What's My Line? - Richard Boone; Van Heflin [panel] (Jan 18, 1959)

MYSTERY GUEST: Richard Boone [film and TV actor, mostly in Westerns]
PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Van Heflin, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf

[@CarlB_1962]

I wonder if any of the WML team ever imagined people would be watching and enjoying their shows over half a century later. Wonderful series and thanks for uploading it.

[@sleb99]

Carl B interesting observation. Since these shows were live and never used in reruns while they were being made, I imagine it never was a thought in their heads. But I think they would be delighted! I’m so glad they were recorded, however, and that the uploader gave us this term gift!

[@historydegree2013]

How would you explain the Internet to someone back then. You're right they probably never thought leave her being saved or anything. I'm so glad they were because I've laughed till I cried a few of these. The one with Groucho Marx is the mystery guest puts me in tears almost

[@deckardcanine]

@@historydegree2013 "Imagine a combination of a television, a telegraph, and a typewriter...."

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@historydegree2013, let me guess. You misspelled it and Autocorrect made a mistake interpreting what you wanted. That is why I do not use AUTOCORRECT, ever, and I check the spelling if I don't know, or remember the letters and correct order like I flawlessly did back in the day, lol.. I was sixth in the SCHOOL SPELLING BEE out of over 600 kids in the sixth grade, after all. We pared down all but three in every English/Spelling class(we did play for a room title)..and then about 150 took the stage in the auditorium.. For some reason, I choked on coalition..I am embarassed to say how I spelled it, lol. It spelled it almost like the word was a Mexican State. Thank goodness, my childhood hasn't lingered into my adulthood, lol..

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@deckardcanine, yep, bingo! Wait, you forgot..and, no real privacy unlike the old TV, typewriter and telegram(other than the teletypist..) and the spurring of a lot of alienation in society when it is all not handled properly..

[@sandybruce9092]

Richard Boone in his Palladin outfit! Takes me way back watching westerns with my Dad!

[@shadowlouise]

What a wonderful ovation for Richard Boone.

[@michaeledwardhunter]

I always remember Richard Boone in Have Gun Will Travel. He was great!

[@kenyongray2615]

Richard Boone was great. This episode also highlighted how brilliant Arlene Francis was as a panelist.

[@dannydoc1969]

Paladin was a remarkably different Western on TV. It was one of my Dad's favorite shows. Richard Boone was a good actor, and quite intelligent.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

dannydoc1969 ... Paladin was the character. Richard Boone played on “Have Gun Will Travel”. I loved that show when I was growing up. Actually, I loved pretty much all the westerns.

[@mikejschin]

I remember watching the show with my parents as a kid, and I didn't much care for it. Much later, probably in my 50s, I started watching reruns of the show and loved it. The show was too intellectual for me to appreciate as a child. The "shoot 'em up" type Westerns were more my speed. I have also found a deeper appreciation for "Gunsmoke" and "Rawhide", both of which were more focused on grownup problem solving than shooting.

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

Boone abused children.

[@joanbenson4381]

These oldies are a comfort in these 2020 and 21 chaos years.

[@Jukka70]

I completely agree

[@christinalw19]

Amen 😢🙏🏼

[@odiekarone]

Amen.

[@upsanddownsthatshowitgoes9395]

Yes those times were the best simplicity and class

[@Ru-gv2if]

So very true! Add 2022.

[@vickieoglesby536]

Richard Boone...a truly great actor and a wonderful presence..

[@jubalcalif9100]

Amen to that ! A VERY dynamic actor with a strong screen presence ! He's sorely missed...he was only in his early 60s when he passed away in the early 80s.

[@gentlemanjake8005]

He gives an all-time performance in The Tall T

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

He was a one-note actor who abused children.

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

@@jubalcalif9100 He literally killed himself.

[@satori03]

@@JamesRichards-mj9kw He died from throat cancer

[@jamesfeldman4234]

There's no doubt that at the time of this episode westerns were extremely popular, both on TV and in film. But Richard Boone and his "gunfighter with brains and heart for hire" Paladin character were especially marvelous and memorable. That Paladin was a successful businessman and bon vivant while performing his dangerous work was a fascinating and unique approach to the western. Richard Boone was perfect in the role.

