What's My Line? - Paul Newman; David Niven [panel] (Jan 25, 1959)

MYSTERY GUEST: Paul Newman
PANEL: Arlene Francis, David Niven, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf

[@leesher1845]

Paul Newman was SO handsome, poised and charming - not to mention philanthropic. May his memory be a blessing. ❤️

[@rr8960]

The first contestant Honey Ray, lived to age 90 passing in 2006. She was awarded a Governor General’s Medal in recognition of her contributions to her community.

[@future288ify]

Paul Newman smile is just wow

[@jubalcalif9100]

Amen to that !

[@Retroscoop]

Your name sounds like something from a Marillion album

[@edithwalsh4671]

Loved him so much!!

[@SymphonyBrahms]

He had just finished the film of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and was going to star on Broadway in "Sweet Bird of Youth". Two brilliant performances. He was born to act in Tennessee Williams plays. He was one of the greatest actors of our time.

[@mona2242]

Loved all his movies but the one I found the most entertaining The Sting.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Agreed.

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

Actually, Paul had long finished Car on a Hot Tin Roof at this point. It opened in the movie theater on 08/27/1958. Paul’s comedy Rally Round the Flag Boys opened 12/23/1958. CoaHTR was such a success that it was still running at the movie theater on Broadway when RRtFB opened. This appearance on WML is 01/25/1959, the day before his 34th birthday, which made Paul one of the very few guests to have 2 pictures playing on Broadway at the time of their WML appearance.

[@carolebryan8998]

I have a true story to tell about Paul Newman. This happened to a friend of my sister when living in Long Beach California. Paul Newman was in a small ice cream shop sitting at a table. My sister's friend went in to get an ice cream cone and saw him and got so flustered that when she got outside to her car she realized she had left her ice cream cone in the store. She went back inside and Paul Newman said to her, "Mam, you put it in your purse." Isn't that a hoot?

[@accomplice55]

I love it!!! :D

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

I love this story!

[@skyedog24]

Great story .Thank you.

[@donnacook8994]

Sounds like something he would say! Quite charming and courteous combined with a disarming smile and wit.

[@lindapowell8620]

I'm sure we can all relate! Wonder if she got his autograph?!!!❤❤❤

[@ralphwantsit5244]

I am hooked on this show.... its pure class..

[@golden-63]

Paul Newman. Oh my! My knees are weak...

[@ToddSF]

goldenthroat86 -- Few men were or are as good looking as Paul Newman -- especially with those vivid blue eyes of his. He once joked, ""If my eyes should ever turn brown, my career is shot to hell." (I note that he was colorblind.) He was married to Joanne Woodward for over 50 years, which marriage ended with his death. I've read that not a single scandal was ever associated with Paul Newman or Joanne Woodward and I believe that. The Newmans were very nice people.

[@ToddSF]

***** -- I don't know what your problem is. I didn't claim Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward had a good relationship because Paul Newman was handsome. I stand by my statement, however, that Paul Newman was good looking. He was, and many millions of people beside me thought so. As I also said, he and his wife were very nice people. As I said, I really don't know what your issues are, but your statements about what I wrote are far from cogent.

[@WhatsMyLine]

I removed the unhinged comment you were replying to-- it just slipped past me till now. It's a waste of breath, text-wise, trying to respond reasonably to comments like that, but I respect the attempt. . .

[@malcolmbrannen]

I saw him and Joanne Woodward walking down Broadway around 1980...You could see his blue eyes from a block away

[@poetcomic1]

Joanne, when asked what it was liked to be married to such a gorgeous man said, after two week he is your husband, not some sex symbol.

[@donnawoodford6641]

Paul Newman's reputation and respect as a good person has always held up as far as I know, rare in the entertainment world. His works of philanthropy has carried on after his death under the stewardship of his daughter and maybe other family members. Seeing this clip of a great human being is heartwarming. A person's occupation always ranks second, in my book...ya gotta have impeccable character first. And I think he did. One bright light left us when P.N. passed from this earth.🌌

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put.

[@TheBoss-jf6de]

Sweet baby Jesus! Paul Newman is the epitome of handsome. I can’t even.

