What's My Line? - Clarence "Donald Duck" Nash; Bob Hope (Dec 12, 1954) [W/ COMMERCIALS]

[@benkleschinsky]

Just a testament to how good this show was. I don't know many people who will be rewatching any one of today's game shows 70 years from now. These shows are timeless.

[@onlythewise1]

there beyond good idiots dont get it there to dumb

[@breakingthe4thwall260]

actually there's a couple of shows i can think of that are treading close to that kind of longevity. one wheel of fortune, another is the price is right and possibly jeopardy.

[@spectrumlocalb191]

Ben Kleschinsky Except for the Price Is Right and The Match Game.

[@cynthiaahern9081]

Yes. They are timeless

[@Qboro66]

You mean 70 years from now when game shows no longer exist? Probably the teenagers of 2090 will at least be curious enough to watch.

[@salaciousbum1161]

I love the way Mr. Daly speaks. So articulate, what a great game show host!

[@worldpeace32]

That's why he's the host for 17 years

[@libradocastanon8408]

@@worldpeace32 may LLP

[@dariabusek3566]

"Articulate?!" It's phony pseudo-intellectual. I understand that there's a certain justifiable obfuscation at play, as part of the schtick, but it's generally phony.

[@salaciousbum1161]

@@dariabusek3566 Haha. You're funny. Sorry you're life is miserable to negatively comment on my happiness and praise of a show that I love. I'll laugh and enjoy my great life while I'm sure you had a bad day. I pity you. Hugs and love regardless ❤❤❤

[@salaciousbum1161]

@Aritosthenes I'm reading this in Mr. Daly's voice. Well done. 😂

[@garygibson5983]

Mr. Nash used to walk his dog by my elementary school and speak to the kids in the Donald Duck voice.

[@jcspider7259]

W O W !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@YManCyberDude]

That's pretty cool . . .

[@lisahinton9682]

These days, he'd be arrested and convicted as a sex offender.

[@CellGames2006]

@David Pinegar Hey, you can see The Donald walk past your apartment if you live in D.C. now too... but most teachers don't want him to speak to children, at least not the liberal ones.

[@su-rv2uq]

@@lisahinton9682 only if he was committing a sexual offense, stupid.

[@davepane7306]

My grandfather used to cut Mr. Nash's hair and every time the clippers turned on he would squeal in Donald Duck voice.

[@vietwarriorvet]

So great to see Bob Hope in his prime. He has done so much for the entertainment world and the world in general. I saw him in Vietnam.

[@narcissaclink3653]

My husband saw him as well.he was in the air force.

[@lauriemccain5040]

That must have been a treat. Thank.you for your service.

[@spindalis79]

He made it all the way to 100. Bob passed away in 2003.

[@56squadron]

@Sandra Jones - What is wrong with you? You're like the people who take glee in attacking John Wayne for no reason. So Mamie Van Doren worked with Hope a whole 3 months and you are using her so called opinion to attack a man? Did you vet her too? Of course not. Maybe EVERYONE hated Mamie Van Doren. Why does she get a free pass? And what was Hope supposed to do? When he did those shows he was almost 70 years old, and you talk like right afterwards he should have gone up to the line and done a combat patrol. And for that you call him a son of a bitch? Well... what does that make you? The day when you do anything remotely as useful to the nation as Mr Hope did HIS ENTIRE LIFE then you can open your nasty mouth.

[@michellefricke7942]

Was Racquel Welch on the USO that time?

[@shuboy05]

I love that Bennett still mentions his rival publishers by name when the Mystery Guests mention writing a book.

[@allenjones3130]

Rest in peace, Bob. Thanks for the memories.

[@sandrageorge3488]

I love how Arlene loves and appreciates the guests.

[@frederalbacon]

Scrabble joke was great. There's gems throughout this whole thing. Bob Hope signing in as Bing Crosby was great, and then the guess was even better.

[@neilphelan145]

Mr. Nash is responsible for one of the most famous voices in the world.

[@MathsOP]

i would say the monopoly guy has a more famous voice

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

@@MathsOP you keep believing that

[@sleepCircle]

@@MathsOP i had no idea the monopoly guy even spoke, canonically.

