What's My Line? - Bobby Darin; Joey Bishop [panel] (Feb 26, 1961)

MYSTERY GUEST: Bobby Darin
PANEL: Arlene Francis, Joey Bishop, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

That Bobby Darin Bing Crosby impersonation was unreal, I'll bet even Bing couldn't believe it. What a talent this young man was!!!!!!!

[@MusicDude86]

Was just watching Beyond the Sea last night. Bobby Darin was one hell of a talent. Sorely missed even all these years later.

[@allnitenurse]

I miss Bobby Darin. Had such a crush on him. What a talent

[@oldwestguy]

Bobby Darin was a multi-faceted entertainerr... He could do it all. He supplemented his many talents with a style and charisma all his own and was one of those rare performers whose energy revealed the tremendous satisfaction he derived from entertaining his many fans. He was a rare talent lost much too soon.

[@LrkyouTube]

I’ve always loved John, he’s so incredibly articulated and his answers and explanations are so satisfying and precise. It’s like the perfect exact clues! He’s a good host, better than Jimmy fallon or anyone who’s on today’s shows. And bobby is adorable. And arlene is my favorite panelist i love her so much!!!!

[@DougJrFan93]

Bobby is one of the best singers of all time! Thanks!

[@royb2251]

There’s a lot of talent on the panel including the host and Bobby Darin is the best entertainer, singer , writer I’ve ever seen

[@mickjimi]

I'm 59, Bobby was my Mum's favorite. He must have been a brilliant artist. Mum was a great musician herself.❤

[@tomhavens6006]

How could you not fall in love with Dorothy, as everyone when they leave gets the warmest charming smile. Another enjoyable show. Thanks again for saving these wonderful trips down memory lane!

[@taraxacum]

Broadcast on my third birthday. Btw, I can't begin to say how much I love Bobby Darin. Since most of his work was before my time, I am thankful to discover his extraordinary talent here on KZbin. Now we also know why it was important to him to work on behalf of the Heart Fund.

[@lucindasommer720]

My heart just breaks watching Dorothy now. Before I watched WML in no particular order; I've been watching from 1950 this time, chronologically. The marked difference in her demeanor since her last hospitalization is dramatic. These people have become so familiar to me that I really love them. How terrible to know things will only get worse for her. It's going to so hard to watch her last show as well as the successive ones, the ones without her. My mother was a prescription drug addict--that & schizophrenia killed her 6 & a half years ago. Nobody was able to save her--we all tried.

[@christinedorman3383]

+LucindaSummer I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it's been seven years since your mother died, but as my own mother died a a couple of years just prior to that, I know it's not something one just gets over. How painful it must have been for you to watch her struggle with her illnesses and how they, I'm sure, affected your relationship with her. Best wishes.

[@christinedorman3383]

+LucindaSummer I'm so sorry for your loss. I realize that your mother died seven years ago, but as someone whose mother died about ten years ago, I know that it's a loss one doesn't just get over. How painful it must have been for you to watch how her struggle with her illnesses, and how difficult it must have been as well to deal with how they affected your relationship with her. Best wishes

[@nancysanders2398]

Lucinda Sommer You have my humble prayers for you and the loss of your mother,Ms.Sommer.It so very difficult to work to help someone who has mental health difficulties and added Rx medication addiction combined.Your mother,was so fortunate to have you,in her time of" need." Take Good Care,as it has not been so long,since you lost your mother.Nancy,Missouri.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Im sorry to hear of your loss. My mother was a manic depressive too. However I do think we have to be careful in giving people the wrong impression here with regard to Dorothy Kilgallen. I'm pretty certain that Dorothy wasn't at all bipolar or indeed schizophrenic. From what I understand, given the precious little reliable detail, she had an inclination to drink as well as an inclination to barbiturates to help her sleep. According to her chauffeur the drinking didn't agree with her. He didn't say she was an alcoholic. I myself know many people who drink a lot when they shouldn't, for instance diabetics or those taking medication. I wouldn't call them alcoholics either. In short we all, myself included, have to be careful we don't reinvent a person's history without the full informatiom or indeed based upon misinformation. As it is, my PERSONAL belief is she drank when she maybe shouldn't have (reportedly she described her condition as anaemia), nothing more, no mental illness to speak of. In addition, rather than her death being the result of deteriorating health, I believe she was most probably murdered by the Mafia given what information she was purported to be hoping to reveal. Her usual manner does seem rather 'suppressed' in this episode though, I'll admit that. Who knows the truth? I have a feeling she managed to hide a lot of it....just as she managed to smooth over her strange physical quirks with makeup and choice of wardrobe.

