Best Celebrity Moments of What's My Line

[@Bippy55]

Sept 2024 - For its time, “What’s My Line” was absolutely: entertaining, ad-lib, spontaneous, funny and informative. You can tell everybody had a great time appearing on this show.

[@ceecee1951]

The way John Daly enjoys his celebrity guests is marvelous.

[@ceecee1951]

Bing Crosby for Bob Hope. Priceless😂

[@chicagozephyr2399]

John Daly: an incredibly warm, humble host. He handled everything well.

[@RobJazzful]

Chicago Zephyr I love his style.

[@dianepowers9643]

And very confusing at timed

[@margareteplaetzer3127]

I always liked John Daly we never missed this show.😊

[@Pete-tb5wm]

A trip back in time.

[@SailorAllan]

Gracie Allen " don't answer George" I'm on the floor laughing. genius comedian .

[@billkalivas9750]

Gracie was one of the most hilarious comics ever!

[@pampietro8980]

Priceless ❤

[@Juliet475]

She and Betty White can never be replaced.

[@Starrman69]

Bob Hope signing in as Bing Crosby (Great Applause) .... and being asked if his hair is thinning and with his "yes" answer she "took a wild guess" asking if he was Bing Crosby...Classic!!

[@Lockbar]

In a thousand years I would have never thought Ed Sullivan had a real sense of humor.....

[@RobJazzful]

Lockbar He always had the funniest comedians on his show, and when they made fun of him, he happily partook. He knew which side of the bread was buttered.

[@amc042759]

My grandfather knew him. Ed grew up in Port Chester, N.Y. And my grandfather was born there. He said Ed was a nice and well liked guy.

[@walterweddle7644]

@@amc042759 Was he a newspaper reporter at one time?

[@erikasauder3757]

Oh my goodness - I recognize them all - sure puts me into a certain age group. Thanks for a very enjoyable program!!!

[@Bliggick]

What makes these clips so priceless is that it often the only chance to see these superstars just being themselves.

[@mikecloud1257]

Such a simple game but so much fun. The people held themselves to a higher standard of manners, dress and speech.

[@Blaise812]

Amen.

[@wordivore]

Except maybe Jerry Lewis' remark at 18:08

[@margareteplaetzer3127]

​@@wordivoreyeah kinda rude. Don't think I would have laughed

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

And most had very lovely and legible cursive handwriting. Unlike the scrawls of today.

[@philipusher4282]

Of course they were on screen. But off screen they were depressives, drinkers, drug addicts and wife-beaters.

[@johnstewart6366]

I think the best way to describe this show is - Charming. Throw in good clean fun also. Always a delight., and a perfect way to end a weekend (on Sunday evening)

[@namjock1301]

Whenever I need a laugh - a reason to depart from the hatred and vitriol that plagues our country - I come here and to some of the other shows from the '50s and '60s. Thanks to those who post them.

[@bessiefunk2037]

Yep Liberals can never find joy with themselves

[@ralphdwonderllama3338]

Nor can conservatives. Nor can anyone who is too small-minded to understand that politics is merely the entertainment division of the military-industrial complex.

[@bessiefunk2037]

I actually agree Ralph, we just need to pick the lesser of evils each election

[@multilingual972]

Thanks for posting, Ralph. I forgot for a moment all the politics and had some good, hearty laughs!

[@billwilson5341]

Ralph D Wonderllama: I disagree. I find Conservatives and Libertarians to be a jolly lot. The Democrats and Republicans are too evil to be happy.

[@marccheban194]

This compilation took a LOT of work, and is beautifully done...!

[@RadialSkid]

I can't get enough of Ed Wynn smacking himself in the face with his violin. XD

[@moec6862]

Could you imagine if they knew in 2019 at 2am someone watxhing this on their phone and loving it.

[@MrEsMysteriesMagicks]

"Are you in any way connected with government or politics?" "He just looks like it." What a great ad lib!

[@jfhm1991]

God bless Arlene Francis for asking the guy to do the Donald Duck voice

[@BeeWhistler]

Most relatable question ever asked, imo. Basically everyone watching is thinking the same thing!