[@bigoldinosaur]

Clarence Nash voiced Donald Duck for 50 years. Now that is dedication to one of the world's most recognizable cartoon characters of all time.

[@drhino9425]

What's My Line. I just love viewing the 100's of shows available. It fulfills a place in my heart from earlier times

[@lauragaweeda7498]

D Rhino it does mine too.

[@crazyjamaica50]

You watched this as a kid?

[@philippapay4352]

@@crazyjamaica50 I am among those who watched this as a kid. My parents did. They watched Steve Allen and later Jack Paar. I became what my aunt would have called "a dirty stay up." I was a night owl. I am not sure if these wonderful shows with funny, educated people on them caused it or I was just lucky enough to have found them while up late at night. I got good grades and loved school, so my parents were right there with me watching. Generally, the younger children were all in bed. I have to say it is interesting for me to see from a sociological point of view how wrong we are in our views of how people were treated in the 1950s. I was a child and in that sense not out in the world. I watch this now and realize that, partially because it was show biz, the attitudes toward African-Americans were quite liberated and respectful of their accomplishments. There was an honoring of true gifts, like those of a Frank Lloyd Wright. No one made a big deal out of homosexuality. It was, of course, a delight to see that there was no ill will toward Japanese or German guests. Latin American guests were treated as though they came from the ancient, unique cultures that are theirs. But several areas found the era disgustingly wanting in its treatment of people and in a public way such as this show was: first was the catcalls and comments to women directly about their bodies and looks; second was the humiliatingly silly jokes about aboriginal tribal people's birth names, reservation upbringing, and customs; third was the outright rude references to people's weight if they were above the panelist questioner's perception of the norm or acceptable. This was to the point that in one show a woman was promoting a weight loss helper and the panelist told her at the end that she should consider taking it. She talked to John and he later said when she'd left the stage that she had in fact lost 60 pounds or thereabouts on it and had another year and perhaps 40 pounds to go. Why plague someone due to your own prejudices? This was a guest panelist I loved as an all-around talent in show biz. But he was nasty rude to her. Possibly there are some men who are randy enough to be offended by a woman's appearance if she dares to exist in a form that isn't pleasing to him and he would not seek her company, save for intimacy, so dismisses her as someone he can simply write off as not a locus of rights. Though a quite good moderator, the other thing I did not recall from my ill-spent youth was how in love with himself John Daly was and how he talked so much about himself and his friends and his history with the mystery guests that Arlene or Dorothy or guest panelists frequently had to step in toward the end and state what book the author had just written or the name of the movie coming out or how exceptional a performance had been in something worthy like "Sunrise at Campobello" and so on. When they wanted to do a retrospective on the show, the bigwigs were stunned that they could not use almost any of the interviews with any mystery guests because they were so full of Daly being full of himself and not getting to the public relations, advertising point of the guests' visits. It is a pity because even amidst John's mental masturbation was now and again some quite interesting information on the mystery guest and their work. I do remember well how exceptional the panelists were and what fun they were and how wittily naughty at times and just entertaining. Possibly some of this is due to them all being accomplished people in their own fields who were well-read and came from normal homes and had panache and humor. Even most of the guest panelists fell into this sterling category.

[@datagerrl8495]

Really? Because that’s a grammatical oxymoron.

[@philippapay4352]

@@datagerrl8495 You may have meant this reply for someone else. As I wrote my comments in the middle of the night, you would have to educate me on the "grammatical oxymoron," I fear, because I see only things that are normal figures of speech in the area from which I come. So sorry for the offense.

[@johnwettermark]

Great episode. Bob Hope AND Donald Duck!

[@Dayvit78]

Hey don't forget the infamous Bud Cline, Akron sewer cleaner.

[@jeraleewood5969]

@@Dayvit78 He was fun for the panal to figure out! Arlene told Dorothy, that they need to work with him (to maintain their figures)!

[@jeraleewood5969]

I liked the comment, from the girl that watched this with her aunt, that called it, "the stay up dirty show"!

[@AnAdorableWombat]

This show is just pure joy to watch!!

