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Blind Date 1 Episode
Blind Date was a lighthearted and flirtatious radio dating game show that brought humor, romance, and spontaneous chemistry to the airwaves. Each episode paired servicemen or eligible bachelors with young women in a playful, unscripted setting, creating real-time "blind dates" that unfolded live before the audience. Launched during World War II and aimed at boosting morale, the show combined patriotic spirit with matchmaking fun, offering a charming escape for listeners at home — and often leading to real-life connections.
With its mixture of humor, heart, and unpredictability, Blind Date became one of the era’s most popular romantic game shows.
The Stars
The most famous host of Blind Date was Arlene Francis, who brought warmth, wit, and class to the program. Her poised yet playful style helped set the tone, as she guided contestants through introductory banter and gently nudged them toward light-hearted interaction. Francis later became a well-known television personality, but her breakout role was here — as radio’s matchmaking queen.
Each episode featured a group of male contestants (often military servicemen during wartime) and a female guest, or vice versa. The contestants answered fun questions and participated in short conversations before choosing — or being chosen — for a “blind date.”
Key Dates
• Blind Date debuted in 1943 on NBC Radio and later moved to ABC, running until 1946 in its original radio format.
• The show became so popular that it transitioned to television in 1949, with several TV versions airing through the 1950s.
• It was among the first successful “dating game” formats on American radio and helped inspire later shows like The Dating Game.
Other Information
The show’s appeal came from its spontaneity and charm — combining live audience laughter with nervous excitement as contestants tried to make good impressions. There were no deep interviews or serious matchmaking algorithms; the fun was in the unpredictability, the playful teasing, and the flirtatious exchanges between strangers.
While always kept within the bounds of 1940s propriety, the show occasionally courted controversy for its suggestive humor or the idea of “dating on air.” Still, it was broadly embraced as a morale-booster and a novel form of romantic entertainment during and after the war.
Though it lacked the lasting cultural footprint of more dramatic or serialized programs, Blind Date played an important role in the evolution of radio (and later TV) game shows, especially those centered around real people and unscripted interaction.
Today, Blind Date is remembered as a delightful and groundbreaking radio experiment — one that added fun, flirtation, and a little bit of love to the airwaves during a time when Americans needed both laughter and connection
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
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Length: 10
Width: 1
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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