What's My Line? - Jacqueline Susann; Judy Garland; PANEL: Tony Randall, Sue Oakland (Mar 5, 1967)

MYSTERY GUEST: Jacqueline Susann; Judy Garland
PANEL: Arlene Francis, Tony Randall, Sue Oakland, Bennett Cerf
Many thanks to Steve M. Russo for providing this episode in much higher quality than the version I had previously. Folks interested in high quality, well packaged, well-edited DVDs of WML (and other game shows) can contact him directly for more information at [e-mail].
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[@supinedream]

“That voice can belong to only one lady in the world, and that is Judy Garland!” Truer words were never spoke. And all these many decades later, she remains unsurpassed. Not a legend, but THE legend.

[@danm9006]

Love the look on Bennet Serf's face when he hears her voice and knows who it is!

[@patrickryan1515]

I'd have to agree, and I'm a fan of many fine female vocalists, including Streisand, Bassey, and many Broadway stars.

[@mattjones137]

@@patrickryan1515 Garland, Bassey and Streisand are the top three in my opinion.

[@Dory8]

@@mattjones137 Hey, you forgot Jane Morgan.

[@micheleholm2314]

@@mattjones137 Yes, and I would add Ella Fitzgerald. But Judy is my favorite.

[@TheTerryGene]

Gail Mutrux (the wine steward) later went on to become a film producer, responsible for such motion pictures as “Donnie Brasco”, “Quiz Show”, “Rain Man” and “The Danish Girl”. She also produced 122 episodes of “Homicide: Life on the Streets”.

[@plutoplutoan4734]

Wow, very cool

[@itabrennan7420]

That is one piece of great TV/film trivia. And she was adorable. Thanks!!

[@MissLilRedRooster]

The audience adored her, they really did, she's the only one I remember out of all the mystery guests that got the audience to clap the answers and cheer for her in support. That collective gasp of awe when she wrote her name was so different from the usual cheers and whistles, she really was someone special.

[@kathyyoung1774]

She was extremely talented but ruined with pills as a child. And she made life difficult for everybody around her with her demands and lack of consideration for others. I’m surprised they even invited her onto the show, knowing what a circus she usually caused coming in late and high.

[@MrWosclifton]

Joan Crawford also had the audience applaud for one of her answers.

[@robink620]

I listened to an interview with Bennett Cerf about her appearance, and he said they were seconds away from having one of the producers step in for Ms. Garland as the mystery guest due to her being extremely intoxicated, her handwriting seemed to prove the point.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Kathy Young That's one side of the story and indeed it's the side shared by reporters, biographers and writers. For the other side, check out what Mickey Rooney, probably her closest working partner, says about her and also look at her incredible work as an adult which certainly defies the idea of bring 'ruined' as a child. My personal point of admiration for her is that she was the only female dancer to utterly out-perform Fred Astaire in a routine (A Couple Of Swells from Easter Parade). You cannot take your eyes off her even though the great Astaire is her partner. Last but not least, her VOICE.....come on!! What an expressive, dynamic, powerful and sensitive voice. I will say this also....having been in involved in public performance myself in television and in music....there is a ruthless, selfish, advantage-taking, self-seeking side to ALL the top people who make it big time in show business. For most of them it's the only way.

[@davidsanderson5918]

John Wos Yep was going to say the same thing. I think there are a couple more utter legends who got it too.

[@stratplayr6997]

Every time I watch the mystery challengers sign in, I keep thinking "if there was only a way that they could have kept and preserved each chalkboard signature of the famous guests, that would be the most amazing collection of autographs in history".

[@kd6836]

Several were saved. A Lucille Ball WML signature sold for $7000+

[@clementinepeaches]

I love how the audience answers the questions for Judy.

[@danielgaughan4243]

They love her

[@glennhazard8979]

Judy had just signed to star in Valley of the Dolls. "I'm the only one in the book that doesn't take pills!", as she runs over and embraces the panelists, kicking up a leg as she leans over each of the men. The Legend.

[@golden-63]

*For those who don't know, Senator Dirksen was quite famous at the time and had a well known nickname: "The Wizard of Ooze". It was Tony Randall's witty way of saying he knew it was Judy.*

[@alanfollett6242]

+goldenthroat86 I believe it was David Brinkley who observed that when Senator Dirksen spoke, each word floated out on its own little silk pillow.

