What's My Line? - LOST EPISODE CLIP! Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis (Jan 24, 1954)

[@WhatsMyLine]

This isn't really anything "new"-- there's another video of this clip that was posted elsewhere a long time ago. But I thought it worth posting this copy which is in better video quality. Let's hope the full episode turns up in Jerry Lewis's collection at the Library of Congress! www.loc.gov/item/prn-15-159/library-acquires-legendary-comedian-jerry-lewis-personal-archive/2015-09-14/

[@gymnastix]

Hi Gary-- I sent you a message through the KZbin private messages system, am trying to ascertain if I may send and receive messages that way. Previously, we had communicated a few times through the KZbin private messages system. But the site has been changed a few times since and with a few others besides yourself I seem unable to use the system anymore. Someone once posted publicly (like this here) he had tried to write me privately but received an error message that my KZbin account was not set up to receive messages. So I want to at least try to configure my account correctly once and for all, if that is even possible. Of course it is useless to expect to receive any live help directly from Google, the owner of KZbin. Please let me know back here if you DIDN'T receive the private message. If you DID receive the private message, then you may respond accordingly there. It is also possible you may see my sent message but I may not receive and be able to view a reply, which is why I requested you send me an email message (I provided my email address in coded form) if you receive the private KZbin message from me. You are the only person with whom I have communicated privately on KZbin more than once and also trust to do this correctly. Ultimately, I would like to chat with you about some "What's My Line?" stuff, too. But right now I need to deal with the basics. I will remove this post once I have resolved this issue. But this is the only method of which I could immediately think that might produce some results. Could John Charles have worded this any more precisely, or Dorothy concocted a scenario in which results could be determined any more quickly? Thank you, in advance, for this. It is very important to me to have my lines of communication open, at least to those with who I wish to communicate and who need to be able to do likewise.

[@WhatsMyLine]

Not only are the private messages notifications completely borked on KZbin (that's been the case for a LONG time), at this point, I don't receive any notifications whatsoever from KZbin for 90% of the public comments on this channel anymore, not even comments like yours that are directly REPLYING to one of my comments. So thank you, again, KZbin, for making everything as impossible as you can, and for helping to create the impression-- who knows how often, since I don't get notifications-- that I just don't care to respond to people. Evry change they've made since I started has made things worse. Every single one. So thank you again, KZbin. . . SO VERY MUCH. I do see the private message now-- I just didn't have any way to know it was there. And it's pure luck I happened to see your comment to me here-- I only saw it because KZbin notified me of someone ELSE'S new comment on this video, not yours, which was a DIRECT REPLY. It makes me so angry, especially considering how awful the comments on KZbin generally are. It's really helping matters to make it literally impossible for channel owners to even TRY to police the comments. Rant over-- I got your message and will drop an email. I'm pretty crazy busy and stressed lately, though, so fair warning and advance apologies! Good to hear from you. --WGW

[@mattwheeler2511]

I submitted an inquiry to the Library of Congress, asking whether the complete episode exists in Jerry Lewis' collection. They reported that only the mystery guest segment exists (Game 2) - but it may be a longer excerpt than the one presented here. Receiving materials from LoC isn't as difficult as you think. You only need copyright approval, and to pay the film-to-video transfer fees.

[@WhatsMyLine]

@@mattwheeler2511 No, actually, it's a lot more difficult than you're aware. How does one obtain "copyright approval" for something that's not copyrighted? You can't. And that means the LOC won't release it, period. I've run into brick walls trying to get permission to listen to the couple of the WML radio shows they have on disc ON SITE, solely for research purposes for a book on WML. This sort of research shouldn't require permission from anyone even if the material WERE copyrighted, but when it's not, it's the height of absurdity that the LOC, which is responsible for the administration of copyright filings, requires permission be granted from a non-existent copyright holder to do RESEARCH.

[@mattwheeler2511]

​@@WhatsMyLine I don't mean to initiate an argument. I shared my personal experiences with onsite research at, and obtaining copies from LOC. I never needed copyright approval for an on-site viewing copy. If I myself wanted a copy of an item not copyrighted, the librarians required a copyright search to prove that no registration exists. I can't say I've encountered a situation like what you describe. Maybe the donor restricted the collection.

[@JoaoNeto-fw8im]

Jerry when he was with Dean seemed happier than when he was alone, what a strong friendship

[@Ceelle2]

You need to read the book written by Groucho Marx's son.

[@Sonia39333]

He felt more secure, probably.

[@kellycaviness4850]

Jerry and Dean both seemed happier. I mean they just glowed when they were together. A light went out when they parted and it's very noticeable

[@kellycaviness4850]

⁠@@Ceelle2He did not like Jerry, so it's very biased, I'm sure. I haven't read it, but I know people who have. Not good

[@ryanstewart3640]

Love how we're left to try to picture just quite how loud and excited their entrance was

[@FeggyMin]

people shoul stop trashing Jerry's humor. that's how he was all the time and i loved how him and dean balanced each other. that's why we loved them as a duo so dearly

[@kellycaviness4850]

Exactly! They played off each other so perfectly. They were lcloser than brothers, that was a lot of their appeal. They adored one another and it showed and people ate it up. They really were magical!

