Revisiting past television shows on Throwback Thursday. What dialogue became part of our vernacular? Here are 10 catch phrases from 1960s TV shows, plus a bonus. See how many you get.
“And away we go!”
“Danger, Will Robinson”
“Paul Lynde to block”
“To the Bat poles”
“Book’em, Danno!”
“Would you believe…”
“”You unlock this door with the key of imagination.”
“Nip it in the bud”
“Surprise, surprise, surprise!”
“This is the city…”
Bonus:
“Now cut that out!!!”
The answers:
The Jackie Gleason Show. And the end of his opening comments he would shout that line to start the show.
Lost in Space. The robot said this phrase to young Will Robinson just before something bad happened. Often, it was a situation Dr. Smith had caused or contributed to.
The Hollywood Squares. As the center square, Paul Lynde was often the deciding square needed to win or stop the opponent from winning. Lynde had a deadpan delivery what usually ended with his own snicker.
Batman. After receiving a hotline call from Commissioner Gordon, Bruce Wayne would turn to Dick Grayson, turn the dial opening the door to the fireman poles and make that statement as they slide down the poles, changing into their Batman and Robin garb.
Hawaii Five-O. After solving the crime, often as the end-music starts, McGarrett (Jack Lord) in his steely voice instructs Danny Williams (James MacArthur) to book the crook.
Get Smart. Control Agent Maxwell Smart says this to try and deliver a more plausible explanation after he’s caught by KAOS agents .
The Twilight Zone. Creator and narrator Rod Serling delivers this phrase as a part of introducing each episode.
The Andy Griffith Show. Deputy Barney Fife often said this forcefully to suggest something be stopped immediately. Sometimes he would shorten it to just “Nip it!”
Gomer Pyle USMC. Gomer proudly, and smiling broadly, would often spring an unwanted surprise on Sgt. Carter.
Dragnet. The intro to each episode: “This is the city, Los Angeles, California…” usually followed by a few fun facts about L.A.
Bonus:
The Jack Benny Show. An exasperated Jack Benny would exclaim this when someone got the best of him or upstaged him.
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