[@TheJMascis666]

Everett sure was an orator. I listen to a lot of LBJ's presidential phone calls and I love it when he speaks to Dirksen just to hear his voice!

[@quizmaster85]

Funnily enough, Senator Dirksen was a Mystery Guest just a few months later.

[@sagarsaxena6318]

wow Randall was quiet sharp.

[@philippapay4352]

@golden86 - Senator Dirksen & Rep. Gerald Ford in the 1950s & '60s both became well-known doing a weekly presentation on the issues of the day. It was called the Ev & Jerry Show and they were smart, funny, likable, and conservative spokesmen for their party as Senate Minority Leader and House Minority Leader. So, everyone knew Sen. Dirksen's voice, hair, smile, and way with the language.

[@wvanderwahl]

I love how Judy greeted all of the panelists kissing and hugging them. She really had charisma and charm to spare and what a sense of humor ! . Yes, Judy had been to hell and back by the time this aired but she she was so much fun and commanded respect. She was the ideal mystery challenger .Truly a legend.

[@GarthAstrology]

And she would be dead in two years.

[@whenraindropsfall]

that’s what every guests do but yes it’s respectful

[@rayellis9520]

She also had the flue

[@bluecamus5162]

I don't think Arlene was in the mood for respect.

[@johnsewell6593]

​@@rayellis9520Saying you "have the Flue"...,is the standard excuse used by alcoholics.....And YES I know that from firsthand experience...!

[@dstuart2918]

In 2 years, Judy was gone. I wish someone would have really helped her. Such a great star.

[@richatlarge462]

And she was a rough-looking 44 years old on this show. Liza's marriage, for which Judy was in New York that weekend, lasted seven years.

[@rogerpropes7129]

She was certainly the most talented person in the history of show business.

[@ald668]

@@richatlarge462 And she looked wonderful.

[@oliviamartini9700]

No-one can help an addict unless s/he wants it.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Roger Propes Yep I'll second that.

[@msiee5591]

I do not know if other viewers feel the same way, but I have a hard time watching this show without Dorothy. It is sort of eerie for me. Thanks for making these shows available!

[@WhatsMyLine]

The show was never quite the same after Dorothy died. Still a great show, but never quite the same. You're not alone in feeling this way, not by a long shot! Glad you've been enjoying the shows-- my pleasure. :)

[@kayedeedid]

yes, Dorothy Killgallen is terribly missed by me, and I believe the regular cast as well. You can almost feel them wanting to defer to her on a question or a guess.

[@Babybugex]

Killed because she knew something about JFK killing.. She took it to her grave.. I had a crush on her in 1984 years after her death..I was 10.

[@charlesbarry2767]

I THINK WE ALL MISS DOROTHY SHE WAS A TRUE LADY. INDEED

[@paganjew0108]

Even more eerie is that the other 'Dorothy' has only a year to live

[@kuashiku.]

"I'm the only one in the book that doesn't take pills!" - Judy, always irreverent, and always hilarious!

[@normanharrison1447]

That was funny when Judy said that. She's the best!..."We Love You Judy"!

[@jazzmanchgo]

Somewhat sad, but definitely her gift of irony.

[@donnalthood3102]

But the one in real life who did! Were they in the know?? Regardless....unparalleled talent...I love Judy Garland!!

[@courtney6126]

She sure was. And she was just down to earth and “tell it like it was” so much of the time whether people liked it or not. So sad her life ended the way it did at such a young age. A beautiful woman and talent.

[@HelloooThere]

But she did, right?

[@geraldineclarke5434]

The greatest performance I ever witnessed was Judy at the Hollywood Bowl in 1961. It was her coming home to Hollywood after her big comeback at Carnegie Hall. It started to rain and NO ONE left. (Angelenos always head for cover at the first sign of precipitation.) There were 20,000 people there. My mother and I shared a box with a couple from Texas and I will never forget seeing the tears on the face of this bid red-faced Texan mixing with the rain during this extraordinary performance.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

What a colossal talent. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was voted as THE greatest song in movie history. And the film that it is in is likely the most beloved movie in history.

[@zapdunga12]

You can thank Harold Arlen and Yip Harburgh for writing it.

[@vcoaster]

Colossal talent at 16 who destroyed herself with alcohol and drugs and died at age 47, a shell of her former self. Very sad.

[@oonojoe]

@@vcoaster Whadda you gotta nit pick every little character defect She had?

