What's My Line? - Jimmy Durante; Bobby Darin [panel] (Jan 31, 1965) [W/ COMMERCIALS]

[@sandydog291]

What a challenge Jimmy Durante faced in trying to disguise his voice. One of the most distinctive voices ever.

[@bobtaranto8896]

I'd worked at a Massachusetts institution for the mentally & physically challenged for over 40 years, and very early in my time there (early 80s), l heard that Mr Durante once visited the residents there in the late-60s, & put on a little show in the auditorium for free. Such a kind & generous man!

[@treywest268]

Jimmy Durante was one of the kindest, nicest people in show business. He was the one that started The Jimmy Fund. He was also known for paying his band their full pay just to practice one day out of the week when they didn't have gigs. That money came out of Jimmy's own money. He didn't want his band to go hungry between gigs. Truly a magnificent man!!!

[@davidreed6264]

Love him in frosty the snowman every year

[@marthadwyer2856]

When I was very young he came here to Boston and put on a free show in our candy factory in my town (Charlestown Ma. ( Piano, singing)

[@lorencapps8510]

he was a fantastic human being.

[@leannsherman6723]

I didn’t know that Jimmy Durante started the Jimmy Fund. Thank you.

[@rmelin13231]

I don't think he started the Jimmy Fund, sorry.

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

He smiled with his entire face. Even as a boy I saw him and felt a warm glow, and I had to smile too. Not many people have had that gift. What a prince.

[@bailinnumberguy]

There was never a more beloved performer than Jimmy Durante. He was always so upbeat. He was America's grandfather.

[@jimlaguardia8185]

Randy Bailin And goodnight Mrs Calabash, wherever you are.

[@annguagliardo3483]

Randy Bailin as.

[@emiliodibenedetto4654]

America's Grandfather. I love it.

[@republimom]

Hey, Randy - Durante and my grandfather were difficult to tell apart - - from their similar sense of humor, and particularly due to the prominent proboscis on each of them! My Grandpa Chris would say farewell to Grandma each morning with one of these lines: "Hey Josie, take your fat can to the butcher's! (during the time when household fat was saved and used in the war effort). "Hey Josie - See ya later in the pigpen. Wear your hat so I'll know ya!" Grandpa Chris had an errand once that involved him picking up a formal photo portrait of his mother-in-law (Grandma Josie's mom), and a new toilet seat. Grandma opened the package to find her mother's face framed in the new toilet lid. Once during a formal dinner given at their home, Grandpa went into the kitchen to slice some more roast beef. While in the kitchen, he relieved himself of some troublesome air loudly enough that not only the diners noticed, but probably some neighbors as well. Grandma was thoroughly embarrassed (and ticked), but decided to ignore him, until he popped his head through the swinging kitchen door and announced "If I tuned it up, I could play the Star Spangled Banner!" Grandma was very proud of her famous relation, Francis Scott Key, and Grandpa never missed a chance to rib her about it.

[@enriquesanchez2001]

Great stories!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mlbrooks4066]

When my husband died and I went through his pile of letters, I found one from Jimmy Durante to him, hand-written and with his home return address. My husband was not famous but in show business in the 60s and 70s and somehow he and Durante knew each other. The letter is a "how you doing - I'm going to be in Reno when you are" letter. A gem, like the man was.

[@travisthorn5273]

For those making derogatory comments about having a 3 year old at age 72, let me point out The Great Durante and his wife adopted an orphan.

[@wilfred508]

Thank you, Travis. And, really, how wonderful to be adopted by Jimmy Durante, even if you only had him as a dad for 18 years. One could do so much worse in life.

[@ItsKrma00]

There aren't any derogatory comments.

[@TheDoctor1225]

@@ItsKrma00 There aren't ? Go back and read the comments by that sterling example of courtesy "Lisa Hinton," made 2 years ago. She repeatedly called him selfish for adopting her at his age. The venom and envy (probably for a wasted life on her part) drips from every word.

