John Daly, Phyllis Diller, and Arthur Godfrey on "I've Got a Secret" (February 21, 1966)

"What's My Line" host John Daly appears as a special guest, and Phyllis Diller and Arthur Godfrey appear as panelists, on this 1966 episode of "I've Got a Secret" with host Steve Allen and (other) panelists Betsy Palmer and Bess Myerson, with regular panelist Henry Morgan dropping in late in the show to join the game.
Program segments:
- Mrs. Edward Petrosky of Skokie IL appears with four of her daughters; their secret is that one of them made the dresses that all of them are wearing.
- Boxing legend Henry Armstrong, identified only as "Rev. X", appears with the secret "I was the featherweight boxing champion of the world...I was also the lightweight boxing champion of the world...I was also the welterweight boxing champion of the world...all at the same time!"
- Guest John Daly reads excerpts from historical newspaper articles while the panel tries to guess the events being described.

[@joelwatson7133]

I love John Daly. He's one of my favorite TV personalities of all time and certainly my favorite newsman of all time. He's so smart and classy.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

I have a crush on John.

[@stevenj9970]

John Daly, an American Treasure!!!

[@khhipps55613]

Thanks for sharing! We are grinning from ear to ear. My eyes are a little misty. Must be something in the air.

[@quizmaster85]

Just can't go wrong with Phyllis Diller's laugh :)

[@princeharming8963]

The girls were adorable... but the segment with John Daly was super super smart, and just plain civilized fun. He really was at the top of his game in every interest he pursued.

[@13loomisst]

Nice to see Henry Armstrong. John Daly's segment was interesting and fun. Thanks very much.

[@karlakor]

If these or similar news stories were read to the general population today, I think nobody could guess what they were about. People today don't learn history, for some unfathomable reason.

[@moonlightray8493]

I've watched so much of What's My Line, it feels a bit strange not seeing John Daly in a tuxedo and bowtie, haba

[@paulbalares2307]

Poor Betsy, didn't see the buzzer coming at 3:00, so funny.

[@Gravydog316]

In Canada, we had a long-running & successful TV show about newspaper headlines "Headline Challenge"

[@rrgomes]

That was actually "Front Page Challenge", I think.

[@JonathonJackson70]

There was "Front Page Challenge," but there was also "Headline Hunters," hosted by Jim Perry while he was also doing "Definition."

[@Ozziecatsmom]

@@JonathonJackson70 I watched all of those shows, no wonder I know so much useless information!

[@tugginalong]

Then, a 13 year old makes dresses for sisters and mother. Today, 13 year olds play video games, can’t make their bed, and are traumatized by everything.

[@bluexxg]

USA was a civilized country..still ..in 66

[@keetrandling4530]

Ah, when there actually was education. Arthur Godfrey certainly a well-educated man!

[@bubgum00]

Very talented young lady.

[@fanboy2015]

This is a lot like What's my line? Of course this was produced by Goodson/Todman.

[@robertboling3951]

I bought the book talked about used for less than $5 on a certain website. It's great for history buffs! I wish it had been updated. It has been a great shared Christmas gift for my grandparents and other family interested in history. Too bad it hasn't been updated !

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

Years ago while doing some research at the library I found a short piece in the paper that basically said that the report that (man's name) had died of Small Pox was unfounded. The person was alive and well. It was an 189? Edition of a San Antonio newspaper.

[@cgaskill13]

I don't see the racist aspect of the joke. He's saying that the man has features that are consistent with a boxer.

[@slade307]

People looking for racism and will always assume something is racist if they are able to make a connection. I believe it was the comment about his nose. Considering the quality of the video, there might be little details that we cannot see in video. This wasn't exactly HD and small details may be lost. While with HD, they have to worry about stray bits of hair on clothes. Just because we can't see dents or anything on his nose doesn't mean they weren't visible in the studio.

[@11redlions]

oh here we go, cant see a black without reading stupid comments.

[@quizmaster85]

Case in point, there were some "What's My Line?" episodes where the panel could tell if the contestants had the "shoulders" for a footballer for instance.

[@stacymirba1433]

For some reason I thought people always made their own clothes until around the 1940's. Maybe not everybody, but I wouldn't have thought it to be uncommon. I realize this is the 60's but for some reason it doesn't strike me as so unique to be a secret.

[@Ozziecatsmom]

I think it’s because of her age and that she does it for the whole , large, family.

[@JayTemple]

I daresay his opponents would disagree about whether another person was involved. The referees might too.

[@jimdavenport4484]

But his secret was holding 3 boxing titles, Jay the referee would not have held any boxing titles

[@artwallace9323]

Always a treaat!

[@RayNDeere]

Wonder why Henry showed up so late

[@jimtrue1465]

My thought was that he was delayed in traffic. But if so, how did they get Phyllis Diller so quickly?

[@SuperLeilani33]

I wonder if Adele ever did become a designer? I don't recognize the name.

[@tomservo56954]

They just announced the passing of Bess Myerson....

[@paco3343]

Miss Myerson joined the IGAS panel on December 10, A.D. 1958, succeeding Miss Meadows, who had left the show one month prior. She retained her chair until the show's cancelation in A.D. 1967.

[@code-52]

Now, no o e can afford the material to sew.

[@johnsiebelink8790]

Not nearly as good without Garry Moore

[@markblass4490]

Don't agree, they were both excellent hosts with somewhat different styles.

[@bangersmash1566]

geniuses I guess.

[@djdon60]

I'm guessing Betsy's got an idea, early in; she may remember the teen, who made dresses one time, that Bess and Betsy weren't cognisant they were attired, in. That said, Betsy had "...a sneaking suspicion", which turned out, to be bang on. Goodness, me...did I, just, see-in the credit roll-the name, Roger Petersen? 'Certainly, got around, didn't he?!

[@11redlions]

When girls were happy to be feminine .

[@101slowdream]

Civilized except people like Henry Armstrong didn't have the right to vote in certain states of the union.

[@11redlions]

BLACK MEN COULD VOTE APPROX. 50 YEARS BEFORE ANY WOMEN COULD VOTE.

[@jsicolts]

So sad, this was pre-choice and pre pill. Good thing we have those now so kids don't have to make their own clothes !

[@11redlions]

they are wonderful clothes, basic and stylish even today, my best friend also made her clothes at age 15. today kids are much worse off.

[@kitsuneneko2567]

Yeah, terminating a life so you don't have to make clothing, seems fair to me.