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- 1950–19677.1 (56)TV EpisodeThe contestants include a Stork Club hatcheck girl, a diaper service executive, a veterinarian, and mystery celebrity Phil Rizzuto, shortstop for the New York Yankees.
- Guests include Miss Caroline Weston, Edward Eisen, Elliot Roosevelt and Miss Karen Archer.
- The panel tries to guess the lines of a house detective, a housewife, an exterminator, as well as the identity of mystery celebrity challenger Artie Shaw.
- The panel tries to figure out the lines of a circus chimpanzee trainer, lawyer and chimney sweep, as well as the identity of mystery challenger Elsa Maxwell.
- On New Year's Eve, the panel tries to guess the lines of a parachute jumper, lingerie modeler and seltzer manufacturer, as well as the identity of mystery challenger Guy Lombardo.
- The panel tries to guess the occupations of a "lady iceman," a wedding ring manufacturer, a knitter of women's sweaters and the identity of mystery challenger Admiral W.F. Halsey.
- The panel tries to guess the occupations of a dog collar manufacturer, a house detective, a wine taster and the identity of mystery challenger Senator Estes Kefauver.
- This episodes guests include contestants from San Diego, California; Atlanta, Georgia and Indianapolis, Indiana and mystery guest Bette Davis.
- The panel tries to find out the line of a police woman, a matchmaker and a face lifter. Also they try to guess the Mystery Guest Mr. Herb Shriner.
- The panel tries to guess the lines of a female US marine,a female maternity dress buyer and the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Desi Arnaz.
- The panel, with Steve Allen filling in for Bennett Cerf, tries to guess the lines of a professional frog catcher for expensive restaurants who is the size of a professional wrestler,a female hand painter of men's shorts as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Walter Winchell.
- The panel tries to guess the lines of a professional pretzel twister, a elderly New York woman who dresses nightclub chorus girls,a fire hydrant salesman as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis and Hal Block begin the show by trying to guess the line of a man from the Bronx, NY who pickles herrings. Next, the panelists try to guess the occupation of Russian man who's a professional knife thrower. Amazingly, Arline Francis was able to determine the mans line fairly quickly. Afterwards, it was onto guessing the identity of the weeks much anticipated celebrity mystery challenger Vic Damone, once again Arline was able to identify the challenger rather quickly. Finally, they end the broadcast by trying to guess the line of a man from Cincinnati, Ohio who makes dog houses.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis and Hal Block begin the show by trying to guess the lines of an aging African-American man from Columbus, Ohio who's the chairman of the parole board. Then, the panel tries their luck at guessing the lines of man from Wilmington, Ohio who raises bugs for research. Finally, the four attempt to guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Edward R. Murrow, eventually Arlene Francis correctly identified the week's mystery challenger.
- The panel tries to guess the lines of a sweet southern bell from Charlotte, North Carolina who's a professional dynamite tester, a female boxing glove maker, as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Cesar Romero.
- Actor Robert Q. Lewis is the first temporary replacement panelists on 'What's My Line?', joining Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf for a couple of weeks during Hal Block's month long suspension from the show. The panelists begin the broadcast by trying to guess the lines of a young female horse race trainer, a gold brick maker for the US Treasury, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Jeanette MacDonald.
- In what would turn out to be his last appearance on the show for over 2 years, Robert Q. Lewis once again joins the regular panel of 'What's My Line?' to try and guess the identity of a female tax collector, a professional male cosmetic mud packer, a female pool hall manager as well as the identity of celebrity actress and exotic burlesque performer, mystery challenger Sally Rand.
- Steve Allen joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf and Arlene Francis as a guest panelist to try and figure out the job identity of a elderly female locomotive grease monkey, a man who manufactures monocles as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Rosalind Russell.
- The panel tries to guess the lines of a man who manufactures Drunkometers to test peoples intoxication levels, a women who manages a monkey farm, a female chiropodist as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Joe E. Brown, who is now best known for playing Jack Lemons rich male pursuer in "Some Like it Hot".
- The panel tries to guess the lines of a female truant officer, a young man who manufactures rubber panties for babies, a manhole cover salesman as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger June Havoc.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Hal Block begin the show by trying to guess the lines of a US Congressman from Miami, FL., William C. Lantaft. Then, attempt to identify a man who sales policeman's nightsticks. As well as, trying to guess the identity of mystery challenger Margaret Truman, the daughter of the 33rd, and recent ex-president of the United States, Harry S. Truman.
- The panel tries to guess the professional identity of a marriage teacher, a woman who designs female bathing suits as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Irene Dunne.
- The panel tries to guess the professional identity of a female minister, a older woman who's a jazz drummer as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Jack Benny.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Hal Block tries to guess the professional identity of the District Attorney of Niagara Falls, an older woman from New Jersey who runs a reducing farm, an older man who's a bear trainer as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Paul Douglas.
- Panelist Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Hal Block tries to guess the professional identity of a young rainmaker, an older gentlemen from Manhattan, NY. who makes bullet proof vest, a woman who makes heating pads as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger The 5 DeMarco Sisters.
- The last appearance of regular panelist Hal Bloc who was fired from the show later that week. Hal Bloc's last appearance on 'What's My Line?' was with longtime fellow panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen and Arlene Francis who begin the show by guessing the identity of a man who's a professional turtle trapper, a man who makes saddles, a man who's a Yo-Yo demonstrator, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Jane Froman.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a young female cigar maker, someones grandmother who drives a garbage truck, a camel trainer as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Jackie Gleason.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a female lighthouse keeper, a man who makes leg make-up, a bagpipe instructor as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Mickey Mantle.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a water pistol maker, a dental chair maker as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Don Ameche.
- Panelists Laraine Day, Steve Allen, Barbara Kelly and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a female television director for a CBS affiliate in Cleveland, a alligator wrestler from Florida, a man who teaches knitting as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger NY Giants manager Leo Durocher. Who just so happened to be the husband of the weeks panelist Laraine Day.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Barbara Kelly and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a female goat farmer, a corset salesman, a female water ski instructor as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Nelson Eddy.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a young Brooklyn, NY woman who's a lifeguard, a young Canadian man who breeds worms, a young man who's a bridal consultant as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Olsen and Johnson.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a young Pennsylvania man who's a congressional pageboy, a young Brooklyn woman who makes dog blankets, a sizable man from Massachusetts who teaches rollerskating, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Peter Lawford.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a woman from Albany, NY who raises hair on bald heads, a man who's a monkey keeper at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, a man from Brooklyn NY who sales sauerkraut, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Judy Holliday.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a sweet appearing older woman from Wisconsin who is a dynamiter, another elderly woman who's a fraternity house mother at the University of Florida, and a Ohio man who sales birdbaths, as well as guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Ronald Reagan.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a young woman from Nantucket, Massachusetts who's a US weatherman (or woman), also, the panelist attempt to identify a man from Cleveland, Ohio who builds prison cells, as well as, attempt to identity the celebrity mystery challenger Charles Coburn who appeared on a lot of TV programs in NY, in August of that particular year, for the obvious purpose of helping to promote the soon to be released, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" opening later the same month, for which Charles played a significant co-starring role in.
- The four panelists try to guess the identity of a senior man from NY city who makes money belts, a female masseuse from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also, they attempt to identity the celebrity mystery challenger Deborah Kerr, who was co-starred in four movies that year including, "Julius Caesar" with Marlon Brando, and "From Here to Eternity". With the last citizen mystery contestant being a elderly female fish hook inspector from Albany, NY.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a milking machine salesman, a young pretty woman from Houston, TX who's a professional wrestler, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Fred Allen.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a woman who buys elephants for circuses, a man from Detroit who owns a diamond mine, a man from Virginia who's a minister as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Billy "The Little Napoleon of Showmanship" Rose, who has more movie soundtrack credits than John Williams and Ennio Morricone combined.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a female private eye from Los Angeles, California. Also, the four panelists try to guess the lines of a female bartender from New York, a man from upstate NY who test drives army trucks, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger the long time movie actress, and recent TV star, Ann Sothern, who had just begun starring in her popular TV series, "Private Secretary" from 1953-57'.
- Ava Gardner takes her turn as the weeks Mystery Celebrity Guest while Steve Allen sits in as a guest panelist. The show was broadcast live just less than a month before the official release of John Ford's, "Mogambo" starring Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly and Clark Gable. Also, a Canadian man that worked as a African Guide and hunter, who was also employed as a movie consultant for 'Mogambo' was one of the early contestants.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from Boise, Idaho who makes wooden Indians, a young woman from Buffalo, NY who repairs zippers, a woman who's the justice of the peace in Ohio, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Wally Cox.
- this particular show is about how the usual panel tried to find out the profession of a lady judge, a mud bath professional and a chicken pluckerer
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of the second base umpire of the 53' World Series - Ed Hurley. It didn't turn out very well for the show because, Dorothy Kilgallen identified who the MR X was before the game even began. However, the four had a lot of difficulty figuring out the identity of a woman who smokes fish, followed by a difficult time identifying the celebrity mystery challenger Gene Autry. Finally, the four try to guess the identity of a female trapeze artists from California.