[@Historian212]

LOL, well put!

[@donnajamieson742]

I do not think you need to invoke the Name of the Savior of the world.

[@inesolujic2534]

Paul Newman ❤️ truly a man ahead of his time. He was as intelligent and thoughtful as he was good looking.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indubitably !

[@shadowgirl8038]

My Mom loved Paul Newman and his "beautiful blue eyes". He was not only a great actor, but a good humanitarian with his charities.

[@violetcrumble57]

Paul Newman was definitely the best looking actor ever !!!!!

[@savethetpc6406]

violetcrumble57 Could be...

[@rogerdat45]

violetcrumble57 marlon no doubt

[@Ace1King1]

Some people think that would be Humphrey Bogart.

[@MsAppassionata]

violetcrumble57 I think a young Brando, Tyrone Power, Harry Belafonte, and Brad Pitt would give him a run for his money but you’re right, he was a gorgeous looking man.

[@dennisgeorge3238]

eve rhear of tyrone power and robert taylor...get with the program!

[@generalpatzer6893]

In less than 10 years Paul Newman would go on to be a mega star.

[@walkergillette3918]

10 YEARS??? YOU MORON, HE WAS ALREADY A MEGA STAR!

[@jamesfeldman4234]

I don't know who this Paul Newman character is, but he makes some great grocery products.

[@laura-vb9oh]

😄

[@andrearivera2535]

wow paul newman makes my heart flutter

[@dagmartouchton4432]

Christian music Christian music

[@stevekru6518]

Andrea, try Meldonium, 500 mg BID . It worked for Sharapovd

[@jubalcalif9100]

He was no Huntz Hall but he was indeed one very handsome fella.

[@joycie014]

How different were those times, when everybody addressed each other as Mr or Miss, or Mrs. such respect and civility. Those really were the days!

[@Bagheadman]

Segregated sports leagues, racial intolerance was mainstream, children and wives were beaten when they spoke out of turn and careers were ruined over the mere suspicion of inconvenient political ties. Those were the days indeed. You can keep them.

[@joycie014]

@@Bagheadman yes, I suppose it really depended on the world in which you lived. Obviously not everyones’s experiences are the same. But in my world, growing up in Australia in a loving family who sheltered me from the worst of the “outside” world, the fifties and 60’s was a pretty good time to be a kid.

[@maverick214]

@@Bagheadman And you think none of that exists today?

[@Bagheadman]

@@maverick214 Not nearly in the same way.

[@gemoftheocean]

@@Bagheadman let me guess: you weren't alive living in America. Laughable you hallucinate women and children were "routinely beaten when they spoke out of turn." In 59 sports leagues were NOT separated due to color. Like today, some people were racist, but others not. You have wild hallucinations what America was like back then. Doubt if you lived here in the 50s-60s.

[@mosipd]

For anyone who doesn't know, David Niven was one of the few British actors living in Hollywood who give up their film career to fight in WW2. Not content with being assigned to a motor training battalion, he transferred into the commandos. He trained at the highly secretive Special Operations Executive, informally named Churchill's Secret Army or the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. He led "A" squadron, known as the phantoms, who were responsible for penetrating deep behind enemy lines. Taking part in the Allied invasion of Normandy, his squadron was responsible for keeping rear commanders informed on changing battle lines. He rarely talked of his wartime exploits but was well known for being a James Bond like operator.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Bravo David Niven. Now I am glad that I always liked him.

[@judymanning2538]

Thank you for the info 🍀. Heroes ❤

[@davidgladstone5261]

Newman also a WWII vet.

[@pljms]

A different era of TV when people were polite, charming, articulate and witty.

[@lotusbuds2000]

how on earth did the language abilities decay so much ....

[@trysometruth]

@Kal El Because Trump's linguistic capababilities are astounding. "I have the _best_ words!!"

[@michaelserby7697]

@@lotusbuds2000 People are socially inept today. Back when this was on the air , people were sharper with good manners. 💙🤠

[@michaelserby7697]

@@trysometruth say what ! ?

