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- Actress Laraine Day joins the panel this evening, filling in for Arlene Francis. Regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Bennett Cerf and Miss Day are introduced to the first contestant, a Brooklyn man, Mr. Danny Cohen. Mr. Cohen sells hot dogs at Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Miss Kilgallen almost immediately ascertains what he does and where he does it. The second contestant is a woman from Portland, Oregon, Zareen Austin. Miss Austin makes dice and stumps the panel. When asked, Miss Austin reveals that she does this in her home town and not in Las Vegas, as was suggested. The mystery celebrity guest is the famous cabaret singer, Hildegarde. Bennett Cerf pegs her but defers to Miss Kilgallen, who identifies her. John Daly makes another announcement, encouraging people with interesting jobs to write in as potential future contestants. Finally, Miss Catherine Hand, a chiropodist, signs in and Laraine Day determines Miss Hand's profession. For once, the show was running long on time as Mr. Daly and the panel chatted with Miss Hand and asked her questions about the types of problems she encounters from her patients. Dorothy Kilgallen is off to Paris, and John Daly and the entire panel wish her Bon Voyage.
- 1950–19678.2 (29)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, welcomes them and gets right down to cases by inviting the first contestant to 'sign in, please." The gentleman is Mr. M.A. Palmaro, who says he's from New York City. In fact, he is the Consul General of Monaco. Dorothy Kilgallen recognizes the man and disqualifies herself. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Palmaro wins by default. Mr. Daly asks Miss Kilgallen to identify Mr. Palmaro, and she does and adds that she rather thinks she'll see him in the not too distant future for a Visa to Monaco, a location very much in the news in early 1956. Next up is one Max Allen McKay, a Kentucky woman, who is a jailer. Again, the panel is stumped, and Miss McKay wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery guest is Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., former Massachusetts senator and currently U.S. Representative to the United Nations. Fellow Bostonian, Fred Allen, identifies Mr. Lodge. In conversation with Mr. Daly, the men discuss Mr. Lodge's relations with the Russian delegation at the United Nations. Mr. Lodge says that he always makes a point of stating very clearly and emphatically what the United States position is on any given issue. Finally, on a lighter note, Bennett Cerf is off to California to appear on George Gobbel's show and will be gone for a few weeks. Mr. Daly and the panel wish each other good night and Mr. Cerf a safe journey. Mr. Daly, as is his custom, invites home viewers to tune in next Sunday evening.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are on deck this evening and try to ascertain some tricky occupations. The first contestant to sign in was Miss Jane Iden, a California woman, who sets pins in a Hollywood bowling alley. The panel came nowhere near Miss Iden's line, so Miss Iden won by default. In the next round, another California contestant, Mr. Jimmie Mitchell of Pomona, signs in and the audience finds out that Mr. Mtichell trains circus elephants. Dorothy Kilgallen identifies his role as animal trainer, and Arlene Francis runs with the suggestion of her fellow panelist, Bennett Cerf, as to the animal he trains. Arlene can not claim victory since she did have help from Mr. Cerf. Host John Daly gives the win to Mr. Mitchell, since the lines were blurred as to who identified his being an elephant trainer. Mystery celebrity guest is film and Broadway actor Burl Ives. A sensation on Broadway that season in Tennessee Williams's "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," in the role of Big Daddy, Bennett Cerf almost identifies Mr. Ives, and Miss Francis praises his Mr. Ives's performance to the high heavens. Finally, a contestant brought back from last week, Mr. Colin Bloor, signs in - whom the panel immediately recognize as a player from the previous week. Mr. Bloor's occupation? He paints white lines on highways as a summer job. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Bloor wins by default. The panel bid each other and John Daly good night and Mr. Daly invites the viewing audience to tune in next week.
- Regular panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, join host John Daly this June evening. The first contestant is Mr. William Gourley, a Brooklyn man who drives a patrol wagon for the New York Police Department. The panel is stumped until the cards are flipped over and Arlene Francis blurts out that he drives a "paddy wagon." John Daly points out that Mr. Gourley is not a police officer, but a civil servant of the City of New York. Next up is one Mrs. Elizabeth Rowens, who is an attendant at the Baltimore Public Bath House. Again, the panel is very much at sea and, ultimately, stumped. The mystery celebrity guest this evening is Conrad Hilton, the renowned hotel owner. Bennett Cerf correctly identifies Mr, Hilton. Chatting with Mr. Daly, Mr. Hilton discloses that he's on his way to Istanbul, Turkey to open another hotel. Finally, Mr. Alex Tansman, who makes Davy Crockett hats, a very popular fad at the time, is presented before the panel. Unfortunately, time runs out, and John flips over the cards before the group can draw a bead on Mr. Tansman's occupation. However, in closing, when the panel says good night to each other and Mr. Daly, the four panelists don the hats that Mr. Tansman brought with him. The ladies' hats are in white fur, and the very proper Mr. Daly has a hat as well, but prefers not to wear it as he invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Robert Preston, just three days after his sensational opening of the Broadway smash, "The Music Man" appears tonight as a guest panelist. He joins regulars Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant is Navy Lieutenant, John Tuck, Jr., who commanded the South Pole Base. Robert Preston almost immediately identifies Lt. Tuck, but defers to the other panelists to guess his rank, and nobody guessed correctly. Lt. Tuck is involved in with geophysical research that was conducted in the South Pole. But the panel were fascinated with Lt. Tuck's long beard, and there was considerable discussion about it, especially several questions from Arlene Francis. The next contestant was Mr. K.J. Bossar of San Diego, CA. Bennett Cerf accurately identified the Mr. Bossar's profession as a rocket designer for the United States Air Force. Mr. Bossar had worked on the Atlas Missile and was queried by Mr. Cerf about when the U.S. would land on the moon - Mr. Bossar opined that this would transpire within a year or two. Mystery guest was Australian actor and director, Cyril Ritchard. Mr. RItchard was almost immediately pegged by Bennett Cerf. John Daly mentions that, at the moment, Mr. Ritchard was starring in the Broadway comedy, "A Voice From Another Planet." Finally, Miss Phoebe Rosen, a New York psychiatrist signed in, but due to time constraints, Mr.Daly had to flip over the cards and reveal her profession. Since this is the last show aired before Christmas Day, the panel wish each other and the studio and viewing audiences a Merry Christmas, as does John Daly.