- The first of five appearances that Edward G. Robinson would eventually make on the show, which also included two very funny and entertaining segments with two senior ladies, one being Dog Catcher and the other sells Mens Underwear while the final male contestant makes Bread Boxes.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from North Carolina who makes chewing tobacco, a New Jersey man who sales bathtub, as well as, guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Eleanor Roosevelt. Finally, the four take their shot at identifying the occupation of a woman who writes television commercials.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a woman from Baltimore, MD who is a barber for men, a man looking like Al Capone from Newark, NJ who manages a burlesque theater, a man who makes Halloween masks, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger, Film actress Greer Garson.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a woman from NY who makes false teeth, a man who manages a girls baseball team, a man who's a TV gag writer for Jackie Gleason, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Lauren Bacall.
- Panelists question an old lady who packs sardines, a horse feed bag maker, a hypnotist and, disappointedly, meet the week's would be celebrity "mystery guest", who had already been revealed previously in an magazine article.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from the Ozark's who owns and operates his own cave in Missouri, a Georgia woman who sells garbage cans, a as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger George Raft.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lind Hayes, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from Coldwater, Michigan who raises reindeer, a Texas woman who packs mistletoe, a NY city man who sells wedding rings, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Kirk Douglas.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lind Hayes, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from NY city who sells champagne, a man who makes ice bags, a New Jersey woman who's a complaint adjuster for Macy's department store, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Steve Allen.
- The first week that featured 2 mystery guests. Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from Massachusetts who makes handcuffs. As well as, guess the identity of the first mystery challenger who was a regular panelist from the U.K. version of "What's My Line?", the second mystery challenge is child actor Brandon DeWilde of the movie "Shane".
- 1950–196730m8.3 (22)TV Episode
- Victor Borge joins the panelists of Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen and Arlene Francis to try and guess the identity of a man who prints parking tickets, a woman for Houston, Texas who hunts gorillas, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Richard Widmark.
- Guest 1: snake charmer; Guest 2: bullet proof vest maker; Celebrity Guest: John Hodiak; Guest 3: jelly bean polisher
- Deborah Kerr, of "From Here to Eternity" fame, to temporarily join Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen and Arlene Francis as a panelist for one week to try and guess the identity of a older who who sits on the movie censor board in Kansas, a man from North Carolina who's a sales maternity clothes, a man from Brooklyn who's a World Champion checkers player, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Lucille Ball.
- Panelists question a door-to-door brushes saleslady, a veterinary dentist, and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", a dramatic soprano and concert singer.
- 1950–19677.9 (32)TV Episode
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the identity of a female girdle tester, a sword swallowing elderly woman, a woman who manages a factory that makes boilers, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Janet Leigh.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professions of a young attractive blonde Italian woman from Pennsylvania who works as a traffic cop, a balding middle-aged man from Newark, NJ who makes, and distributes, hair growing lotion. A Philadelphia man who manages a pizza pie factory, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Art Carney.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the profession of a man who's the head of the Army's uniformed guards, along with guessing the identities of a senior woman from Cranbury, NJ who washes cows at a diary farm, a young female exterminator from Massachusetts, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Ted Williams.
- While Dorothy Kilgallen was away on an extended European trip, the daughter of the 33rd ex-president, Margaret Truman, joined Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf for awhile as one of the panelists who tries to guess the professions of a man who designs sewer manhole, a female war corespondent in Indo-China, a NY city man who's the house detective for the Astor Hotel, as well as, the identities of celebrity mystery challengers George Burns and Gracie Allen.
- Dorothy Kilgallen returns to rejoin her fellow panelists Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf who all try to guess the professional identity of a woman from San Diego who's a bricklayer, a Philadelphia man who manufactures dog muzzles, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Doris Day, who makes her first TV appearance.
- This edition of What's My Line had as panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Jack Paar, Arleen Francis, and Bennett Cerf. The contestants included an underwater ballerina, a race track bookie, and a very short segment at the end with a moth ball maker. The mystery guest was Willie Mays. Mr. Mays' appearance was what enabled me to date the show. During his segment, Arleen mentions that he hit his 31st home run that Sunday, and Mr. Daly mentions that the Baseball All Star Game will be played in Cleveland in 2 days.
- The first guest was the owner of Murphy beds. He only won $10.00 (one no answer). The second guest was a timer for a harness racing track. The panel did not guess this one. The mystery guest was Dorothy McGuire, who turned out to be a personal friend of Bennet Cerf. He passed, but the rest of the panel also passed until it was Bennet's turn again, and he was forced to name the guest. The last guest was a diamond buyer.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a man from Long Island who's the manager of Ulysses S. Grant's tomb, a man from South Carolina who runs beauty contests, an elderly Connecticut man who's a dog psychologist, as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Jayne Meadows, who married panelist Steve Allen one day prior to the live broadcast of that night's show.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the identities of a man who's a professional wrestler, a woman from South Carolina who's also a professional wrestler, a female pretzel bender, as well as, the identity of mystery challenger Eva Gabor.
- Fred Allen debuts as the new permanent member of the show, replacing panelists Steve Allen, and alongside Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a African-American Air Force pilot, a man who runs a carnival skirt blower, a woman bill collector, as well as, the identity of mystery challengers Buffalo Bob Smith and Howdy Doody. While Steve Allen would still make random periodic appearances as a panelist on 'What's My Line?' from 1954-67, Fred Allen would remain a regular panelist on the show until his death 2 years later on March 17th, 1956.
- John Charles Daly was the host. The panelists were Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf. The first guest was an older woman in her 50's who was a bar bouncer. Arlene Francis managed to guess it after one no answer. The second guest was the treasurer of the United States. The panel did not guess it. Debbie Reynolds was the mystery guest. The panel recognized her quite rapidly. Eddie Fisher showed up. The final guest was a telephone booth salesman. Time ran out before the panel guessed it.
- 1950–196730m8.3 (72)TV EpisodeThe panel was blindfolded when Lee Merriweather came out. She had just won the Miss America 1955 title. She appeared because John Daly had just hosted the peagent. Her identity was quickly guessed after one no answer. The second guest was a Men's corsette fitter. The panel guessed the product but could not guess what he did with the corsettes. The mystery guest was Alfred Hitchcock, who had his identity guessed rather quickly. The final guest was Marilyn Monroe's acting coach. Bennet Cerf guessed her occupation, acting coach, during the initial wild guess phase of the show. The panel then guessed she worked with Marilyn Monroe fairly quickly after that.
- 1950–19678.3 (48)TV EpisodePanelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a young NY city woman who manages a Turkish Bath House for women, as well as, the identity of 2 celebrity mystery challengers, the first are Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, with the second being Red Skelton.
- Contestant 1 line: Chief Test Pilot of Martin Bombers; Contestant 2: EK Greenberger, line: Runs fat man's clothing shop; Celebrity Challenger: Fernando Lamas; Contestant 3: Eileen Donellen, line: gas station attendant.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the identity of a NY city fireman, who put out a fire in Dorothy Kilgallen's home nearly a year prior to the broadcasts. Dorothy didn't recall the contestants identity until, she was reminded of the fire at her home after the fireman's identity was eventually revealed by Bennett Cerf. Also, the panelists attempt to identify a senior woman from San Antonio, TX who handles bad checks for the district attorney's office, a man from New Kingstown, Pennsylvania who's a whistle tester, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Elizabeth Taylor.
- The first guest was a casting director for Paramount Studios. The panel guessed it after giving up $40 (8 no answers). The second guest made mustard plasters. The panel guessed his occupation. Ginger Rogers wa the mystery guest. In spite of using a disguised voice, the panel guessed her identity rather quickly. She also happens to be Bennett Cerf's sister-in-law. The final guest was the governor of Michigan, "Soapy" Williams. He wore thick rimmed glasses and a regular tie instead of his signature bow tie as a disguise. The panel guessed his identity almost immediately.
- 1950–19678.0 (44)TV Episode
- Guest panelists Sam Levenson and Betty Furness fill in for regulars Fred Allen and Arlene Francis on this first episode of the New Year. Mr. Daly welcomes his two temporary panelists and asks the first contestant to sign in, please. A Fort Lauderdale, Florida woman is the first to do so in this new year and the audience learns the woman is a union plasterer. The panel is stumped and it's on to the second contestant. Mr. Daniel Dragel, an employee for the city of Chicago tests motorists for intoxication. The panel are dancing around, coming fairly close to discerning the gentleman's occupation, but are thwarted ultimately as Mr. Daly flips the cards and reveals Mr. Dragel's occupation. Mr. Dragel thanks the Chicago police commissioner for his appearance tonight. Mystery guest tonight is actress and comedienne, Eve Arden, star of the very successful CBS situation comedy, "Our Miss Brooks." Dorothy Kilgallen unearths her identity and Miss Arden reveals to taking a respite in New York City from work and four children. Finally, Mr. Earl Hallman, a New Jersey refrigerator salesman signs in, but John Daly must call time. However, the panel is amused as Miss Furness was the on-air spokesperson for Westinghouse appliances at that time. John Daly announces Fred Allen's return next week as well as film star, Janet Leigh, covering for Arlene Francis who is still on her break.
- Actress, movie star, Janet Leigh joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf as a guest panelist for the week, temporarily replacing Arlene Francis. The panelists try to guess the lines of a young woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida who models girdles, she was identified by Dorothy and Fred Allen. Also, a piano tuning man from Los Angeles who tunes Liberace's pianos, no one figured out the mans identity. The first mystery guest was husband of Janet Leigh (Tony Curtis) who had to withdraw himself after his cover was blown earlier in the week. The stand by second mystery challenger was the captain of the US Davis Cup tennis team, Billy Talbert, who recently won the World Davis Cup in Australia, Dorothy identified Billy Talbert surprisingly quickly.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the identity of a rather odd older man from Brooklyn, NY who sells eyeglasses for chickens, nobody identified the occupation of the Brooklyn man. Also, the panelist attempt to guess the lines of a female anesthesiologist at New York's Bellevue Hospital, Robert Q. Lewis and Arlene Francis were able to eventually determine that the woman was a doctor, but John ended the game without requiring the panel to guess her specialty. Finally, the four panelists try to guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Esther Williams, who sang all of her yes and no responses, and was one of the few celebrity guest who almost went unidentified by the panelists. Bennett Cerf was allowed one final guess just before John Daly was ready to throw in the towel. Bennett correctly guessed Esther Williams.
