Louis Armstrong on "What's My Line?"

Satchmo (a longtime resident of my hometown of Corona, Queens, N.Y.) promises to "get a little higher next time."

[@bernlin2000]

Even his "hmmm"'s are recognizable

[@jassandhar9442]

Louis Armstrong's grunts are so recognizable.

[@actownsend7288]

Seeing his sneaky laugh and the facial expressions Louis cracked me up so much!!!

[@slye1991]

I love how he doesn't talk because he knows it will give him away

[@WeirdBeach]

Wow. This is why KZbin was created.

[@mobus1603]

"Mhmm."

[@jonathanjuwainat5535]

@@mobus1603 mhmm

[@reuben988]

BEAUTIFUL HANDWRITING

[@louisxvii2137]

reuben988 penmanship*

[@sjohnson6741]

@@louisxvii2137 po

[@michaeljayklein500]

"I'll get higher next time!" Love it!

[@themonkeyhand]

With that wink, no doubt what he was talking about!!!!

[@raymondrobinson9212]

Those good ol "JAZZ CIGARETTES"

[@LighteningXT9]

Louis has the deepest voice.

[@Gaff.]

One of the best human beings all round. Funny, humble, morally sound, and what a musician. Of all the people I wish I could have met, he's among the highest on my list.

[@joeblaumer2085]

Oh yeah! Talented and a great humanitarian. Definitely a credit to his race, the human race!

[@sliceofbread1254]

@@joeblaumer2085 "they had us in the first half, not gonna lie"

[@tomkelly4336]

@@joeblaumer2085 I remember reading that Ellington said of Pops, he was born poor died rich,. and never hurt anyone along the way

[@amy201191]

His voice is a dead give away, especially for the panel who knows it all

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

Satchmo = Happiness. Armstrong seems to be the most happy person in the world!!!!He's outstanding !!!!

[@hookednrolling2009]

There’s no sound that Mr Armstrong could make without being recognized. He’s a great singer especially It’s a wonderful world JT 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🎣🛥🌴⛱😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@xOxAgataxOx]

His smile is intoxicating.

[@WRXcellent]

What an incredible era.

[@mirozen_]

Any time I've seen Louis Armstrong on the screen I've found myself smiling! He just always comes across as one of the nicest guys! A music legend!

[@opale1572]

Eso parece cierto. De esas personas que te ponen de buen humor.

[@binaway]

How could Satchmo possibly disguise that wonderful voice.

[@UserOfTheUnknown]

Louis Armstrong = LEGEND!

[@satariawilliams7573]

Love his smile

[@jamesfeldman4234]

Louis Armstrong easily has one of the most instantly recognizable voices in the world and it would be difficult to disguise. He should have just nodded and let John Daly do the verbal response to make this set more challenging. Bennet Cerf is too sharp to miss the identity of the person making those grunts.

[@bconfetti2786]

At least from what I know, his voice got like that because of several strenuous, frigid seasons of playing on ferry boats and the like. After that, he’d gotten several surgeries to repair his damaged vocal chords, which did all but help. This gave Armstrong the rasp we know him for today

[@TTFMjock]

If so, it was from before his first vocal sessions at age 26, when the rasp was fully formed. New Orleans musicians used to walk all night in the rain to sound like him.

[@stellatocca]

his personality is infectious. coolest guy ever! ^^

[@nr30199]

Satchmo is legend. Loved the fact that the host called everyone Mr., Ms. or Mrs. very respectful indeed.

[@opale1572]

Siempre digo que me gusta tanto el presentador como los panelistas. Una época que, desgraciadamente, no volverá.

[@LowReedExpert1]

Louis Armstrong had and has one of the most recognizable voices in jazz music, it would have instantly given him away.

[@alkaseltzer84]

In music. Period

[@princeofcats6883]

I would have loved to just have a cup of coffee with him. Louis Armstrong was SO GOOD!!!

[@piggy978]

That would've been soooo hard for Louis, trying not to sound like he does

[@tonyoldman7816]

What a wonderful world!

[@roots66]

One of the all-time greatest jazz innovators too.

[@idiscoveredvirginitywhiled5414]

mmhhmm...

[@davidleahy8770]

Love His Sign It His Handwriting Is Incredible

[@DaveFrank]

Can you imagine the kind of HEROIC courage it took Pops to who be he was at the time of his life? Total belief in the power of love)

[@opale1572]

Nunca había oído llamar "Pops" a Armstrong.