[@johnmahoney3566]

Dorothy was murdered. Not by any overdose.

[@nanaberry4120]

Dorothy's hair looked really beautiful in this episode.

[@carolv8450]

I think it’s a wig

[@nanaberry4120]

Carol V it probably was, but it still looks great on her.😊

[@carolv8450]

Nana Berry Yes, she is so pretty. I thought her hair was real. Someone else told me about the wigs.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

@@carolv8450 No, I don't think that was a wig.

[@edithsymmans3273]

Bobby Darin is one sexy looking young man, love the voices he was able to do, especially in his stage act….. his stage presence was awesome plus he was far better than any other artist, the greatest of the time……. fondly remembered RIP

[@eepanusstar5940]

Loved Bobby Darin-he had a lot of hits when I was young.

[@kennethbutler1343]

"Mac The Knife has to be the most well known record in the history of records..." Little did John imagine in just a few short years The Beatles would re-write the entire history of records!

[@lydiawilliams255]

Arlene and Bennet both have million dollar smiles!

[@ilzamaria6424]

Only recently I read a few years before her death her beloved diamond heart shaped from her necklace was robbed - it is so sad

[@christopherallen9580]

Darin's Dean Martin impression was spot on.

[@neilmcdonald9164]

RIP Bobby Darrin taken from us 50 years ago today and too soon😢❤️🎩

[@jeffzest8393]

Bennet loves the ladies. He always compliments them on their beauty and/or figure.

[@SuperOMG123456]

I love Dorothy's hair

[@trickydick6152]

Hmm, actually she looks more agreeable to the eye than usual.

[@eepanusstar5940]

Joey-"can't expect the whole family for 50 bucks"!

[@larryteren5054]

the moment i heard debbie drake's name i knew what she did for a living. she was well known in the midwest on tv.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Hey that's a great Dean Martin impression by Darin!.....as well as Bing.

[@jamesjoyce9207]

great Bing and Dino impressions on Bobby's part

[@eepanusstar5940]

Dorothy and Joey were right-just watched a clip of Bobby Darin singing Dream Lover-all he does is snap his fingers!

[@michaeldanello3966]

Is it possible that John Daly was not aware of Bobby Darin's serious heart condition. I knew about it around the time of his Mack the Knife. It was what caused his early death at the age of 37 just a few days before Christmas 1973. He had a great talent for singing, acting and impersonations... Durante appeared with him while he was impersonating Durante. Rather high praise. And although I feel that Sinatra was the greatest popular male vocalist that ever lived, Bobby Darin certainly ranked as one of the greats.

[@Melinda8162]

@Tim Dewano Don't comment on a subject that you aren't qualified. Nothing trashy about FRANK SINATRA!! THE biggest trash piles are the current crop of ' so called ' entertainment junk out there today.

[@deliafox9443]

I loved these shows Delia from England

[@markgerard3674]

I know a young man named Charlie Romo who idolizes Bobby Darin and he sings Bobby Darin songs among others of that era. He also does a show called Roman Candle in which he sings all Bobby Darin songs. Charlie is only 26 years old

[@harpereion8702]

I guess nobody knew, except he and his close Family, when he did the telecast at age 24 that he had heart problems. So sad that he died at 37.

[@tomtransport]

Bobby had a serious heart ailment/condition that he succumbed to at an early age, 37 or so I think. It seems John Daily was not aware of that and I was embarrassed for him. You don't have to be old to have a heart ailment. Love bobby's artistry.

[@FOLIPE]

It's sad seeing Dorothy like this, but people are allowed to have bad days. And Arlene is as wonderful as ever.

[@BrookeBullmasterStewart]

I came on the comments section to see if anyone else thought as I did… she seemed very tipsy. 🫤

[@shoegeezr]

DK was mildly impaired and appeared to have a numb lower lip, but not Judy Garland stoned. On the other hand, I thought The others were stellar, especially JCD, Joey Bishop, and Bobby Darin.

[@Dios67]

The beginning of her addiction to particular meds based on the injury she obtained at the Kennedy inauguration events that ultimately led to her death (or the Government/mob, if you believe in any of the conspiracies surrounding it).

[@gregmoorhead7203]

I’ve never seen Dorothy look prettier than she does in this episode.

[@ihatey0utube]

she always is beautiful but yes this hair style and dress suit her especially well in this episode!!!!

