While not claiming to be a Best Show scholar, I want to say that show was my favorite end to end. Auer was a major asset. His Hand in Glove reference early on to his covering the Smiths.
Tom's tirade was wonderfully discomfiting.
Wurster's timing was perfect.
Wally was really great, for a puppet.
The pacing, the guests, the music.
And the callers. Cojones guy! The woman's request for the Morrisey imitation. The positive-puppet lady.
Then the shocking outcome.