Daly nearly gave away the store on this one. When Kilgallen asked, "Do you work w/ your brain rather than your hands", that should've been a clear no; he worked with *both*. Later, she asked, "Are you connected with a newspaper?" Again, a clear "no". Daly blew it by picking apart the question, & K wisely withdrew it. And how could Daly *not* give Francis a "no" on the question, "Is it (a comic) that appeals to the young people more than to the adults?" Not Daly's finest day, for certain ...
I wonder if other cartoonists ever appeared on the show. Al Capp (whom Miss Arlene mentioned and presumably would have recognized) seems a likely candidate, having had a penchant for self-promotion. Charles Schulz did not; according to David Michaelis's biography, he considered it (the writer doesn't make it clear whether the producers invited him or his syndicate suggested it) but declined as he was afraid he'd look as though he presumed he "belonged on that show".
Thanks for posting this. I've seen pictures of Chester Gould but never live footage. I was always curious about the man who made that crazy comic strip. I love how they are puzzled about his looks, his health and radiance. I guess he just loved what he did.
Thanx for posting this interesting clip. I don't remember seeing Gould on TV before.
I'll try to sound renofirvine-esque. When I was a kid, I read Dick Tracy all the time. This was in its 1960s super-serious-conservative period with the occasional diversion to the moon.
That look Dorothy gave John at 4:33 is a classic kill at 40 paces sort of glare.
i'll try my best to sound 'soulierinvestments-esque'this is one of the rare times the panel was not blindfolded,but no sign-in due to the famous name.....
RIP Chester Gould
AMOVIEGUY14 7 months ago
Daly nearly gave away the store on this one. When Kilgallen asked, "Do you work w/ your brain rather than your hands", that should've been a clear no; he worked with *both*. Later, she asked, "Are you connected with a newspaper?" Again, a clear "no". Daly blew it by picking apart the question, & K wisely withdrew it. And how could Daly *not* give Francis a "no" on the question, "Is it (a comic) that appeals to the young people more than to the adults?" Not Daly's finest day, for certain ...
Vitte4 1 year ago
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Vitte4 1 year ago
Mr. Gould was a great man.
Dick Tracy is one of my favorite comic strip characters ever.
anton1990 2 years ago 3
A very good one, and a very good "Line" for the show. Thanks very much.
13loomisst 2 years ago
Funny that Walt Kelly's name was mentioned..it would have been thrilling to see Kelly on WML!
SIMPFANN 2 years ago 2
Dear MGushulak, Mr.Chester Gould appeared on the tv tribute to the comic
strips"The Fabluous Funnies"in the late 1960's on NBC TV
hosted by Mr.Carl Reiner.
143AC 2 years ago
It was repeated in 5/'76.
vividwatch47 2 years ago
I wonder if other cartoonists ever appeared on the show. Al Capp (whom Miss Arlene mentioned and presumably would have recognized) seems a likely candidate, having had a penchant for self-promotion. Charles Schulz did not; according to David Michaelis's biography, he considered it (the writer doesn't make it clear whether the producers invited him or his syndicate suggested it) but declined as he was afraid he'd look as though he presumed he "belonged on that show".
mgushulak 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I've seen pictures of Chester Gould but never live footage. I was always curious about the man who made that crazy comic strip. I love how they are puzzled about his looks, his health and radiance. I guess he just loved what he did.
devatarit 3 years ago 2
Thanx for posting this interesting clip. I don't remember seeing Gould on TV before.
I'll try to sound renofirvine-esque. When I was a kid, I read Dick Tracy all the time. This was in its 1960s super-serious-conservative period with the occasional diversion to the moon.
That look Dorothy gave John at 4:33 is a classic kill at 40 paces sort of glare.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago
i'll try my best to sound 'soulierinvestments-esque'this is one of the rare times the panel was not blindfolded,but no sign-in due to the famous name.....
renofirvine 3 years ago