A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Game

Name: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Game
Genre: Drama
Released: January 3, 1962
Cast: Jack Betts, Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, Ken Lynch, Doug McClure

Checkmate: Season 2: Episode 12

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Game

Episode Details & Credits

CBS | Air Date: January 3, 1962

Starring: Jack Betts, Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, Ken Lynch, Doug McClure

Summary: In a mostly comedic episode, Jack Benny guest stars as Jack Bowen, a beloved TV comedian much like Benny himself, who is serving as the Grand Marshal of the Pioneer Bowl Parade and football game. Also in town for the big game is the Checkmate team, and while there they end up mixing business with pleasure after Jack becomes the apparentIn a mostly comedic episode, Jack Benny guest stars as Jack Bowen, a beloved TV comedian much like Benny himself, who is serving as the Grand Marshal of the Pioneer Bowl Parade and football game. Also in town for the big game is the Checkmate team, and while there they end up mixing business with pleasure after Jack becomes the apparent target of a would-be assassin.… Expand

Creator: Eric Ambler

Genre(s): Drama

Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E34. Side by Side
Air Date: June 20, 1962
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S2:E33. Down The Gardenia Path
Air Date: June 6, 1962
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S2:E32. Will The Real Killer Please Stand Up?
Air Date: May 23, 1962

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 1961
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  S2:E34. Side by Side
  Air Date: June 20, 1962
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  S2:E33. Down The Gardenia Path
  Air Date: June 6, 1962
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  S2:E32. Will The Real Killer Please Stand Up?
  Air Date: May 23, 1962
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  S2:E31. The Bold And The Tough
  Air Date: May 16, 1962
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  S2:E30. Rendezvous in Washington
  Air Date: May 9, 1962
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  S2:E29. The Someday Man
  Air Date: May 2, 1962
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  S2:E28. Referendum on Murder
  Air Date: April 25, 1962
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  S2:E27. In a Foreign Quarter
  Air Date: April 18, 1962
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  S2:E26. So Beats My Plastic Heart
  Air Date: April 11, 1962
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  S2:E25. Ride a Wild Horse
  Air Date: April 4, 1962
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  S2:E24. Trial by Midnight
  Air Date: March 28, 1962
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  S2:E23. A Chant of Silence
  Air Date: March 21, 1962
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  S2:E22. A Brooding Fixation
  Air Date: March 14, 1962
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  S2:E21. Heart Is a Handout
  Air Date: March 7, 1962
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  S2:E20. Remembrance of Crimes Past
  Air Date: February 28, 1962
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  S2:E19. An Assassin Arrives, Andante
  Air Date: February 21, 1962
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  S2:E18. The Sound Of Nervous Laughter
  Air Date: February 14, 1962
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  S2:E17. Death Beyond Recall
  Air Date: February 7, 1962
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  S2:E16. The Yacht Club Gang
  Air Date: January 31, 1962
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  S2:E15. A Very Rough Sketch
  Air Date: January 24, 1962
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  S2:E14. The Renaissance of Gussie Hill
  Air Date: January 17, 1962
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  S2:E13. The Star System
  Air Date: January 10, 1962
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  S2:E12. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Game
  Air Date: January 3, 1962
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  S2:E11. To the Best of My Recollection
  Air Date: December 27, 1961
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  S2:E10. Nice Guys Finish Last
  Air Date: December 13, 1961
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  S2:E9. The Two of Us
  Air Date: November 29, 1961
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  S2:E8. The Crimson Pool
  Air Date: November 22, 1961
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  S2:E7. Kill the Sound
  Air Date: November 15, 1961
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  S2:E6. Juan Moreno's Body
  Air Date: November 8, 1961
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  S2:E5. Through a Dark Glass
  Air Date: November 1, 1961
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  S2:E4. Waiting for Jocko
  Air Date: October 25, 1961
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  S2:E3. The Heat of Passion
  Air Date: October 18, 1961
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  S2:E2. The Button Down Break
  Air Date: October 11, 1961
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  S2:E1. Portrait of a Man Running
  Air Date: October 4, 1961
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 1960