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49 Episodes 1959 - 1960
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 6, 195930 mins
Episode 2
Sun, Sep 13, 195930 mins
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 20, 195930 mins
Groucho Marx wreaks comedic havoc as a guest panelist.
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 27, 195930 mins
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 4, 195930 mins
Panelists question a U.S. Navy hurricane 'hunter', a money belt saleslady, and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guests", a top-charting female vocalist and her actor husband.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 11, 195930 mins
Episode 7
Sun, Oct 18, 195930 mins
Legendary screen actor Gary Cooper is the weeks Mystery Celebrity Guest with Anthony Perkins as the guest panelist. A professional whaler and a female garbage collector are the other contestants.
Episode 8
Sun, Oct 25, 195930 mins
Episode 9
Sun, Nov 1, 195930 mins
Episode 10
Sun, Nov 8, 195930 mins
Arlene Francis, popular TV personality, Art Linkletter, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, asks the panel to put on their blindfolds for the first contestant for fear that the contestant's uniform would immediately identify his occupation. The gentleman, Mr. E.A.F. Holm, an Inspector in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police joins Mr. Daly - Miss Kilgallen does discern that Inspector Holm works as a "Mountie," but the panel is unable to determine his rank. Inspector Holm wins by default. Next is a young woman, Miss Birute Marezinska, a Lithuanian lady, who now lives in Brooklyn. She works at the Barton Candy Company and makes lollipops. Again, the panel is unable to identify the young lady's occupation, and Miss Marezinska wins by default. This evening's celebrity mystery guests are Paul Newman and his wife, Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward. Miss Francis identifies the couple very quickly. In conversation with John Daly, Mr. Newman reveals his appearance on Broadway in Tennessee Williams's hit play, "Sweet Bird of Youth." Miss Woodward, when asked, says her latest film, "The Fugitive Kind," will be released in January. Mention is made of the Newmans's baby girl, who is doing just fine. As ever, Mr. Daly bids the panel good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
Episode 11
Sun, Nov 15, 195930 mins
Dorothy Kilgallen, guest panelist, comedian Shelley Berman, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are on board this evening. Host and moderator greet the panel and introduces the first contestant. The woman, Juanita Kidd Stout, is a judge in the Municipal Court of Record in Philadelphia. Shelley Berman accurately identifies her profession. Mr. Daly points out that Judge Stout was appointed, initially, but in a recent election, won a plurality of votes, exceeded only by those received by the mayor of Philadelphia. Mr. Daly, in a public service announcement, urges viewers about the ravages of diabetes and urges viewers to be tested for the disease. Next up, a Massachusetts gentleman, Mr. Robert C. Wishart makes horse liniment. The panel doesn't come close to pegging what product Mr. Wishart makes, so he wins by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is rock-n-roll sensation and heartthrob, Fabian. Arlene Francis notes the roaring applause the young man received, mainly female screams, upon his entrance and correctly identifies the handsome and modest young man. In conversation with John Daly, Fabian mentions that he's about to begin filming, "High Time," with Bing Crosby and Bennett Cerf asks the young gentleman about his name. He reveals that Fabian Forte is his name. The young rock star goes over to meet the panel as he exits and, once things settle down, Mr. Daly bids the panel good night and thanks, Mr. Berman for his appearance. As well, Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
Episode 12
Sun, Nov 22, 195930 mins
Episode 13
Sun, Nov 29, 195930 mins
Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel, filling in for his wife, Arlene Francis, actress Paulette Goddard and Bennett Cerf is this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, gets down to business and introduces the first contestant. She is one Mrs. Grace Lake, a New Jersey woman, who is window washer of office buildings. Though the panel does come close, they are stumped, and Mrs. Lake wins by default. Mr. Daly does mention that Mrs. Lake is a member of the Teamster's Union. Next up is a Pennsylvania gentleman, Mr. Robert S. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan grows and sells Christmas trees. Miss Goddard is on the right track, but falls short, and it is Mr. Cerf who correctly identifies Mr. Sullivan's line of work. Tonights' mystery celebrity guests are the legendary Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The legendary musical, "The Sound of Music," opened two weeks ago and it is a sensation. Bennett Cerf disqualifies himself because he recognizes Mr. Rodgers voice, Mr. Cerf, and Mr. Rodgers were dinner companions a few days earlier. It is Miss Kilgallen who identifies the duo. She urges all and sundry to see the beloved musical. Mr. Daly mentions that the team's other musical, "Flower Drum Song," is still playing and Rodgers notes that the show will begin its second year in the coming week. Mr. Daly congratulates the team and moves on to the final contestant. A young Michigan man, Mr. James Wilfong, who shoes horses. As is often the case, time runs out, and Mr. Wilfong wins by default. Mr. Daly thanks, Mr. Gabel and Miss Goddard for their guest appearances, bids the panel good night and, as always, invites viewers to tune in next week.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 6, 195930 mins
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 13, 195930 mins
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 27, 195930 mins
Episode 17
Sun, Jan 3, 196030 mins
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 10, 196030 mins
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 24, 196030 mins
Episode 20
Sun, Jan 31, 196030 mins
Episode 21
Sun, Feb 7, 196030 mins
Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Martin Gabel are joined by British stage star, Martyn Green, on this 500th broadcast and 10th-anniversary broadcast. First up is Don L. Brown, a Colorado man who is the Physical Education Director at a women's college. Dorothy Kilgallen almost immediately identifies Mr. Brown's profession but mentions that where he teaches is a school for girls. Next up, Mrs. Thelma Wagner of Hampton, Iowa. Mrs. Wagner makes horse blankets. After much discussion, Arlene Francis asks if Mrs. Wagner has anything to do with horse blankets and the panel wins the round. Mystery celebrity guest this special evening is Julie Andrews, star of the blockbuster Lerner and Loewe musical, "My Fair Lady," and Rodger's and Hammerstein's acclaimed television version of "Cinderella." Arlene Francis hits the proverbial nail yet again and correctly identifies Miss Andrews. Finally, a New York City woman, Miss Judy Joye is asked to sign in, though time is running short. Miss Joye is a professional skin diver ( searching, salvaging and instructing), but the clock does, indeed, run out and the young lady wins the round by default. John Daly thanks Mr. Green for filling in for Bennett Cerf, who is on jury duty, bids the panel good night and, as is his custom these last ten years, invites viewers to tune in next week for another episode of "What's MY Line."
Episode 22
Sun, Feb 14, 196030 mins
Actor Peter Lorre receives rapturous applause when he comes on as Mystery Guest, promoting his latest picture, "Scent of Mystery."
Episode 23
Sun, Feb 21, 196030 mins
Episode 24
Sun, Feb 28, 196030 mins
Episode 25
Sun, Mar 6, 196030 mins
Episode 26
Sun, Mar 13, 196030 mins
Episode 27
Sun, Mar 27, 196030 mins
Panelists question a cattle photographer, a square manhole maker and, blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", an actress.
Episode 28
Sun, Apr 3, 196030 mins
Episode 29
Sun, Apr 10, 196030 mins
Panelists question a US income tax examiner, a cacti horticulturist and, blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", an actor.
Episode 30
Sun, Apr 17, 196030 mins
Episode 31
Sun, Apr 24, 196030 mins
Episode 32
Sun, May 1, 196030 mins
Episode 33
Sun, May 8, 196030 mins
Episode 34
Sun, May 15, 196030 mins
Episode 35
Sun, May 22, 196030 mins
Episode 36
Sun, May 29, 196030 mins
Episode 37
Sun, Jun 5, 196030 mins
Episode 38
Sun, Jun 12, 196030 mins
Panelists question a female judo instructor, a man who legally destroys money, and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", an actor who was the embodiment of the "boy-next-door wholesomeness".