[@SkiKat-USA]

Que Hombre! I have always been a huge fan of Richard Boone and sing the theme song weekly. I miss those days!

[@dirtcop11]

These old TV series shows bring back fond memories of my childhood. The 1950s were the best years of my life. People still had manners back then and there was a certain innocence in my memories of that era.

[@garycarter9859]

Having been born in 1959, I missed growing up in the 50s. How I wish I had been a postwar baby.

[@voyaristika5673]

I was there, too. Its not our imagination. Far better times then in most every way.

[@gelseydelpercio9606]

I agree whole heartedly!

[@janemariebennett3973]

I love how the panel is respectful to their elders and how they dress for the occasion in a glamorous way. . . So elegant.

[@rickrick5041]

What a great show Have Gun was!!

[@mikejschin]

What a great concatenation of stars on this episode: Van Heflin, one of the stars of the greatest Western movie, Shane, and Richard Boone, star of the best Western series.

[@kateluxor2986]

Oh my, that was fun! The French Canadian host of WML? was so nice and personable. You could tell he was a fan of Arlene! And Mrs. Cullinan was a hoot! What a character. Richard Boone lost it a couple of times when Arlene questioned him, especially the one about the "horse." I laughed so hard at that. Then she said she wished she was at home with the first contestant-whoa! That was the best unintentional double entendre I've ever heard! Arlene was so embarrassed, bless her. Great episode!

[@vintagetvandexciting]

Something I just found out recently, Richard Boone was the innovator behind "Hawaii Five-O". He urged creator Leonard Freeman to flim on location in Hawaii. Boone was living in Hawaii with family at the time and Freeman wanted Boone to play McGarrett but he declined the offer.

[@rcsutter]

He looks like he came straight from the set of Have Gun- Will Travel. I recall that show fondly. When I was young my parents always went square-dancing on Saturday nights (Oklahoma, 50's - early 60's) and I stayed with my Grandma. She loved TV westerns, so we'd watch Gunsmoke, then HGWT. Of course I had my toy 6-gun rig and cowboy hat to emulate Matt Dillon and Paladin. All that aside, Richard Boone was a really good actor. I remember how scary he was to me in Big Jake. I've watched it many times since then of course and he's still a really good bad guy in that movie.

[@Ru-gv2if]

LOVE Richard Boone. Really enjoy What's My Line! Thank you for providing these shows!!

[@RealClassics277]

Cool to see Richard Boone in costume as Paladin, from Have Gun Will Travel.

[@scottferrell630]

I love how the entire panel stands for the the 64 year old lady, sign of respect. Think, she was born in 1895.

[@davidleonard3887]

To bad we no longer respect our elders

[@ladyyuna2000]

Mrs. Irene Cullinan (b.1894 - d.1960)

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

there are no ladies anymore worthy to stand for.

[@randallerickson175]

@@errorsofmodernism9715 There are a few. Dont give up so quickly!

[@randallerickson175]

Most of today's public has no idea who these people are. What a shame.

[@fje6902]

Right after "Have Gun Will Travel", Richard Boone hosted an anthology series in which an all-star cast performed in various plays written for the show.

[@vintagetvandexciting]

Yup, mostly including Harry Morgan, Robert Blake and Lisa Lu.

[@JFinSD2]

Richard Boone, to me, belonged in that group of great tough guy actors who came up during the 50s and 60s....guys like Lee Marvin,, Lee Van Cleef, Jack Palance, Charles Bronson.

[@MOGGS1942]

John Fuentes Boone was a real scene stealer. Great actor.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

He was also awesome

[@Mr61941]

Don't forget Mr. John Wayne..

[@SDSen]

Robert Mitchum and Boone were to me the real tough guys

[@Cerph]

Don't leave out the king of cool- Steve McQueen.

[@ricklincoln5129]

I'm very impressed with Have Gun Will Travel; A friend of mine uses Paladin as my middle name, because I have a little bit of a mustache like Paladins, and I carry a . 44 mag, with a quick draw gun belt, I walk my cousins property protecting it, and I have a black vest to go with the pattern! I love the PALADIN series!