[@garyselders7388]

Why would anyone say anything about a man's family , thats crazy , that little child will have a better life no matter what his age , GOD BLESS JIMMY

[@pattimaeda6097]

Doesn’t matter - the kid was still just 14 when their Dad died. Orphans don’t distinguish between an adoptive dad and a bio dad. It’s not fair to the kid to have an elderly dad who’s not going to probably be around long.

[@gabe-po9yi]

Jimmy Durante was the real deal. A genuinely good, kind person. Really heartwarming to hear him talk about his wife and little girl - the guy was just beaming.

[@stephaniegleason7440]

Even after all these years, it's still GREAT to see Jimmy Durante!

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Bennett: I'm a little hard of herring. John: I'm not sure Bennett isn't pickled. Just wonderful. I love this program.

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

Lighthearted verbal play, the likes of which has vanished from contemporary communication.

[@winonafrog]

Yes, and a great episode!

[@dina113east]

Jimmy Durante was so loved. The reaction of the audience was so exuberant that Dorothy Kilgallen (I think that was her name) commented on who would receive such a huge ovation. - The very special Jimmy Durante.

[@SaxonC]

Jimmy Durante was one of the most beloved entertainers of all time! How can anyone dislike this gentleman? ❤️

[@woody3590]

he was a pervert

[@robertdiotalevi285]

👍

[@davidwilliamson3644]

the way he talks about his daughter, brought tears to my eyes

[@METALITHrevetments]

What's My Line is the epitome of class.

[@walternullifidian]

Yeah, especially Dorothy Kilgallen! What a cutie!

[@alansorensen5903]

The best death scene ever in a motion picture. He kicked the bucket with class. RIP Mr. Durante.

[@davidjacob3647]

I totally agree. I’ve been recently watching What’sMy Line And To Tell The Truth, both Goodson, Toddman productions. I enjoy both, but I Love WML. For whatever reason it seems like TTTT had many production flaws and they tried many concepts for a great idea of a program, but never nailed it like they did WML! They should have used John Daly to host both!

[@ellenbarrett4264]

I agree that’s WML is the

[@ellenbarrett4264]

Epitome of class.

[@rivaridge7211]

Bobby Darin was one of the best entertainers ever! He did it all: singer, actor, song-writer (!) and even more than I could ever list in this limited format. Cheers (!) and bless Mr. Darin's wonderful heart (and legacy!) for always.

[@vickiross9299]

RivaRidge'72 I loved Bobby Darin.

[@rollomaughfling380]

Taken too soon. Immensely talented man.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

@C Johnson - How lucky you were. I love Bobby Darin.

[@zorinabakah8182]

Wow, i would love to have seen him there. That must have been so exciting s night. What was your favourite?

[@marymcmurtry5090]

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[@ladya1953]

I love the fact that they had 3 short commercials, as opposed to today's commercial agenda.

[@kennethlatham3133]

Faith Adams, correct, I agree. Today they have no problem throwing 5- or 6-minute blocs of commercials in your face. They've even started listing sitcoms as 38-minutes long so they can cram EVEN MORE ads in there.

[@kennethlatham3133]

@Anifco67 Funny how business works, isn't it? They broadcast a FREE PROGRAM and in return they want something; amazing. In this case, your attention (back then) for 60 seconds.

[@GerbenWijnja]

Nowadays the commercials are interrupted for a short tv program.

[@thedarkdescent2387]

Yeah I don’t know why shows don’t just get sponsors like they used to. Nowadays you get 10+ minutes worth of ads and on top of that you have to PAY to get the channel from the cable company

[@auggie803]

@@GerbenWijnja -Exactly. 10 minute tv show and 20 minutes of commercials.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Jimmy Durante never performed a "character" beneath him.... He never used filth, bad language, or any cheap shill to make people laugh..... He had above all else CLASS.... Rest in peace Jimmy.... America STILL loves you !!!

