List of The Generation Gap Episodes - Dennis Wholey

Dennis Wholey

Episode # Taped Aired
Pilot Fall 1968 N/A
The Turtles appear to perform "Elenore". No other information is known.
01 January 30, 1969 February 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.
  • First episode of series.
02 February 6, 1969 February 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.
03 January 26, 1969 February 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.
04 February 26, 1969 February 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.
05 February 20, 1969 March 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.
06 March 5, 1969 March 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.
07 March 6, 1969 March 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).
08 March 20, 1969 March 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.
09 March 20, 1969 April 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.
10 March 1969 April 11, 1969
Last episode with Wholey as host. No other information is known.

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