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The Paul Lynde Show

Paul's Desperate Hour (Season 1, Episode 14)
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Howie and Barbara go on an errand for Martha. While shopping, a mugger attempts to rob Barbara. Feeling that the criminal is a victim of society, Howie and Barbara choose to not involve the police and attempt to rehabilitate him on their ...See moreHowie and Barbara go on an errand for Martha. While shopping, a mugger attempts to rob Barbara. Feeling that the criminal is a victim of society, Howie and Barbara choose to not involve the police and attempt to rehabilitate him on their own. They bring the mugger home to Paul's chagrin. See less
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Director
Writers
Ben Starr (written by) | Ron Clark (developed for television by) | Sam Bobrick (developed for television by) | Phoebe Ephron (play)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Henry Cronjager Jr. (as Henry Cronjager)
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 20, 1972

Release date
Dec 20, 1972 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Paul Lynde
Paul Simms Paul Simms   See fewer
Elizabeth Allen
Martha Simms (as Betty Ellen) Martha Simms (as Betty Ellen)   See fewer
John Calvin
Howie Dickerson Howie Dickerson   See fewer
Jane Actman
Barbara Simms Dickerson Barbara Simms Dickerson   See fewer
Pamelyn Ferdin
Sally Simms Sally Simms   See fewer
Carol Speed
Laverne Laverne   See fewer
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