[@tjbnyc76]

My favorite Mystery Guest segment, ever. I'm not even all that familiar with Durante's work, but the reciprocal love between he and the audience is touchingly palpable.

[@joeambrose3260]

English, professor

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

Mr Bradt, I hope you've looked up some of Durante's many appearance in movies and TV. The man was like loving goodness on two feet.

[@johntaormina1084]

When I was a little boy my parents always watched the Jimmy Durante Show . I told my Dad I hated that show . My Dad told me Jimmy is a old man and someday he's not going to be around anymore and then your going to be sad . Well I'm 76 and he's been gone for about 50 years and Dad was right I really miss him! RIP Jimmy!

[@rhondablackburn3713]

The jokes are so wholesome even when they are suggestive. I love this way they speak and move. Truly, we don’t act this way anymore and maybe we should. ❤

[@isolde1802]

I agree. I have been binge watching this great show and enjoy watching the interactions between the guests and the panel.

[@moonlightray8493]

John and Bennett exchanging puns over the pickled herring lady was so endearing and wholesome! The way those two cringe at their own jokes was also adorable, haha

[@geniusmchaggis]

im always impressed by just how INTELLIGENT john daly is!

[@JDAbelRN]

John Daly, a top rate journalist in the infancy of television in the Fifties, as reporter, commentator, and news reader on ABC Television Network.

[@edwardgoldsmith8011]

Jimmy was a good piano player and night club owner.he was a heartful man who gave money to everyone.miss this precious. Man rest in peace.

[@SherryHill-k5y]

Jimmy Durante also sang-- well he semi-talked but his songs stirred your heart! He knew what he looked like, made fun of himself but oh he was real and wonderful! ❤

[@maxnullifidian]

"Politics is developing more comedians than radio ever did." Jimmy Durante

[@davidsanderson5918]

Walt F. I'm not finding the current one in The White House very funny though, are you? :)

[@reinacoffee8557]

So nice seeing the great Jimmy Durante. Acknowledged God on public TV for his good health, his little family; his little CeCe; how marvelous!!

[@dlou3264]

Bobby Darin on the panel! Jimmy Durante! This was a lovely, fun program!

[@karenmallonee3867]

One of my favorite things about this show have been the celebrities that take the time to bow to the audience like Mr. Durante just did. I think it is so respectful & classy!!! ❤️

[@bobhayett2376]

Nobody in any field of entertainment ever had Jimmy Durante's unbridled enthusiasm. Did you see the way he shook Bennett's and Bobby's hands? Jimmy was a magical person.

[@Walterwhiterocks]

With the possible exception of Robin Williams or Don Rickles.

[@rivaridge7211]

Also (if I may add) Jimmy Durante was probably the most beloved show business figure of all time! He told the most incredibly funny jokes - with no rancor whatsoever! And he sang as well!! His songs fully rang through the Christmas classic, "Rudolph" and well-beyond to "Sleepless in Seattle," and other well-known films besides. Our Mr. Durante fully lives in 2015.

[@carolv8450]

What year was he 72? I thought this show was in the 60's ?

[@mchobbit2951]

And his child was THREE? I know men can do it at any age but wow.

[@rivaridge7211]

Carol V; Mr. Durante was born in 1893 - this was from early 1965 so thus his turning 72.

[@rivaridge7211]

Mc Hobbit: I'm sure Mr. Durante was still quite "robust" at 72, but he and his beloved wife "Margie" adopted their little CeCe. There's a wonderful story from his biography which relates when Jimmy Durante turned 75 (in 1968) a big celebration was planned for him in Las Vegas (where he often headlined). A huge birthday cake was brought out to great cheers and suddenly little CeCe (to the surprise of all) popped right out of the cake. Tears of joy streamed down her Dad's face (who thought CeCe was home in bed). I'm sure it was something Mr. Durante never forgot.