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

This is a Video Tape. CBS started taping episodes in 1959 so the panel could take vacation. Some were shown live but many were taped shows.

[@loissimmons6558]

The movie "Pepe" had been mentioned in some earlier episodes connected to a cameo appearance by Joey Bishop in the movie. Bobby Darin also made a cameo appearance and sang one forgettable song. The movie was released on 12/20/60. My guess is that the movie is not mentioned here because by now it was known to have bombed. John Daly's faux pas pronunciation of it as "Pee-pee" turned out to be prescient.

[@sallyhaid7030]

If Dorothy was in pain, she may have been a little woozy. I don't believe she was either an alcoholic or a drug addict. Many people took prescription sleep aids, and she drank socially. I do not believe her death was by her own hand. I recommend Mark Shaw's two excellent books about Dorothy.

[@tomhavens6006]

Actually, there are three books and another one coming.

[@paulsanpala3557]

The ladies dress with such class.

[@robgabriel8900]

can't believe bobby was 25 in 1961, here could pass for 10yrs older

[@mkl62]

Thanks for posting.

[@eepanusstar5940]

Dorothy was way "off" tonight-spoke very slowly, etc. I really liked her-very intelligent woman. I plan to buy her biography soon. "

[@leslieleslie8280]

eepanus star me too there is one called the girl around the world for $600.00

[@donhailer4994]

Ironically, Dorothy looks great in this episode. I think whatever she took before the show hit her hard halfway through. She was very relaxed; the "honeys" were flowing.

[@erichanson426]

Yes, Joey Bishop got one without needing a conference.

[@johngreen3543]

Joey is right when he asked the finger snapping question and got a no.. He should have gotten a yes on it. Daly blew that one because he made no clarification.

[@bettycogswell9851]

Dorothy looks so pretty here.

[@pegirish3315]

So hard watching Dorothy. I was young and I didn’t realize back then there was a problem.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

"President Kennedy." They speak so nonchalantly of him. As if he had all the time in the world. How tragic it is. As for. Dorothy's behavior, she seemed perfectly normal to me.

[@amb1962]

Perfect timing. The 2014 WH Correspondents Dinner is tomorrow on CSPAN.

[@jesssands5349]

It's too bad they guessed early on Bobby Darrin, it would have been more fun to have longer segment with him.

[@alskndlaskndal]

Awesome that Bobby Darin got a chance to appear on the show! I didn't get Joey's piano joke.... I looked for footage of the White House Correspondents dinner, didn't find any of Joey, but you can hear audio of Kennedy's comments, including a mention of Joey, along with a picture including him, at JFK'S REMARKS AT A WHITE HOUSE PRESS CORRESPONDENTS DINNER (FEBRUARY 25, 1961)

[@jackdnoe]

I'm assuming that the piano joke was a reference to Harry Truman...

[@jjouney]

Actually, I'm pretty sure the joke was in reference to Richard Nixon, who was the previous vice president and known to be a very good piano player.

[@johnaustin6467]

Richard Nixon in 1963 (Jack Paar Show) starts at 2:52. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3TWeIaDr8qSbLM

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

I believe this is the 2nd or 3rd time he's on

[@eepanusstar5940]

Had to be Nixon if JFK was president-Truman wouldn't bother him.

[@robertmelson2130]

Wow, Dorothy. 20:52 She's having trouble getting her mask off, and Joey notices. It's been obvious the entire show since she first opened her mouth. Wouldn't someone, an entertainment writer, a rival columnist, anyone, have mentioned Dorothy's behavior on tonight's appearance in a magazine or newspaper article?

[@magnificentfailure2390]

+Robert Melson Most likely, no. Who would want to make an enemy with that large of a readership?

[@craigdallas784]

Robert Melson +pills

[@igkoigko9950]

Motor skills and affect are impacted more than cognitive abilities. Side effect of many psychoactive drugs, barbiturates

[@sandrageorge3488]

Who prescribed them. Very slow in talking.

[@michaeljudge3401]

Those were ladies and gentlemen.

[@johnscanlan9335]

Bobby Darin - when he was Walden Cassotto - went to my high school, Bronx Science!

[@robertmelson2130]

In reading the comments about the cost of Gil Fates' book going up so much in relatively recent years, I had the thought that the channel owner Gary, who has probably done more than anyone in the last 40 years to increase interest in What's My Line? bears some responsibility. Now, what if a couple of years ago he'd bought up copies of the book? That'd be great if he had!!

