What's My Line? - Lucille Ball (1954)

[@davidmiller4078]

My mum and dad liked to watch the Lucy Show when we were kids i liked it classic early tv

[@maliwahtallhei]

Wow Lucy's signature is beautiful!

[@musicom67]

@Justin Stewart Those born before 1970 were probably the only ones to 'learn' penmanship...My mother, schooled in the 40's, was proud of hers. Perfect. She'd ball me out on my modern sloppy scribble. Only thing I use a pen for is to sign my name for the credit card (which I don't - X will do).

[@petersawatsky9069]

So is she!

[@julietteyork3721]

Back then people learned cursive writing in school.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:D *That* is the "Palmer Method" of handwriting.

[@bettystark5800]

She can sing very well, she just pretended she couldn't as Ricky wouldn't put her in her club skits.

[@mrpentium]

Her answer to "Do you sing" was a dead give-away. Only Lucy would say that !

[@timprescott4634]

The absolute QUEEN of Sitcom comedy! Do you Sing?🤣🤣🤣

[@rivermom091188]

Lucille Ball was the epitome of humility and class who never forgot where she came from. She will always be considered a comic genius. This had me in tears laughing.

[@randysills4418]

She could be difficult to work with but that may have been because she was a perfectionist...

[@SM-gl8yo]

She looks so beautiful here. She was a beauty, but I just love her here with her Bouffant bangs and her hat.

[@renarga6886]

Her "Eew!" already gives her away.

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

Damn straight. They were dumb! But in fairness to the panel we did not have our masks on and Lucy was not an icon for 2 generations.

[@maninthebox0]

I said the same thing. As soon as she did that I was like they’ve gotta get it now.

[@amandacheramie2305]

Lol. Right!! The uh‘ s and eww’s

[@marybaker8582]

@@robertdiotalevi6073 they were dumb, or they deliberately held off identifying her

[@taylorcimone6384]

Yes I thought the same thing!!!!

[@skinnerhound2660]

Lucy was 43yo when this aired. An amazing woman, trailblazer, talent, and business acumen. Eons ahead of her time. Rest in Peace. You brought and still bring a lasting joy to the entire world.

[@bondfool]

It's so great to get to see Lucy doing something more impromptu than the usual scripted material.

[@molliepopp7617]

This was so hilarious. I would have known her voice right away. Maybe the panel was just playing along. When it comes to comedy, there is no one like Lucy. She's the best.

[@2sassy324you]

Me too

[@john9811]

Lucy was my baby. She was FUNNY, PRETTY, SMART, and TALENTED. She is the funniest woman that their ever was. I still cannot believe that Lucy is not here. Their will neeeeeever, eeeeeever be another Lucille Ball. Rest peacefully in heaven my baby.

[@pavelsarneki354]

I would have had it at "It's a moo moo!" One of my favorite episodes 🤩😄🤓😎✌🏻

[@denisebergeron2289]

@@2sassy324you 4:53

[@zakomama6430]

I'm not completely sure if this is true but the infamous Martian episode first aired a few months after this appearance so my best guess would be she was filming that episode at this time and decided to use that for this particular episode (she has been on the show a few times).

[@danseabreeze1404]

The first time Lucy opens her mouth I would have guess it because of her Martian women episode but I know Lucille Ball was not stupid so I looked it up and this show was almost exactly one month before the "Women From Mars" episode of "I Love Lucy".

[@joannedwards6160]

I miss Lucy she was a great actress I grew up watching her she made everyone laugh you could of had a bad day and then watching her your day was great I will always remember her and miss her

[@marshamariner7897]

Ty for that. Didn't know. She was speciaot

[@verdifan4915]

Haha I looked this up a few years ago and I imagine they had probably just finished filming that episode right before this appearance on WML. What it must have been like as an audience to have seen this episode of WML then watch the airing of the Women From Mars episode of ILL.