- Arlene Francis, Eamonn Andrews, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator John Daly greets the panel and mentions that Miss Francis is appearing tonight under very trying circumstances. Her maid was trying to pry open a window with a dumbbell. Unfortunately, it fell eight stories, killing a man from Detroit, who was visiting New York City. Mr. Daly thanked Miss Francis for showing up this evening and pressed on. The first contestant was a Queens man, Mr. Arthur Morcante, a Golden Gloves finalist in 1938 and a referee from a boxing match the previous week - seen and mentioned by both Mr. Daly and Mr. Andrews. As Mr. Daly points out, that is his avocation, but his vocation or occupation is beer salesman for the Rheingold Beer Corporation. Dorothy Kilgallen correctly identifies Mr. Morcante's job, and the panel wins. Next is an 83-year-old Arizona gentleman, O.T. Gillette, from Flagstaff, Arizona. He's a cowboy, and though Miss Kilgallen comes very close, it is Bennett Cerf who correctly guesses the gentleman's job. In conversation with Mr. Daly, it's revealed that Mr. Gillette hosts a local radio show in Flagstaff and is quite a character. This evening's celebrity mystery guests are the comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May and Mr. Cerf, yet again, identifies the pair. Mr. Daly mentions that Miss May is not feeling well, but not before Mike Nichols says he and Miss May have an upcoming revue in October. Finally, a young man, Mr. Mitch Shapiro signs in and, as it happens, Mr. Shapiro puts sticks in Popsicle's for a company based in his hometown of Dunkirk, New York. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly flips over the cards, and Mr. Shapiro wins by default. As ever, the panel exchanges good nights and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- TV's favorite father, Robert Young, is the guest panelist tonight, substituting for Ernie Kovacs, who's in Hollywood - maybe. Mr. Young joins the show's regulars, Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf. Host John Daly asks the panel to don their masks, on the off chance that they can determine the occupation of the first guest by their apparel. As it happens, the first guest is the show's panelist, Ernie Kovacs. The panel tries to draw a bead until Dorothy Kilgallen asks the mystery guest if he is acquainted with anyone on the panel. Mr. Kovacs goes over to Dorothy and blows cigar smoke in her face, and she squeals. The panel is delighted at this duplicity, but Mr. Kovacs explains that he was California bound, but there was a mix-up with his travel arrangements and is leaving the next day. Next up, a Japanese woman, who is a member of the Japanese Senate. Arlene Francis zeroes in with laser beam focus and identifies the woman's occupation. John Daly asks the panel to wear their masks again for the mystery celebrity guest - Doris Day. It's Dorothy Kilgallen who truly identifies her, but Bennett Cerf asks if it's Doris Day. Miss Day, who is visiting New York, promoting her recent hit musical film, "The Pajama Game," chats with John and says how much she enjoys "What's My Line." Finally, twin brothers from Michigan, Michael and James Parisi, who are bartenders there, sign in. Miss Kilgallen again is about to identify them with her line of questioning, but it is the guest panelist, Robert Young, who asks if they are bartenders. Once the cat is out of the bag, Dorothy asks the brothers how they make martinis and squeals when she hears how strong they are. Mr. Daly thanks Robert Young for playing along this evening and Daly and the panel bid each other good night.
- Guest panelists Sam Levenson and Betty Furness fill in for regulars Fred Allen and Arlene Francis on this first episode of the New Year. Mr. Daly welcomes his two temporary panelists and asks the first contestant to sign in, please. A Fort Lauderdale, Florida woman is the first to do so in this new year and the audience learns the woman is a union plasterer. The panel is stumped and it's on to the second contestant. Mr. Daniel Dragel, an employee for the city of Chicago tests motorists for intoxication. The panel are dancing around, coming fairly close to discerning the gentleman's occupation, but are thwarted ultimately as Mr. Daly flips the cards and reveals Mr. Dragel's occupation. Mr. Dragel thanks the Chicago police commissioner for his appearance tonight. Mystery guest tonight is actress and comedienne, Eve Arden, star of the very successful CBS situation comedy, "Our Miss Brooks." Dorothy Kilgallen unearths her identity and Miss Arden reveals to taking a respite in New York City from work and four children. Finally, Mr. Earl Hallman, a New Jersey refrigerator salesman signs in, but John Daly must call time. However, the panel is amused as Miss Furness was the on-air spokesperson for Westinghouse appliances at that time. John Daly announces Fred Allen's return next week as well as film star, Janet Leigh, covering for Arlene Francis who is still on her break.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, guest panelist, comedian Shelley Berman, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are on board this evening. Host and moderator greet the panel and introduces the first contestant. The woman, Juanita Kidd Stout, is a judge in the Municipal Court of Record in Philadelphia. Shelley Berman accurately identifies her profession. Mr. Daly points out that Judge Stout was appointed, initially, but in a recent election, won a plurality of votes, exceeded only by those received by the mayor of Philadelphia. Mr. Daly, in a public service announcement, urges viewers about the ravages of diabetes and urges viewers to be tested for the disease. Next up, a Massachusetts gentleman, Mr. Robert C. Wishart makes horse liniment. The panel doesn't come close to pegging what product Mr. Wishart makes, so he wins by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is rock-n-roll sensation and heartthrob, Fabian. Arlene Francis notes the roaring applause the young man received, mainly female screams, upon his entrance and correctly identifies the handsome and modest young man. In conversation with John Daly, Fabian mentions that he's about to begin filming, "High Time," with Bing Crosby and Bennett Cerf asks the young gentleman about his name. He reveals that Fabian Forte is his name. The young rock star goes over to meet the panel as he exits and, once things settle down, Mr. Daly bids the panel good night and thanks, Mr. Berman for his appearance. As well, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel, but in a twist, invites the first contestant to join him. He does, however, ask the woman not to sign in, does not disclose her name nor her hometown. The panel is intrigued, but Dorothy Kilgallen almost immediately identifies the woman, Florence Chadwick, celebrated swimmer. Miss Chadwick has just swum the English Channel in record time - 13 hours, 55 minutes. Next up, an Illinois woman, Mrs. Darlene Sellek, who trains chimpanzees. The panel is stumped, but, directly Mr. Daly flips over the cards, Miss Kilgallen blurts out that the woman works with chimps or monkeys. However, technically, the round was over, and Mrs. Sellek wins by default. This evening's mystery celebrity guest is British actress, Jean Simmons. Bennett Cerf quips that, before the show, he had a hunch that Hollywood producer, Samuel Goldwyn, would never pass up an opportunity to promote his latest film. It is the film version of the Broadway musical hit, "Guys and Dolls," and Jean Simmons is one of the stars. In fact, it is not Bennett Cerf who identifies Miss Simmons, but Fred Allen, but not before he calls her Joan Simons and one or two other names before he gets her name right. In fact, Miss Simmons is in New York to appear at the Broadway opening of the film in the next week. Finally, a gentleman from Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Mr. Edward Cairnes, who manufactures firemen's hats. Time runs out, and the gentleman from New Jersey wins the round by default. Mr. Daly and the panel exchange good nights and, as ever, John Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf are joined this very busy evening by guest panelist, Robert Q. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was pinch-hitting for Fred Allen, still recovering from an emergency appendectomy a few weeks back. The first contestant this evening is a gentleman from Nevada, G.W (Walt) Fisher, justice of the peace. It doesn't take long for Miss Kilgallen to identify the gentleman's line of work. Of great interest to the panel and the studio and viewing audiences is that Mr. Fisher had just recently married Clark Gable and Miss Kay Williams (Gable's wife upon his 1960 death and the bearer of a son for him). Next up, a dainty Candian woman, Mrs. Eva Shular, who operates a poolroom in her native Ontario. Though Dorothy Kilgallen identifies Mrs. Shular's involvement with the game of pool, Bennett Cerf identifies what Mrs. Shular's role is as the individual who runs the pool hall. Mystery celebrity guest is none other than the allegedly convalescing Fred Allen. He does his very best to disguise his voice, but, ironically, it is the gentleman filling in for him that evening, Robert Q. Lewis, who, before correctly determining Fred Allen's identity, thanks him for allowing him to work that night. The panel is apparently relieved and utterly delighted to see their colleague. Next up is a Frenchman, one Monsieur Simon Guillemot, a sailor on the battleship Jean Bart, recently docked in New York's harbor. Arlene Francis identifies him almost immediately, allowing time for one final contestant. Mr. George Ito, a New York City man, and professional fire eater signs in, but time runs out, and Mr. Ito wins by default. As always, John Daly bids the panel and the audience good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- 1950–19678.1 (30)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the group and instructs them to don their masks for the first guest. He is General Mark Clark, college president of the Citadel in South Carolina. The panel is utterly lost here, and General Clark wins by default. In conversation with Mr. Daly, General Clark mentions his national chairmanship of the American Heart Foundation. He urges all who are watching to give generously next Sunday, Heart Sunday, when volunteers will knock on doors, asking for donations. Next up is one Miss Dorothy McMahon of Portland, Oregon. Miss McMahon owns and operates a steam bath for men. Again, the panel is very much at sea, and Miss McMahon wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guests are Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Bennett Cerf asks if they are titans of the musical theater and Arlene Francis identifies them, based on their response. Mr. Cerf notes that several film adaptations of their beloved shows are playing in movie theaters all around New York. Time is of the essence, so Mr. Daly and the panel wish each other good night and Mr. Daly invites home viewers to tune in next Sunday for another edition of "What's My Line?"
