"What's My Line?" (1950)TV series 1950-1967

Directors:

Paul Alter
Frank Satenstein

Seasons:

unknown

Release Date:

2 February 1950 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Game-Show

Plot:

Contestants with unusual occupations were interviewed by the panelists. Only questions that could be answered with a "yes" or "no" were allowed...

Plot Keywords:

Panel | Mask | Quiz Show | Non Fiction

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

John Daly	...	Moderator / ... (598 episodes, 1950-1967)
Arlene Francis	...	Herself / ... (539 episodes, 1950-1967)
Bennett Cerf	...	Himself / ... (468 episodes, 1950-1967)
Dorothy Kilgallen	...	Herself / ... (438 episodes, 1950-1965)
Johnny Olson	...	Announcer / ... (253 episodes, 1957-1967)

Also Known As:

Occupation Unknown (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (876 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (1950-1966) | Color (1966-1967)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

CBS Broadcast Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

CBS Television

Trivia:

Legendary New York/San Francisco Giants broadcaster Russ Hodges appeared on the October 7, 1962 broadcast. He was in town covering the World Series when he appeared. However, the panel didn't blindfold themselves because he felt confident that the panel wouldn't recognize him because of the fact that he wasn't on television that much, but he did sign in as Mr. X because he felt some of the panelists might have recognized his name.

Quotes:

Steve Allen: Is it bigger than a bread box?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: What's My Line?: Part 2 (#2.10)" (1997)

Soundtrack:

Melody In Moccasins

Thank Goodness For GSN B/W Overnite!

The best "What My Lines" to me are the ones from the 1950's I tape 7 days a week from the Game Show Network.

There is so much history. I have seen many notable people/celebrities from the 50's--Conrad Hilton (Hilton Hotels), Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jo Stafford, Walt Disney, Jane Powell, Lucy & Desi, just to name a few.

Also, as stated here, there's a class and sophistication that is evident from the very beginning of the shows.

Arlene and Dorothy would be introduced and would gracefully appear in the most glamourous/classy dresses and evening gowns.

I loved Bennett Ceif. He was so intelligent and funny. He was publisher and was well versed on so many subjects.

I am taping every one I can because I know in another 10 to 20 years these may never be available again. I also enjoy watching them every evening--it's just as fresh as when they first aired.