- The first contestant is a French Canadian woman, who is a panelist on the Canadian "What's My Line." Arlene Francis uncovers the woman's identity and John Daly invites the woman to play a round with the panel. The second contestant is a woman who raises worms. The panel is stumped, and there is much discussion about how to classify what a worm is. Celebrity panelist is Dennis Day,whom Dorothy Killgallen identifies.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the identity of a young blonde haired Mexican woman from Acapulco who's the captain of a glass bottom boat, Dorothy and Fred Allen eventually figured out her occupation. Also, the panel tries to guess the identity of a alarm clock salesman from Peru, Illinois - Dorothy eventually revealed the mans occupation. Then, the panel attempts to identity a young slim celebrity mystery challenger, Shelley Winters, who was eventually identified by Bennett Cerf. Finally, a small man from NY city who's the head chef at the United Nations - however, time ran out before the man's occupation could be determined.
- Fifth anniversary show with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Sam Levenson try to determine the identity of the shows first guest in 1950, while she was still working as a hat check girl at the Stork Club, but now, has moved on to performing as a chorus girl in the hit musical "Fanny", none of the panelists guessed her new profession. The panel tries to rebound by guessing the lines of a older woman looking like a strict school marm who manages prize fighters, her identity went undiscovered. However, Arlene Francis quickly identifies the celebrity mystery challenger Pearl Bailey. To end the show, the panel attempts to guess the lines of a woman who's a captain in the Salvation Army, however, time ran out before the panel could correctly identify the woman's occupation.
- Louis Jourdan fills in for the vacationing Bennett Cerf this week, along with series panelists, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis. First up is a New Jersey woman, who is a pogo stick tester. Dorothy Kilgallen guesses that the woman's product is a pogo stick, just as time is called, but Arlene Francis asks, when the round is nearly finished, whether the woman is a pogo stick tester. The second contestant is the director of Smog Control for Los Angeles County and the panel is stumped. Finally, Democrat Senator John L, McClellan is the mystery guest, whom Fred Allen identifies. John Daly announces that Ezio Pinza will be the guest panelist next week as Cerf continues his vacation.
- As promised, guest panelist, Ezio Pinza,joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis this week. Mr. Pinza, when introduced, sings "Happy Birthday," to John Daly. The first contestant is a Brooklyn man who sells maternity clothes. John Daly was just about to flip the cards over when Dorothy identifies the product and Fred Allen correctly pegs the Brooklyn native as a salesman. Next up is the President of Bennington College in Vermont whom Dorothy Kilgallen successfully identifies. The mystery celebrity guest this evening is Dorothy Lamour and the panel has a great deal of fun in their speculation until, yet again, Dorothy Kilgallen comes up trumps and identifies Miss Lamour. John Daly thanks Ezio Pinza, who was starring in the Broadway hit, "Fanny," at the time, for Pinza's birthday serenade and the other panelists wish Mr. Daly a very happy birthday as well.
- Tonight's show features Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and guest panelist British celebrity, Reginald Gardner, filling in for Bennett Cerf. John Daly wishes Mr. Gardner a happy birthday. The panel were off kilter this evening in that they were stumped in every round. The first contestant was a Missouri woman who designs bridges in her home state. The panel were getting nowhere, so John Daly flipped the cards and revealed the woman's profession. The second contestant was a Pennslyvania gentleman, who was the social director at a resort for honeymooners. Again, the panel were all at sea, and Mr. Daly called time, and the panelists were quite surprised at the contestant's profession. Mystery guest this evening was Portland Hoffa AKA Mrs. Fred Allen, whom Arlene Francis quickly identified. The final contestant was an Illinois woman and a jail matron. John Daly seemed to be in quite a rush this evening and revealed the woman's occupation.
- Bennett Cerf returns from his month long vacation in Hawaii and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis. John Daly introduces the first contestant, Mr. Louis Ross from Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Ross is a bullfighter and Arlene Francis successfully identifies his occupation. In the second round, a Nevada gentleman, Mr. Walt Hollingsworth is presented. At this time, the panel would get a free pass and try to guess the contestants' occupations by the look of them. Bennett Cerf hit is spot on and guessed, correctly, that Mr. Hollingsworth fixed slot machines at gambling casinos. John Daly and the panel are amused and surprised, for these speculations from the panel rarely prove correct. Next up is the celebrity guest, Lily Pons, celebrated coloratura soprano at the Metropolitan Opera and an actress. Bennett Cerf, yet again, correctly identifies her. At the time, Miss Pons was married to the very popular Russian-American conductor Andre Kostelanetz, as John Daly mentions. The final contestant is a gentleman from New York, Mr. Steve Ellis, who is a hypnotist. Unfortunately, John Daly had to call time and revealed Mr. Ellis's profession to the panel.
- Panelist regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, appear this evening and are introduced to Miss Patricia Murphy. A New Jersey woman, Miss Murphy is a professional toe dancer. Arlene Francis identifies the woman and John Daly mentions that Miss Murphy performs with her two sisters. at the Latin Quarter Club in New York City. The second contestant signs in as Kirk Miller and is from Canton, Ohio. In fact, he's a psychiatrist and Dorothy Kilgallen successfully identifies Dr. Miller's profession. The mystery guest this evening is Sammy Davis, Jr. whom Dorothy, yet again, guesses correctly. John Daly mentions Mr. Davis's unfortunate recent car accident, which caused him to lose an eye. Daly mentions Davis's incipient appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday, April 3rd and congratulates him. Finally, Mr. Norman Miller, a Georgia man who sells fireworks appears, but John Daly calls time and flips the cards. The panel extends the customary 'good nights', but not without a baffled Bennett Cerf challenging John Daly about his line of questioning of Mr. Miller. Daly answers Mr. Cerf jovially and invites the viewing audience to watch next week.
- The regular panel, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, appear this evening. The first contestant is a New York City woman named Virginia Hall. Miss Hall is the hotel house detective at Manhattan's Great Northern Hotel. The panel is stumped, and John Daly asks the second contestant to sign in - the gentleman introduces himself as B.M. Byran of Louisiana. In fact, he is Lieutenant General, Blackshear M. Byran and the current Superintendent Commander at West Point. The panel is stumped yet again, although Lt. Byran reminds Arlene Francis of their recent meeting at a gala event, commemorating the 153rd anniversary of the military academy. The mystery guest this evening is actress Terry Moore, whom Bennett Cerf identifies. Miss Moore mentions that she's in New York to attend the premiere of the 20th Century Fox film, in Cinemascope, "A Man Called Peter." John Daly also mentions Miss Moore's upcoming appearance in a television play, 'One Little Room' on "The US Steel Hour,":
- Star of the popular situation comedy, "Mr. Peepers," Wally Cox fills in for Fred Allen this evening and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant, an Illinois man called Charles Hume signs in and the panel has much fun trying to guess Mr. Hume's occupation - he is a skunk breeder. John Daly flips the cards over and the panel is stumped. Second, a Brooklyn man, Mr. Max Fleischman, is introduced and, yet again, due largely to Mr Cox's befuddlement in his line of questioning, real or feigned, John Daly calls time and tells the panel that Mr. Fleischman sells toothpicks. A different spin on the introduction of tonight's mystery guest, movie star Tyrone Power, when studio audience applause is withheld to confuse the panel. However, Miss Francis can not be fooled and correctly identifies Mr. Power, whose idea it was to ban applause. Tyrone Power was appearing in the Broadway comedy, the short-lived "The Dark Is Light Enough." In addition, Mr.,Power was starring in the recently released motion picture, "The Long, Gray Line." The final contestant is Mr. Jack Syke of Oak Park, Illinois, who rents tuxedos, but, yet again, Mr. Daly called time and flipped the cards over, inviting all to tune in next Sunday evening.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin by trying to guess the profession of a Boston woman who's a men's barber. Then, the panelists take on the second contestant from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who is a garbage can salesman, Robert Q. Lewis identifies him. Next, the panel tries to guess the lines of the weeks celebrity mystery challenger Fred Astaire, Arlene Francis quickly figures out Astaire's identity. Finally, with little time left in the broadcast, the four panelists take their shot at guessing the occupation of a young attractive woman from Columbus, Ohio who sells airplanes for the Cessna Aircraft Company - her identity went undetermined as time quickly ran out.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf start the show blinded folded for their first challenger who's dressed as a lady clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum Baily Circus, Fred Allen determined her profession. Next up, is an elderly New Jersey woman who counts money for Brinks Inc., none the panelists could identify her. Then, it was time to guess the identity of the weeks celebrity mystery challenger Rhonda Fleming, Bennett quickly identified her. Finally, and with an unusually large amount of time left in the broadcast for the final challenger, the panelists attempt to guess the lines of a middle-aged man from New Jersey who's a self-employed harmonica tuner - but time did eventually run out before they could determine his identity.
