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- 1956–196829mTV-G8.8 (7)TV EpisodeAs promised, Ralph Bellamy and Faye Emerson join Polly Bergen and Tom Poston this evening. In the first round, the panel is challenged to guess which of the three gentlemen holds the title of World Champion Cowboy. The panel is stumped and not for the first time. The second round presents three ladies, one of whom is a member of the National Ski Patrol. Again, the panel uniformly is wrong in their speculations. Finally, in the third round, three gentlemen served on the great PT 109 ship, during the Second War, with the heroic and current President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Tom Poston is alone in choosing the correct gentleman.
- 1956–196830mTV-G8.4 (6)TV EpisodeGig Young, appearing on Broadway in the comedy, "Under The Yum-Yum Tree," is the guest panelist this week. He joins regulars Polly Bergen, Tom Poston and guest panelist, Faye Emerson. The first round presents three gentlemen who claim to be the captain of a whaling ship. Faye, Gig, and Polly successfully identify the man. The second round has three women, one of whom is a judo instructor. The two female panelists, Faye, and Polly, correctly identify the woman. Finally, in the third round, three British gentlemen, a former band leader now claiming to be a professional beekeeper. Tom Poston and Polly Bergen correctly identify the contestant. Polly Bergen gets a laugh from the audience when she observes that she was correct in all three rounds, something that rarely happens to her. Bud Collyer thanks Gig Young for his appearance and invites him to return.
- 1956–1968TV-G8.5 (7)TV EpisodeBroadway director and illustrious musical book writer, Abe Burrows, joins Tom Poston, Faye Emerson and Polly Bergen this Valentine's Day Eve. Bud Collyer welcomes Mr. Burrows and asks about his latest project and Mr. Burrows says he's in the early stages of working on a new musical called, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." The musical will go on to be a smash hit when it opens in October 1961, and Mr. Burrows will win the Pulitzer Prize that year for writing its book. The first contestants are three gentlemen who claim to be majors in the U.S. Air Force, as well as veterinarians involved in the space program. Mr. Poston and Miss Emerson correctly identify the major. Next up, three women who were on a cruise ship, the Santa Maria, The liner was hijacked by pirates off the South American coast, as the vessel headed back to its Florida port. Tom Poston was the sole identifier of the woman who underwent this ordeal. The final round presented three gentlemen, who claimed to be Native Americans, experts on its culture and greeting card writers, specializing in Valentine's Day cards. Very timely on this February 13 evening. Tom Poston and Abe Burrows were able to see through the subterfuge and identify the authentic Indian and Norcross greeting card composer. Bud Collyer invited Mr. Burrows to visit the panel again and wished him luck on his latest Broadway outing.
- The first contestant is a French Canadian woman, who is a panelist on the Canadian "What's My Line." Arlene Francis uncovers the woman's identity and John Daly invites the woman to play a round with the panel. The second contestant is a woman who raises worms. The panel is stumped, and there is much discussion about how to classify what a worm is. Celebrity panelist is Dennis Day,whom Dorothy Killgallen identifies.
- Louis Jourdan fills in for the vacationing Bennett Cerf this week, along with series panelists, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis. First up is a New Jersey woman, who is a pogo stick tester. Dorothy Kilgallen guesses that the woman's product is a pogo stick, just as time is called, but Arlene Francis asks, when the round is nearly finished, whether the woman is a pogo stick tester. The second contestant is the director of Smog Control for Los Angeles County and the panel is stumped. Finally, Democrat Senator John L, McClellan is the mystery guest, whom Fred Allen identifies. John Daly announces that Ezio Pinza will be the guest panelist next week as Cerf continues his vacation.
- As promised, guest panelist, Ezio Pinza,joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis this week. Mr. Pinza, when introduced, sings "Happy Birthday," to John Daly. The first contestant is a Brooklyn man who sells maternity clothes. John Daly was just about to flip the cards over when Dorothy identifies the product and Fred Allen correctly pegs the Brooklyn native as a salesman. Next up is the President of Bennington College in Vermont whom Dorothy Kilgallen successfully identifies. The mystery celebrity guest this evening is Dorothy Lamour and the panel has a great deal of fun in their speculation until, yet again, Dorothy Kilgallen comes up trumps and identifies Miss Lamour. John Daly thanks Ezio Pinza, who was starring in the Broadway hit, "Fanny," at the time, for Pinza's birthday serenade and the other panelists wish Mr. Daly a very happy birthday as well.
- Tonight's show features Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and guest panelist British celebrity, Reginald Gardner, filling in for Bennett Cerf. John Daly wishes Mr. Gardner a happy birthday. The panel were off kilter this evening in that they were stumped in every round. The first contestant was a Missouri woman who designs bridges in her home state. The panel were getting nowhere, so John Daly flipped the cards and revealed the woman's profession. The second contestant was a Pennslyvania gentleman, who was the social director at a resort for honeymooners. Again, the panel were all at sea, and Mr. Daly called time, and the panelists were quite surprised at the contestant's profession. Mystery guest this evening was Portland Hoffa AKA Mrs. Fred Allen, whom Arlene Francis quickly identified. The final contestant was an Illinois woman and a jail matron. John Daly seemed to be in quite a rush this evening and revealed the woman's occupation.