[@marinerman]

You look at the way Clarence Charles Nash does Donald’s voice, and he makes it look so easy, while the current actor Tony Anselmo looks like he has to put a lot of effort into doing the voice. Just goes to show you, everyone creates voices in their own ways, but some just have it down to an art that it becomes seamless. 😊 RIP to all the Disney legends that have passed on.

[@jamircox8458]

Clarence taught Tony how to do it Tony served as his apprentice and trained under Clarence for years, he was trained to do it. He didn’t come up with his own way of doing it. He’s doing it the same way, Clarence did.

[@holiday07]

Oh I love Donald Duck from childhood to now, good to see Mr. Nash the voice behind DD. Mr. Nash was charming.

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

I remember seeing every single episode of: "What's My Line?" when I was much younger. Now that I am older and that there is nothing left except to find comedy I do believe that seeing Mr Bob Hope fooling the panel was the best form of laughter that we all needed from the very beginning of COVID-19. Please think positive at all times. ©® February 20, 2021 @ 10:10 pm ©®

[@patriciamooney928]

Dorothy Killgallen. Mystery. Can't help wondering what really happened to her.

[@andrewk2996]

I wish we had people and programs like this today

[@donnacook8994]

Very few celebrities would qualify or speak as formally, nor could you find a moderator who would be as professional and wellspoken as John Daly was. Celebrities today are few that aren't vulgar, rude and attention seeking. This show is a treasure!

[@crazynelo]

This show is gold! So happy this randomly popped up in my feed just a few days ago. Additionally it feels my (non native) english skills keep improving after every other episode watched.

[@sharonhardy4139]

Proper English has fallen to the wayside these days. It used to be that, in order to elicit respect, you needed to come across in an intelligent manner. Nowadays, anything goes, and you’re ripped to shreds if you point out improper English.

[@jayonnaj18]

Bennet Cerf was my favorite panel member on What's My Line!

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

endless horrible jokes & all i take it

[@thomtlc2]

Another example of why this show is so great. To have Bob Hope come on as a guest is such a thrill. I can't think of a game show today that would be able to secure such talent.

[@clevelandnative7175]

I’m a 51 yr old GenXer, and one of the little things I love about this show is that pretty much everyone signs the board in cursive, such a shame young people don’t learn it anymore.

[@suew4609]

Yes, and most of them write beautifully! My son can’t even read cursive.

[@anishraja9655]

I'm 13, and I write in cursive. It isn't dead until I'm dead. Also, in Forsyth County, Georgia, cursive is taught in 3rd grade. I learnt it before that, but it was nice to review.

[@OdisseuBR]

Lately, here in Brasil, cursive writing is being considered a punishment against the kids. They say you're forcing the kids to do a thing they can't. Like a way of bullying. The kids only learn a thing called stick lettering.

[@OdisseuBR]

@@anishraja9655 congrats 👏🎉

[@billyjoesmo8251]

My wife and I would leave notes back and forth to each other in cursive believe it or not my kids learned how to read cursive from that

[@bluebear1985]

Clarence Nash voiced Donald Duck in various cartoons all the way up until 1983, a couple of years before his death, when he appeared in "Mickey's Christmas Carol".

[@dizzyology7514]

8:40 One of Arlene's Naughties -- "Is it made in California?" "So many people are." The panel was convulsed with laughter over this one, particularly Dorothy. Arlene was extremely good at delivering double-entendres in a dry tone with excellent timing. That plus her "nice girl" persona enabled her to get away with the kinds of jokes that nobody else would have dared to attempt -- except perhaps Hal Block, who didn't get away with them.

[@ludenasan1]

SHE IS SLIGHTLY BAWDY BUT IN A FUN WAY. CAN YOU IMAGINE THE FUN IF SHE RAN A GIRL'S SCHOOL?

[@hocbes]

I don't understand that quip (English is not my native language), could you explain it to me ?

[@dizzyology7514]

To be "made" is a slang term for being seduced.

[@hocbes]

Thanks a lot fot the swift answer!

[@savethetpc6406]

I think another reason Arlene got away with it, @dizzyology, is that to say "so many people are made in California" could also mean that their _careers_ were made there, so nobody could prove that sweet Arlene meant it any other way! :)

[@georgeshelton6281]

This is the first time I ever got to see the man who's behind the voice of Donald duck.

