The Name's the Same

The Name's the Same is an American game show that was produced by Goodson-Todman for the ABC television network from December 5, 1951 to August 31, 1954, followed by a run from October 25, 1954 to October 7, 1955.

It was alternately sponsored by Swanson and Johnson Wax for the majority of its run. It was also sponsored by the Bendix home appliance division of Avco early in its run, and Clorets and Chicken of the Sea tuna midway through its run. The show's final sponsor, Ralston Purina, also sponsored Ethel and Albert, the program that replaced The Name's the Same on the ABC schedule.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Name's the Same

First Air Date

December 5, 1951

Last Air Date

December 31, 1952

Seasons

1

Episodes

21

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

ABC

S02E21

Episode #20

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