[@olensoifer9901]

The martian episode might have aired after this WML appearance, but the episode could have been filmed before WML. In addition, ILL was performed before a live audience, but simultaneously filmed, for broadcast later...so the TV show itself could not really be considered to be "live TV" in the truest sense of the word. Alternatively, Lucy would have already had the martian episode's script long before it was filmed. Heck...she & Desi owned the studio, so they would have approved upcoming scripts even months in advance. Hence, the martian gibberish on WML was almost certainly not totally spontaneous. That does not diminish how hilarious this WML appearance is. Personally, I often found ILL to be too farfetched...but that also does not diminish Lucy's talent as an entertainer. And, as is often the case with other comedians...she was also a talented serious actor(tress), though her TV career has come to totally over-shadow her prior dramatic work.

[@cilloranfisher7276]

Iza muu muu

[@lindaeasley4336]

She was the most popular woman in entertainment throughout the 1950s 👍

[@latsnojokelee6434]

And a very powerful one. She and her husband created the DesiLu studios . I produce shows like the original Star Trek.

[@designsonyouinparis]

And, Gracie Allen!

[@newms69]

And 60's and 70's and 80's etc

[@tomconner5067]

And 60s And Id say early 70's

[@bostonblackie9503]

They didn't have the advantage of seeing "I Love Lucy" a million times and knowing every line,.....and loving it!

[@scotnick59]

Same here, Boston!

[@pamcrockett415]

​@@scotnick59❤❤0😊 3:17

[@aviduser1961]

The Queen of Comedy. An artist. A great example of her improv chops. And she was nervous. Have you seen another guest crack up the panel and host more than Lucy did?

[@TheGreatAtario]

Groucho, possibly

[@marshamariner7897]

When Desi arnez was on. He had to REALLY discuise his voice. He was GREAT

[@pamtebelman2321]

One of the funniest moments in TV!

[@pamtebelman2321]

Iken trek moo moo. Uhhh!

[@yvonnecamacho7887]

I can't believe it took them so long.That was Lucy's clear voice.

[@dannyspelman1468]

I know, right? They have some splayning to do!

[@mitzymoo3151]

Lucy was so elegant and so beautiful.

[@4magnels494]

She can still makes me laugh out loud!!! I still love Lucy!!

[@merricat3025]

Best thing her and Desi did

[@MaryRod09]

Hahahahahahaha! How couldn't they know that it was Lucy when she answered the first question???!!! I seriously couldn't stop laughing since she started talking! "Moo, moo!" Lmao!

[@larciabella]

my thought too unless the martian episode came later than the date of this WML episode?

[@musicom67]

@@larciabella Martian episode aired March 1954. Don't forget this could have aired the Sunday night before the airing of "Lucy Is Envious" probably as a 'silent plug'.

[@GeometricMason]

Thank God for Lucy. Without her there would be no Star Trek.

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

How true! A Desilu Production.

[@georgecherucheril9947]

I just love Lucy here! Her voices are funny and I love her big beautiful smile!

[@samanthaellis2510]

Still watching this in 2018 and dying of laughter. I love love love how she just comes out with her first answer like it's totally normal and then mouths "what's the matter" to the host who's over there laughing like she honestly has no idea why everyone is dying lol I miss Lucy so much!!

[@markdavis1611]

Hi Samantha

[@pamtebelman2321]

Ikken trek moo moo!

[@pamtebelman2321]

If they watch this on Mars they're in for a treat!

[@Bangpaulxu]

That signature blew me away. Heart Lucille Ball.

[@enrip4017]

she's is a genius !!! can't get enough

[@dwhocares3613]

The reason the panel couldn’t guess who it was sooner is because the I love Lucy show “Lucy is Envious” hadn’t aired yet. This show was on in February and the I love Lucy didn’t air until March.

[@clement2780]

How did she speak fluent gibberish not missing a beat.g

[@1Cheytown]

Cause she's Lucy

[@musicom67]

@@1Cheytown And that Martian episode...