[@tomeddy3971]

A very fabulous person indeed, doing so much for our Military. I had the honor to see Mr Hope on board the USS Ticonderoga CVA-14 while on tour in Vietnam along with the rest of his troop. One fascinating Tokin Gulf Christmas Show 1965.

[@mikejschin]

Hi Tom. High five from a former Marine to a fellow member of the sea services. Interesting that you were on the Ticonderoga: my cousin served aboard that carrier in the late 50s, but he was out of the Navy well before your 1965 experience.

[@gonefishing6240]

Thanks for your service--God bless you

[@kingforaday8725]

I remember watching these specials when they first aired. However, in the back of my mind I was aware registering for the draft was only a few years away!

[@jghamann]

What amazes me in this video is Mr. Daily´s vocabulary.

[@jramsey9690]

That’s when people actually read books. And understood words, knew how to,seep them and what they meant.

[@laurahoward5426]

Great journalist

[@donaldleroy6502]

I had no idea that dateline stretched that far back, I really appreciate these early episodes, especially the ones including the vintage commercials

[@janetaylorparris]

John Daly’s gleeful wince at his own pun at 12:40! What an adorable man.

[@rhondapelletier2141]

This TV show was aired way before I was even born & as a small and. And I love it! I wish we had more TV shows like this with the same common courtesy and respect

[@THE-HammerMan]

There's NEVER been a Donald Duck voice that comes close to Mr. Nash's!

[@AnAdorableWombat]

It's so cute,!

[@jamircox8458]

Mr. Anselmo’s voices close to Nash’s

[@joseh3564]

"Are you Bing Crosby?" Ouch!! That was hilarious to all, including Bob Hope, but also must have been a slight ding to Hope's ego. LOL Good fun!

[@SueProv]

You missed the whole point of the joke. He signed in as Bing Crosby.

[@fionamorel]

I grew up watching the Road To... shows with my siblings, whereas most other kids I knew were watching Rugrats and other cartoons. Bob Hope is my favorite comedian of all time. I remember when I was still little and I asked my mom if I could write him a letter to make him feel better, as he was very old at the time. He died just a few days later. 😔❤️ R.I.P. Bob! Thanks for the memories.

[@FreihEitner]

I just love that Bob Hope signed in as Bing Crosby and Arlene guessed that he was Bing. :-)

[@MrsWilberforce2]

That was hilarious!

[@asthecrowflies737]

John Charles Daly...what an eloquent man. In regard to the husband in the Remington commercial, it's not possible for him to have been better looking even with a shave! :-D

[@Jaydoggy531]

There are some moments of comedy that happen naturally in the human experience, that no comedian, no matter how talented they are, could ever hope to write. 23:45 is one of those moments.

[@BNatoAk]

That was a set up performance but still classy and brilliant 👏

[@donaldwilliamson4150]

God I wish they could have had the whole show with Bob Hope he was one of the first comedians I got into when I was a little kid I loved that man and always will

[@jrm8899]

When Bob Hope or Johnny Carson hosted the Oscars......best times!

[@davidray3133]

I graduated from high school on Bob Hope's 100th birthday. I even received a replica of an autographed photo of him when I earned my Eagle Scout Award about seven months before that.

[@barbaradraxlir1654]

I love Mr. Nash. For the kids around my block I could talk like Donald,thanks to Mr. Nash.

[@lauracollins4195]

At 16:00: “I’ll tell you, Mr. Klein, you’re only gonna get $50 from John, we’ll give you $60 to tell us what you do.” :D

[@MyNameIsBucket]

It wouldn't be a classic WML episode without Bennett completely barking up the wrong tree.

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

if the guest star didnt have a current film, performance, etc he was lost

[@moonlightray8493]

I'd say Steve Allen is the one (very hilariously) barking up the wrong tree... For Bennett, he tends to hit upon a crucial piece of information, only to eliminate the wrong thing immediately afterwards, haha

[@519djw6]

One of my favorite parts of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" was the dueling piano duet between Donald Duck (voiced by Tony Anselmo, Mr. Nash's successor) and Daffy Duck (one of the last times that Mel Blanc did this voice). For me, there's always been something very funny about these two foul-tempered fowls and their respective "speech impediments."