[@lukasrhymer3932]

I love Louis Armstrong's smile. It's very contagious 😁

[@opale1572]

Sí. Realmente era muy difícil verlo serio.

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

This show is so happy and wholesome :) We could use a few shows like this today.

[@opale1572]

Estoy plenamente de acuerdo, y no soy americano ni he vivido esa época. Tanto el presentador como los panelistas son un ejemplo de profesionalidad, elegancia y simpatía. Disfruto cuando veo estos programas, que he descubierto hace poco.

[@jnepo1771]

Ok now I just cried...my dad loved his music! One of the gods of the music world!

[@PlayNiceFolks]

"I'll get higher nextime" my oh my yes please and Thank You.

[@Cosmic86x]

one of the greatest musicians of all time !

[@AmericanHairlines69]

The street where I live is called Louis Armstrong!

[@blueskye6372]

Mr. Armstrong gave off such nice and classy vibes. 📺🎬📽️🎶🎵🎼☺️😉

[@DocShriniwas]

Thanks a million for introducing us to a happy man and the happy times !!

[@42.0fmthefever5]

Amazing singer, songwriter and performer so sad that he had rough life 😞

[@TXPRiNCEZZ09]

i actually clapped!!! ive been on here watching i think every episode...times lk these im really thankful for youtube and the ppl that take the time to put these classics up...i would of never seen it otherwise! Thanks! x

[@sevadaj]

There is no way Satchmo could of disguised that voice!! :-)

[@meghanruby91]

Back when there was true talent!

[@bstimy]

this is priceless

[@ironduke2000]

Few in history have ever brought so much joy to so many.

[@MrJeffnow]

That was great to see where he could rest and not play. Thanks! Once again Mr. Armstrong was the best!

[@naomicatari4104]

Louis is a lovely person 🥺

[@bigeman25]

Bless you Pops.

[@kamperonipizza]

He’s so pleasant :)

[@maxemomaxemo6250]

the great....LOUIS ARMSTRONG......nothing else needs to be said.

[@kennyhagan5781]

My favorite entertainers of all time.

[@sargentstephens45]

..."Satchmo" would find it very difficult to disguise that voice in any way...panel was on to it pretty smartly!! Would this show have been aired about mid 50's, I'm pickin' ??

[@libertubey2199]

This can be anywhere between 1952 and 1954, because Steve Allen was a regular panelist before he left to become the original host of "The Tonight Show."

[@vintagestrings6]

What A Wonderful World. Oh Yeah🎶

[@jn1mrgn]

He has a great signature.

[@STEPASAUR]

the man exudes joy, legend!

[@diamondunicorn1983]

at one time Louis Armstrong was the most recognizable person in the world...even more than the rulers of England or the USA.

[@travis7310]

It's really hard for him to disguise his voice! He has a voice everyone knows right away, as did Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who was also a mystery guest.

[@serpentisma]

they got him at 2:35, and to be honest, i'm surprised louis even lasted that long. even at the mumbling i probably would have guessed him instantly. can't hide something so one-of-a-kind like that voice.

[@neonknights]

Louis Armstrong: proof that talent is talent regardless of social class, race or education. A true genius, his music shall live forever.

[@junkbot2.1]

This is great!

[@zx7gp]

I knew that was gonna be a short game!Love ya Louis

[@bajenbilly]

His exit was smooth as f too, man what a legend

[@karlakor]

The ovation accorded Louis Armstrong seemed rather cool, in light of his stature in show business. I expected more enthusiasm for such a legend.

[@terencedove5047]

His WML? appearance in 1964 was indeed heralded by a thunderous ovation from the audience. A fitting tribute to give to a man who freely and unstintingly gave of himself through his music...

[@roberthockett270]

Sheer genius. What a fellow!

[@lorenanders702]

Wish i could have met Louie. How can you not love him?

[@vumagal96]

wow the applause was weak, I mean come on its Louis Armstrong!!

[@Davai007]

Classic tv at its finest Mr

[@feralfarrell1336]

This show is amazing. So many great moments.

[@F0nkyNinja]

You can easily recognize those grunts...

[@scorpiowatertiger]

Damn, that Cerf was sharp. Laughed like hell when Louis said he'd "get higher next time."

[@tamariamccauley6689]

One minute I’m laughing at Lucy and the next I am watching 50’s vintage game shows they had some interesting people on here I would of played this game. 😂

[@Laluan]

4:00 I thought he was gonna say “Don’t forget to like and subscribe”

[@MajaM777]

SWAG

[@haroldgaffney246]

A great musician and a real gentleman RIP

[@chewysky]

I'll get higher next time 3:33

[@Paul47Tat]

"Well, I'll get higher next time."