[@geoffm9944]

What’s My Line, was a long running and highly entertaining regular show, where good manners were part and parcel of the questioning, as well as the good natured exchanges between John Daly and the rest of the panel. Everyone seemed to be well spoken and polite, and there was no sign of rudeness or crudity. Sadly, shows of today lack these important ingredients.

[@davemunch999]

Thanks to the uploader. I was born in 1956 but never saw this series but now after all these years it's an absolute delight to watch. It goes to show that you don't need to spend a fortune on sets or special fx to make a great program. The only downer is that they are all dead now but hopefully they'll live forever in these programs. Thanks again.

[@winkieblink7625]

Love this guy! He left us way toooo soon!

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

He killed himself.

[@winkieblink7625]

@@JamesRichards-mj9kw for real? 😢. I missed that on his bio….maybe it wasn’t stated?

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

@@winkieblink7625 He was an alcoholic and a chain smoker.

[@satori03]

@@JamesRichards-mj9kw He died of throat cancer

[@erichanson426]

Loved this episode, especially the mystery guest. So funny when Arlene Francis asked the mystery guest if this Western star had a horse. At least she knew she wouldn't get a no.

[@vickieoglesby536]

How did l miss out on Boone as paladin when l was little? Well..I was only an infant..but many years later..l discovered him and this show when it was in syndication..been in love with him ever since. I even have his bio and l have dvds..and love watching have gun on youtube.

[@mikejschin]

I remember Paladin as a kid, but didn't appreciate it at the time. The plots were too sophisticated for children. Watching the show as an adult, I am astounded at how excellent it was and how great Richard Boone was in the role.

[@toinimoore3463]

vickie oglesby I was born in 53 we didn’t get a TV until 1956 My parents enjoyed Have Gun will Travel and I waved to him in Bakersfield parade I was on Daddy’s shoulders on he was tall so made sure Richard saw his little cousin weather he knew it or not he sure smiled at me ,had my red cowboy boots on and my green cowboy hat on🤠 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@meekthegreek1623]

Good to know it's on Utube..will chk it out..didnt watch as a kid. He seemed like a fine actor.

[@kggibson9635]

Richard Boone........What a man

[@MyREDTAIL]

Next to GUNSMOKE, " HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL" Is my Favorite TV Western,Richard Boone was, Great in it & May he RIP & Is Sadly missed, By all of his Fans etc.

[@baskervillebee6097]

And Hec Ramsey.

[@allenjones3130]

Richard Boone's "Have Gun---Will Travel" ran on CBS from the late 50s to the early 60s, and "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry wrote several episodes of the show.

[@kathleenharris3403]

Van Heflin deserves more mentions! Great actor appearing on the panel.

[@annakaminski4406]

Love watching this.

[@vickieoglesby536]

my late husband looked just like him...that is why I love boone so much.

[@bunnybenchaim7027]

I never missed an episode.

[@darrylschultz6479]

Did you ever see Boone and your husband in the same room together?🤔

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

@@darrylschultz6479 probably but only when he was watching HGWT..

[@laurahoward5426]

Van Heflin is taking it so seriously 🤩

[@r.crompton2286]

Richard Boone found fame on TV in the Medic series playing host/Dr. Konrad Styner. But Have Gun Will Travel was the series that defines him.

[@MrYfrank14]

love how John got a groan for the "Random, Texas" joke.

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

Loved Richard Boone With John Wayne In Big Jake.......even though he played the bad guy. It's interesting though that he didn't wear a suit here. Guess he really was a Cowboy through and through.

[@boilerhonkiedude9163]

And also a lesser role as one of the bad guys in The Shootist

[@gailwood4214]

Loved him in Big Jake. He played a real meanie...very convincingly.

[@dodge96neon]

love how boone came out in wardrobe

[@philippapay4352]

As a professional actor who has always loved the work of Richard Boone, I was shocked that he came out in costume. In the interpretive arts in general, it is considered bad form to "break the 4th wall" between your character and the audience if a part isn't written that way thus ruining the illusion of said character. Don't know why he did that because he was a fine theater and film actor, too. He perhaps thought people would not recognize him otherwise. I cannot imagine.

[@x-crisis]

What's My Line did that sometimes (maybe as part of promoting the shows) such as Art Carney coming on dressed as Ed Norton.