[@BaarBear]

Speaking of how they talk, the dialogue makes reference to this. Remember Daffy's line: "That'ssshh the lashh time I work with shomeone with a sssssssshhpeeech impediment"! ;D

[@519djw6]

@Thomas Bush It was something like, "Let me say it was a great pleasure to meet you!"

[@Starfleet1972]

This episode was recommended to me. I subscribed to the channel right away. I love these shows from the past. Hurray for the freedom of the net, so that you can still watch such things in Europe.

[@garystrong1651]

Was on a supply run back to HQ when I saw a large gathering which turned out to be a USO show with Bob Hope and Ann Margaret, Tuy Hoa, Vietnam 1966, 101st,

[@Knappa22]

Arlene Francis is so delighted every time Mr Nash says something as Donald Duck!!

[@jvcomedy]

My how times have changed. We don't see the first commercial until 19 minutes into the program. These days we would have at least the 3rd commercial break by then. Also there is barely 2 minutes worth of commercials on this show and these days it's at least 10 minutes of a 30 minute program.

[@gordonbartlett1921]

A very keen and painful observation.

[@jvcomedy]

@@CelineOracle It could be.....I don't know. As my comment says I was just making the point of how times have changed from then to now no matter what the reason. Even if they had a product sponsor for an entire show today they'd get a lot more than 2 minutes worth of commercials. If they didn't you can bet the network would be selling the other 8 minutes to somebody now that they've discovered they can get away with running ads for a 1/3 of the program. You just don't see that today.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

You sir @re correct.. Till @round l990 One hour Television progr@ms r@n 50 minutes of actu@l " program content. & @round 9:50 seconds of commercials. Since then they @dded @bout 8 minutes More of commerci@ls so @n @n Hour progr@m only cont@ins @bout 42:40 of The Show. The rest is now commerci@ls. The ST@ND@RDS & PR@CTICES DEPTS no longer C@RE @bout whether they @re CHE@TING&DECEIVING the @udience.

[@nelsontoondrawer7618]

I was 3 at the time. Love the show. But it would take over 60 yrs for me to watch it now. Thank Q.

[@meredithmitchell8921]

I've never seen this show before, I found this by looking up Clarence Nash videos, but I love it! This is super funny

[@LyudmilaRGVK]

WOW! My favorite part is the mystery guest portion.Love it! Thank you!

[@MeekelDubya]

I'm 42 years old and have been binge watching this channel. What's wrong with me?

[@adriennekelley9600]

It's good entertainment...not going to.rot your brain

[@TomBarrister]

In 1933, Nash became the 125th employee for Disney, at a salary of $35 (about $800 today) per week. To justify that salary, Disney, who was not known for his generosity, also had Nash performing other tasks, mostly clerical in nature. Nash also voiced Donald's nephews, Scrooge McDuck, and other small voice roles. He occasionally voiced Mickey Mouse when Walt Disney (who voiced Mickey for several years) wasn't available.

[@rickkelly4111]

One of the greatest all around entertainers of 20th century-----Bob Hope

[@laurahoward5426]

And sweet guy.

[@blthetube1]

Electric shaver as a gift!!!!......I love it! What could possibly go wrong?

[@JamieTransNyc]

I wish John Daly had occasionally allowed the guest to announce his job. In this case it would have been nice to allow Mr Nash to surprise them himself.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Barbi Bimbo: That would have been great!

[@Starrman69]

I agree, to have him speak as Donald Duck would have been better...ah well....

[@SteveCarras]

Mr.Nash's boss Walt Disney's studio themselves in 101 DALMATIONS, since it was set after 1940s, makes a WML refernecs whenthe Badun's, Cruella's crazy henchmen, watch, WHAT;'s MY CRIME. One guest can't attend, because, well, ya know, he's arrested, for his..correctly guess crime..A very young Leonard Maltin when hsi star was a-rising made a note of that in his (orig.1973) THE DISNEY FILMS in Leonard's 101D (1961) review! LOL..Doggone!

