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1955
1 Season
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People Are Funny was a popular game show that aired on NBC from 1954 to 1961. The show was hosted by a rotating cast of talented and charismatic hosts, including Flip Wilson, Art Baker, and Art Linkletter. The show featured a variety of comedic sketches, stunts, and challenges that put the contestants in the spotlight and tested their wits, creativity, and sense of humor.

At its core, People Are Funny was a lighthearted and entertaining game show that aimed to showcase the funniest and most talented people in America. The show was known for its zany and unpredictable challenges, which often involved physical stunts, costume changes, and creative improvisation.

One of the most popular segments on the show was the "Silver Dollar Scramble," in which contestants had to retrieve a silver dollar from a large pile of hay before their opponents could. The catch? They had to do it blindfolded and without the use of their hands. This hilarious and chaotic challenge was a favorite among viewers and contestants alike and often resulted in hilarious mishaps and unexpected victories.

Another popular segment on the show was "Make Me Laugh," in which contestants had to resist laughing or smiling for a full minute while comedians tried to make them crack up with their jokes and antics. This segment was a true test of willpower and often resulted in hilarious and unpredictable moments.

People Are Funny also featured a variety of other entertaining segments, including "Honeymoon in Paris," in which newlyweds competed to win a luxurious honeymoon in Paris, and "It Pays to Be Ignorant," in which contestants had to guess the wrong answer to trivia questions in order to win.

Throughout its seven-year run, People Are Funny remained a beloved and iconic part of American television history. The show was known for its charming hosts, its hilarious comedy skits, and its entertaining and engaging challenges. While it may have been a product of a bygone era, People Are Funny remains a beloved and nostalgic part of the American cultural landscape.

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Seasons

16. People Are Funny About Marriage & Politics

April 25, 1955

Host Art Linkletter has some fun with a couple in a game similar to today's Newlywed Game and pins a democrat and a republican against one another as he tests their knowledge.

15. People Are Funny About Parties

April 18, 1955

Host Art Linkletter sends three people a gift in anticipation for dinner guests they don't know, builds a phone booth over a tank of ice water, and has a man talk on the phone while being lowered into the water. The boy and his dog are back for a rematch.

14. People Are Funny About Women

April 11, 1955

Host Art Linkletter has a woman try to return some soda more than once, looks for an expert on women, and has a game between a dog catcher and a boy and his dog.

13. People Are Funny About History

April 4, 1955

Host Art Linkletter has a history major test some chorus girls about with some tough questions and a young woman gets lucky with a monkey.

12. People Are Funny About Being Under Pressure

March 28, 1955

Host Art Linkletter puts a young lady on a roller coaster to test her cool under pressure and has a young man introduce an older grandmother as his fiance.

11. People Are Funny About Pest Control

March 21, 1955

Host Art Linkletter sends a guy masquerading as a bee keeper out with a bear cub and has a man call his wife to tell her he's working late, while it sounds like there's a big party going on in the background.

10. People Are Funny About Traveling

March 14, 1955

Host Art Linkletter has some fun with tourists and plays a game to give away $10,000 cash with a pilot from the Air Force.

9. People Are Funny About Friends

March 7, 1955

Host Art Linkletter has a man try to save a parking spot on foot for a friend.

8. People Are Funny About Birthdays

February 28, 1955

Host Art Linkletter has a birthday party for 75 year old woman who's never been married. Also, a father must tell Art what prize his son chose.

7. People Are Funny About Remembering Things

February 21, 1955

Host Art Linkletter tests people's memories and the lucky lady is back on to show her luck with coin flips.

6. People Are Funny About Luck & Elephants

February 14, 1955

Host Art Linkletter tests a lucky lady and gets some help from two men to deliver an elephant!

5. People Are Funny About Money & Burlesque

February 7, 1955

Host Art Linkletter convinces a man to try to sell two dollar bills and has some fun with burlesque dancers.

4. People Are Funny About Dogs & Professionals

January 31, 1955

Host Art Linkletter helps a boy find a pet dog and plays "What's My Line."

3. People Are Funny About the Shell Game

January 24, 1955

Host Art Linkletter plays the shell game and the couple that had their house kidnapped in Episode 1 flies around in a helicopter looking for their house!