[@SteveCarras]

He could be heard in THE NOTEBOOK, even a SHREK trialer.

[@alanwise2996]

The only actor to literally kick the bucket in a movie

[@MrJoeybabe25]

Durante gave it away from the start. Can't hide that voice!

[@christinab.2864]

I know lol

[@SteveCarras]

Chchcha!

[@CaptainNavman]

@@SteveCarras Schnarzan

[@christopherdunne7848]

HAAA-cha-cha-cha! I got a million of ‘em!

[@scottmiller6495]

One of the greatest entertainers of all time Period!!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

Jimmy Durante and Louis Armstrong got the biggest cheers from the audience as male mystery guests on what's my line of all time!!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

Bennett Cerf said it all Jimmy Durante was one of the nicest people in show business of all time !!!!!

[@funkeekatt]

Jimmy Durante was just such a beloved entertainer.

[@toinimoore3463]

I always Loved Jimmy He was always So Kind and gentle and loved the kindness Bobby showed Jimmy by giving Jimmy a standing ovation!🤩

[@shirleyrombough8173]

funkeekatt - He kisses the panel and bows to the audience. What a gentleman and great entertainer.

[@funkeekatt]

@Jim Stark Actually, I've heard a lot of bad stuff about Bob Hope, but not Jimmy Durante. I personally never got Bob Hope. He wasn't funny to me.

[@garycarter9859]

It was rare for Arlene and Dorothy to stand for a mystery guest as they did here greeting Mr. Durante.

[@echoecho3108]

Thank you so much for this entire collection of WML. Thanx for the nostalgia trip. Thanx for including the ads. Thanx for letting me relive many happy tv hours.And especially for this ep. Three of my favorite guys, all together in the same show. Jimmy, Bobby and John. I used to sneak downstairs or down the hall after my bedtime if I heard Jimmy on tv. My folks knew I loved him, so they let me stay up till his show or guest segment was over. Inkadinkadoo, darling man. Bobby, I loved since I first saw him on Bandstand, and first heard him on radio. Bless him for his work with the Heart Fund. John, I liked his smile, and he had dimples like me. He always seemed to have such a good time on the show, and he always had a devilish glint in his eyes when he was doubletalking the panel out of their guess. I was born in 1949, and my folks and both sets of grandparents always watched WML. I didn't always get what everyone was saying back then, but I enjoyed the show. THANK YOU so so so much for sharing this fun show. Especially now that I get it. (edit for typo)

[@WhatsMyLine]

So glad you're finally able to catch up-- 50 years later! :) Thanks for the great comment.

[@sitarnut]

Same thing here... born a little earlier in "44", loved Jimmy too, that's my name, and you said everything I wanted to say only much better.. good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.....Cheers.

[@echoecho3108]

@@WhatsMyLine 😊👍

[@echoecho3108]

@@sitarnut 😊👍

[@babbetteduboise4284]

I love the gentle joking between Bennet and John. Even the puns.

[@johannarhymer1093]

What a blessing for Jimmy to have a precious daughter in his older years💕

[@LisaSpangenberg]

I thought he was talking about a granddaughter.

[@rmelin13231]

Adopted a daughter in 1961.

[@SteveStalzle]

THANKS for the versions with the original commercials. Most of the commercial spots are LONG GONE, even on the web.

[@WhatsMyLine]

You're very welcome!

[@websuspect]

Steve Stalzle BFF before frosted flakes.

[@kevinmarkey9441]

+What's My Line? many thanks for the downloads with living in britian all my life i never seen these shows and with seeing all the old stars brings back many happy memories 💖

[@loissimmons6558]

+websuspect Actually Frosted Flakes were introduced by Kellogg's in 1952 (as "Sugar Frosted Flakes"). Among other programs, they were the sponsors of the "Adventures of Superman" TV series in the 1950's. I read that many of the commercials featuring George Reeves are available on the DVD release of the shows first season. Tony the Tiger was the mascot from the beginning. They're G-R-R-R-EAT.