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks them to don their masks for the first guest for fear that he will be recognized. The gentleman is playwright and screenwriter, George Axelrod, author of the successful comedy on Broadway at the moment, "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?," starring Martin Gabel, Miss Francis's husband. Bennett Cerf identifies Mr. Axelrod almost immediately and, in chatting with Mr. Axelrod, John Daly mentions that the gentleman is the author of another Broadway hit comedy, "The Seven Year Itch." Next up, Miss Jeanne McLemore of Dallas, Texas. A lovely young woman, Miss McLemore is a licensed wrestling promoter. The panel is stumped, and the girl wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Vivian Blaine, star of the recently released "Guys and Dolls." Although Bennett Cerf asks Miss Blaine if she appears in the motion picture, it is Miss Kilgallen who successfully identifies the woman. A warm personality, Miss Blaine offers to kiss all of the wonderful 'guys and dolls' on the panel, and John Daly gets in line for a smooch from the Broadway star. Lastly, Mr. Don Sipp, a girdle salesman from Pasadena, California is introduced and though Miss Kilgallen was just about to peg his occupation, Mr. Daly calls time. Mr. Sipp wins the round by default. The panel and Mr. Daly exchange their usual good nights and, as ever, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next Sunday.
- Comic Broadway star, Stubby Kaye is the guest panelist this evening. He joins Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, and Bennett Cerf. Host John Daly mentions that Dorothy Kilgallen will return to Washington this evening on this, the second inaugural of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The first contestant is the Reverend Bob Richard, Olympic pole vault champ at the 1952 and, more recently, the 1956 Olympics. Dorothy recognizes him and correctly identifies him. Next up, a Kansas woman, Mrs. Charlotte Price, who crochets pockets for pool tables. The panel is stumped but charmed that this dainty Midwestern lady's occupation. Popular television personality and comedian, George Gobel is the mystery guest tonight and is pegged by Arlene Francis. John Daly brings on the final contestant, though, as usual, the show is short on time. The gentleman signs as Wes Sutton, civilian cook for the United States Air Force. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly is forced to disclose Mr. Sutton's occupation. The show ends with John Daly and the panel wishing each other good night and John Daly reminding those watching the show who are not United States citizens to register during this month of January which has been designated for that very purpose. As ever, he invites viewers at home to tune in next week.
- Laraine Day joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf, in the absence of Arlene Francis. The panel is fooled in that the first contestant signs in with a variation of his real name, so as not to divulge his identity. Bennett Cerf divines that he is a governor and Laraine Day nearly called the state where he governs, but it was Bennett Cerf who won the round by naming South Dakota as Governor Foss's bailiwick. There's a discussion about recent nuclear testing that transpired in Nevada and many governors, and other politicos were present. Miss Kilgallen reminds everyone that Governor Foss is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The following contestant is a New York City woman, Mrs. Margaret Oldham, chorus girl dresser at Manhattan's famous Latin Quarter nightclub. Dorothy Kilgallen wins this round in as much as she identified what Mrs. Oldham does and John Daly generously flips the cards over and discloses the popular venue. Mystery celebrity guest is the popular British music hall star, Gracie Fields, and Miss Kilgallen scores another round. John Daly brings out the final contestant this evening, a Queens man who sells second-hand locomotives. Unfortunately, time runs short, and Mr. Daly flips the cards over - though Fred Allen was on the right track (no pun intended). The usual pleasantries are exchanged, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Robert Q. Lewis fills in for Fred Allen this evening and Gale Storm, star of the popular TV sitcom, "My Little Margie," steps in for Arlene Francis. They are joined by regulars Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf. Host and moderator, John Daly, invites the first contestant to "sign in, please." The gentleman is Lt. E.P. Lyon, a Long Island, New York gentleman, who is the only male nurse in the United States Army. Robert Q. Lewis, recalling an article in the New York Times, correctly identifies Lt. Lyon's claim to fame. Next up, Mrs. Nancy Sheppard, an Arizona woman and trick horse rider in rodeos. Though Bennett Cerf asks the woman if she's in New York to participate in the rodeo at Madison Square Garden, it is Miss Kilgallen who identifies the woman's occupation. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Hal March, host of the very popular TV game show, "The 64,000 Question." Mr. Cerf almost immediately identifies Mr. March and, in conversation with Mr. Daly, Mr. March announces that the game show can now be heard on radio, as well as viewers watching it on television. Last up this evening is a San Francisco gentleman, Mr. Ed Hemphill, who makes sleep masks (as well as the masks the panelists wear on the show). Unfortunately for the panel, time runs out, and Mr. Hemphill wins the round by default. The panel bids each other and Mr. Daly good night, not before mention is made that Miss Arlene Francis and Mr. Fred Allen will return next week. With that, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week for more of "What's My Line."