[@trysometruth]

@@michaelserby7697 It was a reply to @Kal El, who appears to have deleted his comment, which I don't remember. I was referring to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKGUqJeAgNV8npo

[@AMentorway4u]

Now that's how civilised folks act and talk. Refreshing. Class act all the way. Respect

[@kulturekritik9665]

Paul Newman was so cheerful. That smile makes him seem as if you could go right up to him and say hello.

[@sandrageorge3488]

What a kind hearted man Paul Newman was. Selling his salad dressing and spaghetti sauce for Camp good times for children ❤️

[@virginiacave9888]

❤️❤️

[@slice39]

Just goes to show you that even the greats started out as rookies, they couldn't even get his name right, Arlene Francis calling him "Paul Noonan", but he's always been a classy guy and one of the greatest actors of all time.

[@wahn10]

Paul Newman. A delicious man and an equally delicious salad dressing.

[@charlesbarry2767]

LOL !

[@m.e.d.7997]

All the products are good!

[@jubalcalif9100]

Yes, he was one handsome bloke and all his "Newman's Own" products are tasty and top quality !

[@Erikalynn1977]

You should really put that on a tshirt It’s funny and true 😊

[@wandareding1368]

@@jubalcalif9100 om 11111111

[@alef_19]

im a 24 year old girl from latin america and i love this show so much!!!

[@alef_19]

@z latin america means every country that speaks spanish. By that i mean mexico all central and the most part of south america. Including also Spain. Im from central america and i speak spanish xD

[@clffliese26]

@@alef_19 I'm a 68 year old man and I loved this show when it was, first, on and I love it, today. It's one panel show, I wish, someone would bring back.

[@josealmeida76]

@@alef_19 So Spain, a EUROPEAN country, is part of Latin AMERICA???

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

God, Paul Newman was beautiful

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

@z I'll invoke whatever I want, God damn it.

[@preppysocks209]

@@ameliafroehlich2577 yes, z makes comments that detract rather than add to the conversation

[@clffliese26]

@@preppysocks209 I have, yet, to see anything from this z person (I think I'm being generous using the word "person"). Somehow, I suspect I should feel grateful.

[@lucyflorey9152]

The panel ( the usual ones ) had such chemistry among themselves and John that it contributed to the popularity of the show.

[@trumancapote9097]

My favorite movie actor of ALL time and easily the most handsome by a million miles. Some of my all-time favorite films starred PAUL NEWMAN: HUD, SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, THE VERDICT, COOL HAND LUKE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Also, a tremendous humanitarian who donated ALL of his profits from his NEWMAN'S OWN food products to charity. Miss him to this day and wish he could have lived forever!! RIP.

[@donnacook8994]

Paul Newman's acting was so well done, and quite convincing. Wonderful to see David Niven on the show! 👏👏👏👏

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

When he was in Long, Hot Summer, he did a nighttime scene on a balcony with Joanne Woodward. He was bare chested with a pillow slung over his shoulder. My daughter sighed, "I wish I was that pillow!"

[@loissimmons6558]

If I had a wish, it would have been to be Joanne Woodward.

[@nihilisticbarbie]

Lovely film. Paul is just pure gold.

[@robertlongwill2077]

How old was your daughter at the time?

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

@@robertlongwill2077 About 15

[@robbiewt0254]

This show was on way b4 I was born,but my God Arlene Francis is so beautiful and classy

[@jillibeens57]

My papa looked like Paul's twin! He was constantly told of the resemblance. Women flocked towards my dad his entire life, much to the dismay of mama, but he was loyal to mama to his core.

[@toinimoore3463]

I bet the boys wanted to talk cars and racing with your Dad since Paul was a pro racer

[@toinimoore3463]

Maybe they were distant relatives that really were have been something!I have this strong feeling that Paul and Joanne would have truly enjoyed meeting your folks and I think Joanne could quickly make Mama feel better and wouldn’t ever worry again!😇😃😍

[@shirleyrombough8173]

I love this program. So many moments of outright laughter. I love to watch it right before I go to sleep. 9

[@Absurdist1968]

All these episodes and I still can't get over the lovely penmanship. ☺

[@leesher1845]

I’ve noticed that too. Sadly, today in the schools, they’re not even teaching kids cursive.