[@davidthomas8258]

Yes it was. 🙂

[@y2daisy]

I love this, people were so much more natural then, and classy.

[@Enr227]

People weren't classy, classy people were classy.

[@demontana8769]

They had Class in those days. Something not many have anymore.

[@sunnythymes5444]

I miss these days🙆👍🍏🍃🍃🍃💛💥

[@Squidbillies1000]

Mr. Daly was a sophisticated, elegant, intelligent and humble person.

[@lockwoc]

This maybe a weird observation, but it's so nice to see handwriting that is legible; especially when some schools aren't teaching cursive.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

I think your observation is legitimate; there's nothing weird about it to me.

[@stukazzo8026]

Nothing weird about it. The modern industrial education complex has dumbed down our children and has shamed them into believing that literacy is an oppressive act against those perceived to be racially and culturally discriminated against 300 years ago and must be abolished. Under the guise of being "woke" the English language is slowly being eradicated from American culture in favor of ghetto culture.

[@LIBICU812]

@@stukazzo8026 they can't even use 'woke' correctly.

[@tiffsaver]

I thought Debbie Reynolds was incredibly charming here... what talent.

[@billolsen4360]

By accident, I once walked into a restaurant in Denver and there was Debbie Reynolds in the bar waiting for a table. She lit the entire with her beauty, smile & energy.

[@carolineparker4805]

I am too young to even remember this show, and of course we never got it here in Australia, but it sure is fantastic to see so many stars in this wonderful piece of television history!! And also, to see right at the end the beautiful and lovely Debbie Reynolds who so sadly left us just recently. Thank you for posting this for us all to enjoy!!

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Boy Debbie Reynolds was so cute!!

[@zapkvr]

Oh she was adorable in the Debbie Reynolds show. Utterly charming

[@davidhaber5304]

She’s was gorgeous. I never would have left her for liz or anyone!! Because she was not a B. She was a down to earth beautiful woman inside and out

[@SherryHill-k5y]

I loved watching this show! Thanks for this blast from the past!!!

[@ternyb1391]

Carrie Fisher’s mom! I can see where Princess Carrie got her awesome beauty! I guess that would make her the Queen.

[@walkingtrails7776]

I was born in 1979 and happened to come across this show on KZbin,it's one of my favorites now. Women naturally beautiful , men and women both dressed so smashing, not a perfect world I am sure of it back then but at least they looked better and dressed nicer and talked liked they were educated.

[@bwayland1290]

Walking Trails 777 People had more pride, & respect not only for themselves but for each other.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Though you're but a babe (I got married in 1979), you're so right and it's refreshing to see a youngster like you who can appreciate the golden age of television.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

Yeah, this show always went for the "high-brow," upper-class look. But, it's always been a really interesting, likable show.

[@pamfontenot1]

Walking Trails 777, how right you are!!!!

[@MrJeeves4me]

So appreciate what you wrote. Your comment resonated with me as I too was thinking how beautifully most of the panelists spoke and of course John Daly as well. This was a generation of people raised on the reading of great books and the written word rather than media visuals and videos. Their manner of speaking is refined and reflects education. Generally, there was also an attitude of dressing socially in a way to respect those around you, to honor every occasion appropriately and to at least endeavor to appear at one's best. Today unfortunately a lot of people think it's attractive to act and look as if they care little about life, the way they look, or much of anything else outside of themselves. This is a shame.

[@keetrandling4530]

Ah, Debbie Reynolds! Loved that guest spot! And Ed Sullivan, too! What a great platform this show was for famous folks to let their hair down, have some fun, and invite us all in on the joke.

[@johnsewell6593]

This entire generation of entertainers are a pleasure to watch. Oh Sure, there are some you care for more than others - but as a whole they all are enjoyable. The word "class" has been bandied about and I wholeheartedly agree. These folks are CLASSY. They exude an air of esteem and credibility........I'm in my sixtues now and I can truly say " They ARE Missed"!.

[@markbonner1139]

Forgot how GORGOUS Liz Taylor was!! RIP Miss Taylor.