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and introduces tonight's first contestant. A New York City woman, Miss Lila Elson, who's John Daly's secretary, signs in and is almost immediately identified by Bennett Cerf. Next up is Major Arthur Murray of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Murray is a test pilot of rocket planes in the U.S Air Force. Miss Kilgallen establishes that Major Murray is an airplane pilot, but time runs out, and Major Murray wins the round by default. This evening's mystery celebrity guest is singer Harry Belafonte, who is identified by Dorothy Kilgallen. Mr. Belafonte is appearing at the Empire Room at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Finally, an Indian gentleman, Mr. Kirpal Singh, who resides in Brooklyn, is the final contestant. Mr. Singh, a marine engineer in the U.S. Navy, wins by default because the clock runs out this last round. Mr. Daly and panelists bid each other good night and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Host and moderator, John Daly, asks panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf to don their masks, for fear they might recognize the first contestant. He is the best-selling author, Herman Wouk, author of "Marjorie Morningstar," and the recent Broadway drama, "The Caine Mutiny." Fred Allen identifies the Mr. Wouk and, in conversation with Mr. Daly and Mr. Allen, Wouk reveals that he wrote radio sketches for Fred Allen in the late 1930s until Mr. Wouk left to serve in World War II. The second contestant is Miss Catherine Witton, mayor of Ottawa, the Canadian capital. Arlene Francis identifies Miss Witton with considerable celerity. Tonight's celebrity mystery guest is the Oscar-winning actor, Van Heflin. Mr. Cerf identifies him, and Arlene Francis praises the Broadway drama in which Mr. Heflin is currently featured, Arthur Miller's, "A View From The Bridge." Finally, a Brooklyn woman, Mrs. Relly Weinraub, a wig designer and stylist is urged to sign in by Mr. Daly. Unfortunately, time runs out for the panel, and Mrs. Weinraub wins by default. The group bids good night to each other and to John Daly, who, as ever, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- 1950–19678.4 (38)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks that they don their blindfolds. Mr. Daly introduces his guests, Mr. Jack Straus, head of Macy's Department store and Mr. Bernard Gimbel, head of the now defunct Gimbel's Department store. Bennett Cerf identifies Mr. Straus, and Dorothy Kilgallen pegs Mr. Gimbel. The Macy's/Gimbel's rivalry was famous, but Mr. Daly, in conversation with the gentlemen, is assured that they seek to make this Christmas season very bright in a spirit of cooperation. Next up, Mr. Russell Chase Harrington of Providence, Rhode Island. He is the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Fred Allen identifies him and, though the head of the tax bureau, Mr. Harrington exhibits a great sense of humor. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Martha Raye, almost immediately identified by Miss Kilgallen. Chairwoman of the Nephrosis Foundation for Children, Miss Raye asks that her winnings go to her charity, and Mr. Daly assures her that this will be done. Finally, a young Spanish gentleman, Mr. Manuel Guara, the world's champion Jai Alai player. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Guara wins by default. The spirit of Christmas is very much in the air, as Mr. Guara requests his winnings go to the National Children's Cardiac Hospital in Miami, the locale of his fronton. Mr. Daly bids the panel good night and invites viewers to tune in again, next Sunday evening.
- Dorothy Kilgallen welcomes fellow panelist back this week - Mr. Allen has been traveling to Ireland. They join Miss Arlene Francis and Mr. Bennett Cerf this evening, and the regulars are reunited for the first time in weeks. The first contestant is a New York City man, Captain J.L. Goldberg, United States Navy Chaplain. The panel doesn't come close to guessing Captain Goldberg's profession and the distinguished gentleman wins by default. Next up, is a Sarasota, Florida gentleman, Mr. Alfred Maschino, who plays the rear end of a horse in a vaudeville act, with his brother. Again, the panel is stumped, but the audience and host and moderator, John Daly, are having great fun, watching the panel grasp at straws and, ultimately, the group is stumped yet again. Tonight's mystery celebrity guests are Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, the Dorsey Brothers of the Big Band era. Though Mr. Cerf surmises, Miss Kilgallen first guesses that Tommy Dorsey is present and quickly guesses that the brothers are in the studio together. They are in New York, playing at Roseland that evening. Pressed for time, Mr. Daly very quickly introduces the front end of the horse, Mr. Maschino's brother, Ludwig. The panel bid each other good night and, as per, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, begin tonight's show blindfolded, at the request of host and moderator, John Daly. The contestant is Major A. N. Ritchie, a Scots Guard and posted at Buckingham Palace. As the round continues, Arlene Francis asks to be disqualified. She says she knows the gentleman, and when she removes her mask, Arlene nods her head - she does, indeed, recognize the contestant. The panel is off its game tonight, for nobody identifies Major Ritchie and he wins the round by default. Miss Francis never reveals how she knows Major Ritchie. Next up is a feisty 83-year-old gentleman, Mr. Robert DeNoyelles, who sells candy for dogs. The panel is stumped yet again, and Mr. DeNoyelles wins the round. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is baseball legend, Joe Di Maggio, Miss Francis identifies him, almost immediately. Chatting with Mr. Daly, Mr. DiMaggio reveals he's just returned from a trip to Italy, and John Daly congratulates Mr. DiMaggio on his recent induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally. Mr. Daly introduces the final contestant, a New York City woman, Mrs. Celia Plaut, who works as a hatcheck girl. Miss Kilgallen come very close to disclosing the woman's job when Mr. Daly flips the cards over because time is running short. Mrs. Plaut wins the round, and Miss Kilgallen mentions that the woman was in her column within the past week. The reason is never disclosed, and John Daly and the panelists bid each other good night. Mr. Daly, as is his custom, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, who covered the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City the night before, discloses that he is acquainted with the first contestant. She is Margaret Devereaux, Miss Michigan, 1956 in the beauty contest, but her profession is a nurse. Miss Kilgallen identifies the young woman's job, but, in fairness, because Mr. Daly did give the panel a huge hint about the young lady's uniform, Miss Devereaux wins by default. Next up is Mrs. Mary Civello of Bellerose, New York, Miss Francis correctly identifies the woman's occupation. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is comedian Joe E. Lewis, his identity revealed by Dorothy Kilgallen. In conversation with Mr. Daly, Mr. Lewis mentions the incipient publication of his biography, "The Joker Is Wild, " which will be published by Bennett Cerf's Random House imprint in late October. Mr. Lewis also mentions his appearance at New York's Copacabana nightclub. Finally, a Texas man, Mr. Lee Stath, is the final contestant. A flying trapeze artist, the panel came very close to identifying Mr. Stath's occupation, but time runs out, Mr. Daly flips the cards over, and Mr. Stath wins the round by default. The panel and Mr.Daly bid each other good night, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Episode: (1961)1956–1968TV-GTV EpisodeA fireworks expert, a boy hero and 1961's teacher of the year.
- Betty White fills in for Arlene Francis again this week and joins series regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is Mr. Merle Trantham, who is a parole officer at California's San Quentin prison. The panel determines that Mr. Trantham works in the penal system, but time runs out, and the panel is stumped. Dorothy Kilgallen balks because, during questioning, Mr. Trantham said he doesn't work at an office outside of the prison. Host John Daly clarifies that in his capacity, Mr. Trantham makes recommendations to the parole board and, as such, does work exclusively inside the jail. The second contestant is a Detroit woman, Dorothy Miller, employed by the Federal Reserve and burns money in her post. Miss Kilgallen, quite cannily, guesses that the woman with money, in some capacity, but, ultimately, the panel is stumped yet again. Mystery celebrity guest this evening is the Oscar-winning actor Jose Ferrer. He is almost immediately identified, by Bennett Cerf and Dorothy Kilgallen simultaneously. Mr. Daly mentions the appearance of his wife, Rosemary Clooney, as celebrity guest a few weeks before and praises Miss Clooney lavishly. Mr. Daly also plugs Mr. Ferrer's upcoming film, The Shrike (1955), and lavishes further praise upon Mr. Ferrer's costar, June Allyson. Finally, a New York City woman, Joan Carpenter, a mambo instructor, signs in. Time runs out, but the panel was very close to determining Miss Carpenter's occupation. John Daly thanks the woman for appearing this evening, which just happens to be her wedding day. Miss Carpenter was married that Sunday morning and Mr. Daly wishes her a long and happy marriage. Daly announces that Arlene Francis will return next week. Daly expresses his thanks to Betty White for substituting for Miss Francis and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Martin Gabel are joined by British stage star, Martyn Green, on this 500th broadcast and 10th-anniversary broadcast. First up is Don L. Brown, a Colorado man who is the Physical Education Director at a women's college. Dorothy Kilgallen almost immediately identifies Mr. Brown's profession but mentions that where he teaches is a school for girls. Next up, Mrs. Thelma Wagner of Hampton, Iowa. Mrs. Wagner makes horse blankets. After much discussion, Arlene Francis asks if Mrs. Wagner has anything to do with horse blankets and the panel wins the round. Mystery celebrity guest this special evening is Julie Andrews, star of the blockbuster Lerner and Loewe musical, "My Fair Lady," and Rodger's and Hammerstein's acclaimed television version of "Cinderella." Arlene Francis hits the proverbial nail yet again and correctly identifies Miss Andrews. Finally, a New York City woman, Miss Judy Joye is asked to sign in, though time is running short. Miss Joye is a professional skin diver ( searching, salvaging and instructing), but the clock does, indeed, run out and the young lady wins the round by default. John Daly thanks Mr. Green for filling in for Bennett Cerf, who is on jury duty, bids the panel good night and, as is his custom these last ten years, invites viewers to tune in next week for another episode of "What's MY Line."
