Sammy Davis Jr. appeared wearing a black eyepatch over his left eye. His appearance was only 4 months after his serious car accident in which he lost his eye.
Panelists were introduced in reverse of the normal order. Bennett Cerf, seated at the right end, was introduced first. Introductions proceeded leftward until Dorothy Kilgallen introduced moderator John Daly.
The telecast was live from New York and was sponsored by Stopette spray deodorant, with promotional consideration for American Airlines.