[@vcoaster]

@@oonojoe "little character defect"?? LOL. She was a mental and physical disaster by the end of her short life. I'd say they were pretty big defects.

[@oonojoe]

@@vcoaster Well, those types of illnesses are progressive ,so. . . . .

[@vasp99]

This show is so civilized and gentle and star studded and informative . I love it .

[@blanchdub]

One of the best TV shows - of ANY genre - ever created.

[@johnjones3813]

Ya, except when they insulted that first, lovely, regular contestant by snarkily saying that her modern pantsuit was "pajamas". She looked immediately insulted.

[@deaded5040]

That wasn't applause that was a ROAR THAT WAS

[@paullewis2413]

Tragic life for one of the finest female singers of all time.

[@jackanthony976]

Judy denied in an interview with Barbara Walters that her life was "tragic" as was characterized by the press. Judy felt that all in all her life was quite successful and she felt blessed to have three beautiful children. Judy felt that the press exaggerated her problems and she felt that she had problems just like everyone else and she often felt amused that the press characterized her life as "tragic."

[@curvinkrout9275]

My all-time favorite! I had the privilege to see Judy perform in person 12 times over the years in New York mostly, but sometimes in Washington, D.C, Baltimore, or Philadelphia and many of those times were with my Mother who also adored her!

[@susanrutherford866]

Very lucky what memories !!!!

[@carolynalfieri5633]

Wow! She passed shortly before I was born, but I did get to spend some time with her daughter, Liza and she was just as lovely and kind like her mother.

[@doclee8755]

Arlene is such a brilliant logician. Most of the panel on this show was, especially Kilgallen. Great deductions.

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

Doc Lee arlene seemed very intelligent

[@blanchdub]

@@douglasvilledarling2935 And a superbly subtle wit!

[@Tonyvideoguy]

17:52 When Judy starts to speak, Bennet Cerf’s expression is great. “That’s Judy!” he realizes.

[@henryjackson2357]

Tonyvideoguy Good eye! Never caught that before! (12/13/18)

[@rhonrentsops7549]

Thank you Came here only for Judy

[@egilide]

what was she saying there ?

[@Tonyvideoguy]

@@egilide I can’t understand everything. The first part sounds like, “And I’ll sweep up the floor…” but I could be wrong.

[@egilide]

@@Tonyvideoguy thank you !

[@wvanderwahl]

THAT is how to be a star and how to be fabulous. She hugged and kissed everyone on her way out, she laughed and made jokes and made everyone feel comfortable. No airs and no attitude, she was herself.

[@soulierinvestments]

15:12 >>> Even in her decline == Judy is beyond magical.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Dear Soulier Investments, How did you upload a picture of yourself on your messages? Thank you.

[@gourmandrex6265]

May the terrific Judy rest in peace! I still miss her so much!

[@WitoldBanasik]

Judy and her amazing daughter Liza were/are remarkably marvelous, universally gifted people. Actresses, singers and dancers at the same time. Very rare combination these days.

[@professorr.5427]

That was the nicest introduction I've heard Bennett give for JD. 👏👏

[@Gioveolympus]

What a star! Judy Garland was adored by the public.

[@AllenMQuinn]

There was such a tremendous amount of love and respect for her, it really stands out from other mystery guests I've come across.

[@Gioveolympus]

It's absolutely true!

[@joshuahoward6845]

Still is

[@carloszenon4562]

One of a kind...May she RIP with Our HEAVENLY Father.

[@cardmonkey633]

Great line... " I'm the only one that doesn't take pills ".

[@TomMaze1]

The audience goes wild Judy Garland with on making her appearance on the stage!...(long before she was famous she could make grown men cry)...what a talent! :)

[@soulierinvestments]

The good manners of WML still astounds me. Despite any difficulties that John might have heard from Fates, Daly treats Judy like royalty and so does Bennett and Tony. Sue stands right up to shake hands with her. I really hate to think how Judy in her decline would have been treated on a lot of modern reality programs.

[@savethetpc6406]

soulierinvestments Tony's outburst, "I've never been so disappointed in my life!" (18:52) was pretty rude, though, even if he *was* kidding (which I didn't even realize until someone else on this page pointed it out). I was surprised Judy greeted him so warmly on her way out.

[@IanThaddiam]

soulierinvestments Oh, yes, my goodness, they'd be vicious today.