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Moderator John Daly asks the panel to put on their blindfolds, on the off chance, they recognize the first contestant - the celebrated French fashion and hat designer, Lilly Dache. Arlene Francis, a client of Madame Dache's, immediately identifies her. Next up, two young and charming young men, Mr. Harold Sander and Mr. Art Asquith of Little Valley, New York. They are garbage collectors in New York's Allegheny County. They stump the panel and win the round by default. Before they leave, they sing a ditty saluting sanitation workers everywhere. Tonight's celebrity mystery guest is TV personality, Peggy King. Fred Allen, for the second consecutive week, identifies Miss King. Finally, Mr. Sal Salanto of New York City signs in. Mr. Salanto is the penguin keeper at New York's Bronx Zoo. Time runs out, and Mr. Salanto wins by default. John Daly urges viewers to contribute to the Red Cross, as they endeavor to help victims of Hurricane Diane, which devastated large sections of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, upstate New York and Connecticut. Mr. Daly also notes that Miss Kilgallen is in a mad dash to catch a flight to California to join her husband, bids the panel good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Robert Q. Lewis, filling in for Fred Allen this evening, joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. Host and moderator the first contestant to sign in, one Mr. Raymond Fadden of New York City. Mr. Fadden operates the scoreboard at Brooklyn's Ebbetts Field. Dorothy Kilgallen guesses Mr. Fadden's occupation and says he must be very busy these days as the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers are in the midst of the World Series (the Brooklyn Dodgers will go on to win their one and only series against the Yankees). Next up is a gentleman from London, England, one Mr. Victor G. Perry. Mr. Perry is a professional pickpocket in a nightclub act. The panel is stumped, Mr. Daly flips the cards over when Mr. Lewis blurts out that Mr. Perry is a pickpocket. Mr. Perry wins by default, and John Daly relates that Mr. Perry performed for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who quipped, 'Wonderful. It's a good thing you're honest.' Tonight's mystery celebrity guests are Lucille Ball and husband, Desi Arnaz. Robert Q. Lewis is successful in identifying Lucille Ball, but the panel can't discern that there are two people. Mr. Lewis is so sure he's seen Lucille Ball on television earlier in the evening, but it's Miss Francis who identifies the couple. In conversation with Mr. Daly, the Arnaz's mention that the fifth season of their hugely popular, "I Love Lucy" sitcom will premiere the following evening. As well, the couple says that Mr. Lewis was, indeed, correct - there was a rerun of an "I Love Lucy" episode earlier that evening and that the couple did appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show, " as well. The panel and Mr. Daly bid each other good night, but not before Arlene Francis mentions that Mr. Lewis will pinch hit for Fred Allen next week, as well. Mr. Daly, as is his custom, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, welcomes the panel and invites the first contestant to "sign in, please." A New York City woman, Miss Catherine Farrell, who makes kilts greets the group and takes her place. Bennett Cerf guesses Mrs. Farrell's profession, but in the spirit of the holiday season, Mr. Daly allows the woman to win the round. Next up, a group of young men, headed by Mr. Kevin Hanlon, enter the stage. They are from Washington, D.C. and are the entire crew of the Submarine X-1. Miss Kilgallen pegs what they do and names the vessel. John Daly expresses pride in these young men and congratulates them. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is actress Margaret Sullavan, who's appearing on Broadway in "Janus." Bennett Cerf is successful in identifying the star, who asks Mr. Daly to donate her winnings to The Seeing Eye Foundation, based in New Jersey. Mr. Daly takes some time out of the game and urges the studio audience and viewers at home to make a New Year's resolution NOT to litter when in New York City. Lastly. a New York City gentleman, Mr. Richard Herdeck, signs in - he's the zoological keeper of a hippopotamus. Time is short, and the young man wins the round by default. As ever, the panel and Mr, Daly bid each other good night and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next Sunday - Christmas Day, for another episode of "What's My Line."
- TV star Mary Healy is this week's substitute for the vacationing Dorothy Kilgallen. Arlene Francis has returned from her sojourn and joined Miss Healy, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is a Japanese gentleman, Masakazu Kobayashi, a manufacturer of ladies' stockings. Bennett Cerf wins this round in determining the gentleman's occupation. Next to sign in is Mr. Milton Gshwind, a Kentucky man who builds jail cells and whom Arlene Francis guesses correctly. Mystery celebrity guests this evening are husband and wife, Marge and Gower Champion, and Mary Healy is right on the beam in her speculation. Arlene Francis mentions that they are currently starring on Broadway in a musical revue, "3 for Tonight" with Harry Belafonte. Finally, though short on time, Mr. Daly has a Pittsburgh woman, Marlene Gornell, introduced. Miss Gornell has a local TV exercise program, helping viewers to slim down. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly divulges the woman's occupation. Miss Kilgallen will be away for another week, and Miss Healy will fill in for her yet again.
- 1950–19677.9 (29)TV EpisodeGuest panelist Vivian Blaine joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf on this, the show's first broadcast of 1956. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks them to don their blindfolds for the first guest - the show's producers and creators, Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Bennett Cerf identifies the pair with great celerity. Goodson and Todman rattle off several statistics about the show, as it approaches its sixth anniversary. They note that John Daly has NOT missed a single show in all that time. Next up, this New Year's Day, is a Swedish woman, Miss Agnes von Rosen, who is a bullfighter. The panel is at a loss, and Miss von Rosen wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Jackie Cooper, child star twenty-five years before, who currently appears in his own TV series, "The People's Choice," on NBC. Vivian Blaine has a clue, but it is Dorothy Kilgallen who identifies Mr. Cooper. The half-hour ends with Mr. Daly thanking Miss Blaine for her appearance and his saying that he looks forward to seeing her again next week. The panel and Mr. Daly wish each other good night and a happy New Year. Mr. Daly, as always, invites the viewing audience to tune in next Sunday evening.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are the panelists on this very festive Christmas night broadcast. Host and moderator greets the panel and invites the first contestants to sign in, but not before the panel is blindfolded. Lt. and Mrs. V. Post and Lt. and Mrs. D. Baxendale of the Salvation Army enter, in their uniforms, ergo the need to blindfold the group. Arlene Francis identifies them, and Dorothy Kilgallen urges John Daly to give them the round at her expense - that would be $200 for the four of them. John Daly invites them to play a Christmas carol, and a lovely rendition of "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing," ensues. Next is a young woman from Puerto Rico, one Sylvette de Aldrey. Miss de Aldrey is a panelist on the Puerto Rican "What's My Line." Arlene Francis identifies her almost immediately and invites the young lady to sit next to her and play along for the next round. Mystery celebrity guests tonight are TV personalities Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy, who are pegged by Mr. Cerf. Finally, songwriter Johnny Marks, composer of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is the final contestant this Christmas evening. Miss de Aldrey, still sitting with Arlene Francis, disqualifies herself from playing because she recognizes Mr. Marks and knows what he does. However, she is graciously urged by both Mr. Daly and Miss Francis to stay for the round. Time runs out, and the contestant wins by default. Mr. Daly wishes the group, the studio, and viewing audiences a Merry Christmas. The panel does the same, in kind, and Miss Francis announces her departure for Japan for two weeks. Broadway and film star, Vivian Blaine, will fill in for her during Miss Francis's absence.