[@margareteplaetzer3127]

Yes I was surprised, and then Errol Flynn wow

[@basilrodericks7791]

Rochester!!! Elizabeth!!! Debbie Reynolds is hil-freaking-larry-us. Wow, does Mr. Daly like those "conflicts conferences".

[@jacquemccoy4511]

I have laughed out loud for such a fun time! Loved every minute!!!!

[@drummmmerfish]

esther williams...meeeeeeow! i met debbie reynolds at a trade show in the 90's, and i couldn't believe just how naturally beautiful she was. she was in her 60's and didn't look like she was wearing a ton of make up. she was absolutely enchanting. i had never experienced that before.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

Debbie Reynolds had me rolling!

[@cogidubnus1953]

Thanks for posting this wonderful stuff from a bygone golden era...

[@brendanmahony9831]

Ed Sullivan had a Sence of humorous d

[@bwayland1290]

All these great talents, especially ERNIE KOVACS, w/ EDIE. I was especially glad to see Gary Cooper & the ovation he got from the audience said volumes to his importance as a Talent, & a top Star of that time. He died in 1961.

[@oldnurse]

thank. you, Ralph. You have made me smile all afternoon.

[@GeminieCricket]

So refreshing to see ladies and gentlemen with CLASS!

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

GeminieCricket • You're SO right! This was solid gold and we didn't know what we had.

[@pamfontenot1]

I agree. And the language level is so much higher than what we’ve become accustomed to on tv & in social media.

[@GeekyPuppetShowShorts]

More people believed in God back then and you were shunned if you were a pervert or swore on tv.

[@mimirogers6130]

So refreshingly true!

[@davidthomas8258]

Amen to that. 🙂☺️

[@addabboo]

The best mystery guest is of course Elizabeth Taylor. The funniest wittiest and most beautiful guest. She should have won an Emmy just for this appearance.

[@conniecrawford5231]

Luís Terra She was also very pregnant at the time.

[@stevealred2340]

I had never seen the man behind the voice of Donald Duck. If only for that this would have been worth my time.

[@artistaloca4]

@Cheryl Young 😂😂

[@ianmichalski7997]

It's great to see Ed Wynn doing this type of humor.

[@milanxlewis]

all these 50s celebrities are drop gorgeous. im looking at debbie reynolds like my goodness.

[@rgarlinyc]

Esther Williams - what a doll! Debbie Reynolds - what a(nother) doll!

[@kiplindsay1250]

Wasn't Esther breathtaking?

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

I agree about Debbie Reynolds. She was stunning in the '50s and '60s.

[@ellengregory8002]

@@IPlayOneOnT.V. I still feel bad about this but I ways hated her. She didn't do anything to make me hate her, there was just something about her that irked the hell out of me.

[@billkalivas9750]

I love Esther Williams. So beautiful, always smiling.

[@nomdeplume2213]

Damn! I never knew Debbie was so gorgeous, not that shes not gorgeous older but she looks nothing like she did here. Her little hands are so petite and cute!

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

One thing that stands out here, for me.... they nearly all write their names in cursive script... sadly, this is a rarity these days.

[@ysgol3]

Joyous - hilarious - WONDERFUL !

[@kathleenrawley669]

i LOVE old 📺 shows from childhood

[@markbonner1139]

Debbie Reynolds---WOW ---HUBBA HUBBA!!!

[@rjwh67220]

You got that right, brother!

[@weatherboi]

Glad you finished off with Debbie Reynolds. Kind of putting the "icing" on the cake!

[@philipusher4282]

I would also liked to have finished off with Debbie Reynolds

[@philipusher4282]

She was Carrie Fisher's mother you know

[@weatherboi]

@@philipusher4282 Yes, I reemmber very well with husband actor and signer Eddie Fisher as you may know. Thanks.

[@laurawillson1627]

Debbie Reynolds was just adorable.

[@mahalayananda]

Thats how to make a show. Intelligent, classy and with great dignity and warmth. I never thought Debbie was this smart and funny. Daly with such a talent for running it, and the panel, just very smart people who knew to have fun. Cant find a show today that I want to watch. Still enjoying this one

[@lawrence142002]

This would be a fun one to bring back.