[@julievanderleest]

Goodness I was laughing so hard!! I wish I was old enough to have had a chance to meet Lucy. TV was sure awesome way back in the day. Lucy was just legendary and nobody else has ever come close to her.

[@teresashortnacy9472]

I loved watching the I love Lucy show. Lucille Ball had great comedic timing; and, her facial expressions were all kinds of funny.

[@calebduprest6438]

All of these lines from the episode Lucy is Envious. She was a Martian with Ethel in that episode.

[@larciabella]

So didn't the panel know that?

[@MediaLover194]

@@larciabella That episode first aired about a month after this appearance, so she obviously had just filmed it.

[@barbaraschmulewitz4276]

O

[@karenl1539]

This was hilarious! I would've known it was her after the first question!! 😂

[@renarga6886]

"Are you in the world of entertainment?" "A rabbit?" LOL

[@larciabella]

I know right?I wonder how this panel didn't know it was Lucy?Didn't they watch I LOVE LUCY?

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Karen, How are you doing?

[@annakaminski4406]

The best comedian ever!

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

Lucy, Carol Burnett, Phyllis Diller...they simply do not make them anymore.

[@JayCity10]

Add Moms Mabley and LaWanda Page to round out the top 5. Funniest women who ever lived.

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

@@JayCity10 You Fish-Eyed Fool! LOL! Thanks.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Well Carol is still with us. Thank God.

[@robertdiotalevi6073]

@@ladennayoung2939 LY, preach it sister! 👍

[@williammech9244]

Betty White as well :) :) :)

[@SmokeBurp]

Omg she still kills me. Loved her reruns in the 70's when I was not even a teenager.

[@richardwalker9826]

Lucy even had beautiful handwriting at the beginning sign in- this is my little poetic tribute to Lucy- Lucy - a wonderful for all ages woman who everyone knew and loved. She was kind, gracious, witty and charming to watch and had beautiful penmanship (handwriting) to match. Her generous and compassionate personality made the world a far far better place- and I miss her adorable smiling face. Roses are red and Violets are blue What more can I say except Lucy- I love you too!

[@marciamorris6626]

All of the women were so beautiful and feminine . Everyone looked so clean and healthy . All of them dressed like grown ups who had self respect .

[@orangemascara]

Agreed!!!

[@heyayup]

Comments like these are gross, women should be able to dress however they please whether it's masculine or feminine. Not everyone wants to dress like a nun. Welcome to 2021

[@heyayup]

@Delawanna Sorry, the truth hurts

[@NHfiddle]

I STILL love Lucy...This came out the year I was born.

[@andymullarx6365]

Always great to see Lucy.

[@jannawary]

When Lucy first spoke in this, you could Desi laughing the hardest

[@scotnick59]

At this time, "I Love Lucy" was the hottest show on TV

[@kensanders1000]

People always comment that her voice got deeper/raspier in her later years. While that may be true, it in fact was much deeper here than people were accustom to hearing in her Lucy Ricardo role.

[@richardwalker9826]

thank goodness we have Lucy to love! a personality that radiates beyond the confines of time!

[@rebekahcrossman4690]

Just imagine how many generations her legend will outlive. The only face that can go from goofy to gorgeous in a flash!

[@grgmck77]

I was born in 1953. I got to watch Lucy back in the old days. I Love Lucy.

[@Yahowah777]

That was the biggest fever I've heard from the audience as she entered.

[@community1949]

Now I understand why my parents were out in the living room when I was a child laughing their heads off at these shows after we kids were sent off to bed.

[@travis7310]

Why/how are there two dislikes? Who are the two miserable people who don't love Lucy?!

[@danseabreeze1404]

Maybe it's Carolyn Appleby! : l

[@jhwheuer]

Longer than a tictoc for some kids

[@merricat3025]

I didn't hit dislike but never cared for Lucy. I didn't laugh watching this. I like WML and thought give her a chance.