- 1956–1968TV-GTV EpisodeMerv Griffin substitutes for Bud Collyer again this evening. Tom Poston, Dina Merrill, Johnny Carson and Peggy Cass are tonight's panelists. First up, three gentleman who claim to be the Presidential bodyguard, Gerald Bain. Though all three are very convincing, it is Tom Poston and Peggy Cass who correctly identify the man who protects President Kennedy. Next up are three young ladies, all of whom assert that they are Miss Agatha Johnson, a ship's mess boy. Dina Merrill, who claims to know nothing about this topic, knew enough to determine who the authentic Agatha Johnson is. Finally, three distinguished gentlemen who present themselves as Mr. Robert Allen Porter, the expert on the nearly extinct whooping crane. Though all three are very convincing, Dina Merrill, Johnny Carson, and Peggy Cass peg the genuine Mr. Porter. Merv Griffin thanks the panel and announces Bud Collyer's return next week.
- Episode: (1961)1956–196827mTV-G7.7 (7)TV EpisodeMerv Griffin fills in this evening for host Bud Collyer this evening and first-time guest panelist, Robin Bane, joins Tom Poston, Don Ameche, and Betty White. The group of contestants are three gentlemen, one of whom is a British bartender at the American Bar at London's posh Savoy Hotel. He claims to be the inventor of several new cocktails and an expert mixologist who has served movie stars and world figures. Robin Bane, Don Ameche, and Betty White determine the real bartender extraordinaire. The second round presents three young ladies, one of whom claims to be the secretary to President John F. Kennedy. Robin Bane, Don Ameche, and Betty White vote correctly for the President's secretary, In the third round, the panel must determine which of the three gentlemen presented participated in a scientific experiment, who drilled off the Mexican coast to reach earth's crust. The purpose of this project was to determine the history of the earth and its composition. Tom Poston, Robin Bane, and Don Ameche were successful in voting for the actual scientist who participated in this endeavor. Merv Griffin congratulated Robin Bane on being entirely correct in all three rounds in this, her first appearance as a panelist.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. First up is Mr. Al Fowler, an Iowa native and Navy man, who flew into the eye of Hurrican Connie. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Fowler wins by default. Next up are two ladies, Phyllis Raber and Anne Lindsay, who run a dog washing service. Arlene Francis identifies the women's' occupation, but host John Daly gives the women the win. Actor Paul Muni, appearing on Broadway in "Inherit The Wind," is the mystery celebrity guest. Bennett Cerf identifies him though Mr. Muni says nary a word and uses a violin to answer the panel's questions. Finally, Mr. Howard Burhler, a gentleman who pilots ships through the Panama Canal, is the final contestant. Time runs out, and Mr. Burhler wins by default. John Daly and the panel exchange their usual good nights, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week. By: johnmike59
- Arlene Francis, popular TV personality, Art Linkletter, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, asks the panel to put on their blindfolds for the first contestant for fear that the contestant's uniform would immediately identify his occupation. The gentleman, Mr. E.A.F. Holm, an Inspector in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police joins Mr. Daly - Miss Kilgallen does discern that Inspector Holm works as a "Mountie," but the panel is unable to determine his rank. Inspector Holm wins by default. Next is a young woman, Miss Birute Marezinska, a Lithuanian lady, who now lives in Brooklyn. She works at the Barton Candy Company and makes lollipops. Again, the panel is unable to identify the young lady's occupation, and Miss Marezinska wins by default. This evening's celebrity mystery guests are Paul Newman and his wife, Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward. Miss Francis identifies the couple very quickly. In conversation with John Daly, Mr. Newman reveals his appearance on Broadway in Tennessee Williams's hit play, "Sweet Bird of Youth." Miss Woodward, when asked, says her latest film, "The Fugitive Kind," will be released in January. Mention is made of the Newmans's baby girl, who is doing just fine. As ever, Mr. Daly bids the panel good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, this evening's panelists, enter the stage through a curtain, go to their seats and introduce each other, as ever. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and is quick to explain the change as letters received by viewers who wanted to see the ladies' ensembles. The first contestant is Thor Thors, Icelandic Ambassador to both the United States and the United Nations. Miss Kilgallen identifies the diplomat almost immediately. Next up, a young attractive woman from Los Angeles, Miss Betsy Sherman, who is a bill collector. Though they come close, the panel is stumped, and Miss Sherman wins by default. Phil Silvers is the mystery celebrity guest tonight, and though Miss Francis and Mr. Cerf know his identity, Mr. Daly allows the panel to call Mr. Silvers's name in unison. Mr. Daly congratulates Mr. Silvers on the success of his CBS situation comedy, "The Phil Silvers Show." Unfortunately, Mr. Silvers relates an anecdote that goes on and on and precludes the possibility of one last contestant. However, Mr. Daly says the individual lives in Greater New York and will be rescheduled in short order. As ever, the panel and Mr. Daly bid each other good night and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next Sunday evening at 10:30 Eastern Standard Time.
- 1956–196830mTV-GTV EpisodeRalph Bellamy, Betty White, Johnny Carson and Kitty Carlisle are the panelists on this bittersweet broadcast. Host and moderator, Bud Collyer, welcomes Mr. Bellamy back after nearly a year's absence. The panel is presented, in the first round, with three gentlemen, claiming to be Mr. Davey Moore, professional boxer, and the world champion in the featherweight division. Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Carson, and Miss Carlisle peg the real champ. Next up, three young ladies who assert they are Miss Rebecca Garner, trainer of circus animals. Betty White, Johnny Carson and Kitty Carlisle all determine the demure Miss Garner. The last round presents three gentlemen who allegedly are Mr. Charles Howard. Mr. Howard is the dean of a school for "Santa Clauses," what with the holiday season in full throttle. Mr. Bellamy and Miss Carlisle are spot on in identifying Mr. Howard. Finally, in a very poignant closing to the show, Bud Collyer reads a lovely poem he has penned for Kitty Carlisle. She is moving to California with her family and, consequently, is forced to leave the show. Ironically and, very sadly, Miss Carlisle's husband, Broadway producer, and director, Moss Hart, dies two weeks later, so will Miss Carlisle return to New York City and her popular place on the panel? Stay tuned.
- 1956–1968TV-GTV EpisodeRalph Bellamy, Dina Merrill, Johnny Carson and Betty White are this evening's panelists, on this, the fifth anniversary broadcast of the series. Bud Collyer welcomes the panel and introduces Cecil Underwood, the very first contestant on the series. No one on the panel this evening was present that December 1956 evening, so they're at a loss, though Dina Merrill, Johnny Carson, and Betty White peg the authentic Mr. Underwood. As well, a gentleman impersonating Mr. Underwood five years before reprises his role as impostor tonight. The next round presents three young ladies who allege they are Miss Bonnie Guitar; a best-selling recording artist turned female jockey. Betty White is the only panelist to determine the true Bonnie Guitar. Finally, three gentlemen are presented, claiming to be Mr. Harold Baker; expert billiard instructor turned barber. The panel is stumped, and the three men have one thousand dollars to split among them.
