List of The Generation Gap episodes

This is a list of episodes for the 1969 game show The Generation Gap. Each week, musical guests would appear and perform, while various celebrities appeared as both "special guests" and contestants. These included Looney Tunes voice actor Mel Blanc, Dark Shadows co-star David Henesy, and future To Tell the Truth host Garry Moore.[1]

The series first taped a pilot in Fall 1968, after which the series ran for 16 episodes from February 7 to May 23, 1969. Dennis Wholey hosted the pilot and first ten episodes, followed by Jack Barry for the last six.

Dennis Wholey

Episode #TapedAired
PilotFall 1968N/A
The Turtles appear to perform "Elenore". No other information is known.
01January 30, 1969February 7, 1969
Musical guests are Ohio Express and Bill Kenny of The Ink Spots. David Henesy and his mother Jane play against each other in the game.[2]
  • First episode of series.
02February 6, 1969February 14, 1969
Johnny Roventini (best known as the Philip Morris "caller") guests, while Tommy James and the Shondells are the night's musical guests. Contestants include cartoonists Fred Gallagher and Bob Minter.
03January 26, 1969February 21, 1969
Actress Maureen O'Sullivan and daughter Tisa Farrow are among tonight's contestants. Famous vocal artist (of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, among others) Mel Blanc is the night's special guest, while the 1910 Fruitgum Company perform a song.
  • First taped episode of series.
04February 26, 1969February 28, 1969
Guest star is "world's greatest pitchman" Sid Stone, while David Ruffin is the musical guest. Jane Courtney and her daughter (with the same name) compete against each other.
05February 20, 1969March 7, 1969
Musical guest is Wilson Pickett; radio actor Parker Fennelly, who played Titus Moody on Allen's Alley, is the special guest. Contestants include Jerry Bock, composer of Broadway shows including Fiddler on the Roof.
06March 5, 1969March 14, 1969
Contestants include Wyatt Earp TV star Hugh O'Brian and Paul Levine. Guest star is Pinky Lee. Musical guests are the Brooklyn Bridge.
07March 6, 1969March 21, 1969
Contestants include John Putnam (art director of Mad magazine). Musical guests include Joe South, and Jay and the Americans. Also appearing is Jay Jostyn, who played the title role on Mr. District Attorney (and is referred to as such during the episode).
08March 20, 1969March 28, 1969
Contestants include Orson Bean and Barbara Cowsill. Musical guests are country singer Del Reeves, followed by The Classics IV. Special guests are The Aldrich Family mother Katherine Raht and Dark Shadows star Jonathan Frid, the latter appearing in-character as Barnabas Collins.[3]
09March 20, 1969April 4, 1969
Contestants include Jonathan Frid (a guest on the previous show) and comedian Soupy Sales. Musical guests are Chubby Checker, then Gladys Knight and the Pips. Special guest is Renzo Cesana.
10March 1969April 11, 1969
Last episode with Wholey as host. No other information is known.

Jack Barry

Episode #TapedAired
11March/April 1969April 18, 1969
Special guest is Tommy Roe. Contestants include former I've Got a Secret host Garry Moore. Musical guests are Joey Dee and the Starliters, then Tommy Little.
  • Barry's first episode as host, making a return to national television after the quiz show scandals blacklisted him in 1958.
12April 3, 1969April 25, 1969
No information available.
13April 3, 1969May 2, 1969
Contestants include pianist Craig Hundley, while Kenny Delmar (who played Senator Claghorn on Allen's Alley) guests. Musical appearances are by Snooky Lanson, followed by the Peppermint Rainbow.
14April 18, 1969May 9, 1969
Shelley Plimpton is the night's performer, while Buffalo Bob Smith guests with an appearance by Howdy Doody.
15May 7, 1969May 16, 1969
Contestants include "New York Magazine" writer Jimmy Breslin and composer Jerry Bock. Special guest is announcer Fred Foy, while Jerry Butler performs as the night's musical guest.
  • Last taped episode.
16April 18, 1969May 23, 1969
Contestants include actress Peggy Cass. Special guest is Marvin Miller of The Millionaire, while Peaches and Herb performs as the musical guest.
  • Series finale.

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