[@lisatempleton987]

I had NO idea Ed Sullivan had such a great sense of humor. He always seemed so stoic and serious on his own show.

[@Unlickdbearwhlp]

"Are you a living American blonde?" I love when the panel is WAY off. It's always hilarious. My other favorites are with the cigar maker, and Jerry Lewis being bold enough to ask what we were all wondering.

[@timnone2835]

Yes re: the cigar maker. Love Ernie's reaction!

[@BX138]

No Dorothy, I'm a dead American blonde.

[@dawngordon6750]

Love this show. Sad these people have died. Rip all greats

[@bethewalt7385]

Everyone dies, could you even fathom if most of them were alive? That would be frightening! We're born, we live, we die, it's a natural course

[@llarry2769]

My heart broke at Debbie Reynolds. Loved this post. Thank you

[@timnone2835]

So sad Carrie Fisher's passing and Debbie' s passing so shortly after. They must have had a close bond.

[@garychapman2055]

Wow, wasn't Debbie Reynolds at the end just incredible! What a star : )

[@ssppeellll]

Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds both showed their wit and intelligence by virtue of the embellishments of their ad-libbed answers.

[@ralphdwonderllama3338]

Isn't it enlightening to see these stars in this sort of environment? I mean, you expect people such as Groucho Marx or Ed Wynn to be funny, but who would expect such humor from Ronald Reagan or Ed Sullivan? Yes, Taylor was great, and Debbie was about the cutest thing ever. Another of my favorites was Rosalind Russell and the way she led on Dorothy Kilgallen.

[@BrettCrawfordTransgirl1984]

Also were very funny.

[@lancebaker1374]

A truly sophisticated show, rare nowadays, other than to a lesser degree "Jeopardy". John Daly was both a broadcast journalist and a TV game show host. Could that happen now? I seriously doubt it.

[@elkabong6429]

I'd like to see a modern version, but it wouldn't be the same, of course. Still, it could be fun if done right.

[@Guillan80]

I love the way they dressed, jewelry and hair.

[@elainezdollz]

So enjoyed this. I love John ‘s laugh! It’s nice to see these celebrities as themselves!! Omg! Milton Berle was my favorite!

[@versansky75]

This show needs to be rebooted. Very entertaining for something before my time

[@davidhaber5304]

Can’t reboot. There are no stars today at all worth seeing. That was the golden age of talent and beauty. Not today

[@bsully9219]

Whats my line, is what kept the people going to the movies.

[@DexterHaven]

Arlene Francis was gorgeous when young. An underrated beauty.

[@ellengregory8002]

I always liked her as a kid, but except for these game shows I never saw her do anything. I always wondered why she was famous.

[@artistaloca4]

@@ellengregory8002 lol- me too ! There are quite a few game show "celebraties" that to this day i still don't know their craft...

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@ellengregory8002 She acted in off Broadway plays. She was an actress.

[@michaelruss2449]

@@artistaloca4 kilo c uh

[@anneroy4560]

@@ellengregory8002 She was in film ... played Cagney's wife in his last film before retiring ...

[@danielstanwyck2812]

esther williams is a pure delight

[@timnone2835]

She was drop-dead gorgeous and seemed really nice.

[@joet.plumber3771]

When Hollywood was a class act. Actors, Actresses, Comedians, and professions all about would entertain us. How I miss “the good ole days”

[@ronniebishop2496]

Joe T. Plumber Shows how much talent Hollywood does not have now.

[@joet.plumber3771]

Any relation to Joey?

[@ronniebishop2496]

Joe T. Plumber No that's not Joeys real name.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

When Hollywood presented a more dignified facade.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Her voice was recognizable--Dorothy McGuire.

[@markgardner4685]

Debbie Reynolds was Hilarious! So was Frederic March!!

[@keithhyttinen8275]

Esther Williams. What a doll.

[@besr812]

Bing Crosby lmao Bob Hope. Ahhhh, fond memories.

[@robo.116]

47:46 I like how Debbie smoothly takes off her necklace.