- New game rules are introduced later in the show. However, before the new rules are announced, the weekly regular panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show by attempting to guess the profession of a woman who's a human cannon ball from central Florida. Arlene Francis identified the woman fairly quickly. Then, the panelists meet a Columbus Ohio man who is the executive officer of an atomic submarine (U.S.S Nautilus), after some difficulty, Bennett correctly identified the man. Then, before the panel began their attempt to identify the celebrity mystery challenger Barbara Ann Scott, the shows new rules are announced where each panelists can only ask one question a piece of the mystery challenger, despite the rule change Fred Allen quickly identified her. Finally, the panel takes their shot at the identity of a woman from NY who makes false eyelashes. While Dorothy determined that the woman had some connection to the fake eyelashes business, it took Bennett to eventually determine what specifically the woman did in the fake eyelash business.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the lines of a Ohio woman who's a hog buyer, none of the panelists identified the woman. Then, the four tried to determine the occupation of an elderly man from Connecticut who was employed as a butler (a common profession at the time), Arlene Francis managed to determine the mans profession. Continuing with the shows new rules from the previous week, the panelists ask one question a piece of the celebrity mystery challenger to determine the identity of Rosemary Clooney, Bennett quickly identified the weeks mystery challenger. With plenty of broadcasts time left for the final challenger, the four take a whack at determining the identity of a woman from Gary, Indiana who's a comic strip artist, and the creator of the strip "Brenda Starr". Dorothy eventually identified the woman.
- Laraine Day joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf, in the absence of Arlene Francis. The panel is fooled in that the first contestant signs in with a variation of his real name, so as not to divulge his identity. Bennett Cerf divines that he is a governor and Laraine Day nearly called the state where he governs, but it was Bennett Cerf who won the round by naming South Dakota as Governor Foss's bailiwick. There's a discussion about recent nuclear testing that transpired in Nevada and many governors, and other politicos were present. Miss Kilgallen reminds everyone that Governor Foss is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The following contestant is a New York City woman, Mrs. Margaret Oldham, chorus girl dresser at Manhattan's famous Latin Quarter nightclub. Dorothy Kilgallen wins this round in as much as she identified what Mrs. Oldham does and John Daly generously flips the cards over and discloses the popular venue. Mystery celebrity guest is the popular British music hall star, Gracie Fields, and Miss Kilgallen scores another round. John Daly brings out the final contestant this evening, a Queens man who sells second-hand locomotives. Unfortunately, time runs short, and Mr. Daly flips the cards over - though Fred Allen was on the right track (no pun intended). The usual pleasantries are exchanged, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Actress Laraine Day joins the panel this evening, filling in for Arlene Francis. Regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Bennett Cerf and Miss Day are introduced to the first contestant, a Brooklyn man, Mr. Danny Cohen. Mr. Cohen sells hot dogs at Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Miss Kilgallen almost immediately ascertains what he does and where he does it. The second contestant is a woman from Portland, Oregon, Zareen Austin. Miss Austin makes dice and stumps the panel. When asked, Miss Austin reveals that she does this in her home town and not in Las Vegas, as was suggested. The mystery celebrity guest is the famous cabaret singer, Hildegarde. Bennett Cerf pegs her but defers to Miss Kilgallen, who identifies her. John Daly makes another announcement, encouraging people with interesting jobs to write in as potential future contestants. Finally, Miss Catherine Hand, a chiropodist, signs in and Laraine Day determines Miss Hand's profession. For once, the show was running long on time as Mr. Daly and the panel chatted with Miss Hand and asked her questions about the types of problems she encounters from her patients. Dorothy Kilgallen is off to Paris, and John Daly and the entire panel wish her Bon Voyage.
- TV star Mary Healy is this week's substitute for the vacationing Dorothy Kilgallen. Arlene Francis has returned from her sojourn and joined Miss Healy, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is a Japanese gentleman, Masakazu Kobayashi, a manufacturer of ladies' stockings. Bennett Cerf wins this round in determining the gentleman's occupation. Next to sign in is Mr. Milton Gshwind, a Kentucky man who builds jail cells and whom Arlene Francis guesses correctly. Mystery celebrity guests this evening are husband and wife, Marge and Gower Champion, and Mary Healy is right on the beam in her speculation. Arlene Francis mentions that they are currently starring on Broadway in a musical revue, "3 for Tonight" with Harry Belafonte. Finally, though short on time, Mr. Daly has a Pittsburgh woman, Marlene Gornell, introduced. Miss Gornell has a local TV exercise program, helping viewers to slim down. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly divulges the woman's occupation. Miss Kilgallen will be away for another week, and Miss Healy will fill in for her yet again.
- Guest panelist, Mary Healy, is back again this week and joins Arlene Francis, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf. Host John Daly invites the first contestant to sign in, and the gentleman is Col. William Draper, the pilot for President Eisenhower's airplane, "The Columbine." Bennett Cerf almost immediately identifies the colonel's occupation and his charge. The second contestant is a Texas woman, Mrs. Grace Brice, who is the owner of a pickle factory. Arlene Francis dances around the woman's product, but yet again, Mr. Cerf is the one to peg the lady's product and what she does with them. Celebrity guest this evening is Van Johnson, who is in New York to film "Miracle in the Rain," with co-star, Jane Wyman. Fred Allen almost immediately identifies Mr. Johnson, and that leaves time for one more contestant, a Nebraska woman, Mrs. Ramona Deitemeyer, who is Mrs. America, 1956. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly incorrectly identifies the woman as Mrs. America, 1955. Mrs. Deitemeyer politely corrects Mr. Daly. John thanks, Mary Healy for her two appearances on the show and announces the return of Dorothy Kilgallen next week.
- As promised, Dorothy Kilgallen is back from her Parisian vacation and joins Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf on tonight's panel. Host John Daly welcomes Miss Kilgallen back and invites the first contestant to sign in. The gentleman is one Mr. Edward Fritz, a U.S. Customs Inspector (who just checked Miss Kilgallen's luggage two days before the broadcast). Dorothy doesn't recognize the gentleman, but Bennett Cerf guesses that he may have had contact with one of the ladies on the panel, both of whom were abroad in the last month. Cerf is correct in assuming that it was Miss Kilgallen's luggage Mr. Fritz checked, and the panel enjoys a good-natured laugh. Next up is a gentleman from Alameda, California, who makes and tests bullet-proof vests. Miss Kilgallen was coming close to guessing, but in the interest of time, Mr. Daly flipped the cards over and stumped the panel. The mystery celebrity guests were the popular singing trio, the McGuire sisters, whom Fred Allen identified correctly. Finally, a Los Angeles builder of swimming pools and National Guardsmen, Mr. Jack Conroy, was the final contestant, but again, the clock was running out, and Mr. Daly called time. However, John Daly did mention that Mr. Conroy did fly from Los Angeles to New York and will return on an F-86 aircraft and commended Mr. Conroy and the National Guard for how they serve the nation. The usual pleasantries and good nights are exchanged, with John Daly reminding viewers to tune in next week.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a frail looking elderly woman from Jacksonville, FL, who's a professional high diver and dives 90 feet into a flaming pool for Jack Smith's Supermarket. The woman went unidentified during the questioning round. Next, the panelists attempt to guess the line of a man who signs in as "Mr. X", who is a professional wire tapper. Once again, the challenger went undetermined. The panel then tried to guess the identity of the week's celebrity mystery challenger Tom Ewell of The Seven Year Itch (1955), with Marilyn Monroe, that was currently playing on Broadway at the time. Tom was quickly identified by the panel. Finally, the panel attempts to guess the identity of an elderly man from London, England who makes prams, otherwise known as baby carriages in the U.S. Time ran out, and the challenger was awarded the win.
- Betty White takes the place of Arlene Francis for next couple of weeks on the panel, which includes Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf. They all try to guess the professional identity of a man from Mesa, AZ who raises alligators; the challenger won by default. Then the four take a stab at identifying the line of a young woman from Los Angeles who models maternity clothes; once again the panelists failed to identify the challenger. Next, the panel tried to guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Arnold Stang, and it was one of the few times that the mystery guest went unidentified in the first five years of the show. Finally, with little broadcast time left, the panel attempts to guess the line of a gun maker (ironically named William Gunn), but time ran out before the panel could correctly guess his occupation.
- Betty White fills in for Arlene Francis again this week and joins series regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is Mr. Merle Trantham, who is a parole officer at California's San Quentin prison. The panel determines that Mr. Trantham works in the penal system, but time runs out, and the panel is stumped. Dorothy Kilgallen balks because, during questioning, Mr. Trantham said he doesn't work at an office outside of the prison. Host John Daly clarifies that in his capacity, Mr. Trantham makes recommendations to the parole board and, as such, does work exclusively inside the jail. The second contestant is a Detroit woman, Dorothy Miller, employed by the Federal Reserve and burns money in her post. Miss Kilgallen, quite cannily, guesses that the woman with money, in some capacity, but, ultimately, the panel is stumped yet again. Mystery celebrity guest this evening is the Oscar-winning actor Jose Ferrer. He is almost immediately identified, by Bennett Cerf and Dorothy Kilgallen simultaneously. Mr. Daly mentions the appearance of his wife, Rosemary Clooney, as celebrity guest a few weeks before and praises Miss Clooney lavishly. Mr. Daly also plugs Mr. Ferrer's upcoming film, The Shrike (1955), and lavishes further praise upon Mr. Ferrer's costar, June Allyson. Finally, a New York City woman, Joan Carpenter, a mambo instructor, signs in. Time runs out, but the panel was very close to determining Miss Carpenter's occupation. John Daly thanks the woman for appearing this evening, which just happens to be her wedding day. Miss Carpenter was married that Sunday morning and Mr. Daly wishes her a long and happy marriage. Daly announces that Arlene Francis will return next week. Daly expresses his thanks to Betty White for substituting for Miss Francis and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf try to guess the occupation of a man who's a professional flagpole sitter, a woman who sells false teeth, a female stockbroker, as well as the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Audie Murphy.