[@shiggins9846]

@@kellycaviness4850 1:18 1:18 1:18

[@shiggins9846]

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[@RyanRoemer8624]

Jerry Pedo Lewis

[@katamekothriis1613]

I loved the movies that Jerry and Dean did, I watched so many of them and they were just wonderful

[@hollydrucker1888]

Priceless thank God for film all these wonderful talent actors wonderful to watch.

[@hollyhock9638]

I love how Dean was just like "okay Jerry you do a girl voice"

[@deaded5040]

THEYLL NEVER GUESS WHO WE ARE NOW 🤣🤣🤣

[@vincentdefeo5917]

All I can say is one thing......"I LIKE IT, I LIKE IT"!!🤪

[@jeanb3489]

Well said 🤣🤣🤣

[@patbest7057]

Found Dean Martin's subtle laid back humour funnier than Jerry Lewis childishness

[@dinahbrown902]

Never cared for the “comedy “ of Lewis

[@BarryMcCauciner]

That's why they are a team. The two personalities bounce off of each other.

[@kellycaviness4850]

They were perfect for one another. That's why they lasted ten years

[@luanaapril]

Oh my gosh!!! I’m so glad this found me! I wish I could see the whole clip!!!!

[@lindashelley3635]

How adorable was Deans warm chuckle @1.11? I surely can’t be the only person who would give anything (even my lifetime addiction to chocolate!! 🍫) to see this whole episode. Or at least this complete segment in its entirety.

[@fever_spike]

OMG THANK YOU FOR POINTING THAT OUT! I didn’t catch it, but just played it back again, and heard it...Deansy’s my baby boy-his giggle is like a ray of sunshine to me! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindashelley3635]

Bobby Brady No, I don’t like nuts, I prefer milk chocolate (the only ‘nut’ I DO like is the one I’m married to 😉) But to be able to see Dean in person, in a live show? - you betcha, ‘Pally’! 🤗👌🤵🏽

[@FeggyMin]

SAMEEEEEE :((((

[@kellycaviness4850]

The full version is at The Library of Congress. Jerry kept everything and I just pray it's released one day so we can continue to honor this amazing pioneer of comedy and also, above anything, a kind, generous, giving, wonderful human.

[@nootminwoo]

Thank you so much for posting this. I love JL and adore the Martin & Lewis phase of his career. In this clip he is so cute like a Disney character. While he is multi-faceted in his talents, this one is my favorite ❣

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

With Dean Martin born in 1917 and Jerry Lewis passing away in 2017, combined they lived a FULL CENTURY...🍺😎👍

[@cheowteetan3762]

Which means he died after Dean’s 100th birthday

[@wholeNwon]

Thanks. Great memory.

[@randylovering24]

good luck and i will continue to follow you in 2018

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

How I miss them..♥️

[@kentetalman9008]

When I was a little kid back in the 50s, I absolutely adored Jerry Lewis.

[@GingerHey]

Priceless!!

[@randylovering24]

good luck and keep up the good work in 2018

[@shadowgirl8038]

How could this episode be lost? Its a shame we dont have the whole thing.

[@deanmartinassociation]

Great stuff.

[@allenjones3130]

One of the most hilarious moments in the history of "WML"!

[@windchimeisland]

I wanted to see the whole thing!

[@AnhTran-fd2md]

God I love the “daddy” Jerry but the twinky Jerry was irresistible 💦

[@FeggyMin]

i'm still not over the fact we might never see the full episode of this one :( it seems one of the most fun ones... it breaks my heart

[@dutchtea8354]

Lewis & Martin were the 4th duo/group (more than one head). They were game 2. This was the 2nd episode with more than one MG game (panel masked). Game 3 was actor Guy Madison as MG. Game 1 was female Scottish kilt maker from CA.

[@VictorMartinez-mp2ml]

To bad this episode was lost two of my favorite stars

[@dogerecords5312]

This I WANT to see

[@GJ-wy1il]

Jerry hated when Dean got more laughs than he did. He pretty must got the writers to take away funny lines, so that he would get the laughs. It's one of the major reasons they broke up. Plus Jerry told Dean that he was nothing without him.

[@kellycaviness4850]

Not even close

[@macmcleod1188]

"Martin started to feel that Lewis was exerting too much control over their work and began to talk of returning to his solo career. Lewis, who still idolized Martin in many ways, felt betrayed, and before long the two stopped speaking." I regard anything that Jerry Lewis said after Dean Martin died as revisionist. Also the real Jerry Lewis was much more like buddy love than the daffy funny childman he portrayed. Lewis was also tremendously strong for his size and could do circus performer type feats. Lewis was also estranged from all of his children while Martin had a close relationship with his children. If I had to pick one to be friends with, it would have been Martin. And I loved his TV show when I was growing up. While I recognize Lewis as a tremendously funny and talented man, there's just something off about him for me.