[@joeambrose3260]

I agree, they rarely demonstrated a skill. For example,with Minnesota Fats,a couple of trick shots would've been better than rushing thru another guest in 3 minutes

[@tubularap]

John Daly was a good host overall, but he often lacked the capacity to step back when the moments were there, like in having the guests talk some for themselves. Even with the celebrity mystery guests he tends to take centre stage. I'm sure it was not all ego; he had a show to run and was responsible for the time limits. Letting a guest talk requires listening while being able to breaks them off gently when the time was up. John was a professional news-achor and used to control the broadcast. But for this role he should have trained himself more for being a host that can yield attention to the guest. I also totally agree with that 4th guest crammed in at the end. Very embarrassing. Excess time after the celebrity guest could have been easily filled with a spontaneous talk. John could let the panellists pose questions to the celebrity and have the public be entertained with some back-and-fort banter. Sure, it wasn't a format being used then, and maybe the sponsors would object, because they sponsor a quiz show, not a chit-chat show. Anyway; This is all history now, so we have to take it as it is :-)

[@avgjoe-cz7cb]

I can see why some of the questions were rather funny. This was a good show.

[@shirleyfunte3063]

Have we all not giggled at Donald Duck,but the only one who never stopped laughing at Donald Duck s. Antics as Mr. nash s were very clever and his love for Daisy Duck was so feeling and sweet. What a voice ! Thanks to John Charles Daly and his panel for being so clever with their questions and guesses! I loved this show when television began and still at 74 years old still love this show. It s very provacative and intriguing along with their mystery guests. I f I wouldn t have watched it I wouldn t have been well informed of people and their jobs. I ll watch it until I can think and live.

[@dev-lx8lp]

Bob Hope an all time great in any genre! I worked for him briefly during Desert Storm what an incredible gentleman

[@jayonnaj18]

Fred Allen was such a hoot!!!

[@markiangooley]

I think that Fred Allen is arguably a case of Video Killed the Radio Star. He was the biggest of radio stars but didn’t have anywhere as much of a television career.

[@kevinmichaelcallihansr5053]

The Dateline information was interesting! Love the impact these shows have on people today.

[@Axle_grinds]

Oh wow, that Remington advert is baffling. "Does that solve your Christmas problem? GOOD!" - the guy sounds pissed off about it, then teleports away.

[@libertyann439]

Bud was way too good looking to be in a sewer. Arlene agrees. "we must start going into some sewers, Dorothy. "

[@SavageGreywolf]

sewer cleaning often involves specialized equipment so he doesn't have to 'go into the sewer', especially the pipes too small to fit a person :) sometimes machines so large they have dedicated trucks for them.

[@CellGames2006]

I thought he was an athlete not looking at the revelation at start. They got caught up in his uniform too much.

[@janetaylorparris]

They are witty, exquisite ladies. My role models.

[@babyfir77]

Yes, Arlene Francis' comment to Dorothy regarding the sewer cleaner was GOLD!

[@dofehino5444]

@@SavageGreywolf some ppl do go in, even upside down

[@ToddSF]

I don't think he ever appeared on WML, but Clarence Nash's appearance in this episode made me think of Mel Blanc, who did so many different voice characterizations for Warner Brothers' cartoon features (and for other studios later on), plus voice work in radio comedies. Blanc would have made an excellent contestant, though he probably would have had to sign in as "Mr. X", because his name was pretty well known and maybe even blindfolds would have been required, because someone like Fred Allen (himself a radio comedian) probably worked with Mel Blanc at some point.

[@WhatsMyLine]

No, Mel was never on WML. A real missed opportunity. He was certainly famous enough to have been a full blown mystery guest, even by sight, given all the times he'd appeared on Jack Benny's TV show.

[@Jaydoggy531]

Mel Blanc was on Carson though, it was a fun interview. Johnny asked him "Can you do a Nazi Pig?" and in Porky's stuttering voice he stammered "da-a-a-a-a-a das ist alles"

[@Mrlzman]

Yeah, Blanc was a regular on the Jack Benny show, Allen and Benny had a long running "feud", where they would trade barbs and occasionally cross over. Allen would definitely have known him on sight.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

Love the shot of the United Airlines (UAL), Douglas DC-7 Mainliner at the very end!

