Hollywood Flashback: When ‘Hollywood Squares’ Won Big in 1975

Hollywood Flashback: When ‘Hollywood Squares’ Won Big in 1975

A look back at Hollywood Squares' Emmy win in 1975, its iconic panelists, and the show's lasting legacy over seven decades.

When ‘Hollywood Squares’ Won Big In 1975: Hollywood Flashback

A half-century in the past, Hollywood Squares, the life-size celeb tic-tac-toe sport, received its first Emmy for excellent sport present. Hollywood Squares had premiered as a pilot on NBC in 1965, with the premise that well-known panelists in a large board assist (or hinder) contestants by answering a query from the host. The contestant chooses to agree or disagree with the reply and earns the sq. for themselves in the event that they select …