[@florarix2210]

Yes, it adds even more of that nostalgic feel. Wish we could go back to these days. Life seemed so much more simple and pleasant.

[@jonathanlane4496]

It was so nice how Mr. Durante acknowledged the audience. So many of the mystery guests on WML pay them no attention.

[@astroman71]

Poor Dorothy Kilgallen died on the 8th of November the same year. ☹️

[@chrisneilson7221]

Some think she was murdered because she was outspoken about a conspiracy to kill JFK.

[@lukev7]

@@chrisneilson7221 there are a few books out that detail the events surrounding her death and all the unanswered questions. I believe the author has a few lectures about it somewhere on youtube!

[@anneroy4560]

@@chrisneilson7221 Her death was determined to have been caused by a combination of alcohol and barbiturates. The police said there was no indication of violence or suicide.

[@nhmooytis7058]

I’m so enjoying these shows, thank you!

[@rahkinrah1963]

Mr. Daly was superb! Thank you for these shows.

[@soulierinvestments]

For those who keep track of the sociological / development of manners aspects of WML: everyone on the panel stands up to greet Durante. And in January 1965, we get on live TV a guy-guy hug and or kiss.

[@cacampbell3654]

Really appreciate your perspective!

[@mchobbit2951]

Yeah, they never did that in any other episode I've seen.

[@kathyyoung1774]

Men then stood to greet women and sometimes men. Women stood only to greet elderly or an older person of great respect.

[@babbetteduboise4284]

@@kathyyoung1774 Like the nun dentist and Bishop Sheen. Dorothy actually curtsied!

[@anneroy4560]

@@babbetteduboise4284 she was a twat ...

[@hockeyrd99]

How about the way Jimmy Durante shakes hands with the men at the end? Is that a happy guy or what!?

[@rosemma34]

Durante the Great

[@RobJazzful]

Look at the sheer joy of everyone.

[@CarloQuinto]

Great Episode! Lots of additional information from all these WML fans, Thank you all for your love and devotion to this great show!

[@michaelfischer2238]

The last contestant, Lee Guilfoyle is a good skydiving friend and still skydives every week.

[@APrintmaker]

Thank you for uploading this video; I wish all of the B&W TV show videos included the commercials, it really adds to the experience.

[@WhatsMyLine]

Franklin Hoffman You're very welcome, and thanks for the note of appreciation. I always include the commercials if I have them available, but I usually don't! I will be adding commercials to about 20 shows I've already posted due to not having had copies with commercials till recently. Stay tuned!

[@kali8188]

Couldn't imagine it would be long before Jimmy Durante was exposed. Can't conceal THAT voice! :-)

[@grampy2014]

I had the pleasure of seeing Jimmy “in person” in 1968.

[@karenmallonee3867]

What a thrill it would be to have been able to meet Bobby Darin! ❤️

[@depaola63]

WOW I am 56 now and can't imagine having a 3 year old child , Jimmy was 69 when " CC " was born !! Beautiful !

[@contardi]

Nicky , Tony Randall became a father of a boy and a girl at 77. And lived to tá me his boy to a basketball game, according to pictures. He thought he could not father a baby, in his first marriage. After his wife died, he remarried, Chaplin also had babies at an old age.

[@shannonolivas9524]

I had to click this because I just HAD to see how with he disguised his voice to avoid being IMMEDIATELY recognized with that trademark voice of his. Poor Jimmy never stood a chance of hiding. A Cha Cha cha chaaaaa!

[@davidsanderson5918]

Shannon Olivas You what? You mean you're not watching em all back to back?!?! Come on!!! :)

[@shannonolivas9524]

@@davidsanderson5918 probably a good idea!

[@kentetalman9008]

I remember watching Durante's show, as a kid in the 50s. I always looked forward to the end, when he said good night to Mrs. Calabash.