[@knottreel]

Funny, I guess I'm not very sophisticated. I'd rather see the actor in character, whether it be Superman, Sheriff Andy Taylor, Sherlock Holmes, or in this case, Paladin. I just think it's more fun for fans and brings a depth of reality to the show. However, I can understand how the professionals must feel about this. I guess being type cast is the worst thing that could ever happen to the actor.

[@Cerph]

@@philippapay4352 People had more fun together back then- they weren't as uptight about things (it was way looser).

[@philippapay4352]

@@Cerph As a theatre professional I can tell you that it had nothing to do with Richard Boone being uptight or not. It is still considered verboten to be in costume as yourself when you are not onstage or on camera. To break the illusion between your character and the audience is just not done, unless you are an ignorant pretty boy who goes to Hollywood to get laid, rich, and famous by working in TV without having taken an acting class or studied drama or read a play. Everyone from the acting profession thought it weird he did that when he was such an experienced, respected talent. It is why some on shows like this as guests are clearly uncomfortable when asked to do something as their character when they are in street clothes and no make-up. You are yourself or your character: no admixing.

[@jimstretch6109]

Love the dresses and tuxes. No tattoos required. All class.

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

Richard Boone was the star in the late 50s, early 60s western "Have Gun Will Travel ", which had the opening AND closing song theme, " The Ballad of Paladin " written AND sung by Johnny Western, who for years played rhythm guitar on Johnny Cash recording sessions. Mr. Western ALSO wrote the opening song themes for "Bonanza", AND "Johnny Yuma-The Rebel". He recently retired from touring, and is 83 years young. Richard Boone played in other westerns, AND played Texas hero Sam Houston in the 1960 movie, THE ALAMO.

[@robbob1234]

I watched the show when I was a kid. Every once in a while, The Ballad of Paladin just pops into my head, and I find myself singing it. I don't know what triggers it. (Pun slightly intended)

[@vintagetvandexciting]

Also Hec Ramsay

[@thomasnorton5086]

My dad was a big fan of Have Gun Will Travel . Career navy, he had to move his family often. Had a business cards made up. It said " Have Orders Will Travel. U.S. Navy". Hand painted sign also on the door of our trailer home.

[@usermikes]

Richard Boone lived in ST. Augustine, Fl. He taught at Flager College..

[@RikardPeterson]

There were certainly many western stars around at that time!

[@TomasTigre]

Around this time I believe there was nearly 30 westerns on the 3 major networks, kinda crazy.

[@lauraminer9542]

Westerns. I do not have the link but on KZbin there is a hilarious Ernie Kovacs Show about the proliferation of TV Westerns.

[@joet840]

1st. contestant. She immediately knew who he was. She knew who he was ,but didn't disqualify herself to make herself look smart. Not the first time they immediately knew in just 3 or 4 questions.

[@yeahnoonecaresifyouarefirst]

OMG I LOVE THE FIRST ONE! ❤

[@alexapenn6399]

what a man he was - whew! and I was about 12 at the time :}

[@bh8365]

Richard Boone was good at various types of roles. He had a sense of humor whether plating a good or bad character. there was one film, I forgot the title, where he played a coward. Check him out in Paul Newman's "Hombre", or Marlon Brando's "Night of the Following Day".

[@standinthegsp6858]

He was in Big Jake with John Wayne. I would have liked to see them do more movies together.

[@ryzz3340]

Thank you for putting up the show on KZbin. I enjoy watching it especially this episode as I enjoy Have Gun Will Travel, as it's better than anything on TV are in 2020

[@HolgerRuneFan]

It's wonderful to see the magnificent Van Heflin on the panel. He was a good player too. Van appeared as the mystery guest on WML twice as well, both episodes are on KZbin.

[@OldManMontgomery]

As Mr. Ferrell says, a very polite and classy group. And rather sharp as well. Could anyone picture this program with the current group of 'personalities'?

[@jimbeasley1931]

When John explains the ruled to the Night Watchman, he says, " If you can get them to say No a few times."