- Bennett Cerf returns from his month long vacation in Hawaii and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis. John Daly introduces the first contestant, Mr. Louis Ross from Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Ross is a bullfighter and Arlene Francis successfully identifies his occupation. In the second round, a Nevada gentleman, Mr. Walt Hollingsworth is presented. At this time, the panel would get a free pass and try to guess the contestants' occupations by the look of them. Bennett Cerf hit is spot on and guessed, correctly, that Mr. Hollingsworth fixed slot machines at gambling casinos. John Daly and the panel are amused and surprised, for these speculations from the panel rarely prove correct. Next up is the celebrity guest, Lily Pons, celebrated coloratura soprano at the Metropolitan Opera and an actress. Bennett Cerf, yet again, correctly identifies her. At the time, Miss Pons was married to the very popular Russian-American conductor Andre Kostelanetz, as John Daly mentions. The final contestant is a gentleman from New York, Mr. Steve Ellis, who is a hypnotist. Unfortunately, John Daly had to call time and revealed Mr. Ellis's profession to the panel.
- Panelist regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, appear this evening and are introduced to Miss Patricia Murphy. A New Jersey woman, Miss Murphy is a professional toe dancer. Arlene Francis identifies the woman and John Daly mentions that Miss Murphy performs with her two sisters. at the Latin Quarter Club in New York City. The second contestant signs in as Kirk Miller and is from Canton, Ohio. In fact, he's a psychiatrist and Dorothy Kilgallen successfully identifies Dr. Miller's profession. The mystery guest this evening is Sammy Davis, Jr. whom Dorothy, yet again, guesses correctly. John Daly mentions Mr. Davis's unfortunate recent car accident, which caused him to lose an eye. Daly mentions Davis's incipient appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday, April 3rd and congratulates him. Finally, Mr. Norman Miller, a Georgia man who sells fireworks appears, but John Daly calls time and flips the cards. The panel extends the customary 'good nights', but not without a baffled Bennett Cerf challenging John Daly about his line of questioning of Mr. Miller. Daly answers Mr. Cerf jovially and invites the viewing audience to watch next week.
- The regular panel, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, appear this evening. The first contestant is a New York City woman named Virginia Hall. Miss Hall is the hotel house detective at Manhattan's Great Northern Hotel. The panel is stumped, and John Daly asks the second contestant to sign in - the gentleman introduces himself as B.M. Byran of Louisiana. In fact, he is Lieutenant General, Blackshear M. Byran and the current Superintendent Commander at West Point. The panel is stumped yet again, although Lt. Byran reminds Arlene Francis of their recent meeting at a gala event, commemorating the 153rd anniversary of the military academy. The mystery guest this evening is actress Terry Moore, whom Bennett Cerf identifies. Miss Moore mentions that she's in New York to attend the premiere of the 20th Century Fox film, in Cinemascope, "A Man Called Peter." John Daly also mentions Miss Moore's upcoming appearance in a television play, 'One Little Room' on "The US Steel Hour,":
- Episode: (1961)1956–1968TV-G6.7 (9)TV EpisodeJohnny Carson fills in for Tom Poston and joins panelists Kitty Carlisle, Don Ameche, and Betty White. First up, three gentlemen who claim to be an authority on American pioneer life, Kitty Carlisle is the sole panelist to identify the correct contestant - however, the names of the impostors are Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, respectively. Next up, three women, one of whom is a professional astronomer, employed by The US. Naval Observatory, Betty White is the only panelist to identify the woman. Finally, the panel is asked to identify the world champion jai alai player. Don Ameche, alone, identifies the gentleman. Bud Collyer thanks Johnny Carson for substituting for Tom Poston.
- Episode: (1961)1956–196829mTV-G8.4 (6)TV EpisodeTom Poston returns this week after having been out of town in tryouts and mentions that the show, "The Conquering Hero," will open the following week. In the first round, the panelists are asked to identify a Roman Catholic priest, who is also a seismologist. The panel is unanimous in choosing the selecting the correct gentleman. The second round of contestants are three women, one of whom is a champion fencer, The third and final round includes a gentleman who guards the Statue of Liberty and lives on Ellis Island with his wife and family, Bud Collyer announces that Polly Bergen will return next week and thanks Betty White for filling in for her.
- 1956–196829mTV-G8.6 (6)TV EpisodePolly Bergen returns from vacation and joins panel regulars Tom Poston, Kitty Carlisle and Don Ameche. In the first round, the panel is asked to guess which of the three gentlemen is a world champion water skier. The entire panel is stumped and not for the last time. In the second round, three ladies, one of whom worked at the American embassy in Cuba and was forced out of the country, back to the United States. Yet again, the panel is stumped. In the final round, three gentlemen, one of whom is the editor of the National Audobon Society's publication, The Birdcount, are presented to the panel. The gentleman is identified, correctly, by Polly Bergen. Bud Collyer closes the show by wishing Tom Poston good luck on the incipient opening of "The Conquering Hero," which will close after 8 performances in January 1961.
- 1956–1968TV-G8.6 (6)TV EpisodeThis evening's panelists are regulars Tom Poston, Kitty Carlisle, Don Ameche and Polly Bergen. In the first round, the panel was asked to identify three gentlemen, one of whom was the world curling champion. None of the panelists knew much about curling, but Kitty and Polly correctly identified the curling expert. The panel were not as successful in the next two rounds - the second round featured three ladies, one of whom was a museum curator. She received a grant for the exploration of the Neanderthal man. The panel were unsuccessful in this round, In the final round, three gentlemen claimed to be professors at the University of California who were wine experts and taught courses in wine making. The panel was thwarted again. Bud Collyer closed the show by bidding farewell to Kitty Carlisle, who was going on vacation, As well, Mr. Collyer announced that Don Ameche would be leaving to go on the road with his starring role in the musical, "Thirteen Daughters." Ralph Bellamy and Faye Emerson would replace Miss Carlisle and Mr. Ameche in the interim.