[@ToddSF]

Bob Hope was born in England on May 29, 1903, moved to the U.S.A. at four years of age, and died at the age of 100 (plus nearly two months) on July 27, 2003. His real name was Leslie Townes Hope. He used to say that in boarding school as a boy, they'd call roll each day, using each kid's last name followed by his first name, so each morning, when they got to his name, it was read out "Hope, Leslie". And, so, his school mates gave him the nickname "Hopelessly". In 1929, he adopted the stage name "Bob Hope" -- never "Robert", as far as I can tell, and it wasn't ever a legal name change. I note that he could sing -- the Christmas standard "Silver Bells" was first introduced in the 1951 film _The Lemon Drop Kid_, sung as a duet by Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell. They filmed that picture in July and August 1950 -- and, strangely, in October 1950, the first recording of the song was released in time for Christmas sung by (who else?) Bing Crosby with Carol Richards. So Hope was upstaged on that one, but the Crosby recording was so successful that Hope and Maxwell were summoned back to the studio in late 1950 to re-film the number in a more elaborate production, included in the 1951 release of the movie. Bob Hope always seemed to me like someone who would live forever. He nearly did.

[@loissimmons6558]

There was one more name associated with Bob Hope. As a teen, he had four professional bouts in the 128 lb. class with a record of 3 and 1. He fought under the name of Packy East. He might have need to fight under an alias because he was under age 18 when he had his first bout. But there is also a bit of a pun in the name. Say it quickly and you have "Pack of yeast", a fast-rising boxer.

[@mikeykm1993]

ToddSF 94109 little fun fact - Bob Hope was from a place called ‘Eltham’ in south east London. The local community theatre, then known as the Eltham Little Theatre, faced closure and he helped to fund it to keep it going and have it renovated. The theatre is now called ‘The Bob Hope Theatre’, and happens to be just down the road from me!

[@Rosarium2007]

mikeykm1993 he also, as I understand it, helped fund the theatre that bears his name at Southern Methodist University in Texas.

[@neilmidkiff]

Bob Hope and Shirley Ross sang what would become Bob's signature tune, "Thanks for the Memory," in The Big Broadcast of 1938. Rewatching the film recently, I was impressed by Bob's stylish singing.

[@susanslack1900]

He will live forever since he became a Christian in his early 30s..took his family to church...im looking forward to meeting him someday..God bless

[@adriennegormley9358]

Our family got its first tv in 1957, and the Disney show was always a fave without kids. Younger bro at the age of 7. Actually learned the Donald Duck talk. He's 73 now and can probably still do it. But the most memorable occasion when he and his first wife were planning their wedding, and he sat facing her at one point, all dewy eyed, and used the Donald voice to tell her, "I love you," 2-3x. She blinked, shook her head to clear it, and exclaimed, "I'm in love with a duck!"

[@Lisargarza]

Isn’t it grand that these are completely entertaining even after nearly 70 years? And no profanity whatsoever.

[@Vaginaninja]

No profanity and no people of colour. So maybe the times aren't quite as rosey and proper as you imply

[@AndySiegel-x1p]

I wasn't even 1 when this show went off the air. Yet binge watch it daily.

[@stevebroitman4969]

I love this show I watch reruns daily

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

You can have all your current movie 'stars'. Imagine meeting the voice of Donald Duck, arguably one of the most famous characters of all time. Man! I also loved when Walt Disney was a 'mystery' guest and said (of his disguised deep voice) "I couldn't use falsetto...that's the mouse." He voiced Mickey. People, the magnitude of which we'll never see again.

[@notable9]

I love these shows.. I also really enjoy the pride people took in their work back then..

[@vilstef6988]

Timeless, but such a different era.

[@rangerboy7877]

arlene is so pretty tonight especially her hair

[@scootscootriot1020]

Arlene with a great jab at California 8:40.

[@jrm8899]

Arlene guesses "Is it Bing Crosby??!)...... CLASSIC!!