- Jack Paar joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf as the week's comedic guest. Panelists try to identify a man from England who's the Mayor of Stratford, England. Bennett quickly identified the London man. The second challenger was a man who tests army shoes. The man went unidentified. Next, the panel attempt to identify the week's celebrity mystery challenger, Sheree North, and she is quickly identified by Dorothy. Lastly, the panelists take their shot at guessing the lines of a man who works as a rainmaker - time ran out on the panelists.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf are joined this very busy evening by guest panelist, Robert Q. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was pinch-hitting for Fred Allen, still recovering from an emergency appendectomy a few weeks back. The first contestant this evening is a gentleman from Nevada, G.W (Walt) Fisher, justice of the peace. It doesn't take long for Miss Kilgallen to identify the gentleman's line of work. Of great interest to the panel and the studio and viewing audiences is that Mr. Fisher had just recently married Clark Gable and Miss Kay Williams (Gable's wife upon his 1960 death and the bearer of a son for him). Next up, a dainty Candian woman, Mrs. Eva Shular, who operates a poolroom in her native Ontario. Though Dorothy Kilgallen identifies Mrs. Shular's involvement with the game of pool, Bennett Cerf identifies what Mrs. Shular's role is as the individual who runs the pool hall. Mystery celebrity guest is none other than the allegedly convalescing Fred Allen. He does his very best to disguise his voice, but, ironically, it is the gentleman filling in for him that evening, Robert Q. Lewis, who, before correctly determining Fred Allen's identity, thanks him for allowing him to work that night. The panel is apparently relieved and utterly delighted to see their colleague. Next up is a Frenchman, one Monsieur Simon Guillemot, a sailor on the battleship Jean Bart, recently docked in New York's harbor. Arlene Francis identifies him almost immediately, allowing time for one final contestant. Mr. George Ito, a New York City man, and professional fire eater signs in, but time runs out, and Mr. Ito wins by default. As always, John Daly bids the panel and the audience good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Fred Allen returns this evening, after nearly a month's hiatus, and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. First up, this busy night is a demure young woman, from West Virginia, Miss Lee Chona LaClaire, a professional wrestler. The panel is stumped, and Miss LaClaire wins by default. Next up is a woman, Mrs. Lorraine Straka, a parking ticket agent, who does her job while riding a motorcycle in her native Cicero, Illinois. While questioning from Arlene Francis, host John Daly calls a conference with Mrs. Straka. In an off the cuff remark to her fellow panelists, Miss Francis says she was going to ask the woman if she was a motorcycle cop - a shriek from the audience and thunderous applause greet Arlene's comment, but John Daly lets the win go to Mrs. Straka, in the situation. In a turn of events from last week, Robert Q. Lewis is the mystery celebrity guest. He is almost immediately identified by Bennett Cerf, but Mr. Daly allows the panel to question Mr. Lewis until Miss Francis successfully identifies him. Mr. Lewis asks Mr. Daly about events at his home the week before - seems Mr. and Mrs. Daly are the proud parents of five new puppies, proud Papa Daly mentioning the successful delivery of the pups without the aid of a veterinarian. Finally, a Brooklyn woman, Mrs. Pat Branton, stumps the panel and wins by default when they can't identify her as a seasick pill tester for Pzifer Pharmaceuticals. Mrs. Branton, Mr. Daly explains, tests the medication for their solubility and so forth. Dorothy Kilgallen asks, rather cryptically, when bidding the panel and the audience good night, if Mrs. Branton ever went out to sea. Mr. Daly seems nonplussed and says he has no idea, bids the panel farewell and invites the viewing audience to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are on deck this evening and try to ascertain some tricky occupations. The first contestant to sign in was Miss Jane Iden, a California woman, who sets pins in a Hollywood bowling alley. The panel came nowhere near Miss Iden's line, so Miss Iden won by default. In the next round, another California contestant, Mr. Jimmie Mitchell of Pomona, signs in and the audience finds out that Mr. Mtichell trains circus elephants. Dorothy Kilgallen identifies his role as animal trainer, and Arlene Francis runs with the suggestion of her fellow panelist, Bennett Cerf, as to the animal he trains. Arlene can not claim victory since she did have help from Mr. Cerf. Host John Daly gives the win to Mr. Mitchell, since the lines were blurred as to who identified his being an elephant trainer. Mystery celebrity guest is film and Broadway actor Burl Ives. A sensation on Broadway that season in Tennessee Williams's "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," in the role of Big Daddy, Bennett Cerf almost identifies Mr. Ives, and Miss Francis praises his Mr. Ives's performance to the high heavens. Finally, a contestant brought back from last week, Mr. Colin Bloor, signs in - whom the panel immediately recognize as a player from the previous week. Mr. Bloor's occupation? He paints white lines on highways as a summer job. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Bloor wins by default. The panel bid each other and John Daly good night and Mr. Daly invites the viewing audience to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. First up is Mr. Al Fowler, an Iowa native and Navy man, who flew into the eye of Hurrican Connie. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Fowler wins by default. Next up are two ladies, Phyllis Raber and Anne Lindsay, who run a dog washing service. Arlene Francis identifies the women's' occupation, but host John Daly gives the women the win. Actor Paul Muni, appearing on Broadway in "Inherit The Wind," is the mystery celebrity guest. Bennett Cerf identifies him though Mr. Muni says nary a word and uses a violin to answer the panel's questions. Finally, Mr. Howard Burhler, a gentleman who pilots ships through the Panama Canal, is the final contestant. Time runs out, and Mr. Burhler wins by default. John Daly and the panel exchange their usual good nights, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week. By: johnmike59
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man who runs a school for dealers and gamblers in Las Vegas. Then, they attempt to identify the occupation of the second challenger, Bill Parker, who serves both as the chief of police of Los Angeles county, and as the technical director for the TV program "Dragnet". Next, the four attempt to identity the weeks celebrity challenger Audrey Meadows from the "Honeymooners", and sister in-law of actor and 'What's My Line?' regular panelist Steve Allen.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Moderator John Daly asks the panel to put on their blindfolds, on the off chance, they recognize the first contestant - the celebrated French fashion and hat designer, Lilly Dache. Arlene Francis, a client of Madame Dache's, immediately identifies her. Next up, two young and charming young men, Mr. Harold Sander and Mr. Art Asquith of Little Valley, New York. They are garbage collectors in New York's Allegheny County. They stump the panel and win the round by default. Before they leave, they sing a ditty saluting sanitation workers everywhere. Tonight's celebrity mystery guest is TV personality, Peggy King. Fred Allen, for the second consecutive week, identifies Miss King. Finally, Mr. Sal Salanto of New York City signs in. Mr. Salanto is the penguin keeper at New York's Bronx Zoo. Time runs out, and Mr. Salanto wins by default. John Daly urges viewers to contribute to the Red Cross, as they endeavor to help victims of Hurricane Diane, which devastated large sections of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, upstate New York and Connecticut. Mr. Daly also notes that Miss Kilgallen is in a mad dash to catch a flight to California to join her husband, bids the panel good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
- 1950–19678.1 (33)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelist. Host and moderator, John Daly, asks them to put on their blindfolds, as he did last week in the first round, for fear the panel might recognize the first guest. Appropriately, on this Labor Day weekend, the gentleman is James P. Mitchell, Secretary of Labor in President Eisenhower's Cabinet. The panel is stumped, although they did determine Mr. Mitchell was part of the Executive branch and a Cabinet member. In conversation with Mr. Daly, the Secretary reports that 65 million Americans are gainfully employed. Furthermore, in response to Mr. Daly's plea last week, Mr. Mitchell announces that the Red Cross drive to help flood victims in the Northeastern United States broke all records, with 11 million dollars in donations, exceeding all expectations. Next up, a Greek woman, Miss Rose Kouzoutzakis from Athens, signs in and her occupation is disclosed to the audience - the woman sells dynamite. Arlene Francis asks the woman if what she does has anything to do with TNT and, in a conference, Dorothy Kilgallen mentions dynamite, but the question is never put to the woman. The panel is stumped, and Miss Kouzoutzakis wins by default. Tonight's celebrity mystery guest is French heartthrob, film and stage actor, Jean-Pierre Aumont, whom Arlene Francis suspects and Bennett Cerf identifies. Chatting with Mr. Daly, Monsieur Aumont says he is in New York, in rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway play, "The Heavenly Twins." Finally, a Mexican woman, Vani Maris, a snake hunter, is the contestant, but the clock runs out, and Senorita Maris wins by default. Mr. Daly and the panel exchange good nights and, as ever, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, who covered the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City the night before, discloses that he is acquainted with the first contestant. She is Margaret Devereaux, Miss Michigan, 1956 in the beauty contest, but her profession is a nurse. Miss Kilgallen identifies the young woman's job, but, in fairness, because Mr. Daly did give the panel a huge hint about the young lady's uniform, Miss Devereaux wins by default. Next up is Mrs. Mary Civello of Bellerose, New York, Miss Francis correctly identifies the woman's occupation. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is comedian Joe E. Lewis, his identity revealed by Dorothy Kilgallen. In conversation with Mr. Daly, Mr. Lewis mentions the incipient publication of his biography, "The Joker Is Wild, " which will be published by Bennett Cerf's Random House imprint in late October. Mr. Lewis also mentions his appearance at New York's Copacabana nightclub. Finally, a Texas man, Mr. Lee Stath, is the final contestant. A flying trapeze artist, the panel came very close to identifying Mr. Stath's occupation, but time runs out, Mr. Daly flips the cards over, and Mr. Stath wins the round by default. The panel and Mr.Daly bid each other good night, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, begin tonight's show blindfolded, at the request of host and moderator, John Daly. The contestant is Major A. N. Ritchie, a Scots Guard and posted at Buckingham Palace. As the round continues, Arlene Francis asks to be disqualified. She says she knows the gentleman, and when she removes her mask, Arlene nods her head - she does, indeed, recognize the contestant. The panel is off its game tonight, for nobody identifies Major Ritchie and he wins the round by default. Miss Francis never reveals how she knows Major Ritchie. Next up is a feisty 83-year-old gentleman, Mr. Robert DeNoyelles, who sells candy for dogs. The panel is stumped yet again, and Mr. DeNoyelles wins the round. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is baseball legend, Joe Di Maggio, Miss Francis identifies him, almost immediately. Chatting with Mr. Daly, Mr. DiMaggio reveals he's just returned from a trip to Italy, and John Daly congratulates Mr. DiMaggio on his recent induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally. Mr. Daly introduces the final contestant, a New York City woman, Mrs. Celia Plaut, who works as a hatcheck girl. Miss Kilgallen come very close to disclosing the woman's job when Mr. Daly flips the cards over because time is running short. Mrs. Plaut wins the round, and Miss Kilgallen mentions that the woman was in her column within the past week. The reason is never disclosed, and John Daly and the panelists bid each other good night. Mr. Daly, as is his custom, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Robert Q. Lewis, filling in for Fred Allen this evening, joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. Host and moderator the first contestant to sign in, one Mr. Raymond Fadden of New York City. Mr. Fadden operates the scoreboard at Brooklyn's Ebbetts Field. Dorothy Kilgallen guesses Mr. Fadden's occupation and says he must be very busy these days as the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers are in the midst of the World Series (the Brooklyn Dodgers will go on to win their one and only series against the Yankees). Next up is a gentleman from London, England, one Mr. Victor G. Perry. Mr. Perry is a professional pickpocket in a nightclub act. The panel is stumped, Mr. Daly flips the cards over when Mr. Lewis blurts out that Mr. Perry is a pickpocket. Mr. Perry wins by default, and John Daly relates that Mr. Perry performed for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who quipped, 'Wonderful. It's a good thing you're honest.' Tonight's mystery celebrity guests are Lucille Ball and husband, Desi Arnaz. Robert Q. Lewis is successful in identifying Lucille Ball, but the panel can't discern that there are two people. Mr. Lewis is so sure he's seen Lucille Ball on television earlier in the evening, but it's Miss Francis who identifies the couple. In conversation with Mr. Daly, the Arnaz's mention that the fifth season of their hugely popular, "I Love Lucy" sitcom will premiere the following evening. As well, the couple says that Mr. Lewis was, indeed, correct - there was a rerun of an "I Love Lucy" episode earlier that evening and that the couple did appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show, " as well. The panel and Mr. Daly bid each other good night, but not before Arlene Francis mentions that Mr. Lewis will pinch hit for Fred Allen next week, as well. Mr. Daly, as is his custom, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Robert Q. Lewis fills in for Fred Allen this evening and Gale Storm, star of the popular TV sitcom, "My Little Margie," steps in for Arlene Francis. They are joined by regulars Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf. Host and moderator, John Daly, invites the first contestant to "sign in, please." The gentleman is Lt. E.P. Lyon, a Long Island, New York gentleman, who is the only male nurse in the United States Army. Robert Q. Lewis, recalling an article in the New York Times, correctly identifies Lt. Lyon's claim to fame. Next up, Mrs. Nancy Sheppard, an Arizona woman and trick horse rider in rodeos. Though Bennett Cerf asks the woman if she's in New York to participate in the rodeo at Madison Square Garden, it is Miss Kilgallen who identifies the woman's occupation. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Hal March, host of the very popular TV game show, "The 64,000 Question." Mr. Cerf almost immediately identifies Mr. March and, in conversation with Mr. Daly, Mr. March announces that the game show can now be heard on radio, as well as viewers watching it on television. Last up this evening is a San Francisco gentleman, Mr. Ed Hemphill, who makes sleep masks (as well as the masks the panelists wear on the show). Unfortunately for the panel, time runs out, and Mr. Hemphill wins the round by default. The panel bids each other and Mr. Daly good night, not before mention is made that Miss Arlene Francis and Mr. Fred Allen will return next week. With that, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week for more of "What's My Line."
- Dorothy Kilgallen welcomes fellow panelist back this week - Mr. Allen has been traveling to Ireland. They join Miss Arlene Francis and Mr. Bennett Cerf this evening, and the regulars are reunited for the first time in weeks. The first contestant is a New York City man, Captain J.L. Goldberg, United States Navy Chaplain. The panel doesn't come close to guessing Captain Goldberg's profession and the distinguished gentleman wins by default. Next up, is a Sarasota, Florida gentleman, Mr. Alfred Maschino, who plays the rear end of a horse in a vaudeville act, with his brother. Again, the panel is stumped, but the audience and host and moderator, John Daly, are having great fun, watching the panel grasp at straws and, ultimately, the group is stumped yet again. Tonight's mystery celebrity guests are Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, the Dorsey Brothers of the Big Band era. Though Mr. Cerf surmises, Miss Kilgallen first guesses that Tommy Dorsey is present and quickly guesses that the brothers are in the studio together. They are in New York, playing at Roseland that evening. Pressed for time, Mr. Daly very quickly introduces the front end of the horse, Mr. Maschino's brother, Ludwig. The panel bid each other good night and, as per, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Host and moderator, John Daly, asks panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf to don their masks, for fear they might recognize the first contestant. He is the best-selling author, Herman Wouk, author of "Marjorie Morningstar," and the recent Broadway drama, "The Caine Mutiny." Fred Allen identifies the Mr. Wouk and, in conversation with Mr. Daly and Mr. Allen, Wouk reveals that he wrote radio sketches for Fred Allen in the late 1930s until Mr. Wouk left to serve in World War II. The second contestant is Miss Catherine Witton, mayor of Ottawa, the Canadian capital. Arlene Francis identifies Miss Witton with considerable celerity. Tonight's celebrity mystery guest is the Oscar-winning actor, Van Heflin. Mr. Cerf identifies him, and Arlene Francis praises the Broadway drama in which Mr. Heflin is currently featured, Arthur Miller's, "A View From The Bridge." Finally, a Brooklyn woman, Mrs. Relly Weinraub, a wig designer and stylist is urged to sign in by Mr. Daly. Unfortunately, time runs out for the panel, and Mrs. Weinraub wins by default. The group bids good night to each other and to John Daly, who, as ever, invites viewers to tune in next week.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, this evening's panelists, enter the stage through a curtain, go to their seats and introduce each other, as ever. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and is quick to explain the change as letters received by viewers who wanted to see the ladies' ensembles. The first contestant is Thor Thors, Icelandic Ambassador to both the United States and the United Nations. Miss Kilgallen identifies the diplomat almost immediately. Next up, a young attractive woman from Los Angeles, Miss Betsy Sherman, who is a bill collector. Though they come close, the panel is stumped, and Miss Sherman wins by default. Phil Silvers is the mystery celebrity guest tonight, and though Miss Francis and Mr. Cerf know his identity, Mr. Daly allows the panel to call Mr. Silvers's name in unison. Mr. Daly congratulates Mr. Silvers on the success of his CBS situation comedy, "The Phil Silvers Show." Unfortunately, Mr. Silvers relates an anecdote that goes on and on and precludes the possibility of one last contestant. However, Mr. Daly says the individual lives in Greater New York and will be rescheduled in short order. As ever, the panel and Mr. Daly bid each other good night and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next Sunday evening at 10:30 Eastern Standard Time.
- A week that features three mystery guests. Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis and Fred Allen begin the show blindfolded when trying to guess the identity of Richard Kollmar (Dorothy Kilgallen husband). None of the panelists identified Dorothy's husband. Afterwards, while not blindfolded, they take a stab at identifying a mysterious man from Scottsdale, AZ who doesn't sign his name on the board out of concern of being instantly recognized. It turns out he's artist George Petty, creator of then famous Petty Girl.(google Petty Girl for more information) Finally, the panel takes a whack at identifying the third celebrity mystery challenger Garry Moore.
- Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis and Fred Allen begin the show by trying to guess the lines of a man from Philadelphia who's the chief of the secret service. Then, another man from Pennsylvania who's line is a dog catcher. Next, asking one question a piece, the blindfolded panelists try to guess the identity of the weeks celebrity mystery challenger Jack Palance. Afterwards, the broadcasts ends with an elderly woman who makes Santa Clause beards and mustaches.
- Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks them to don their masks for the first guest for fear that he will be recognized. The gentleman is playwright and screenwriter, George Axelrod, author of the successful comedy on Broadway at the moment, "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?," starring Martin Gabel, Miss Francis's husband. Bennett Cerf identifies Mr. Axelrod almost immediately and, in chatting with Mr. Axelrod, John Daly mentions that the gentleman is the author of another Broadway hit comedy, "The Seven Year Itch." Next up, Miss Jeanne McLemore of Dallas, Texas. A lovely young woman, Miss McLemore is a licensed wrestling promoter. The panel is stumped, and the girl wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Vivian Blaine, star of the recently released "Guys and Dolls." Although Bennett Cerf asks Miss Blaine if she appears in the motion picture, it is Miss Kilgallen who successfully identifies the woman. A warm personality, Miss Blaine offers to kiss all of the wonderful 'guys and dolls' on the panel, and John Daly gets in line for a smooch from the Broadway star. Lastly, Mr. Don Sipp, a girdle salesman from Pasadena, California is introduced and though Miss Kilgallen was just about to peg his occupation, Mr. Daly calls time. Mr. Sipp wins the round by default. The panel and Mr. Daly exchange their usual good nights and, as ever, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next Sunday.
- 1950–19677.9 (29)TV EpisodeGuest panelist Vivian Blaine joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf on this, the show's first broadcast of 1956. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks them to don their blindfolds for the first guest - the show's producers and creators, Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Bennett Cerf identifies the pair with great celerity. Goodson and Todman rattle off several statistics about the show, as it approaches its sixth anniversary. They note that John Daly has NOT missed a single show in all that time. Next up, this New Year's Day, is a Swedish woman, Miss Agnes von Rosen, who is a bullfighter. The panel is at a loss, and Miss von Rosen wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Jackie Cooper, child star twenty-five years before, who currently appears in his own TV series, "The People's Choice," on NBC. Vivian Blaine has a clue, but it is Dorothy Kilgallen who identifies Mr. Cooper. The half-hour ends with Mr. Daly thanking Miss Blaine for her appearance and his saying that he looks forward to seeing her again next week. The panel and Mr. Daly wish each other good night and a happy New Year. Mr. Daly, as always, invites the viewing audience to tune in next Sunday evening.
- 1950–19678.2 (29)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, welcomes them and gets right down to cases by inviting the first contestant to 'sign in, please." The gentleman is Mr. M.A. Palmaro, who says he's from New York City. In fact, he is the Consul General of Monaco. Dorothy Kilgallen recognizes the man and disqualifies herself. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Palmaro wins by default. Mr. Daly asks Miss Kilgallen to identify Mr. Palmaro, and she does and adds that she rather thinks she'll see him in the not too distant future for a Visa to Monaco, a location very much in the news in early 1956. Next up is one Max Allen McKay, a Kentucky woman, who is a jailer. Again, the panel is stumped, and Miss McKay wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery guest is Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., former Massachusetts senator and currently U.S. Representative to the United Nations. Fellow Bostonian, Fred Allen, identifies Mr. Lodge. In conversation with Mr. Daly, the men discuss Mr. Lodge's relations with the Russian delegation at the United Nations. Mr. Lodge says that he always makes a point of stating very clearly and emphatically what the United States position is on any given issue. Finally, on a lighter note, Bennett Cerf is off to California to appear on George Gobbel's show and will be gone for a few weeks. Mr. Daly and the panel wish each other good night and Mr. Cerf a safe journey. Mr. Daly, as is his custom, invites home viewers to tune in next Sunday evening.
- Two mystery guests and Desi Arnaz joins the panel with Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis who begin the show blindfolded while trying to determine the identity of the first mystery challenger, British corespondent and son of Winston Churchill, Randolph Churchill. Next up, without blindfolds, the panel tries to guess the line of a Texas man who's a pilot with a small fleet of helicopters, and is scheduled to fly Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to Jamestown, NY the next day, for the premiere of their latest motion picture, "Forever, Darling.". Finally, the panelists are blindfolded again as they attempt to guess the identity of the second celebrity mystery challenger Kim Novak.
- In this chapter one of the guests was Jules Montenier, the sponsor of many years of this show and the sultry actress Jayne Mansfield, also the captain of the fastest U.S. liner
- 1950–19678.1 (30)TV EpisodeDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the group and instructs them to don their masks for the first guest. He is General Mark Clark, college president of the Citadel in South Carolina. The panel is utterly lost here, and General Clark wins by default. In conversation with Mr. Daly, General Clark mentions his national chairmanship of the American Heart Foundation. He urges all who are watching to give generously next Sunday, Heart Sunday, when volunteers will knock on doors, asking for donations. Next up is one Miss Dorothy McMahon of Portland, Oregon. Miss McMahon owns and operates a steam bath for men. Again, the panel is very much at sea, and Miss McMahon wins the round by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guests are Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Bennett Cerf asks if they are titans of the musical theater and Arlene Francis identifies them, based on their response. Mr. Cerf notes that several film adaptations of their beloved shows are playing in movie theaters all around New York. Time is of the essence, so Mr. Daly and the panel wish each other good night and Mr. Daly invites home viewers to tune in next Sunday for another edition of "What's My Line?"
- A Brewster guide, a buffalo hunter and the headwaiter of the Maxims in Paris. The hidden celebrity was Robert Taylor, but they discovered his identity fast because a movie was mentioned and John Daly gave the names of Taylor and Granger.
- Fred Allen's final show. Looking healthy and happy, Allen appeared for the last time with regular panelists Arlene Francis Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf. The show begins with the four blindfolded for the first mystery celebrity, and clown extraordinaire, Emmett Kelly. Then the panelists attempt to guess the line of a woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who's a mud bath attendant. the panelists are blindfolded again for the shows second celebrity mystery guest, Dinah Shore. However, and unfortunately, this segment has been lost forever, never to be seen or heard from again since the original live broadcast. Finally, the show wraps with the panelists trying to guess the line of work of another female truant officer who's from Long Island.
- John Daly begins the show with a tribute to Fred Allen who suffered a heart attack while taking one of his regular late night strolls up New York's West 57th Street on Sunday March 17, 1956. During the following night's regular Sunday broadcast of What's My Line? at 10:30PM, barely 24 hours following Allen's death, host John Daly preceded the program with a special message to the viewing audience. He stated that earlier in the day the producers had considered replacing the regular game play with a special memorial episode, but Allen's wife Portland Hoffa stated that she preferred the show be conducted as it always had been, indicating that this is what Allen would have wanted. The program then proceeded as normal, but with a noticeably subdued tone. Steve Allen took Fred's chair on the panel. During the final ninety seconds of the program he, along with Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf (whose eyes began to water) gave brief but heartfelt tributes to Fred. A somber Dorothy Kilgallen thanked Steve Allen for stepping in and helping them to carry on at a difficult moment; a similar on-air farewell would air after Kilgallen herself died unexpectedly in 1965. Cyd Charisse was the nights mystery celebrity challenger, and was identified fairly quickly. The panel also tried to guess the lines of a Goalie for the Montreal Canadians, a woman who writes a lovelorn column for the Chicago Sun Times syndicate (Mrs Jules Lederer who had taken over as Ann Landers the preceding year. She would continue as Ann Landers for almost 50 years), and a Japanese woman from Tokyo who's a jazz pianist.
- Major League Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick, British TV chef Philip Harben, and actress Linda Darnell appear. The latter throws the panel by speaking Italian with an accent.
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- Johnny Carson joins the panel. Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Johnny Carson, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show by trying to guess the line of a big overweight man who plays the official racetrack bugler, that announces the horses are on track. Next, a rather suave and debonair looking man from Denmark who trains tigers for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum Baily Circus. Then, the four panelist take a shot at identifying the weeks celebrity mystery challenger Ray Bolger. Finally, a NY woman who's an interpreter at the United Nations.
- 1950–19677.4 (31)TV Episode
- Ronald Reagan joins panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis and Hedda Hopper to guess the lines of a Texas man who breeds skunks, a married couple who are steeplejacks. Finally, the four panelists try to identify the weeks celebrity mystery guest Art Linkletter.
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- 1950–196730m7.5 (35)TV Episode
- Sugar Ray Robinson as the celebrity mystery guest. Panelists Jack E. Leonard, Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf begin the show by trying to guess the occupation of an older man who signs the chalkboard as Mr. X, who was the judge who'd recently married Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller. Bennett identified the judge. Next up, a woman dressed in a Navy uniform who's a Navy barber for men only, Dorothy quickly identified the woman's occupation. Then, the four blindfolded panelists try to identify the week's mystery celebrity challenger, Sugar Ray Robinson. Eventually, guest panelist Jack E. Leonard correctly identified Sugar Ray. Finally, a Michigan man who sells baby bottles, no one identified the man.
- First contestant was Elizabeth Doone from Newton Mearns, Scotland was a Bus Conductor. Dorothy Kilgallen came up with an answer for her being a conductor of either streetcar or bus. Mr. Daly allowed that to stand George Thorpe from Webster Groves, Missouri, was the second contestant. He was an Exercise Instructor in Ladies Reducing Salon. Arlene Francis got the answer with a great deal laughter. The Mystery Guest was James Mason for this episode and was identified by Bennett Cerf. An additional contestant, Dorothy Jambrek, from Kenosha, Wisconsin, was an Alimony Clerk (receives and makes payments-Municipal Court). The panelists cannot come up with any idea until Mr. Daly calls time and flips all of the cards.