[@Davai007]

Mr Armstrong was a class act

[@MANUELFARINELLI]

John Daly was a gentleman.. very kind and very sweet.. look while he is welcoming the great Satchmo Mr. Armstrong. Two great men!!

[@opale1572]

👍👍👍

[@TheKristobald]

Aww, Louis Armstrong is so magical !! Love Arlene's fancy mask and Mr Daly's youtful appareance !

[@Django44]

Look at that million-dollar smile! What a warm, kind, sincere gentleman who also happened to be 'gifted beyond human' as a jazz musician, one of the few whose influence is not only still felt today but also whose influence includes two instruments - his voice and his horn. (To see a heart-warming photo of Louis, go to Google/Life photo collection, type in his name and scroll through for a b & w of him with a group of young black girls on the street, one of whom appears to be singing for Louis.)

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

Good answer.....he used to come to my home town in La. and we so loved him forever

[@weenerfier]

Louis Armstrong is definatley my favourite person ever to live and the best musician!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@libertubey2199]

Wow! Dorothy and Steve didn't even get a chance.

[@jzerony]

What stupid posts I'm reading here, trying to make something out of nothing - there's no contempt in the audience, no disrespect, it's not a smattering of weak applause - take it for what it is - early television... people didn't go crazy back then like they're on the Arsenio Hall Show going "whoop whoop whoop" - - they applauded politely!! But putting all that aside - aside from being an amazing talent, I have to say what a SWEET MAN Satchmo was!! So genuine!! He is sorely missed!!

[@opale1572]

👍👍

[@falanajerido6939]

Loving this

[@therealzilch1153]

Very classy stuff.

[@tv.headinnocence8367]

It would be cool to see more of these

[@acstark0215]

Wow; that was awesome!

[@sailawaybob]

His music was inspiring, a awesome person

[@paully9999]

Satchelmouth you are the best, none better after you, wish you were still playing man.

[@brittneydirenzo2418]

He is sooooooo cool. Loooove himmmmm♡♡♡ so muh

[@keithpurduecroft]

A LEGEND!

[@SeekerofTruths]

Notice how when he is signing his name he crosses the letter S instead of T from "Satchmo". Proving indeed...He was higher than a motherfucking kite.

[@TheSkirvo]

Idiot

[@opale1572]

??????

[@bandfromtheband9445]

I loved it when ALL of them signed in!

[@fisk7aal]

I have a statue of Louis Armstrong in my living room. He is such a gem.

[@paulrichards6894]

his voice is just incredible

[@michaelbarlow6610]

Interesting that in Louis Armstrong's first appearance on "What's My Line?", Arlene Francis was sitting in what later became Dorothy Kilgallen's regular seat next to Bennett Cerf and Dorothy was sitting it what would become Arlene's normal seat at the far left of the panelists' table!

[@teonagagnidze]

he is soooooo awesome

[@clayteunis9282]

shoulda made time for him 'cause he's the coolest cat ever

[@jimiclemente1]

and there ladies and gentlemen goes the greatest, most original and most influential musician in American history

[@FelixWheatfield]

"Well, I'll get higher next time!" I'm sure you will, Mr. Armstrong.

[@gremling3724]

0:38 even the greatest singer has failed to shake hands ;-;

[@opale1572]

????

[@jimcameron4672]

Class

[@VinylToVideo]

Daly's comments at 3:33 are funny "I wish you could have got higher" followed by Satchmo's comments since he probably is a bit high! Audience didn't get it but I'm surprised the few of them laughed; a bit racy for the 50s.

[@lookup101]

VinylToVideo He said I'll get higher next time, referencing the next time he was on the show.

[@samdherring]

I thought he meant higher on the show but can also see the other reference. Tbh a lot of them may have caught it. Prohibition was relatively recent and the smear campaigns hadn't had half a century to set in.

[@VinylToVideo]

@@lookup101 Yeah, sure. No double entendres EVER on "What's My Line."

[@opale1572]

Yo sigo sin entenderlo, quizá porque mi conocimiento del inglés es limitado y no he captado el contexto. Pero observo en estos comentarios que a mucha gente le ha hecho mucha gracia esto del "got higher". Incluso hay polémica sobre qué quiso decir. Así que ya veo que no tengo por qué sentirme acomplejado por no captarlo yo.