Episode 39
Sun, Jun 19, 196030 mins
Episode 40
Sun, Jun 26, 196030 mins
Arlene Francis, Eamonn Andrews, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator John Daly greets the panel and mentions that Miss Francis is appearing tonight under very trying circumstances. Her maid was trying to pry open a window with a dumbbell. Unfortunately, it fell eight stories, killing a man from Detroit, who was visiting New York City. Mr. Daly thanked Miss Francis for showing up this evening and pressed on. The first contestant was a Queens man, Mr. Arthur Morcante, a Golden Gloves finalist in 1938 and a referee from a boxing match the previous week - seen and mentioned by both Mr. Daly and Mr. Andrews. As Mr. Daly points out, that is his avocation, but his vocation or occupation is beer salesman for the Rheingold Beer Corporation. Dorothy Kilgallen correctly identifies Mr. Morcante's job, and the panel wins. Next is an 83-year-old Arizona gentleman, O.T. Gillette, from Flagstaff, Arizona. He's a cowboy, and though Miss Kilgallen comes very close, it is Bennett Cerf who correctly guesses the gentleman's job. In conversation with Mr. Daly, it's revealed that Mr. Gillette hosts a local radio show in Flagstaff and is quite a character. This evening's celebrity mystery guests are the comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May and Mr. Cerf, yet again, identifies the pair. Mr. Daly mentions that Miss May is not feeling well, but not before Mike Nichols says he and Miss May have an upcoming revue in October. Finally, a young man, Mr. Mitch Shapiro signs in and, as it happens, Mr. Shapiro puts sticks in Popsicle's for a company based in his hometown of Dunkirk, New York. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly flips over the cards, and Mr. Shapiro wins by default. As ever, the panel exchanges good nights and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
Episode 41
Sun, Jul 3, 196030 mins
Arlene Francis, guest panelist Tony Randall, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are on deck this evening. Miss Francis thanks the studio and viewing audiences for their support for her during her recent tragedy. On a lighter note, host and moderator, John Daly, wishes Miss Kilgallen a very happy birthday. This evening's contestants come in pairs and groups. First up, Miss La Velda Rowe and Miss La Vona Rowe, twin sisters from Iowa City, Iowa, who are news photographers. The panel is stumped, so the sisters win by default. Next up, a pair of sisters from Utah, who sell worms to fishermen. Miss Kilgallen, with laser-beam focus, correctly determines the girls' summer occupation. The mystery celebrity guests this evening are the young ladies and gentlemen who appear as the Trapp family singers in the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, "The Sound of Music," a tremendous hit. Lauri Peters, who plays the eldest daughter, Liesl, acts as spokesman for the group, who are identified by Arlene Francis. Miss Francis would like for them to sing, "Do-Re-Mi," but, Mr. Daly says that's not allowed, but says he took his family to see the show and was utterly delighted. Finally, in keeping with this evening's theme, brothers Bernard and Howard Ross of Union, New Jersey, and dentists are the final contestants. Time is short, but Tony Randall correctly identifies the gentlemen's' profession. There is some banter about the upcoming Democratic convention in Los Angeles this Presidential election year, which John Daly will cover before the panel says good night and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
Episode 42
Sun, Jul 10, 196030 mins
Arlene Francis, her husband, Martin Gabel, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator John Daly gets right down to business and introduces Miss Lou Pickett, a Texas woman and a crackerjack plumber. Bennett Cerf identifies the woman's profession very quickly, and the panel wins. Next is Mrs. Pauline Nesselrodt, a Virginia woman who makes false horse tails for decorative purposes. Miss Kilgallen does come very close, but Mr. Daly flips the cards, and Mrs. Nesselrodt wins by default. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is comedian Shelley Berman. Bennett Cerf identifies him directly and, in conversation with Mr. Daly; Daly mentions that Mr. Berman's recent comedy album has sold a half a million copies. The panel exchanges their good nights, and Bennett Cerf wishes John Daly Godspeed, as he is off to cover the Democratic convention in Los Angeles, which begins the very next day.
Episode 43
Sun, Jul 17, 196030 mins
Episode 44
Sun, Jul 24, 196030 mins
Episode 45
Sun, Jul 31, 196030 mins
Episode 46
Sun, Aug 7, 196030 mins
Episode 47
Sun, Aug 14, 196030 mins
Episode 48
Sun, Aug 21, 196030 mins
Episode 49
Sun, Aug 28, 196030 mins
This episodes guests include contestants from New York, California; Atlanta, Georgia and Indianapolis, Indiana and mystery guest Bette Davis.