[@ezwalker]

When people actually had a vocabulary.

[@FigaroHey]

When people didn't say 'actually' and 'like' in ever other sentence.

[@JimBalter]

People have always had vocabularies, and there have always been people who say "actually", "uh", etc.

[@Tnenamrep2]

Totally. They had and wanted a vocabulary. I, unfortunately, don't think that many people in the entertainment industry have or want a vocabulary any more.

[@mikegross6107]

And when people had MANNERS if you will notice the men standing for women!

[@classicalaid1]

There is a fair bit of Jimmy Durante on KZbin. One skit with him and Carmen Miranda is unforgettable!!! I have so much fun rewatching that innocent material!!!!

[@scarsdale22]

Jimmy Durante.... truly one of the greatest and loveliest people... it just comes through

[@chuckendweiss4849]

Once while I saw Jimmy waiting to make a bet in the Gold Room. He was all smiles to everyone around us. He wished me luck

[@thomasmartinscott]

WHOA! I'm sitting here feeling young at 72, and thought, "Wow, Jimmy Durante is OLD". He was 6 months younger there than I am now! I guess I'll schedule my cremation for next Tuesday.

[@macmcleod1188]

I need to rush it. He didn't die until he was 86

[@suiko2fan2]

The man lived for nearly another 15 years after this.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Jimmy Durante with a kiss for everyone! And "Good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!".

[@georgewilson7432]

Jimmy Durante, what a voice.

[@paulbexfield2136]

Loved this It shows just how much Jimmy was adored by everyone It was one of only a handful of times that the women of the panel stood up !! In those days the ladies normally stayed seated Off the top of my head the only other time I have seen this on the shows uploaded to KZbin was when Eleanor Roosevelt was the mystery guest

[@preppysocks209]

there were times this happened -- clergy, well respected elderly entertainers, FL Wright, among others.

[@Pyesangel]

What a delightful man. They don't make them like Mr. Durante anymore...so sad. The best are gone.

[@leannsherman6723]

So sweet how Jimmy Durante tipped his hat to the audience. ❤

[@donnacook8994]

Loved ❤️❤️❤️ seeing Jimmy Durante!! Such a nice guy!

[@Nomadic9900]

❤ this show! What a kind hearted man Jimmy Durante was.😊

[@Gwaithmir]

"Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!"

[@Gwaithmir]

He did a lot of charitable work for disabled children.

[@douglasthompson9482]

Nothing but a superstar human being....Jimmy Durrante.

[@bobg1685]

Love these old programs, and I absolutely love the commercials.

[@soulierinvestments]

Bobby Darin's interest in The Heart Fund was a very personal one, what with his surviving heart disease. However, within a few years he would die (untimely, premature) of heart disease.

[@hillingwarner1985]

He died eight-and-a-half years later, almost nine years later. He did a lot of work during that time, even performing with Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five.

[@AllenMQuinn]

Darin's story is a sad one. Shame he couldn't be alive to see the impact he made and how beloved he remains.

[@nancysrios]

soulierinvestments Didn’t he have rheumatic fever which left him with a damaged heart? I’m not sure. He died too young.

[@lindaackerman3507]

@@nancysrios I believe he had rhematic fever as a child and that gave him a lifetime of heart problems., he was so talented both as a singer and actor, and his marriage to Sandra Dee was so special.

[@bobanderson6656]

@@nancysrios He did have rheumatic fever

[@lissalives1]

Bennett Cerf is someone I’d have loved to have known.

[@davidsanderson5918]

lissalives Smoot Me too. He's not to everyone's taste evidently (many seem to suggest he's a bighead....I rarely see anything of the sort!) but I feel I can see his character pretty well. To me he has a big warm heart and has showed evidence of being an emotional guy, a sentimental guy too and also had such respect and awe for those with talent whom he spent so much time with. He was not so self-obsessed while part of a community of rather self-obsessed people. I somehow feel he would be a great conversationalist on all manner of topics but also he would be thoughtful and sincere with it. Yes he's old-fashioned even for 1965!! Puts women on a pedestal but hey....I'm a man and I do too!! Yep like you....I like Bennett. Out of all the regular panellists he would be the one I'd have liked to meet.