- 1950–196730m8.4 (26)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel, filling in for his wife, Arlene Francis, actress Paulette Goddard and Bennett Cerf is this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, gets down to business and introduces the first contestant. She is one Mrs. Grace Lake, a New Jersey woman, who is window washer of office buildings. Though the panel does come close, they are stumped, and Mrs. Lake wins by default. Mr. Daly does mention that Mrs. Lake is a member of the Teamster's Union. Next up is a Pennsylvania gentleman, Mr. Robert S. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan grows and sells Christmas trees. Miss Goddard is on the right track, but falls short, and it is Mr. Cerf who correctly identifies Mr. Sullivan's line of work. Tonights' mystery celebrity guests are the legendary Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The legendary musical, "The Sound of Music," opened two weeks ago and it is a sensation. Bennett Cerf disqualifies himself because he recognizes Mr. Rodgers voice, Mr. Cerf, and Mr. Rodgers were dinner companions a few days earlier. It is Miss Kilgallen who identifies the duo. She urges all and sundry to see the beloved musical. Mr. Daly mentions that the team's other musical, "Flower Drum Song," is still playing and Rodgers notes that the show will begin its second year in the coming week. Mr. Daly congratulates the team and moves on to the final contestant. A young Michigan man, Mr. James Wilfong, who shoes horses. As is often the case, time runs out, and Mr. Wilfong wins by default. Mr. Daly thanks, Mr. Gabel and Miss Goddard for their guest appearances, bids the panel good night and, as always, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Fred Allen returns this evening, after nearly a month's hiatus, and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. First up, this busy night is a demure young woman, from West Virginia, Miss Lee Chona LaClaire, a professional wrestler. The panel is stumped, and Miss LaClaire wins by default. Next up is a woman, Mrs. Lorraine Straka, a parking ticket agent, who does her job while riding a motorcycle in her native Cicero, Illinois. While questioning from Arlene Francis, host John Daly calls a conference with Mrs. Straka. In an off the cuff remark to her fellow panelists, Miss Francis says she was going to ask the woman if she was a motorcycle cop - a shriek from the audience and thunderous applause greet Arlene's comment, but John Daly lets the win go to Mrs. Straka, in the situation. In a turn of events from last week, Robert Q. Lewis is the mystery celebrity guest. He is almost immediately identified by Bennett Cerf, but Mr. Daly allows the panel to question Mr. Lewis until Miss Francis successfully identifies him. Mr. Lewis asks Mr. Daly about events at his home the week before - seems Mr. and Mrs. Daly are the proud parents of five new puppies, proud Papa Daly mentioning the successful delivery of the pups without the aid of a veterinarian. Finally, a Brooklyn woman, Mrs. Pat Branton, stumps the panel and wins by default when they can't identify her as a seasick pill tester for Pzifer Pharmaceuticals. Mrs. Branton, Mr. Daly explains, tests the medication for their solubility and so forth. Dorothy Kilgallen asks, rather cryptically, when bidding the panel and the audience good night, if Mrs. Branton ever went out to sea. Mr. Daly seems nonplussed and says he has no idea, bids the panel farewell and invites the viewing audience to tune in next week.
- Peter Lawford is the guest panelist this evening and joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf. In the first round, John Daly asks the panel to put on their blindfolds. Three ladies, their names already on the blackboard, emerge and sit with Mr. Daly. The panel is at a loss to identify who these women are and what they do - until the disclosure that the women are the secretaries of Miss Kilgallen, Miss Francis, and Mr. Cerf. The next contestant is Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Robin Roberts, whom Bennett Cerf immediately identifies and is somewhat baffled. But Mr. Roberts is not appearing this evening in his role as a baseball player, but what he does in the offseason. Mr. Roberts is the president of a frozen shrimp company, Gold King. Again, the panel is mystified, but Bennett Cerf very nearly pegs what he does, after Mr. Daly has flipped the cards. The mystery guest this evening is actor and director, Robert Montgomery, whom, Bennett Cerf guesses correctly. John Daly and Mr. Montgomery discuss Montgomery's involvement with the National Fibrosis Foundation and an upcoming benefit in March. The show closes with the panel and Mr. Daly bidding good night to one another.
- Guest panelist Peter Lawford joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf this evening. John Daly asks that the panel wear their blindfolds on the off chance they recognize the first guest - the world famous artist, Salvador Dali. Dali confounds the panel by answering, YES, to every question posed to him, with John Daly clarifying in all fairness to them, Mr. Daly flips over the cards just as Miss Kilgallen blurts out his name, The second contestant is Richard Evans, a Boston gentleman, and a bullfighter. After being somewhat addled by Mr. Dali, the panel chooses their questions and their wording very carefully, but Arlene Francis is successful in identifying Mr. Evans's occupation. Finally, the mystery guest tonight is Lillian Roth, nightclub singer, and subject of the 1955 film, "I'll Cry Tomorrow," portrayed by Susan Hayward. The panel is intrigued, but in the end, it is Bennett Cerf who guesses Miss Roth's identity correctly. Before John Daly and the panel say good night, Mr. Daly announces that next will, "What's My Line" celebrates its seventh anniversary and that Dorothy Kilgallen and her spouse and Arlene Francis and her husband will be panelists.
- 1950–19678.1 (33)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelist. Host and moderator, John Daly, asks them to put on their blindfolds, as he did last week in the first round, for fear the panel might recognize the first guest. Appropriately, on this Labor Day weekend, the gentleman is James P. Mitchell, Secretary of Labor in President Eisenhower's Cabinet. The panel is stumped, although they did determine Mr. Mitchell was part of the Executive branch and a Cabinet member. In conversation with Mr. Daly, the Secretary reports that 65 million Americans are gainfully employed. Furthermore, in response to Mr. Daly's plea last week, Mr. Mitchell announces that the Red Cross drive to help flood victims in the Northeastern United States broke all records, with 11 million dollars in donations, exceeding all expectations. Next up, a Greek woman, Miss Rose Kouzoutzakis from Athens, signs in and her occupation is disclosed to the audience - the woman sells dynamite. Arlene Francis asks the woman if what she does has anything to do with TNT and, in a conference, Dorothy Kilgallen mentions dynamite, but the question is never put to the woman. The panel is stumped, and Miss Kouzoutzakis wins by default. Tonight's celebrity mystery guest is French heartthrob, film and stage actor, Jean-Pierre Aumont, whom Arlene Francis suspects and Bennett Cerf identifies. Chatting with Mr. Daly, Monsieur Aumont says he is in New York, in rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway play, "The Heavenly Twins." Finally, a Mexican woman, Vani Maris, a snake hunter, is the contestant, but the clock runs out, and Senorita Maris wins by default. Mr. Daly and the panel exchange good nights and, as ever, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Arlene Francis, her husband, Martin Gabel, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator John Daly gets right down to business and introduces Miss Lou Pickett, a Texas woman and a crackerjack plumber. Bennett Cerf identifies the woman's profession very quickly, and the panel wins. Next is Mrs. Pauline Nesselrodt, a Virginia woman who makes false horse tails for decorative purposes. Miss Kilgallen does come very close, but Mr. Daly flips the cards, and Mrs. Nesselrodt wins by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is comedian Shelley Berman. Bennett Cerf identifies him directly and, in conversation with Mr. Daly; Daly mentions that Mr. Berman's recent comedy album has sold a half a million copies. The panel exchanges their good nights, and Bennett Cerf wishes John Daly Godspeed, as he is off to cover the Democratic convention in Los Angeles, which begins the very next day.