[@janetmarletto6667]

Penmanship was taught and emphasized in the pre-70's. Now cursive is rarely taught. Many kids do want to learn it. Beautiful penmanship is a pleasure!

[@webleypug]

Yeah. Even the men's writing is legible.

[@Yestojoy1234]

@@janetmarletto6667 I agree. Also, the brain-to-hand skills/connections used when writing in cursive are important for neurological development. I feel bad for the generation(s) not receiving lessons in this beneficial skill.

[@standinthegsp6858]

⁠​⁠@@leesher1845 Nor spelling (at least not in the mid ‘90s-early 2000s). Our oldest was a terrible speller even though I tried teaching them early to sound things out (phonetics?). I remember voicing a concern to a teacher when oldest was in jr high/high school. “Oh, we don’t worry about that. They’ll pick it up!” 🤦🏻‍♀️. My sister & I used to carry on conversations where we’d spell every other word IE: “Look at that brown c o w. Isn’t it c u t e?” Simple, basic. We could get going really fast. Of course, we mainly did it to tweak mom. Lol. She couldn’t spell well. She’d finally tell us to stop. Dad would just grin. Yes, I instigated it. & yes, I could be a stinker. But that’s the worse stuff I ever did.

[@richardpoplis6777]

What a great actor Paul Newman was too many hits to name... definitely is missed

[@havebold123]

" Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," Cool Hand Luke "and the "Sting " are just some of the great movies this man starred in!

[@helencharles416]

I was fortunate enough to work for Mr. George Roy Hill.... (director of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid).... who was a life long friend of Mr. Newman and Mrs. Woodward. They were the most wonderful people in the world. Kind and funny....especially Mr. Newman. "Hi! Newman here!" I would hear.... God bless them.

[@jubalcalif9100]

And don't forget powerful performances in "The Hustler" and "The Verdict" !!

[@ronnelson6007]

@@jubalcalif9100 he was great in from the terrace, the movie with Tom Hanks,

[@jubalcalif9100]

@@ronnelson6007 Are you thinking of "Road to Perdition", Ron ? That's the 2002 film that co-starred Tom Hanks and Mr Newman. "From the Terrace" is a movie that Mr Newman made with Joanne Woodward in 1960.

[@ronnelson6007]

Ron n ....yes , thank you jubal. Sorry that I did not capitalize your name, but I just got this tablet, and I am not computer savvy, nor do I know how to.

[@jadeshannon5583]

I love Paul Newman ,everything about him.And he was such a kind and humble man too.I also love his wife Joanne Woodward and I'm glad that their marriage lasted 50 years.

[@susanpeters3341]

When I was a Flight Attendent, I met Paul Newman at the Miami International Airport, concourse B. He asked me for directions to his gate to catch his flight. Charming, and yes his eyes were beautiful!! I had no clue that he was Paul Newman!! (until somebody ran up to tell me, afterwards) I feel that being that, Mr. Paul Newman felt comfortable in my presence.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

Lucky woman.

[@andresvillanueva5421]

Lucky! I wish I had the chance to meet Paul Newman.. Too bad I was born in the 2000s.

[@toinimoore3463]

He felt as you had your uniform on he could feel confident you were going to know the airport and be professional and not scream or ask for autograph

[@earlegavin5931]

@@toinimoore3463 your absolutely right,some actor's look at themselves as just another person like you and me

[@clffliese26]

@@earlegavin5931 It's a shame a lot of actors and athletes don't feel that way, today. They seem to forget, or they never knew, that, without the fans, they'd be flipping burgers in a fast food joint. Some, probably, should be.

[@cellom.9227]

Paul Newman and David Niven are both divine here.

[@terryv]

Newman and Daly were extremely annoying the way they constantly huddled in whispered conferences without telling the panel.