[@johnmh1000]

@@davidsanderson5918 Me too. He appears to be an accomplished, very likeable and courteous guy. I'm afraid he's from another time and we cannot now meet him.

[@macvena]

Nice handwriting, Nell! Why can't people write like that anymore? Oh yea... schools.

[@kathyyoung1774]

MAC VENA They do not teach handwriting at all in school any more.

[@VC-Toronto]

@@kathyyoung1774 A clip from the Simpsons when a teacher at a new school asked Bart if he was taught cursive at his old school, and he replied "I know 'Hell" and "Damm'"

[@donnawoodford6641]

Then, teach it at home like I did with my son, both cursive and manuscript. Don't depend on others to do your job.

[@bmack8607]

Great job with opportunity to see a "clean show" from the fifties.

[@ladya1953]

bmack This one was made in 1965, but I agree with the sentiment.

[@ghsgtnayhmd4792]

Clean show?

[@terencedove5047]

VERY CLEAN SHOW. For the entire run of the show (1950-1967), manners without profanity were the norm. Dirty jokes were innocently expressed back then...

[@davidsanderson5918]

Terence Dove Arlene does provide some innuendo along the way though. :)

[@gailsirois7175]

And 60s

[@johnkalap9314]

This is the first time I've seen the ladies stand up to greet a gentleman. It shows what a legend Jimmy Durante was.

[@PeBoVision]

Goodnight Mr Durante, wherever you are...

[@mcfrdmn]

Excellent show !

[@enriquesanchez2001]

Jimmy Durante brought me here. ♥

[@willious]

I'm loving all these What's My Line? episodes. Have probably watched and re-watched them a few times. My favorites are probably the Fred Allen era, but I like them all. I was just wondering this moment why John asks the women whether the are Miss or Mrs, but Dorothy and Arlene have "Miss" in front of their surnames on the panel board, when they are both married. Though, of course, I do like when John refers to them as "Miss Arlene" or "Miss Kilgallen".

[@MrThesper]

Dorothy and Arlene are both using their unmarried names, hence the Miss.

[@jazzmanchgo]

Arlene Francis' husband's name was Martin Gabel; her actual birth name was Arlene Francis Kazanjian. Dorothy Kilgallen's husband was Richard Kolmar; Kilgallen was her maiden name. Then, as now, it was the courtesy for actresses and other female celebrities to be referred to as "Miss" So-and-So, at least unless they used their husband's name as their professional surname (which most didn't do, and most don't do today, either).

[@deborahwilson8482]

I adored him as a kid watching him with my family, I still adore him in the classic movies and TV shows. My heart is smiling 😊

[@curiouscharacter1]

Sorry Bennett, I've listened to it 4 times and you DID say "Pickles", not pickled!

[@emiliemobley320]

One of my favorite youubechannels

[@2508bona]

A commercial that actually EXPLAINS something! Only the infomercials really hold up the tradition today, I think.

[@smdftb8495]

The Schnozolla and a 29 year old Bobby Darin. I just love it.

[@KDL861]

smd ftb Me, too! This old show was great! A little before my time, but I love that my mom and grandparents watched it together. ❤️

[@smdftb8495]

@@KDL861 before my time too. Born in 79. I used to watch all the black and white shows on TV Land and Nick at Nite. What a wonderful era.

[@lyndahammond8883]

Jimmy Durante stays in our hearts! ❤️💕🥰👍😎

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

I came to this when i was wat hing a totally unrelated video and someone commented on the very warm reception Mr. Durante received from both the audience and the panel. I had to watch this and am glad I did. Has there been a more beloved guest? I think not.

