What's My Line? Sunday Evenings in New York City / Video Photo Montage

What's My Line? is a panel game show that originally ran in the United States on the CBS Television Network from 1950 to 1967. The program was hosted by John Daly and included four panelists guessing the occupation of a contestant. Among panelists featured on the show were Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Steve Allen, Fred Allen, Martin Gabel and Tony Randall.

[@sophiemorrison9820]

I remember WML as a young child. I loved every part of it from the introductions to the womens' dresses and gowns, to the contestants and mystery guests, to the goodnights. I'm happy to see the over eight hundred episodes on YT all of which ive seen; some many times. It's a cultural and entertainment time capsule. I don't think they could recreate this show today and do it justice. Thank you for this video. If they ever showed this camera angle I have no recollection of it. It's certainly not evident from the episodes I've seen. Cheers!

[@4seeableTV]

I agree with you. It was a great show that has stood the test of time.

[@maddyhayes617]

Watching in 2022. Fond memories from upstate NY.

[@maddyhayes617]

Who would have been the 4th panelist when Mr. Daley was host? I wonder what the panelists were like off screen. Would love to know the true story of D. K's death.

[@christopherjones1871]

Best show period!

[@4seeableTV]

Well said!

[@jackstonebaby]

Cool to see these HD stills. I’ve only ever seen the blurry video footage.

[@leftyspade]

Was a seven-year-old and grew up with this- Amazing stuff- total illusion.

[@4seeableTV]

I've only seen it on KZbin. It would have been cool to see it when it was shown on TV the first time.

[@leftyspade]

@@4seeableTV Kinda like being born in Manhattan and as seven year old, a family friend would come over and talk about seeing Al Jolson, that too would have been awesome-

[@ajs11201]

These old recordings are sensational. I'm so glad they were preserved and are now available to the world. Great entertainment!

[@4seeableTV]

@@leftyspade Indeed

[@sodiebergh]

Beeeoootiful! Thank you for doing this! I adore WML, and this made me feel as close as I could ever get to being there 🖤🤍

[@4seeableTV]

Thanks! it was a great show.

[@buddamberg6242]

Wow that was brilliant. Very well done, amazing how much smaller the stage looks than on the show.

[@4seeableTV]

Thanks! Your comment reminds me of when a friend and I went to see a taping of Wheel of Fortune. As soon as they let all of us audience members into the studio, that's the first thing we all said. "This is much smaller than it looks on TV".

[@CBCycles]

Definitely the best game show in history. The cast is a “dream team” of intelligence, wit, class, style, I could go on and on with superlatives. But how is it possible that 60 years on society hasn’t evolved an equal or better show? In my view it was the 1960’s that did a terrible number on the psyche of this country, and since then we’ve incrementally dumbed ourselves down. Now, people who articulate as well as they did are ridiculed, while those who talk and dress like thugs are looked up to and admired. This show is missed in many ways

[@maryoliver8596]

Wonderfully done. Thanks for sharing.

[@4seeableTV]

Thanks! it's easier to do when you have wonderful people as the subject matter.

[@dejpsyd0421]

I just stumbled upon this show now, literally 62 years after the fact. It’s awesome…I binge watch it on my down time. John Daley is brilliant and the panelists make the show! My favorite line up is Dorothy Killgallen in the lead off spot, Arlene Francis at second base and batting 3rd, Bennet Cerf at 3rd base batting cleanup! My favorite shortstop batting second are 1. Steve Allen 2. Hal Block 3. Arlene’s husband (forgot his name) 4. …darn it, I forgot his name too, lol. He’s small with a wrinkly face. Any every now and then the star appearances of Jerry Lewis, Woody Allen, Johnny Carson….any many more! AWESOME SHOW…TRANSCENDS TIME!

[@4seeableTV]

That's how many of us were drawn to the show. By stumbling on it. I like to watch old game shows from the 50's through the 80's. I was watching a compilation of funny game show answers that had a few clips from What's My Line. I then started watching a few full episodes and slowly got hooked. All for many of the same reasons you did. I had heard the name of the show before, but I honestly didn't know any of the people on it. A couple of years later and I'm almost an expert on all of them.

[@dejpsyd0421]

@@4seeableTV EXACTLY 💯😊

[@davidschantz5363]

A show for the ages!

[@4seeableTV]

Absolutely. And it stands the test of time.

[@kevinscrivano1904]

My propers! Adore it!

[@4seeableTV]

Thanks!

[@johnscanlan9335]

What's My Line displayed a certain style of well-educated, professional New Yorkers that is sadly virtually gone from the city in the new Millenium.

[@libertyann439]

That show was a major showcase of history. Neil Armstrong's parents came on the day their son blasted off. The first senator of Alaska. Colonel Sanders in his white suit. No one recognized him. This could never happen today. We have too much access to information!

[@4seeableTV]

Well said.

[@Ransomhandsome]

Any relation to Gil?

[@4seeableTV]

Sadly no.