[@alanaronald244]

SaveThe TPC It was a joke!

[@kathyyoung1774]

That is how we behaved back then. People had manners. Good behavior was expected from everyone, even if somebody else was rude to you. Only “trashy” people were rude and stooped to that level. Garland was incredibly talented and had a hard childhood. She was also self-centered and incredibly rude. She stood out in that regard. Today most people are rude, and there seems to be a competition on tv to see who can be the rudest.

[@paularector5389]

Kathy Young Exactly...Jerry Springer style and 24 hour “news” is Ed TV

[@bobcrestwood740]

Several posts have commented on how Judy is "hammered" on this show and looks a lot older than her years. She died 2 years later. Judy was taken advantage of from a young age, by her mother, who plied her with drugs to boost her performance, and then by the movie studios, for the same reason. They would give her uppers (amphetimines) during the day, and then when she couldn't get to sleep, they would give her downers (barbiturates). She was already an addict by the time she did "Wizard of Oz" at the age of 16. She was a victim of other people's greed -- they used her to make money for themselves.

[@MrCristoforoantonio]

You are exactly right. I feel so sorry for her! Louis B. Mayer would have been arrested for what he did to her.

[@bobcrestwood740]

They told her that the pills they were giving her were "vitamins" that were "good for her."

[@poetcomic1]

I don't think you are being fair to the studio bosses. Yes, they gave the stars speed to maximize their performances but to make up for it they gave them downers to help them sleep.

[@janeleekeller]

Bob Crestwood : 17, Judy was 17. When She made The Wizard of OZ.

[@astorkitty]

@@janeleekeller she was 16 through most of the shooting and turned 17 as shooting wrapped up. So you're both right

[@captainnice9698]

One of the greatest actors of our time. Judy made ALL of those pictures for MGM, all outstanding performances (although MGM grossly overworked and mistreated her). We will never see an actress like her again. She truly was something special.

[@amc042759]

She had some set of pipes. Every time I hear "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" I break out in tears. Remember the day she passed. I was 10 yrs. old. RIP!

[@michaelnivens6267]

I was 14- she was an amazing talent & a beautiful singer - rest In peace , Judy

[@mariadalianis5508]

Me too. I was watching TV and it was streaming on a banner at the bottom of the screen. I was 11. I remember being very upset and that memory has stayed with me all these years.

[@willrothfuss8470]

I've been watching quite a few of these old shows, and enjoying them greatly. But this one is definitely bittersweet. I think all of us of a certain age have a deep and abiding love for Judy Garland. Was there ever a more talented and tragic actress (or actor) to come out of classic Hollywood?

[@MrJoeybabe25]

I was 10 years old when my Mom brought "Valley Of The Dolls" into our house. I thought it was the best book ever written!

[@iamintheburg]

Tony Randall, you ain't right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was hysterical, and his body language sold it fantastically !

[@paullatimer1639]

Probably one of the most talented entertainers EVER. Everyone loved her.

[@Marsha_Ann]

Wow I've never heard such a loud roar from the audience upon the mystery guest arriving on this show! The audience actually was the one doing all the answering for the questions lmao. The legendary Judy Garland is THE STAR. 🌟 🥰💖💖💖💖😍

[@legrandeanorey3860]

love JUDY !!!!!!!

[@hizgrase]

I was 7 years old we were driving to Florida when we heard Judy garland had passed on radio. We were heart broken. Wizard of oz was on tv once a year. It was like losing family as a kid.

[@photo161]

a legend if ever there was one...

[@rugbysteve2255]

Judy looks sensational.

[@nikkishears6402]

The pills and alcohol had really taken hold of her life by this point. Very sad how controlled and abused Judy was by everyone around her, from the time she was a child. Her talent was unmatched then and remains unmatched now. Though she never felt truly loved or appreciated by the studio or the many leeches who stole every penny she had; her devoted fans, old and new, will never forget her amazing talent, and how much joy Judy brought to us. We love her and always will. She needed to perform, like we need air to breathe, and she breathed life into us all with her decades long body of work. We will never forget you, Judy.

[@windstorm1000]

Lovely tribute

[@nikkishears6402]

@@christinecatt5391 , she was raped as a child. Don't tell me no one can take advantage of you unless you let them. A child can't choose not to be sexually abused. Try some compassion.