[@steveburrus9347]

You sjhould have seen Boone playing a psychiatrist in a movie that feat ured a woman, Eleanor Parker, who had multiple personalities. He was brilliant in that.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

- So first a real law enforcement officer followed by an acting officer. Fun. And it was admirable that Dorothy stood for the lady watchman.

[@garycarter9859]

Yes, it was admirable of Dorothy to stand. The only time I've seen both Dorothy and Arlene fully stand was when Eleanor Roosevelt graced the show with her presence.

[@HeidiMacLean]

I came across HGWT on Pluto TV's Western channel the other day to make a change from always playing Star Trek. I immediately was hooked by the writing and acting on Boone's part. The writing reminded me of Star Trek the Original Series. Turns out Gene Rodenberry wrote a lot of episodes for HGWT.

[@TheEmp48]

Bennett: Much easier to understand than Daly .... I 🤣🤣🤣 John: (Tears into Bennett)....😂😂😂 I LOVE THE BROMANCE 😍😍😍

[@STI2000]

I loved Paladin on television with Richard Boone or radio starring John Dehner,(He was another of my favorites.) You don’t often hear someone from the Old West quoting classic literature let alone Shakespeare!

[@mwilliams1330]

I love both. Dramatic radio shows were dying out by this time, Have Gun, is to my knowledge the only TV show (that started as such) that was so popular they also started a radio series with it. Radio to television was of course a standard thing, but this may have been the only opposite production.

[@randyhutton9371]

John Dehner was terrific, played a zillion roles on TV & radio.

[@leannsherman6723]

JCD always made the contestants feel welcome and important.

[@vickieoglesby3257]

ok..jeez..boone is so hot on here..rockin that Paladin gear..

[@dianepowers9643]

I noticed that the men stand but when it's an older person the ladies stand up or at least rise from their chair. Such elegance

[@juliansinger]

I love Mrs. Cullinan. And her hat. It is a marvel. She got involved in watchmanning via her husband, who was the night chief of police for Newton. (What a very specific position). When he became ill in the earlier 50s, she took over his particular beat. (She died in 1960.) Article, with badly scanned photo of her in her work uniform: news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1913&dat=19590418&id=ReQ0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=kGkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1721,4613895&hl=en Stand-Up Watch: Everyone did! And Dorothy more than Arlene, kind of.

[@meekthegreek1623]

Thank you..hard to imagine a sweet old lady, heck, she looked older than 64, being a nightwatchman.

[@jacquelinebell6201]

Fascinating article about her.

[@vickieoglesby3257]

Sunday..June 18..2017..happy 100th birthday..Richard Boone..born June 18..1917.

[@MyREDTAIL]

He passed away in 1981 from throat Cancer etc@ age 63 May he RIP Great Actor he was.

[@johnny1963ify]

The amazing thing is, I have only seen one John Wayne movie, " Big Jake", and that's how I know Richard Boone. He was also in a movie called, " The Last Dinosaur", which of course he wasn't playing a cowboy.

[@wmsanders99]

John Miller Richard Boone was also in John Wayne's last movie, The Shootist.

[@Traderjoe]

How amazing is Arlene! Holy cow!

[@BegoneJonah]

That chattering class lineup isn't much into westerns, huh? I loved Richard Boone. And Arlene Francis was always a doll.

[@guyfihi]

Have Gun Will Travel was rated number three or four every year in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons which started in 1957.

[@gerrydooley951]

+guyfihi I think that HGWT was not only the best western series but I think it was the best series period. It had great writing, directing and above all it had BOONE! He kept the quality high and would settle for nothing less.Many of the people went on to great careers in the business.This show was a miracle of television:all six seasons were of unflagging quality. I know that Gunsmoke gets most of the ink and I think some of that is due to the fact that it ran for twenty years most of which were in color therefore it is heavily syndicated.Gunsmoke was a great show when it was a half-hour but it went through many changes and became somewhat bloated when it went to an hour.

[@jimsteele9261]

+Gerry Dooley HGWT is one of the few maybe the only show that started on television and was adapted to radio.John Dehner was Palladin on radio.

[@jerryshunk7152]

Gerry Dooley I agree.

[@mrblue7149]

Richard Boone was great in Hombre.

[@MOGGS1942]

Great film, and WHAT a cast.