[@j.fernandes9884]

So gracious and classy - those were the days. What a genius she was - so hilarious 😂

[@joeblaumer2085]

I’ve probably watched this over 50 times now. I’ll come back to it again and again.

[@Vejur9000]

Comic genius and superstar, is Lucy.

[@ayishas4385]

Okay, that's got to be one of my favourite What's My Line bits ever.

[@GertieMusic]

Discovered What's My Line from this video!! I Love Lucy and What's My Line!! ;)

[@johnlee-yo8jc]

She used the exact same voice in one episode of I Love Lucy when she pretended to be a Venusian or Martian. She used the exact same word "moo moo".

[@DragonHeir92]

Is she throwing a bit of German in there at the end?

[@josiahbechtel9832]

About a month after this episode aired, an episode of I Love Lucy aired with Lucy and Ethel having to pretend they were martians. I can only imagine that episode was her inspiration for this voice disguise!😂

[@annarodriguez6808]

She's such a beautiful person ❤RIP my dear

[@davidevans3175]

Society has decayed folks. This is how it used to be. Polite, charming, wholesome, fun.

[@indecision6616]

Agreed

[@Battleaxeangel]

And racist

[@indecision6616]

@@Battleaxeangel you must be a liberal ... Not everyone was racist like you. When that's the first thing you think about when you think about America in the past that's really pathetic and sad I feel bad for you

[@publiusovidius7386]

@@indecision6616 lol. You're sadly delusional like most conservatives. Unable to face reality.. ln 1954 blacks had to drink at separate water fountains. Even in the north neighborhoods were segregated. Being gay was a.crime. Women's career choices were limited. Spousal rape was still legal. Women had to have their husbands co-sign for credit. Cancer was usually a death sentence. But yeah tell us how great it was back then. Why do conservatives hate America? Liberals show their love by being.strong enough to own up to America's flaws past and present. That's how progress is made. I feel.very sorry for you since you're too weak to face reality.

[@sistershook7486]

indecision you must be white... if you went anywhere near the south in the 50s you could almost guarantee you would hear the n word being used like the name Joe. And how can’t you think about the racism when you look back at America in the past? This country was built off the use of slaves. Even in the 50s how could you just gloss over the start of the civil rights movement or even segregation? From your response I can almost guarantee that you are racist, even though you may not think you are.

[@mikeilamenk]

I love Lucille Ball ❤️ she’s hilarious 😂

[@photo161]

...but absolutely one of the most fun celebrity guest of all time... L U C Y !!!

[@kmgirl1967]

I love Lucy!!!

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

She and Carol Burnett were really ahead of their time. Both had kids while in their prime, and made the studios work around them.

[@notavailable4342]

around 2:20 she says "maricón"... guess Ricky rubbed off on her a little!

[@spindalis79]

I heard that too! Interesting she could sneak in that Spanish slur.

[@annebremer8011]

I thought I heard that!

[@bethmilstein4980]

Absolutely hilarious. She was a true genius. Miss her humor.

[@pamtebelman2321]

Yes, she was a comic genius. You should watch her do the French Restaurant sketch with Danny Kaye. They are both hilarious together.

[@LJ-ht4zs]

@@pamtebelman2321 Wasn't it a Japanese restaurant?

[@pamtebelman2321]

@@LJ-ht4zs That was another one, also hilarious, but this one is in the French Restaurant. It's on KZbin as "Excerpt from Danny Kaye Show with Lucille Ball." I think it has both restaurant sketches on it.

[@julietteyork3721]

She used the same voice as she did when playing a Martian on the episode “Lucy is Envious,” which was released March, 1954. This “What’s My Line?” episode was released the month before - Feb 1954, so maybe she was trying out the voice here.

[@joeblaumer2085]

I’ve probably watched this over 100 times now. Still great!

[@Hank13665]

The most I have ever laughed watching this show! I loved Lucy!

[@oscarfairley4779]

She was amazing, funniest lady in TV history.