[@yuvalkonsker3118]

love the voice of judy garland

[@michaelrandall4862]

This is wonderful. No issues. No insults. No subterfuge. Interesting people having a good time .

[@coolnamebro]

Telling her she sounded like a man was pretty insulting, and she didn't seem too pleased about it.

[@johnjones3813]

Uh, they insulted that young woman as soon as she sat down, implying her pantsuit looked like pajamas.

[@maynardsmoreland]

Contestant Gail Mutrux later became a producer. She was an associate producer on "Rain Man" and many other shows and movies.

[@samdash4706]

As uncommon as the name might be, I'm fairly certain this is a different Gail Mutrux. Per imdb, the Gail Mutrux you referenced is actually the ex-wife of Hollywood producer and writer Felix Mutrux whom she married sometime after 1980.

[@Halfpipetrick1]

Floyd Mutrux. It’s the same Gail. I know the woman. Great lady!

[@marnie0512]

@@samdash4706 If you look her up on IMDb and click on "Other Works", it states that she appeared as a contestant on What's My Line in 1967.

[@johnrotuno1077]

@@marnie0512 You're right! I looked her up also. Wow. That young woman who appeared so nervous turned out to be a real go-getter=)

[@shable1436]

She was a stone cold fox, so cute and timid, life is crazy how you can live 3 lifetimes in one for the real go getters.

[@paullewis2413]

Bennett Cerf`s compliment to John Charles Daly couldn`t be more accurate - a total professional and a classic example of how `celebrity` behavior has declined over the past few decades.

[@Pashasmom1]

It seemed like they had a 'friendly' rivalry going on.

[@mikejschin]

@@Pashasmom1 They were indeed close friends, and they enjoyed poking fun at each other in a good natured way.

[@sdacj]

@@Pashasmom1 they were very close - Bennett once introduced John by saying "I love him very much". Good natured insults are often the way guys express affection for each other. They were great friends - John gave a eulogy at Bennett's funeral.

[@KDL861]

Valley of the Dolls is one of my daughters favorite books and movies. She’s only 33! What a classic, J Susanne. Also, Lovely Me! A great autobiography! ❤️

[@akrenwinkle]

"Lovely Me" is a biography about Jackie, not an autobiography by Jackie.

[@dexterriley5463]

"I'm the only one in the book that doesn't take pills." WOW.

[@terrygrant3467]

Look you dorks, I'm pretty sure she was joking. You idiots don't know if she had been drinking to excess. I believe she did have some kind of virus, her voice really was deep.

[@terrygrant3467]

Whether or not it was accidental has yet to be determined. That was 50 years ago. If they haven't figured it out by now, I don't think they ever will.

[@llcooljay520]

Obviously she was poking fun at herself. It made me laugh! It’s good to see that she doesn’t take herself so seriously.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

She would not end up doing that movie.

[@danielemoura1983]

hhahaha!!!Judy and her amazing sense of humour!!!

[@bibber123]

Judy was only 44 years old here. She had a tough life but adored by so many people.

[@KDL861]

I love this classic show! Hilarious! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@eightinches6094]

Great show.

[@VahanNisanian]

Judy Garland was a Mystery Guest on this show, as was Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, and Margaret Hamilton (she only did the Syndicated era).

[@Beson-SE]

What Tony intented to quote from 'King Lear" (to Jacqueline Susann) was, "Her voice always was so soft and gentle. That’s a good thing in a woman." 4:20

[@savethetpc6406]

Johan Bengtsson Thanks for finding that quote, Johan; I was wondering about that.

[@Beson-SE]

SaveThe TPC Tony almost got the line himself. :)

[@savethetpc6406]

Johan Bengtsson Close, but no cigar. ;)

[@TheUrszulat]

King Lear says of Cordelia: Her voice was ever soft, Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.

[@jasonhurd4379]

@@TheUrszulat Congratulations on being the only one here to quote the line correctly! 👏

[@karenleemallonee684]

I'm so excited for all of them every time I see this episode! JUDY 🌹

[@MrCristoforoantonio]

Great episode. I LOVE HER !!! The audience loved her!

[@strawberryjones7193]

the young female wine steward, what a sweet heart. she looked way too young to be married.

[@MICHGO1]

DIFFERENT TIMES. YOU GOT PREGNANT YOU GOT MARRIED.

[@Pashasmom1]

@@MICHGO1 Both my grandmothers were married at 18 years old. One was born in 1888 and the other was born in 1904.