[@nanaberry4120]

Dorothy’s words were so slurred. I wonder…???

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

"That's All State stand. Are you in good hands?"

[@drumbum3.142]

This would have been HYSTERICAL If George Burns had been on the panel tonight.. 😆😅😂😅😅😅

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

My mother watched Jack Lalane in the morning. Didn't know they had one with a lady.

[@malcolmmarshall5946]

My Mom watched Jack LaLane too, along with I Love Lucy, The Real McCoys and Andy Griffith, all in morning syndication in 1964-65.

[@kentetalman9008]

If you live in Cleveland, you may remember Paige Palmer, the "First Lady of Fitness", who did fitness shows on TV from 1948 to 1973, earlier than Jack LaLane. She finally passed away in 2009, at the age of 93.

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

@@kentetalman9008 Oh wow, I didn't know that. I'm going to see if I can find a video of her here on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffzest8393]

Panelists refreshing then; no bleeps necessary!!!

[@maggiejohnson5891]

She must have been one of the first to teach exercise on TV. Even Dorothy didn’t get it.

[@rr7firefly]

Joey Bishop felt that Bobby Darin did not answer him truthfully about the finger snaps.

[@tonynesbit9673]

Total class.

[@RachelDavisMatthews]

Debbie Drake was also on TTTT then too

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

Poor Dorothy...

[@missapk]

Breaks my heart every time I see her. We need more like her today, that's for sure!

[@kmgirl1967]

I really loved Dorothy on this show!! I was sick to hear of her untimely death!! Rest in Peace, Dorothy,, we miss you!!!

[@Baskerville22]

Carol Burnett still alive today, 62 years later. The 2nd guest, Lucille Trout from Benton, Arkansas...the hometown of C & W legend, Charlie Rich. Dorothy sometimes gave the impression that she had imbibed a few 'drinkies' before the show....and her usual razor-keen mind was somewhat dulled.

[@eepanusstar5940]

Dorothy was really out of it in this episode-hard to watch.

[@marycleary7810]

She had been sick for quite some time.

[@gailsirois7175]

Was on medication..just got out if hospital..how alert would you be ?

[@user-uh4dv2zn5m]

if i could go back in time, i would have married Joey Bishop

[@sandrageorge3488]

I remember watching Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee in a movie where she trains him from a dog book. Anyone know the name of the movie?

[@echoecho3108]

I love that movie! Such fun! Caesar Romero plays Bobby's father. If a Man Answers. I believe the dvd is back in print. I had such a crush on Bobby, back in the day. Love his sexy voice. RIP Bobby, and thanx for all the magic, music, and memories.

[@juliansinger]

Debbie Drake was apparently originally Velda Louise Bellah. She's easily findable and vaguely famous, so I won't go into interminable detail. I include a 1970 article talking about some of her background. She seems to have just been becoming Popular in '61. archives.chicagotribune.com/1970/02/15/page/438/article/how-velda-louise-bellah-became-tvs-debbie-drake

[@shirleyrombough8173]

John said "President Kennedy" and my heart broke. Of course, 1961 was during the Kennedy administration.

[@shirtless6934]

I guess Phyllis slipped up again and let Bennett know who the mystery guest was.

[@JohnnylMr]

Debbie Drake!

[@jeffzest8393]

The best figure of any woman on the show? Facial beauty and figure arguable better than any of the contestants, celebrity or not.

[@tomhavens6006]

Is Debby Drake still with us! I’m also from Indianapolis. She was very charming.

[@geoffm9944]

Bobby Darin was a superb all round entertainer. The world of show business lost a huge star with his early death.

[@Rhonda9199]

Dorothy should have used a blind fold like Arlene's...much easier to get off!

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Who is Joey Bishop referring to at around 03:28 ? A former president? /update>: Ok it's a reference to Truman, thanks

[@galileocan]

Oh dear. The "Dorothy Fog" has rolled in again in this episode. Sigh. 😥

[@tomhavens6006]

Wrong!!

[@anneroy4560]

Dorothy sounds completely off ... I am surprised they allowed her to go on that night ...

[@allanshulstad8023]

Darin had scarlet fever, I believe, as a child. He died in his 30s during heart surgery.

[@accomplice55]

Rheumatic fever.

[@oldwestguy]

Watching this, Dorothy's demeanor seems different... a little off. I wonder if she wasn't feeling well, but she didn't appear to be her usual perky self. Her energy level was not what we normally see.