[@davidgladstone6588]

Right after this show, like Lucy Ball, and Bette Davis, Newman moved to Westport Connecticut. I used to see him and his wife in town. They lived next to a junior high school in a very ordinary house that looked exactly like everyone else's, with bikes in front of the garage and an older Volvo wagon. Nice people.

[@spedupaudios3048]

Lord have mercy that's one fine man. Newman. Those eyes that smile. Take me back so I can marry him.

[@toinimoore3463]

No offense but He had met his wife while acting with her and fell Hard for Her Look how long their marriage lasted!!

[@MrPoupard]

Good luck with that missus ….

[@preppysocks209]

@z How many times are you going to keep making this comment?

[@VahanNisanian]

Paul Newman. One of my Dad's favorite actors.

[@Cerph]

Paul cared enough, to create charities, that helped others less fortunate.

[@bostonblackie9503]

David Niven was a Scot, although his mother was French. Two nationalities that get along very well. In WWII he was first in the Highland Light Infantry and then I believe they transferd him to British Intelligence. As a child he thought he was special. He recited the Lord's Prayer as he heard it, "Our Father which are a Niven!"

[@mrbob4u495]

I was only 4 when this show first aired. Even at it's end, I rarely stayed up late enough to watch it. So happy to have found it on YT. Makes one wish we could return to a time when people in entertainment demonstrated class and honor. This failure is why I do not watch TV these days. YT is full of history with a positive reflection on America. YT management could learn a lesson here.

[@carolynwoodman1734]

Wonderful people, polite and talented. Never saw originals, we never had a TV until 1960s

[@michaelserby7697]

What a wonderful time to be alive 💙 🇺🇸 💖

[@jennifercross1586]

Can you imagine waking up to that face every morning? 😀

[@contardi]

I would think I was still dreaming.

[@winnieskees9622]

Get in line girls!!

[@shirleyrombough8173]

They still show Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Turner Classic Movies. A wonderful, moving film.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Yes. I've lived that. It is a beautiful thing

[@jlbaker2000]

​@@Deejaay83urj38😮

[@davidsanderson5918]

I love it when the panel are all at sea with their deductions.

[@kevinkool3]

Tennessee Williams' classic movie, "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" with Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives & many others. Excellent performances by all!

[@finamac698]

David Niven ❤️

[@randallmacphee7260]

The class and composer Im seeing in these people indicates a moral goodness that we as a people have somehow lost along the way .

[@kokagejones678]

*Cat on a Hot Tin Roof* is ferociously fierce. Newman and Taylor squaring off. The whole family blowing up. A great favorite.

[@soulierinvestments]

In the late 1970s, Gil Fates revealed that David Niven told him that during this mystery guest sequence, Niven’s blindfold fell down enough for him to see who this mystery guest was - and he did not recognize him. At all. Even the great start out as Owls. In this case a very handsome owl.

[@1jamyc]

maybe that explains why Niven had really no reaction when they shook hands....

[@Historian212]

Great anecdote.

[@KatyBauer1]

It's so funny that as polite and refined as the panel always is, the audience always seems to whistle and cat-call pretty female contestants.

[@rainydays7698]

@ispumpkinking Just like the game shows and people, cat-calling has changed overtime. Please don't be so quick to insult people, we're all just trying to enjoy the show here.

[@raesmith2164]

@ispumpkinking catcalling today has lost its class. It's mostly sexual nowadays.

[@raesmith2164]

@ispumpkinking I am not a modern feminist either. I simply don't like perverted men who believe they can say whatever sexual thoughts they have in their mind out loud to a minor.

[@debsreno911]

@ispumpkinking Most women regardless of who they are do not find cat calling a compliment. Maybe if you were an actual woman you'd understand that but of course you're a man and really have no clue accept that if a woman says she doesn't like it calls her a feminist. That's a completely absurd statement, just because a woman doesn't like being cat called or wolf whistled or whatever does NOT mean they are a feminist. Also did you hear any cat calls or wolf whistles when Paul Newman came onto the show, because he is a good looking man that's because women don't do that sort of thing because THEY don't like it done to them. No regardless of what you yourself might think, it is NOT a compliment. You kind of sound like an Idiot.

