TV Quiz Program

Short answer: A reader, Mary Jo Poston, wrote in about winning her 1967 Firebird convertible on a TV game show. In her words:

Dear Geoff,

… In 1966 or early 1967 this Texas family (my husband, six-month-old and I) resided in NYC for a six-month period… I enjoyed… live taping of TV programs. Bill Cullen, a popular TV personality of the ’60s, hosted a game show called “Eye Guess.” It was sheer luck to be picked from the audience… then luck to beat my dentist opponent… As winner I began to pick hidden prizes, and if I could pick seven in a row without finding a stop sign, the bonus car was mine. History was made.

My father suggested I ask for delivery in Texas… Tyndale Pontiac (San Antonio) let me pick the color and add options at cost — so I added a lot, including a power top and air conditioning… My choice of colors was butternut yellow with black top and interior.

… Four children in all drove it to high school, but finally I get to drive it to the golf courses… it stands proud. … honestly it has given me joy all these years — there is no amount of money that could replace it. I wouldn’t think of selling for $10,000, $50,000 or even $100,000.

— Mary Jo Poston

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