[@uofa82]

ALWAYS LOVE LUCY!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasonrosete1144]

That penmanship

[@richardwalker9826]

Lucy did have beautiful handwriting at the beginning sign in- a really wonderful for all ages woman that everybody knew and loved- roses are red and violets are blue- what more can i say except Lucy- i love you too!

[@abevillanueva1974]

Only like Lucy can! Beautiful, smart, and funny! LOVE the audience responses! LOL!

[@guyinsf]

I think they all knew instantly it was Lucy. They dragged it out just to get some free comedy out of her.

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

I remember seeing every single episode of "What's My Line" every single time that I was much younger. Please think positive daily. ©® January 09, 2022@ 7:50 pm ©®

[@RImusclebear1]

I miss Lucy!

[@jjconc]

It's a moo moo !!!! ....on top of the Empire State Building.

[@billsmith5985]

Lucy has her 'Hedda Hopper' hat on...

[@jeffnettleton3858]

I was thinking Minnie Pearl

[@martincontreras444]

Irrepetible está maravillosa dama una genial comediante un icono inconfundible de este bello género de verdad que este episodio es para reír sin parar.

[@motcornerbyalisonhasselquist]

She's being a martian, like on one of her episodes. She talks just like that on one of them.

[@MrButtonpresser]

I remember these from when I was a kid. They are still hilarious all these years later.

[@carloshugogeib7961]

Lucille Ball was one of the first ladies of the Artes. Love her a lot.

[@russellcarter1872]

I Love Lucy!

[@mattbernabe]

The Queen of Television Comedy!

[@dankowolf]

Love this. How could there be a thumb down???

[@renarga6886]

+danko wolf Whoever disliked this needs some Vitameatavegamin!

[@redwatch.]

+renarga That is so funny!

[@TheVaughan5]

Another great artist from the golden age. Not a perfect time for sure but a thousand times better in the humility shown by so many famous names, unlike today’s egotists who think the World revolves around them.

[@robinfun2123]

Lucille was beautiful!!!

[@brkitdwn]

I love this show even though it was decades before I was born

[@hectorgarcia593]

2:05 "ewwww" that was a dead giveaway

[@MegaDean1995]

At 2:25 she actually says a bad word in Spanish

[@tomconner5067]

What a beautiful woman, Pretty, Funny, Elegant, and Radiant.

[@drewy2009]

Thats Martian voice from "Lucy is Envious" episode I wonder which was done first cause it same year. I Love Lucy episode was March 29th

[@clement2780]

Could somebody write out those words and print a dictionary and name for this language with grammar vocabulary attached.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Oh sure. I'll get to it on my 15 minute coffee break. No worries.

[@PyrozPlayground]

I friggin' love Lucy!

[@maha77]

what a wholesome show

[@jiolo3404]

Miss Ball the inspiration for the Sims language

[@pjrezai]

The G.O.A.T.

[@Thatwasianboii]

What's amazing about Lucille Ball was that she was a trailblazer for not only women in television, but also breaking barrier's by being one of the most popular bi-racial couples in American Television History

[@Torihappyness]

Biracial? Is she of mixed parentage?

[@Thatwasianboii]

@@Torihappyness Bi-Racial Couples. Lucille Ball was not bi-racial.

[@83mosco]

Always so stylish. Love her wardrobe

[@msmaj4895]

Comedy GENIUS! Totally unexpected, unscripted, and unpretentious but always entertaining!

[@Nan-59]

Amazing that Lucy was a Heart ❤️ Health Ambassador and she died from a heart aneurysm.

[@stephenvincent4989]

Lucy was TV and would still be, quite unique as Noel Coward would have said a “ Talent to Amuse”.

[@davidthomas8258]

Oh man. This was soooo freaking funny.

[@jenniferdonlin6627]

She's talking like she did as a Martian on I Love Lucy.

[@musiknutz]

So nice and classy of Arlene to include their guest star Deborah Kerr