[@Steve-eq8iz]

barbiturates

[@dougwickstrom9870]

@@Steve-eq8iz Or the then-new diazapines. Similar effects. Similar actions on the brain. The chemistry was not understood. The diazapines are still being over-prescribed.

[@wife97]

Why does Dorothy keep calling Bobby Darin "honey"?

[@sandrageorge3488]

She was 48, and he was 25, so she could of considered him a child?

[@thomaslombardo3401]

Another talent gone too soon

[@jeffzest8393]

Why do they ask if a useful product? Anyone ever say no?

[@accomplice55]

Yes. Sometimes it's strictly decorative.

[@armyvet4081]

filming of this show - kilgallen was drunk

[@CC-Tron]

Dorothy's speech here seems a little off.

[@WhatsMyLine]

This was not a good period for Dorothy. :(

[@SuperOMG123456]

Why??

[@BeIIeDoc24]

What's My Line? so this was right after she got out of the hospital. i have to say, she doesn't seem inebriated. her speech isn't slurred so much as it's slowed, as if she was on some sort of barbiturate. which is probably likely if she was prescribed medication post-hospitalization.it kind of reminds me of the episode of WML? where Arlene's speech was also slowed and the words ran into each other a bit. and that was a result of being handed an upper by someone on the crew when she was having a particularly exhausting day.

[@druidbros]

Lorna Badeo Her speech does seem a bit slowed. It pains me to see her this way. She and Arlene were both so intelligent I hate to see anything which affects her.

[@Steff2929again]

Lorna Badeo Looks exactly as the effects of barbiturates. Especially the slowness of movement and speech. The effects are somewhat similar to alcohol, but there are distinct differences. It makes me sad to see this. D is my fav panelist. She had such a brilliant intellect.

[@nashmitchell3070]

At this Correspondence Dinner for president Kennedy they mentioned, Sammy Davis Jr., who worked hard on the Kennedy campaign wasn't allowed to attend it because he was Black.

[@roberttelarket4934]

Something is wrong with Dorothy tonight. I love her but she seems partly drunk.

[@andyman0231]

Man all the sexist comnents.. Never get away with that now

[@galileocan]

I'm probably all alone, but I just don't get the appeal of Joey Bishop. He always seemed sombre and sullen (unless he was about to crack a joke - and even then he does it straight faced). Too bad they didn't ever bring back Ernie Kovacs. He had life, personality, a smile, he was funny - he had it all. Bishop just brings me down to be honest.

[@DLAN-jb3hb]

Galileocan g Joey Bishop was boring. Ernie Kovacs was annoying,

[@jvcomedy]

somber and sullen was Joey's "schtick" and it's how he delivered his comedy. He was very popular at the time. Different tastes for different times. I actually think he does a good job on the show and I find him to be clever.

[@ToddSF]

+Jeff Vaughn -- Me, too. I think Joey Bishop was an excellent guest panelist who brought a lot of humor to WML. I find his deadpan delivery hilarious -- he starts to make a remark that is seemingly serious and it just isn't and it's very funny.

[@ToddSF]

+Galileocan g -- Me, I'll take Joey Bishop any day of the week over Ernie Kovacs. I think Joey Bishop was very funny with his deadpan delivery of funny lines. Ernie Kovacs I found to be egotistical and annoying.

[@neilmidkiff]

On my second pass through these playlists in order, I'm often thinking "I didn't remember that Joey Bishop was so funny." Maybe the stone face didn't grab me at first (though that would be strange since I'm a big Buster Keaton fan). Maybe I'm just in a different mood this year. In any event, I'm loving it this time. His ad libs are always spot on, always unforced ... they show a quick mind at work.

[@MightyMoCat]

It's sad that Bobby was raising money for the Heart Fund and died at 37 from heart disease. Great talent lost too soon. 😢

[@333mrwill]

Dorothy is pretty smashed in this one.

[@timprescott4634]

Joey would be cancelled today…how sad how Puritan we have become.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Cancelled by who? A complete bunch of nobodies who have no lives. Don't even think about them.

[@davidwainwright2816]

Killgallon is drunk…..!🤣🤣

[@TheMarylandRoadKing]

Unfortunately, Dorothy is obviously drinking at this point. So sad.

[@rberry4288]

Ohh f... Bennett is back. "JOHN, JOHN CAN I SAY SOMETHING?"

[@roberttelarket4934]

Something is wrong with Dorothy tonight. I love her but she seems partly drunk.