[@shadowgirl8038]

Oh stop it. That isn't true

[@Songvbm]

Jerry Lewis stole the show with one line

[@scotnick59]

What else was new about that ? An obnoxious ham.

[@thesweeples3266]

@@scotnick59 it’s ironic that the true embodiment of obnoxious is to post a negative comment about someone else’s enjoyment.

[@kellycaviness4850]

@@scotnick59jerry was not obnoxious, just insanely talented and he worked endlessly for everything he had.

[@MichaelJ44]

I bet that audience erupted. Dean surprised Johnny Carsons audience once so that’s available to watch. But these two as a group were at the peak of their fame here. Dean would only get better and better

[@FeggyMin]

I really hope one day we will be able to watch the whole Episode. if it's indeed in Library of Congress, is there ANY way to somehow "get it out" of there?

[@wolfchrt]

Breaking in, take it out

[@kristabrewer9363]

How come it's not on KZbin? All the rest are

[@Sarlat6]

Call Nicolas Cage

[@georelbonai8244]

It lost somewhere i don't know.

[@asteverino8569]

Sweet Lewis

[@bostonblackie9503]

They were too hot to last.

[@mskiara18]

I am curious did either Mr. Jerry or Dean appear on What's My Line multiple times, or is this their only episode. Thank you for sharing the video again.

[@buyvital]

Lewis appeared a few times, both as guest and on the panel. l think this is the only time Martin appeared on the show.

[@lopa2828]

@@buyvital: I agree with you

[@michaelmosko7169]

Too funny...!

[@algoritmosalfredohipicasig7116]

Classic: Jerry broke up the segment and then broke up with Dean in '56, only to be reunited by Frank on his MDA Telethon in '76.

[@shiggins9846]

1:14😊😊😊😊

[@bang1338]

Someone think this guy is like a Mr Bean?

[@kokolovitch56]

Jerry Lewis was so full of himself his entire career. He had no clue what the word humble was.

[@fenwaypark1725]

Here’s throwing a curve ball. Getting a snippet of 1972 never released The day the clown cried. Jerry Lewis directed and starred

[@bobtaylor170]

I'm curious, What's My Line, which years in general are the lost episodes from, and who, if you happen to know, were some of the mystery guests? I do enjoy this channel very much, and if it weren't for my aversion to social media ( you're never quite the same after you've been spoofed and defamed by a couple of determined Facebook sociopaths ), would be a part of your Facebook group.

[@WhatsMyLine]

Almost all the lost episodes are from before July 1952, which is when Goodson-Todman began keeping their own archive of the films. There are only around a dozen shows thought to be completely lost from after 1952. Because I just happened to have been polling the members of the Facebook group about "which lost ep you'd give your firstborn child to see," I have a list of all the lost eps handy, sitting on Dropbox, if you want to take a look at it! Lost eps list: www.dropbox.com/s/uo8z11wfqx6khf1/WML%20Lost%20Episodes.txt?dl=0 Glad you enjoy the channel-- and I understand aversion to social media completely. Probably needless to say, the WML group is not like anything you'd expect from Facebook. But I'm not trying to convince you. :)

[@JD-jc8gp]

@@WhatsMyLine Hello, would you be so kind to repost the lost episodes list? Thank you!

[@petermalanchuk8210]

Please, where is the full episode of this video of Lewis & Martin - What's My Line? - on 24 Jan 1954? There was a lot of Jerry Lewis cackling at the end on the full-length video. This one was clipped. I've been trying for days to find it. I the full version of this show date, over a week ago but cannot bring it up on KZbin. Please advise me. Thanks!😁

[@stevienix7763]

Lol..classic

[@paulamiles9559]

Jerry's EGO! He has to assert himself and say it's me me me.

[@danny7413]

I saw a actress who worked as a co star with Lewis and she says she was raped by him.. she sounded very convincing too.. and many people have said Lewis was a mean man away from the cameras..

[@davidsanderson5918]

Jerry Lewis....even though I still love The Nutty Professor....has been ruined for me having watched so many interviews where he was jawdroppingly obnoxious. What a shame. He performs brilliantly but he had the personality of Buddy Love off-camera too it seems.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

So true and Dean was very patient , until he had enough .

[@bubbleguppy1524]

After Dean left him, Jerry was pretty much blackballed

[@daniellebourgade8701]

On You tube There are more plaisant interviews of JL than obnoxious ones as you say.

[@christinalw19]

Like Groucho, Jerry didn’t know when to quit. I remember watching CinderFella as a child, and the schtick got old fast. 🙄

[@BillyAlabama]

Dean was much funnier than Jerry.

[@gigijones2680]

Love martin hate lewis

[@bneale]

Sorry, I don't get the humor the two of them put out.

[@Royal-x2q]

Jerry Lewis was a ridiculous, very bad man. Terrible man, and i never found him funny.