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In 1966, Lynde debuted on the fledgling game show Hollywood Squares and quickly became its iconic guest star.

Eventually he assumed a permanent spot as the " center square ," a move which ensured that he would be called upon by contestants at least once in almost every round.

Despite an urban legend to the contrary, Paul Lynde remained in the center at the producers ' discretion.

Many NBC tour guides have claimed that Lynde was afraid of earthquakes and the center square proved to be the safest square of the show's set.

An anecdote related during the A & E Biography on Lynde described an earthquake that occurred during the Hollywood Squares taping that frightened and alarmed many of the guests.

Lynde remained in his seat, tapping his fingers, asking if they were going to finish the show.