He left the show shortly before Christmas 1976 to undergo surgery for throat cancer, turning the show over to panelist Bill Cullen, with semi-regular panelist Joe Garagiola also having a few weeks to sub-host, claiming he was "pinch-hitting" for Moore.
He left the show shortly before Christmas 1976. This was with semi-regular panelist Joe Garagiola also having a few weeks to sub-host. This was to undergo surgery for throat cancer. He was turning the show over to panelist Bill Cullen. This was with semi-regular panelist Joe Garagiola also having a few weeks to sub-host. He was claiming he was "pinch-hitting" for Moore.