[@shable1436]

She was very nervous, she could have been a movie star with her looks, turned out she was a movie producer of many famous movies, soo yeah

[@rondaleroi]

@@Pashasmom1 My grandmother was married at 14; my grandfather was 26 when he married her (back in the late 1800s).

[@janinefarris2748]

I remember seeing Valley of the Dolls years ago and I always wondered what she look like but when I was younger I wasn't as curious as I am now and I'm older and I appreciate things through the timeline now more than ever so I finally got to see what Jacqueline Suzanne looks like and she has inspired me to dabble around in the writing endeavor

[@ClarkRahman]

Someone else in the comments may have already pointed this out, but it is fascinating that Judy is on the same episode with Jacqueline Susann, as she inspired one of the characters and was supposed to be in the film adaptation of Valley of the Dolls

[@j.louisv.123]

Thee Greatest entertainer of ALL time !

[@JJJBRICE]

The Valley of the Dolls connection : Jacqueline Susann and Judy Garland .

[@design17]

I use to stay up at 3:00 am here in LA, to watch these shows on the GSN network. Now, I can watch all of them here. Thank you!!!

[@1aikane]

This film footage is a treasure to have of Ms. Garland. This episode and so many others, are rare delights.

[@normanharrison1447]

Judy looked beautiful! She sure is missed..."We Love You Judy"!

[@kennethlatham3133]

Such a pure, beautiful force in the world, the highest star you feel would still hang out with you.

[@blanchdub]

You express this beautifully, and capture her essence.

[@mwamwa3488]

I like this show very creative.

[@eirikastokes9652]

She seems so vital here, despite the flu, cannot believe that she only lived for 2 more years.

[@VahanNisanian]

"Valley of the Dolls" starred Barbara Parkins, Sharon Tate, and Patty Duke. It is one of the most famous trashy films of America. It was a huge box office success, though, and it has a dedicated following to this very day. And it is also where Sharon Tate played her signature role of Jennifer North.

[@TheJonaco]

"Valley of the Dolls" also had a hit theme song, performed by Dionne Warwick. It was, I believe, her only hit that was not written by Bacharach and David; it was penned by Andre and Dory Previn.

[@savethetpc6406]

Does anyone know the full story behind why Judy Garland did *not* end up in the movie after all?

[@savethetpc6406]

***** Actually, since I posted that question I have watched an interview with Patty Duke in which she discusses working with Judy Garland on "Valley of the Dolls." She alludes to the idea that her character was based on Judy Garland but also confirms that Judy was originally supposed to play another character in the film, but it did not work out. I'll let Patty's explanation speak for itself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-ccnSko92jiZo.

[@savethetpc6406]

***** You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. There are a lot of other Patty Duke interview clips on YT also, and I watched several of them one night recently and learned a lot more about her than I ever knew before. I totally agree with you about WML as a source of information. Since I have been watching these episodes I have learned so much about many people I'd never heard of before or only knew a little bit about, as well as a wide variety of topics that were related to people's occupations. Part of the knowledge I've gained comes from watching the show itself, part comes from reading other people's comments, and part has come from pursuing a bit of research on my own after the WML episode sparked my interest in a particular topic or person. Becoming a fan of the show has also inspired me to read several WML-related books over the past year, including Gil Fates's "What's My Lne?" book, Fred Allen's two books of memoirs, Bennett's memoir: "At Random," Arlene's memoirs, a biography of Dorothy Kilgallen, and also a book about the British WML.

[@savethetpc6406]

***** My pleasure -- it's what I do. (I'm a librarian. ;) ) As you may imagine, it does my heart good to know you are seeking out these books at your local library! :)

[@AllenMQuinn]

A true superstar Judy was.

[@BillDerBerg]

Tony Randall never aged

[@loopshackr]

Interesting that Tony asked Judy if she were Sen. Dirksen.... Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois was such a smooth orator that he was nicknamed "The Wizard of Ooze."

[@jmccracken1963]

And Sen. Dirksen did, indeed, have a very distinctive, deep bass speaking voice, which Bradley Bolke imitated so well in the "The Decision" skit on the 1962 album THE FIRST FAMILY. I rather suspect that this may have been the impetus for the production staff to bring Sen. Dirksen on WHAT'S MY LINE? to appear as Mystery Guest, on the episode which aired on 9 July 1967. But Tony Randall wasn't on the panel that evening; Phyllis Newman and Henry Morgan were the two guest panelists for that episode.