[@jerryshunk7152]

Mr Blue Hombre was the best movie ever made IMO.

[@jerryshunk7152]

Mark Harrison Wrong.

[@wildbillharding]

Superb film, and madly underrated!

[@Cerph]

"Well now .... whaddya' suppose hell's gonna' look like."

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Mrs Cullinan was just awesome

[@scotthamp384]

So appropriate for Boone to dress as Paladin for this

[@Hondo0101]

That's when class ruled the small and big screen. Sad that today's performers aren't classy.

[@jobckts682]

Good ol days. I'll take em.

[@balconi89]

"I wish I was home right now with the first contestant." Oh Arlene........

[@MOGGS1942]

Priceless comment from the lovely Arlene. Gosh,she really was beautiful,and not just to look at.

[@MyREDTAIL]

That she was.

[@libertyann439]

DTB1997 She wants to "horse around."

[@MOGGS1942]

Neigh !!

[@happyme6153]

@@MOGGS1942 yes she was.

[@machstormer]

19:09 Mr. Kaplan, "Are you known as a man with a fast draw?" Ms. Francis, "Oh man, that's no help. Isn't Everybody in Westerns?"

[@paultheaudaciousbradford6772]

Billy Crystal mentions Eddie Van Heflin in his song, “You Look Marvelous”. I’ve always wondered who he was talking about.

[@preppysocks209]

He deliberately confused the name of the rocker "Eddie Van Halen" with the name of Van Helfin. There was no Eddie Van Heflin.

[@garyranieri3856]

Richard Boone did not act mostly in westerns. Boone played a doctor e.g. on TV's first medical drama, 'Medic'. After the western 'Have Gun Will Travel', he hosted an anthology series, dramas with no recurring characters or story themes.

[@mich-aelbrowne3507]

Just to let you know, Boone ALSO supplied the voice of the Dragon, Smaug, in the old Rankin & Bass animated cover of "The Hobbit".

[@garyranieri3856]

thanks for the info. top quality actor Richard Boone- too bad they couldn't find more series for him.

[@vickieoglesby3257]

me not you ah..he had four tv series..let's see..Medic..1954-56..Have gun will travel..1957-63..The Richard Boone Show..1963-64..and..Hec Ramsey..1972-74.

[@martinwoyzeck2634]

He also was very much into theater.

[@MyREDTAIL]

He Played in the Movie was With the Duke -------- John Wayne In his last Movie also " THE SHOOTIST" May they both RIP Loved them Growing up etc.

[@ArmenianBishop]

Richard Boone was a direct descendant of Daniel Boone (1734-1820), the American Pioneer & Frontiersman.

[@skydogfan4671]

If you want to see how great of an actor Richard Boone was watch the movie Hombre.

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

He was a one-note actor.

[@libertyann439]

Never saw a celeberty give John a card before.

[@loissimmons6558]

Richard Boone's character in the show "Have Gun Will Travel", Paladin, was a private agent for hire to solve problems. (Despite the title of the show, he had many skills and preferred to use his gun as a last resort.) He would give out his calling/business card as a regular bit during the show. The card was also used to segue from one scene to the next. Here is a link to a blog post that shows the business card. vintage45.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/have-gun-will-travel-1957-63/

[@mocthezuma]

@@loissimmons6558 Thank you so much for this comment. I was wondering what that was about. :)

[@3Ddude101]

John obviously knew nothing about Have Gun Will Travel. When Boone was leaving he turned around and gave John one of his famous Have Gun Will Travel cards. John just looked at it puzzled and had no idea what it meant. Otherwise he would have obviously remarked about it and held it up for everyone to see. But it wasn't just John, that whole panel knew hardly anything about westerns of the time. Those people are all la de da fine arts types and not on the level of the average American. Typical Hollywood celebs wrapped up in their own little worlds and out of touch with the "common folk". When Bennett asked if the word "gun" was in the title that should have obviously been a dead giveaway. Even Boone gave a look like Well that ends that. But they all just sat there mystified with no clue spouting off random actors. The only reason Arlene even got it was because Boone happened to be doing that play with her husband. If not for that they would have been stumped.