- As promised, Dorothy Kilgallen is back from her Parisian vacation and joins Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf on tonight's panel. Host John Daly welcomes Miss Kilgallen back and invites the first contestant to sign in. The gentleman is one Mr. Edward Fritz, a U.S. Customs Inspector (who just checked Miss Kilgallen's luggage two days before the broadcast). Dorothy doesn't recognize the gentleman, but Bennett Cerf guesses that he may have had contact with one of the ladies on the panel, both of whom were abroad in the last month. Cerf is correct in assuming that it was Miss Kilgallen's luggage Mr. Fritz checked, and the panel enjoys a good-natured laugh. Next up is a gentleman from Alameda, California, who makes and tests bullet-proof vests. Miss Kilgallen was coming close to guessing, but in the interest of time, Mr. Daly flipped the cards over and stumped the panel. The mystery celebrity guests were the popular singing trio, the McGuire sisters, whom Fred Allen identified correctly. Finally, a Los Angeles builder of swimming pools and National Guardsmen, Mr. Jack Conroy, was the final contestant, but again, the clock was running out, and Mr. Daly called time. However, John Daly did mention that Mr. Conroy did fly from Los Angeles to New York and will return on an F-86 aircraft and commended Mr. Conroy and the National Guard for how they serve the nation. The usual pleasantries and good nights are exchanged, with John Daly reminding viewers to tune in next week.
- 1950–19677.9 (23)TV EpisodeArlene Francis, guest panelist Tony Randall, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are on deck this evening. Miss Francis thanks the studio and viewing audiences for their support for her during her recent tragedy. On a lighter note, host and moderator, John Daly, wishes Miss Kilgallen a very happy birthday. This evening's contestants come in pairs and groups. First up, Miss La Velda Rowe and Miss La Vona Rowe, twin sisters from Iowa City, Iowa, who are news photographers. The panel is stumped, so the sisters win by default. Next up, a pair of sisters from Utah, who sell worms to fishermen. Miss Kilgallen, with laser-beam focus, correctly determines the girls' summer occupation. The mystery celebrity guests this evening are the young ladies and gentlemen who appear as the Trapp family singers in the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, "The Sound of Music," a tremendous hit. Lauri Peters, who plays the eldest daughter, Liesl, acts as spokesman for the group, who are identified by Arlene Francis. Miss Francis would like for them to sing, "Do-Re-Mi," but, Mr. Daly says that's not allowed, but says he took his family to see the show and was utterly delighted. Finally, in keeping with this evening's theme, brothers Bernard and Howard Ross of Union, New Jersey, and dentists are the final contestants. Time is short, but Tony Randall correctly identifies the gentlemen's' profession. There is some banter about the upcoming Democratic convention in Los Angeles this Presidential election year, which John Daly will cover before the panel says good night and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- 1956–1968TV-GTV EpisodeGuest panelist, actor Barry Nelson, joins regulars Tom Poston, Betty White and Kitty Carlisle this evening. In the first round, the panelists are asked to identify Mr. Jim Todd, an airplane pilot for KLM, the Dutch National airline. Mr. Todd's cargo are all manner of animals, exotic and otherwise. The panel is completely stumped. Round Two presents a New York City woman who works for the New York Police Department as a decoy or undercover cop. Tom Poston, Barry Nelson, and Kitty Carlisle correctly identified the woman. Finally, three gentlemen self-identify as Sgt. Ken Haynes, an army officer who is a cooking teacher and prepares meals for the military. A buffet is set up in the studio so the panel can have a look at Sgt. Haynes's creations. Tom Poston, Barry Nelson, and Betty White determine the REAL Sgt. Haynes. Host Bud Collyer, at the start of the show, mentions that Tom Poston is starring on Broadway in the hit comedy, "Mary, Mary," having replaced his fellow panelist this evening, Barry Nelson. Mr. Nelson will star in the film version of the play, its release imminent.
- 1956–1968TV-GTV EpisodeTom Poston, Betty White, Johnny Carson and Kitty Carlisle are tonight's panelists. The gentlemen on the panel are in for a treat in the first round, when three young ladies appear on stage, in swimsuits. They allege one of them is Miss Martha Maxwell, posture queen as determined by the National Society of Chiropractors. Tom Poston and Kitty Carlisle peg the right young lady. Next up, three gentlemen who assert they are Vincent P. Dupois, captain of the largest nuclear submarine, the Enterprise. Mr. Poston, Miss White, and Miss Carlisle discern the authentic Captain Dupois. In the final round, a man and two ladies claim to be Marion Peck, small town news reporter and owner and operator of two private fire departments. Betty White, Johnny Carson and Kitty Carlisle peg the WOMAN reporter and Firehouse owner.
- Episode: (1961)1956–1968TV-G8.0 (7)TV EpisodeIn an unusual beginning to this evening's show, there are three panelists on deck - Tom Poston, Betty White, and Johnny Carson. The fourth will join them as soon as she is identified as a contestant in the first round. The three ladies on stage allegedly are Miss Margo Moser, currently starring on Broadway in the long-running smash musical, "My Fair Lady." Miss Moser plays Eliza Doolittle, and Betty White is the sole panelist to identify the young lady correctly. As Moss Hart, Kitty Carlisle's husband directed the show when it premiered in March 1956, Miss Carlisle thought it prudent to disqualify herself this evening. Miss Moser joins the panel and the second round begins. The group must discern the correct gentleman, Mr. John J. McGee, submarine hero. The team is stumped completely. Finally, the four panelists are presented with three gentlemen who claim to be Mr. Richard Smith; beautician and hair stylist turned professional wrestler. Again, nary a member of the panel guesses correctly and they are completely stumped. Host Bud Collyer thanks Miss Moser for her appearance this evening as both contestant and panelist.
- 1956–1968TV-GTV EpisodeActress, model and socialite Dina Merrill joins Tom Poston actor Barry Nelson and Kitty Carlisle this evening. Bud Collyer welcomes Miss Merrill and says he is happy to have her back after a rather long hiatus. First up this evening, three gentlemen presenting themselves as Mr. Robert Marx, navigator of the NINA II, which attempted to duplicate Columbus's initial voyage to the New World. Tom Poston, Barry Nelson and Kitty Carlisle all accurately pegged the real Mr. Marx. Next up, three ladies were exhibited before the panel, who had to determine the real Norma Lyon, farmer's wife and sculptress of cows made from butter. Tom Poston and Kitty Carlisle were the only two on the panel to determine the real Mrs. Lyon. Finally, three gentlemen self-identified as Gypsy violinist, Arpad D'Zurko, who had the good fortune to own an authentic and priceless Stradivarius. The two ladies on the panel, Miss Merrill, and Miss Carlisle were successful in determining the real musician, who was kind enough to play a very short piece on his magnificent violin. Bud Collyer, ever mindful of the clock, bid the panel and the studio and viewing audiences good night and invited them to tune in next week.