[@yanikg-force]

@ispumpkinking I'm with you on this, man. But it's pointless trying to reason with feminists, SJWs, PCs and all the snowflakes. The world has changed. We live in a new era. All we can do is just stay away from them and let them drown themselves in their own insanity.

[@dotsywotsy18]

About 25 years ago, we had occasion to visit the Hole in the Wall Gang camp, which is a free camp that he and his wife, Joanne Woodward, founded for children who are seriously ill. They were showing us around the camp, and you could see they really cared about these children. More than that, the children really loved them. There was genuine affection between the kids and the Newmans. I will never forget that visit. I think about that visit and what they did for those children when I hear about celebrities whose money is used used for drugs and rehab and writing books about the drug and rehab experience. The world needs more Newmans.

[@DrewSohl]

David Nivan,a classy chap.

[@americanitalianisrael4753]

I love this show.I hate the brainless junk on TV we have now...Paul Newman was very beautiful .Beautiful face,I bet the rest is too.

[@boognish999]

AmeRicanItalianIsrael Even now?

[@susansackrison3139]

AmeRicanItalianIsrael there is good stuff if you look hard. Like "When Calls the Heart" Much great programming on PureFlix and Dove Channels

[@sharksport01]

Watch Sweet Bird of Youth ( the original version) his body was amazing too.

[@Cordelia4219]

When I was a teenager in the 1970s, my bedroom was a Paul Newman shrine. I adored that man and saw every single one of his movies.

[@MsAppassionata]

Cordelia Brown I’m sure you were not alone. What a beautiful looking man! A human work of art really.

[@timprescott4634]

Newman was a humble class act…

[@Deltadivaix]

Such a beautiful man, inside and out!

[@patavinity1262]

It's amazing how much more eloquent and well-educated people on TV were back then. They can actually form coherent sentences.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Loved David Niven

[@Flashbagfolly]

I know this was 63 years ago, but the idea of Paul Newman not being a Hollywood actor is mind boggling.

[@markiangooley]

I had to confirm that for some time he was better known as a stage actor than on film! If ever I knew that I’d forgotten it.

[@luckyseven4111]

I used to see Paul a lot when he was a car owner for Indy Cart racing. Used to drink Budweiser out of a can and was still gorgeous.

[@dancelli714]

I always thought David Niven was a competent actor and that was about it, but when I saw him in SEPARATE TABLES, I thought his acting is great in this one, so I bought the dvd. I didn't pay much attention to Paul Newman's looks, but I see here that a lot of women here did. He also was in some well written films. that became famous ones. His wife was a great actress too, they were equal when it came to talent.

[@walkergillette3918]

PAUL WAS A WAY BETTER ACTOR THAN HIS WIFE, SHE SUCKED, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE, LIKE YOU

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Walker, quite ignorant and disgusting. Watch Paris Blues. Woodward was superb

[@davidrosenberg8897]

Interesting that John Daly picked up on Paul's future directing/producing efforts. What an all around talent.

[@gracevalle5437]

He was a great actor 😍🤩. I wish there would be more actors like him now.

[@RobJazzful]

I would like to be as good-looking as Paul Newman for just one day.

[@meekthegreek1623]

Would be interesting to know what it feels like and how people treat you but he didn't appear full of himself. More like a regular Joe.

[@patmctallica3522]

a great actor and human

[@aprilsmith6587]

Love David Niven!!

[@frankburns8946]

Paul Newman...a nice man and a TRUE great...

[@KatyBauer1]

Arlene's dress was stunning.

[@contardi]

The most beautiful actor ever. And aged beautifully.

[@tedtimothy9074]

Paul Newman's brother was a baseball player. My gym teacher in college, who went on to become a pro ball player himself, was his friend. My teacher said many times he would visit his friend and he would see Paul Newman doing exercises to tone his stomach muscles

[@kenhobbs9251]

My neighbors stepmom knew Paul Newmans 2nd cousins milkman’s sisters cousins smelly gym teacher🤣

[@audw2534]

Paul Newman...be still my heart.