[@loopshackr]

@@jmccracken1963 Ironically, during Dirksen's appearance, Daly got exceptionally chatty (as he sometimes could), and the great orator barely got to speak two sentences.

[@VahanNisanian]

Judy Garland was going through a very difficult period during this time. She owed the IRS a lot of unpaid taxes.

[@19gregske55]

Yes - you are spot on. She insisted that the producers pay her in ca$h! In fact, she held them ransom for the pecunia - refusing to go on without payment. The discussion put them right down to the wire, 55 seconds to JG's appearance on the set. She was, the greatest entertainer of the 20th Century.

[@reggieglubber5420]

Nice trivia!

[@19gregske55]

@@reggieglubber5420: God luv her - Judy was an amazing lady. She once skipped the bill at The Palmer House in Chicago. Judy and Liza layered as many pieces of clothing that they could walk out without arousing suspicion. Judy topped her ensemble with her Blackglama mink coat (this was a freebie as the sitting fee for doing an advert!) and they stood at the elevator. Liza asked: "But, Mama - what about the bill!?" Judy replied: "That's just too bad, after all, I AM Judy Garland - and she tossed the mink over her shoulder and stiffed The Palmer House.

[@reggieglubber5420]

Love it! Thx for sharing.

[@jackanthony976]

The greedy IRS. Judy was already living hand to mouth.

[@oleskool1031]

If I only had 10 celebs to chose from for the all time great talents she would be one of them.

[@kentetalman9008]

If I only had ONE, she'd be it.

[@elizabethramirezsierra3700]

RIP Judy Garland 1922-1969 👠👠🌪️🐕🧙

[@spinozareader]

I've always been suspicious of just how well those "blindfolds" of theirs actually hid the contestant from view....

[@0rluh]

spinozareader they’re also very connected and aware of who was in New York at the time. They pretty much go through the list of who’s in town until they get the answer correct.

[@blanchdub]

@@0rluh Anything wrong with that?

[@int53185]

That wine steward was a cutie. I thought Judy was hilarious. Sad she died so young. What a talent.

[@soulierinvestments]

It is interesting that the second and fourth contestants and Ms. Garland are all left-handed. The contestants struggle by signing in from entering portal right. Garland signs in the way leftys should have always signed in -- entering portal left.

[@savethetpc6406]

soulierinvestments I wonder if her entry was even planned that way, or if it just happened as a result of all the confusion over whether she was going to show up at all or not. Perhaps Mark Goodson was waiting in the wings on the other side!

[@preppysocks209]

All four of the contestants were female in this episode. Highly unusual. This happened only a few times in the run of the show

[@joeambrose3260]

Very interesting, wish I could say I gave a squat

[@regesuchma3658]

I been hooked on watching these since I started watching these

[@cheric35]

Her warmth is so touching

[@nolancain8792]

Supposedly this is the “close shave” they had that Daly referred to in the last episode with Garland.

[@VahanNisanian]

Done live on the same night as the (unfortunately) lost April 9, 1967 episode.

[@barbee0715]

Well, how cool-we get to see Judy right after Liza's wedding-love her suit! And the audience was definitely giving her away with the applause and laughter.

[@sony3694]

These were the best!!!

[@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907]

One of the greatest performers of all time and one of my favorite movies of all time was of course "The Wizard of Oz." I can never watch the movie though without a bit of sadness for the ending of Ms. Garland's life. However, perhaps it is best to remember the joy she shared in entertaining us.

[@thomasfritz6425]

A thousand years old if you count emotional years. Little Francis Gumm was put on speed as a child by her mother. Louis B. Mayer of MGM saw no reason to change what was working. Tragic when people put money over a life.

[@terrygrant3467]

FRANCES GUMM, NOT FRANCIS

[@millers3888]

19:56 ugh when she mentions she’s going to make The Valley of the Dolls (which is slightly based off her life) is so frustrating. She showed up for work every day for that film, SOBER, and the director would make her wait for hours so she would start drinking and was eventually fired. Judy deserved so much bette considering all she gave us.

[@MisterItchy]

I so love Judy Garland.

[@pbatommy]

Notice that except for Jacqueline Susann, all the challengers (including Judy Garland) on that show were left handed.