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Awww I love the Donald Duck voice!

[@loissimmons6558]

+What's My Line? Highest accolades for the editing work to piece this episode together. From the video, one can tell that there are a number of places, especially starting with the insertion of the first commercial and the sudden presence of an elapsed time. And yet the audio transitions smoothly, even in the midst of someone speaking. The only audio evidence is some lack of audio level variation. But compared to the overall enormity of the editing required, that has to be viewed as nothing more than a minor glitch. I always appreciate the efforts you have made in preparing and posting the WML episodes as well as the other shows from the early days of television, especially on an episode like this one that required Herculean efforts.

[@vidoyon]

I just got done watching this episode just cut me laughing When the gentleman who does Donald Duck's voice. Very funny and enjoyable😂

[@sandrageorge3488]

My dad had a Remington shaver. Got angry when my older sisters used it on their legs lol.

[@anishraja9655]

The look of "Oh god no" given to the audience by John at 7:05 cracks me up every time.

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

Instant tears at the sound of Donald Duck.

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

LOVE BOB HOPE WITH ALL MY HEART AND ALWAYS WILL

[@SafetyProMalta]

Class, pure class.

[@gwendavis1949]

It looks like Fred Allen is "fangirling" a bit over Bob Hope when they shake hands as Mr. Hope leaves the stage. :D

[@amexred]

I wish this show would come back

[@dannydoc1969]

I'm in love with Arlene.

[@kenretherford6428]

Who isn't!!!!

[@1aikane]

I wish I could have known her.

[@nessamillikan6247]

I agree. She's charming and gracious! Great onscreen presence!

[@FlockOfHawks]

#metoo

[@robertbeacham4314]

Marty was a lucky man!

[@taniaflannery8863]

I Miss good old fashion tv love this show, In australia there is utter crap on tv that's why I don't watch it anymore .

[@mikejschin]

It's very much the same here in the US. Thank goodness for channels such as this one.

[@franklesser5655]

Donald Duck, Bob Hope... This is a great episode!

[@BillB23]

As a plumber pal of mine told me, "It may be shit to you, but it's bread and butter to me."

[@sulosky]

11:35 for Donald Duck voice.

[@maryklein7648]

What does he say?

[@reddodeado301]

@@maryklein7648 "Well it's a great pleasure to meet you."

[@LiveInSydney]

I saw Bob Hope in a live televised show in Perth, Western Australia back in the 70’s. He was with Barbara Eden and Charo

[@supafrogg258]

An interesting thing about people who can perform the Donald Duck voice: When some people perform the voice, the listener can decipher what is being said with relative ease. However, when Clarence Nash did the voice, though it sounded great, his actual words being said were harder to make out. Though I have played Clarence Nash's first line spoken here as Donald Duck at different playback speeds, I'm still unsure of what he was saying!

[@dianemunn7558]

I laughed and I cried. I remember watching this on a black-and-white screen way back when. Too bad it's not available on a rerun basis.

[@angrytedtalks]

Wow. This is before Victor Kiam was so impressed he bought the company.

[@countmeworthy]

I am new to this channel and love it! Love WML. I have been noticing that most often than not, the moderator, John Daley gives a hint, a clue of what the guest does if you listen carefully. :-D.

[@mikejschin]

I've noticed that also. His comments often appear to be misleading, but if you read between the lines you can sometimes detect a hint.

[@gemoftheocean]

Absolutely "dig too deep" for instance. Panel doesn't always catch it, but sometimes they do. And they didn't do it for every contestant or every show. It's only through binge watching you can pick up the pattern.

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

Best guest ever, DONALD DUCK! Clarence Nash aka Donald Duck, so cool!

[@leeclark4495]

The panel always had a good idea who the mystery guest was because they knew what Hollywood stars or famous celebrities were in New York at the time visiting or promoting something.

[@hiyapal7719]

I love Bob and Bing *both.* ♡

[@plainshelliplain1460]

i love old commercials

[@asteverino8569]

I am getting more and more fond of Arlene and Bennet. Oh, and the ads are pretty great 😌

[@trebledamages]

Mega-talented and intelligent panel. Love them all.