[@stevetuttle8529]

3Ddude101 Uh, He was going for Gunsmoke, a bigger hit and longer running show

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

3Ddude101 YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

[@toinimoore3463]

They were so stupid! I understood that western when I was 4 years old it was easy for me besides I thought he was like my Daddy I was only child thought of him as protective towards us kids and women 🤠

[@colleen1750]

Please explain about the card. I never watched the show. Thanks!

[@boilerhonkiedude9163]

@@colleen1750Mr Boone's character Paladin was a "moral" gunslinger whose motto was on his business card: "Have gun, will travel", the name of the show.

[@willdrucker4291]

Lol....at the end of his appearance, Paladin handed John Daly his signature “Death Card”...needless to say, Daly didn’t look very excited...

[@jackkomisar458]

Was the card he handed out called a "death card"? I thought it was just a business card for a gunslinger. It said "Have gun, will travel. Wire Paladin San Francisco" and it had a picture of a knight chess piece.

[@tag427]

What a delight! What charming people and clever people they all were! Thanks for posting! Without going to IMDB because I was 4 at the time! I think I recall Garry Moore moderating the show with Kitty Carlisle who I had no idea who she was until I saw "Night at the opera"

[@neilmidkiff]

You're remembering another game show produced by Goodson and Todman: "To Tell the Truth." I first saw it with Bud Collyer as the host; Garry Moore took over in 1969. Like you, I didn't know that Kitty Carlisle was a singer and actress until years later; she's great in "A Night at the Opera". Her autobiography "Kitty" is well worth reading.

[@jimstretch6109]

Note the manners. Men stand and women remain seated when shaking hands. And they all know the difference between men and women.

[@FernandoGon814]

Testosterone overload we need him in 2021.

[@raysmusic49]

Arlene Francis…….SO beautiful!

[@littlegelland]

"Are you associated with a horse?" Hah!

[@rodericgray5202]

My favorite pannelist on WML had to be Bennett Cerf. The fact that he was not a professional entertainer but a publisher, but had this tremendous wit, makes him my favorite. One of my favorite things about this show is the banter between him and John Daly

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

Roderic Gray Actually, he spent a great deal of time on various professional endeavors, conman being one.

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Oh yeah, great wit. “If Lassie can do it you can do it”. 🙄

[@balconi89]

I just noticed that the outline of Florida is on the number cards. Nice touch since they sponsored this week.......

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

DTB1997 Yuk, Florida Orange juice. Awful stuff

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath why don't you like Florida"s OJ...do you like Calif "s better or maybe juice from Texas...??

[@johnmichaelkarma]

His contract says he must always be in costume.

[@philipwebb960]

Sleeping must be uncomfortable.

[@perfumeaddict1204]

Boone is great in the Boetticher westerns.

[@vickieoglesby3257]

yum 😋 Paladin

[@vickieoglesby3257]

Hey Steve Burrus..i saw the movie..it was called LIZZIE..(1957).. good film

[@richatlarge462]

It's embarrassing that they didn't even know there was a Canadian version of What's My Line, let alone know who the moderator was.

[@jacquelinebell6201]

I think they knew. There was a twinkle in Arlene's eye!

[@akrenwinkle]

24:35 Dorothy took a good look at Richard Boone's best side after he said goodnight to her.

[@bobstuckrath1805]

It must have been fun back in those old days.

[@PaulEcosse]

How did Arlene Francis get 'Western Star' straight away?

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Sort of like with all the professions in the world she immediately focused on television panel show for the Canadian WML host. I’m suspicious, especially since we learned through the years that many, if not most, of the early game shows were largely scripted or at least had panelists prepped in some way. To be fair, though, westerns dominated at the time.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Yes . . . but what was in the note that Richard Boone passed to John Daiy at the end of his segment? i guess we'll never know.

[@suzannewillis817]

Ladies should be happy riding off into the sunset with this hot babe! How can you say no to looks like this!!?? No lady can !!!!!! That smile ! That laugh! That sure was a handsome man mighty handsome!!!!!

[@nobonespurs]

my favorite chess piece on a business card

[@GeminieCricket]

Who killed Dorothy Kilgallen ?

[@TheRobyynn]

USA

[@jimstretch6109]

Frozen canned orange juice was a breakfast staple in our house in the 1950s.