[@loissimmons6558]

Very daring considering that it is only about 6 months after Simon & Garfunkel let everyone know in song just what someone will be accused of it they are left-handed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4DZpGaoeKt8aKM

[@deaded5040]

Never in today's world will you be getting an applause like that for someone simply signing their name

[@hcombs0104]

...and barely, at best...

[@lindaburns5817]

Ahhhhhh the good old days!!! Beautiful to see again!⚘⚘🌹❤💜🦋

[@ethaneade4937]

"And im the only one in the book that dosent take pills" - Judy Garland

[@AmberWool]

@ethan eade the irony was scathing.

[@larciabella]

How can you not Love Judy Garland?What a Light,what a talent.

[@soulierinvestments]

5:00 -- Gil Fates wrote that Judy arrived late, so let's say this is where she and her entourage arrived, which Fates described as a group of indeterminate young men carrying bottles of wine and dress bags. It wasn't long before Fates started hearing bad things from back stage. Among the particulars: 1) the alcohol -- for a start. 2) Judy was upset, because she did not quite know what to wear for this gig and was getting more and more upset with each wardrobe change. 3) Two staff members, including someone as high in the chain as Barbara Griff, told Fates they would not go back to deal with Judy under any circumstance. One even said he could d@^* well report her to the union.

[@misterwhitman4368]

The "FATES" interviened?

[@Dolphin-cb9sq]

Miss these stars. TRUE movie stars.

[@Caban1970]

That wine steward looked like a teenager. I was surprised she was married.

[@manofmanyinterests]

I agree, she looks like she was about 16.

[@richatlarge462]

I thought she was 14 when she walked out.

[@soulierinvestments]

Gil Fates in his book wrote that every TV producer who deals constantly with human celebrity talent starts fantasizing after a given point about working with inventory. From a producer's point of view, this episode would have been delightful if Judy had been a box of cereal. Interestingly enough, after the fuss she made about how and when she got her payment, the WML accountant had to deal with her not cashing the check -- for months! Too bad Judy never got a really good manager to protect her.

[@MrJoeybabe25]

Actually Every Night, Josephine!, was Jacqueline Susann's first book/

[@Rodin99]

I love the mod fashions for women

[@marthafarquar]

I'd say on the evidence of that performance, according to our normal terms of reference, Judy was hammered

[@catweasle5737]

marthafarquar I was thinking the same thing.

[@Wizardofgosz]

What makes you say that. she didn't appear drunk to me.

[@watchman1178]

She seemed out of it to me, too.

[@WhatsMyLine]

Eduardo, what are ranting about?!? Of *course* Judy was hammered in this episode. Producer Gil Fates even wrote in his book about how much of a nightmare this mystery guest appearance was (and his account was corroborated by Arlene and Bennett). She barely made it to the stage. Mark Goodson was all set to go on as a last minute substitute mystery guest in her place until about 2 minutes before her entrance. I'd imagine you must be a huge fan of Judy Garland's to have left this comment, but for goodness sake, you can be a fan of hers and still be capable of acknowledging *reality*. That Judy Garland was wasted in this episode is NOT a matter of speculation.

[@WhatsMyLine]

As I said in another thread, get a grip, "hirchik". Read the accounts of what happened backstage with Judy on this show. One can love her as a performer and even as a person without pretending that she was anything but a complete mess. She was drunk and/or high, for whatever reason, belligerent and uncooperative with the staff, not dressed or coiffed for the show until literally MINUTES before she was to go on. According to you, this was all a result of "the flu". Why is it Judy Garland fans are so prone to going completely overboard???

[@KDL861]

Everyone loves Judy so much! ❤️

[@blanchdub]

You'd have to be crazy not to!

[@gerryaire]

wow.... i was 1 month old when this episode aired.... i even remember what i had for dinner... milk

[@judith_thordarson]

+Gerry Aire =D

[@robertdiotalevi2882]

Boy, so many puns so little time......

[@carolv8450]

Lol!

[@j.louisv.123]

Your old !

[@mickeymouse2able]

We're all going to get there. Judy never

[@dennismclaurin1487]

The gift and star quality she had----Wow!! I must've watched her sing, 'Rockabye your baby, with a Dixie melody', and ' By myself', on Ed Sullivan, a dozen times.

[@richatlarge462]

Judy Garland was a tough-looking 44 years old here. I didn't realize until I just checked, but she was only 4 foot 11.