[@michellelekas211]

All of ours. I buy his foods

[@VahanNisanian]

By January 1959, Newman had married to Joanne Woodward, and stayed married til' death did them part in 2008. Woodward is still alive at 84, as of 2014.

[@craigsmith157]

Vahan Nisanian And still alive as of 2018.

[@johnscanlan6337]

I was born five days after this program first aired!

[@andresvillanueva5421]

Still alive as of 2019! I hope she lives a longer and wonderful life!

[@sharksport01]

Paul's only son Scott died at age 28. Joanne is alive as of january 2019 but has had Alzheimer's for many years.

[@clffliese26]

@@sharksport01 She is, still, with us in Nov 2020. As of the passing of Olivia de Havilland this past July, Ms. Woodward is the oldest living Oscar winner. She is 90 years old. She and Paul had 3 daughters, all, still, alive and kicking.

[@MrJoeybabe25]

If David Niven was half the class act in private life that he was in public, he was quite a gentleman.

[@helenellis]

Famously the porters at Heathrow Airport sent a large wreath to his funeral with a card that said "To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a porter feel like a king"

[@bluecamus5162]

Niven, as an officer, led men during WW2 under combat conditions. As far as I know, few men are made of as fine as stuff as he. And while I'm at it, I'll also mention that Newman too served in combat conditions in the Pacific Theater as a radio man/gunner aboard carrier-based dive bombers. This episode featured two great men of a kind.

[@sstavsky]

An interesting piece of trivia is that Niven and Newman would compete with each other in the coming months for the Oscar for Best Actor, Niven for "Separate Tables" and Newman for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Niven would win.

[@craigsimpson1230]

Honey Ray had a very long life. She passed away in 2006 at the age of 90 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

[@salvadormarley2360]

Paul Newman and David Niven on one show - fuckin' hell, what an era.

[@americandreamer6092]

Mr. Newman was a very handsome man. Great actor should have won the Academy Award for his performance in 'The Verdict'.

[@lornaharrington1885]

American dreamer. Paul newmandid win an oscar for the verdict only one he did win

[@americandreamer6092]

@@lornaharrington1885 Paul Newman won his Academy Award for 'The Color Of Money'. Some Fan you are!

[@Topazmoon11]

Is there anyone more suave than Paul Newman? Ah yes, David Niven. Great episode! :D

[@jubalcalif9100]

The late great Percy Helton was rather debonair in own way too !!

[@oldguysmusic2929]

Two of Paul Newman's lesser known movies I always liked were "The Secret War Of Harry Frigg" and "The Prize".

[@terryv]

"Frigg" was one of his worst movie performances ever. He always portrayed soldiers and police officers as idiots.

[@susanrutherford866]

Paul newman so handsome you did a splebdid job in tricking the panel you are missed especially now in this crazy world we live in

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

Little did we know that one day we would be having Newman's Own food line of products. Pretty tasty too.

[@perfumeaddict1204]

How extraordinary to think of him as not a movie actor!

[@epaddon]

There's an anecdote about this episode in which Niven supposedly later said his mask came loose during the MG segment and he was staring at Newman and "still didn't know who he was."

[@soulierinvestments]

Proving that even the greatest among us started out as Owls. In this case, very cute owl.

[@savethetpc6406]

soulierinvestments And how! Paul looked sooo handsome here! Funny to hear him described by himself and others as someone known primarily for his stage work. I guess the two films that were premiering then were about to change all that... P.S. For those who may not be familiar with the expression, Mystery Guests that were not well-known were referred to as "owls" by those involved with the production of WML, because they caused everyone to say, "Who? Who?" (No joke -- That's actually the derivation of the term!)

[@lynnturman8157]

+epaddon That's hard to believe. They were both nominated for Oscars that year. Niven won for Separate Tables.

[@lemorab1]

I was almost a pre-teen in 1959, and Paul Newman's Official Hotness on the screen was very much established by that time. Niven may have been covering for himself and as any reader of "The Moon's A Balloon" will know, he was not above embroidering upon the truth when it suited him. (I am a fan of both Niven and Newman.)