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- 1950–196730m8.1 (27)TV Episode
- Comic and fellow weekly panelist Ernie Kovacs, and his wife Edie Adams, are the nights mystery celebrity challengers, while Tony Randall is the guest panelist. Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Tony Randall, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show wearing their blindfolds while guessing the profession of an older man who's the president of the American federation of musicians. Next up, a young Japanese man from Chicago who's a pearl diver. After Bennett identified the challengers line of work, John Daly displayed to the panel a pearl, found by the man and his brother, that was 11 hundred carrots, worth over $100,000, and was the largest pearl in world at the time. Finally, the panel adorns their blindfolds for the weeks celebrity mystery challengers Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams. The panel identified the Ernie and Edie.
- Jacques Cousteau and William Bendix are the weeks mystery guests while, Yankees shortstop Phil Rizutto joins the panel. Panelist Arlene Francis, Phil Rizutto, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf start the show without wearing their blindfolds for the first mystery celebrity guest, Jacques Cousteau, who signs the board as with a big X, and is described as the world's foremost underwater explorer. Jacques went unidentified by the panel. Next up, a woman from Long Island who repairs false teeth. One of the years funnier segments ends by Phil Rizutto eventually identifying the woman's line of work. Finally, the panel tries to guess the identity of the weeks second mystery celebrity challenger, William Bendix, who was one of the few celebrity challengers that went unidentified by the panelists.
- 1950–19678.3 (31)TV EpisodeWilliam Holden and June Taylor's small battalion of dancers invade the studio as the week's mystery guests. Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show by trying to identify the first mystery celebrity guests, June Taylor and her troupe of dancers featured on the Jackie Gleason show. Robert Lewis identified June Taylor. Next up, a man who was one the ship pilots of the Suez Canal, Bennett identified the man rather quickly. Then, William Holden enters the studio, to thunderous applause and cheers, as the week's second celebrity mystery challenger. Arlene Francis quickly identified Holden. Finally, a middle-aged man from Pennsylvania who makes mothballs. The panel identified the mothball-making man.
- Starting pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie is one of the 2 mystery guests for the evening, while cross town rival and short stop for the Yankees, Phil Rizutto, joins the panel which includes Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show by trying to guess the identity of the 1st mystery guest, Sal Maglie. The questioning by the panel began with Phil Rizutto who could not identify the guest that Arline eventually guessed. Then, the panel tries to guess the line of a man from Boston who designs maternity clothes. Next up, is the nights 2nd celebrity mystery guest, Ann Miller. She was one of few celebrity challengers to go unidentified by the panelists. Finally, the panel try to guess the line of an elderly woman who's a taxi driver.
- 1950–196730m8.4 (36)TV Episode
- Charlton Heston is the week's mystery challenger while legendary film star Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., joins Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, and Bennett Cerf on the panel to guess the line of a northern California woman who's a ferry boat pilot; the panel failed to identify the woman. Then, the panel takes a stab at guessing the line of a man from Pretty, Texas, who raises worms; the panel failed again. Next up is the week's mystery celebrity challenger, Charlton Heston. Last is a man from Chicago who runs a Turkish Bath House. Time quickly ran out, and the man won by default.
- Walt Disney the weeks mystery guest and Jerry Lewis joins Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf on the panel to guess the lined of a British man who's a professional mind reader, surprisingly, Dorothy eventually identified the man. Next up, a rather heavy set woman who packages reducing pills, Jerry Lewis correctly identified the woman while Bennett Cerf was questioning her. Finally, the four panelists try to guess the identity of the weeks mystery celebrity challenger Walt Disney, Bennett Cerf identified Walt fairly quickly.
- 1950–19677.8 (42)TV EpisodeJames Kilgallen [Dorothy's father] is the 1st of the nights celebrity mystery guest that panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, William Bendix, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to identify. The show begins with all four panelists blindfolded as they try to guess the identity of James Kilgallen. After a lot of trouble and time, and John Daly about to throw in the towel on the panel, Dorothy eventually identified the guest as her father. Next up, is a British woman who's a guide for Wookey Hole Cave in Somerset, England. Next, the panel tries to identify the 2nd celebrity mystery challenger Nanette Fabray, best known as Grandma Katherine Romano on "One Day at a Time", and aunt to Shelly Fabares. Finally, the panel try to guess the line of a man who paints fire hydrants.
- Burgess Meredith joins fellow panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf to first try and guess the line of a man from Cleveland, Ohio who's the director of the US Mint. Then, guess the line of a married London couple who are pub owners. Finally, the panelists the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Charles Laughton.
- Milton Berle is the weeks mystery guest. Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Stubby Kaye, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show by trying to guess the occupation of F. Newton Gifford, aka Frank Gifford, the current half back for the NY Giants in 1956. who ran for 2 touchdowns, threw for 1 TD and caught a TD to score a total of 4 touchdowns earlier that same day against the Redskins. Frank Gifford would go on to eventually become the long time host of Monday Night Football. At the time of the broadcast, none of the panelists were blindfolded while questioning Gifford. Next, a woman who sells mistletoe. Then, the panelists try to identify the weeks mystery challenger Milton Berle. Finally, a Canadian woman who's a dog catcher.
- Yul Brenner as the mystery challenger starts the seventh season of 'What's My Line?' with a bang, as Peter Lind Hayes joins Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf as the weeks to begin trying to guess the line of business of a Native-America man from Oklahoma who's a Marine jet fighter pilot. Next, the panel try to guess the line of a man who runs a roulette wheel in Havana, Cuba and recently won $20 from Dorothy Kilgallen, none of the panelists identified the man. Then, Yul Brenner appeared as the mystery celebrity challenger to thunderous applause. Finally, the four panelists take a whack at guessing the line of a woman from the Bronx who takes TV survey's by means of door-to-door interviews.
- Comic Broadway star, Stubby Kaye is the guest panelist this evening. He joins Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, and Bennett Cerf. Host John Daly mentions that Dorothy Kilgallen will return to Washington this evening on this, the second inaugural of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The first contestant is the Reverend Bob Richard, Olympic pole vault champ at the 1952 and, more recently, the 1956 Olympics. Dorothy recognizes him and correctly identifies him. Next up, a Kansas woman, Mrs. Charlotte Price, who crochets pockets for pool tables. The panel is stumped but charmed that this dainty Midwestern lady's occupation. Popular television personality and comedian, George Gobel is the mystery guest tonight and is pegged by Arlene Francis. John Daly brings on the final contestant, though, as usual, the show is short on time. The gentleman signs as Wes Sutton, civilian cook for the United States Air Force. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly is forced to disclose Mr. Sutton's occupation. The show ends with John Daly and the panel wishing each other good night and John Daly reminding those watching the show who are not United States citizens to register during this month of January which has been designated for that very purpose. As ever, he invites viewers at home to tune in next week.
- Guest panelist Peter Lawford joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf this evening. John Daly asks that the panel wear their blindfolds on the off chance they recognize the first guest - the world famous artist, Salvador Dali. Dali confounds the panel by answering, YES, to every question posed to him, with John Daly clarifying in all fairness to them, Mr. Daly flips over the cards just as Miss Kilgallen blurts out his name, The second contestant is Richard Evans, a Boston gentleman, and a bullfighter. After being somewhat addled by Mr. Dali, the panel chooses their questions and their wording very carefully, but Arlene Francis is successful in identifying Mr. Evans's occupation. Finally, the mystery guest tonight is Lillian Roth, nightclub singer, and subject of the 1955 film, "I'll Cry Tomorrow," portrayed by Susan Hayward. The panel is intrigued, but in the end, it is Bennett Cerf who guesses Miss Roth's identity correctly. Before John Daly and the panel say good night, Mr. Daly announces that next will, "What's My Line" celebrates its seventh anniversary and that Dorothy Kilgallen and her spouse and Arlene Francis and her husband will be panelists.
- Husbands and wives panelists episode. Martin Gabel [Arlene's husband] and Richard Kollmar [Dorothy's husband] join their wives Arlene Francis and Dorothy Kilgallen to guess the lines of a woman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who's the head of the woman's army corps. Only Ms.Kilgallen was able to identify the WAC Colonel. Next, a man from Michigan who's line is working as a human cannonball, Arlene eventually identified the mans line. Then, the married couples take a whack at identifying the mystery challenger Tab Hunter who enters the studio to loud cheers and applause, Arlene identified the challenger. Finally, with little time left, the panel try to guess the line of a Pennsylvania woman who packs chewing tobacco - time ran out on the panel.
- 1950–196730m8.2 (37)TV EpisodeA game show where celebrity panelists question contestants to determine their occupation (line of work) and identify a weekly celebrity "mystery guest" while blindfolded.
- Blindfolded panelists try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guests": a film producer and an actress.
- Robert Wagner is the nights mystery challenger, while Jeannie Carson (Britain's Carol Burnett) joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf and Arlene Francis on the panel, and begin the show blindfolded while trying to guess the identity of a 3 member Jamaican band called the, "Calypso Trio". Next up, the panelists try to guess the line of a pretty young blonde woman from NY who's a school teacher. Then, the panel tries to guess the identity of the nights celebrity mystery challenger Robert Wagner. Finally, a man from Los Angeles who's an income tax agent.
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- 1950–19677.9 (23)TV Episode
- Gene Kelly appears as the weeks mystery celebrity challenger while Dorothy Kilgallen, James C. Hagerty, Arlene Francis and Arlene's husband Martin Gabel sit on the panel and guess the line of work of a man who is a Major League umpire. Then try to guess the 3 men from Ohio who make Chinese food. Next, the four panelists try to guess the identify the mystery celebrity challenger Gene Kelly. Finally, the four take a stab at guessing the line of a man who makes cosmetics for dogs.