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Guests who have the same name as famous persons, fictional characters, or things, are quizzed by celebrity panelists who try to determine their name. Each panelist has ten questions; if they fail, they have to give the guest a check for a small amount. A famous person also visits with a secret wish that the panelists guess.
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Episode 1
Mon, Oct 11, 1954
This is Dennis James' first show as host of "The Name's the Same". His son Dennis James, Jr. is a contestant. The show features appearances by the children of the panelists but not as guests. Bess Myerson does one of the commercials.