[@loissimmons6558]

+soulierinvestments I've searched a few sites for an alternate or slang definition of "owl" that in any way fits the sense I assume you are getting at here and can't find a thing. Can you provide some insight?

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Niven so handsome.

[@abhinavs5213]

Come on. Not just Niven all the people of that era are much much more good-looking than the people of today.

[@joshjacobs3906]

i seen Paul Newman a couple times in his later years when he would occasionally race in the 24 Hours of Daytona.........i said hi to him and he smiled and waved.......and another time this older cougar type lady said to him ......Paul take off your sunglasses so we can see those pretty blue eyes!!"......he just smiled and replied....." nope.....if i take my shades off, my pants fall down!".........he was a really good guy.....very friendly

[@gdeec]

Oh sweet Lord, what a simply gorgeous man, with a wonderful voice. Imagine if there was 50 000 000 of him around.

[@ellemjay]

The rest of us wouldn't get anything done because we'd spend all our time staring at them.

[@nihilisticbarbie]

Then he wouldn't be as special. Those looks with that deep voice of his and his sense of joie de vivre yet true salt of the earth......unique and one of a kind

[@jubalcalif9100]

Yes, John Daly was not only a good host but one good lookin' chap !

[@budte]

There'd be an awful lot of salad drsssing to get through.

[@davidbennett9691]

I think I saw this knife-throwing act at the Charlottetown Exhibition when I was a child. I remember her very red hair.

[@thestig1611]

I find this relaxing

[@jubalcalif9100]

Amen to that ! And no profanity or vulgar sexual innuendo ! The great classic shows of the past never age !

[@jlvandat69]

The difference in mannerisms and general social dynamics between people seen here and present day entertainment professionals is dramatic. Note how people from this earlier era speak and respond more slowly, politely and thoughtfully. It seems the internet era has brought with it a real change in how people in entertainment generally behave. In our "one click society", those in the spotlight are usually abrupt, verbally quick and seldom offer well-developed, rational thoughts. It's no wonder we're a divided country. Wish I knew the solution. Watching old movie classics such as War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and many others I have noticed the same thing. A slower pace in dialog, and much more "content" in the script writing.

[@lilybean835]

It's so funny to see/hear now because even with his little mm-hmm answers, I can hear Newman's voice ring through so distinctively.

[@amc042759]

Great actor and humanitarian. And a handsome man. I live in Stamford, Ct. He lived with Joanne in Westport, Ct.

[@lynnturman8157]

What's kinda interesting here is that only a couple of months after this was broadcast, David Niven beat out Paul Newman for the Best Actor Oscar. Niven won for his performance in Separate Tables. Newman was nominated for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

[@watchman1178]

I was surprised that Paul Newman claimed to be more of a stage actor than a "Hollywood actor". As of 1959, I guess that was the case.

[@lynnturman8157]

WATCHMAN 117 Yes it was. In the 50s and up through the mid-60s, he did a lot of theatre.

[@lynnturman8157]

***** Not sure I agree with your generalization but I do think Paul should've won it that year.

[@lemorab1]

No way! David Niven's part of the Major in "Separate Tables" was a far more complex and subtle part for an actor to portray effectively. Not that Paul Newman wasn't a gifted actor and Brick (I think that was the character's name) in "Cat" was not a demanding role; it was, but this was clearly Niven's year. For me, if anybody deserved an Oscar from the "Cat" cast, it was Burl Ives for Big Daddy.

[@donnacook8994]

Arlene's dress is stunning! She's radiant in it! 🥰

[@gallopingalumphus5390]

Damn! Paul Newman is PURTY! If you can imagine a guy that looked quite a bit like Paul with a touch of John Wayne, THAT was my dear ol' Dad. And just like Paul, Damn! Dad was PURTY! What the hell happened to ME?? LOL!

[@clffliese26]

@@gallopingalumphus5390 That's why I grew a beard. It hides my face.

[@33maisie]

Ah..David Niven. The original Mr. Smooth.

[@QuadMochaMatti]

The OG 007.

[@debsreno911]

Paul Newman fantastic actor and fantastic looking.

[@jetblack.7186]

Fabulous film stars. What have we now.