[@stevenconroy5586]

Such a tough job having a Conference with Debbie Reynolds.

[@bronwynfield4870]

Bronwyn Field I just watched the episode with Mr C Charles Nash, the voice of Donald Duck - just brilliant.

[@pegjardin1954]

These are great. Thank you.

[@AaronHahnStudios]

In concurrence with many other comments, Debbie Reynolds was absolutely STUNNING!

[@taravanderhoe3440]

I'm 2 young 2 remember this but Debbie Reynolds she was great luv that women fantastic

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

CC Nash is a treasure

[@CharlesDourdy]

Debbie Reynolds was so Adorable and Fun I want to jump back in time and go smooching around with her.

[@jamesrose1460]

Debbie Reynolds is a knock out and quite funny.

[@JAHinHK]

Bennet always seemed to get them!

[@SailorAllan]

well, that to me what was always odd about this show--the people on the panel would know if some Hollywood star was in town , so I'm more surprised when they DON'T guess the special guest....

[@tkarlmann]

Love these! Please let the questioning go on longer.

[@ralphdwonderllama3338]

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[@VickyRBenson]

Ralph D Wonderllama Wow!! 😮

[@FgFg-jj2eo]

What an amazing necklace she's wearing!

[@gregoryadkins2213]

Some of these celebrities were ultra big,Cooper,Flynn,Taylor,Hope.

[@captaincarl8230]

My grandmother was a big fan of Errol Flynn. That is how my father and I got our middle name.

[@tooranoroojnia3436]

How sweet Debbie Reynolds was😙

[@lyndapierson6338]

true entertainment. so much fun

[@dorarobertson3608]

If only, if only I could go back to those days. I could re-live meeting and falling in love with the only man I ever loved and married. We watched this show every week and played the games with great joy. TV was so good then. ❤

[@billwilson5341]

43:43 John Daly gave it away that there was more than one guest and then tried to pull it back. I think he did a great job at saving a faux pas.

[@ingridmaier5864]

I'm watching WML since yesterday and enjoy one more than the other. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Where are shows like this today???

[@dovbarleib3256]

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson. His stage famous stage name was Rochester. He was indelibly type cast by his famous role on Jack Benny's radio and television shows. But I am sure he had a life as Eddie Anderson.

[@ellengregory8002]

Google him. He did have an interesting life. He invested well and became very wealthy. He and Jack Benny were great friends and deeply respected each other, Jack wouldn't let anyone disrespect him or his race. Eddie owned racehorses and real estate and enjoyed his life.

[@fricken99]

I have an urge to buy Kellogg's products.

[@fairlyvague82]

Debbie Reynolds is so sweet 💕💕💕

[@Sunny105121]

9:24 He signed in as "Bing Crosby" as a joke. It is really Bob Hope. And for those next several seconds after he sat down, he reminds me so much of Jack Black! And even a little bit of John Belushi!

[@dianataylor8097]

I wish the show What's my line was on again.

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

That would be amazing to see.

[@johncrotts3124]

It could never be like the original. People aren't that way anymore. I'll stick with the memories.

[@cf8959]

I forgot how adorable Debbie Reynolds was. Cute as a button!

[@shaneblankenship8193]

i love this show. love the 60s glammer , pitty it died out in the late 1970s, but hey, thats why got outlets for youtube.

[@jlleibold1974]

Shane Blankenship The 60s needed 2 die

[@MAX5WM]

Simply outstanding.

[@stewartshreenan8256]

Love watching this show. X😂

[@miss_midge_]

Why on earth did Sullivan lead those 4 into believing he wasn't part of the entertainment business? He gave loads of people in entertainment their start in the business. And NOT on television?

[@OnCloudNine62]

Debbie Reynolds

[@Rupertbear27]

Wonderful to watch all the stars of yesteryear, when the World was a much happier and safer place

[@celtic0317]

Thanks much - loved it

[@barbarapalmer8224]

Gary cooper was absolutely gorgeous. What a man! Hot.

[@ellengregory8002]

He really was. Hence the line "Dressing like a million dollar trouper, trying mighty hard to look like Gary Cooper...super duper"😊