[@scottgordon1781]

am now hooked ! seeing all the old stars of my youth . We had this in England too ! We knew one of the guests on one show , Peter Cloke , Head of Bude SLSC , Cornwall , England :-)

[@marianfernwood6945]

This show is exceptional and classy. Enjoying these programs again in 2021 from WY.

[@tonycevallos7513]

Special K has really stood the test of time.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

it was better back then - each piece was the exact same shape and size - they changed their manufacturing process (sometime in the '70s or '80s?) to what we have today: mis-shapen with lots of hard spots - no thanks!

[@mikenephilly]

Because I have too much time on my hands, I occasionally Google the names of the (non-mystery) challengers to see if I can find any more about what happened to them after appearing on the show. There is an obituary from April 6, 2014, for a Nell Duncan of West Palm Beach. She was 78 when she died, so it could be the first challenger on this episode. Or not, and I completely wasted time.

[@hcombs0104]

I don't know. For argument's sake, this Nell Duncan appears to be a woman who is at least in her mid-thirties. On the other hand, women tended to look older back then.

[@laura1000]

I know she said she was from Gainsville Florida but it seems to me that she had an Australian accent. Am I the only person to have heard it?

[@andrewclayterman6230]

Sounds more Swedish

[@oksills]

Silly us-I do the same thing!!

[@thejet5310]

I like the episodes with the commercials left in! They are often quite interesting!

[@theexperiment8498]

I’ve never seen the panel ladies stand for a guest as he/she exits but they did for Jimmy. You could tell he was absolutely adored by the public. Seemed like a super lovable guy.

[@mikejschin]

The ladies did stand for a few other guests, but it was very rare. For example, they stood for Eleanor Roosevelt and Bishop Fulton Sheen (and Dorothy kissed his ring), and for a couple of regular contestants who were very elderly.

[@davemac5260]

What a gem finding this whole series of WML. Such a vault of celebrities and true class. I can’t stop watching these things.

[@scottpardee6303]

I hope you are still watching them. I am now heading into my third time through this show, one a night, and watching a syndicated version each night as well. It is an addiction, but better than watching shows on TV these days.

[@md_vandenberg]

Funny to see a parachute jumping instructor appear nervous. Daly was smart to notice it and make a quip to help Lee settle his nerves. "Don't worry about this, no problems. The theater hasn't collapsed in years."

[@MrJoeybabe25]

Was WML the only panel show where they went through the amenities of introducing the panel to the contestant? Almost like a dinner party at Dorothy's, everyone is so polite.

[@feurigerStern]

I remember that cornflakes commercial! Wow! I am old. 😂

[@LyudmilaRGVK]

A great entertainer God Bless Him.

[@ArmenianBishop]

In 1964, Bobby Darin (1936 -- 1973) guest stared in a Wagon Train episode. In that episode an orphan girl, with mortally ill health, died in his arms. A heartbreaking scene! When 8 years old, Bobby Darin suffered from rheumatic fever, which weakened his heart, a heart condition that persisted throughout his life.

[@michellepost5232]

I knew who Jimmy Durante was back during 1965, when I was in kindergarten. I saw some of his comedy movies back then, on tv.I used to eat those variety pack cereals.We kids sometimes ate it from the box, as a snack.

[@roberttelarket4934]

The first loss of Fred Allen in the mid-1950s and then about 10 years later with Dorothy broke the great trio. They made the program with sharp wit and/or comedy. It was never the same without the two and ended thereafter.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

Jimmy Durante was a legend and beloved performer, but despite his enormous talents and charm, he had considerable difficulty disguising his voice.

[@davidbowden796]

Each time I watch the Jimmy Durante segment I find my eyes watering because he was such a beloved and mesmerizing entertainer. I'm so grateful for being on this earth when I was lucky enough to enjoy all his performances in movies and TV.

[@mariedicristoforo9057]

Miss these old shows and the commercials were somthing else .