@nickelwindow53 Yeah, I'm always a little nervous when watching these old videos too. I always wonder whether they are going to accidentally let some of their racism show, but then I remember how silly that is. There were always cool level-headed people, even in the 1950s, and even in the South.
@arashtony IKR I think back to I wonder if the poor black celebs had to leave to studio throught the back door and if they even allowed blacks in the audience, but these were the type of celebs that probably would not do it at all if they were that racist I would hope.
@bbath7 I think I could agree with your comment if the phrase "very liberal" didn't connote that treating black people as equal to any other race is something beyond fair. How about "comparatively liberal"? Sorry, is the editor in me coming out? I've been writing all day....
@arashtony Didn't mean anything by it. I just meant compared to the rest of the country at the time, this particular region was far more fair-minded that others.
@cldwarkids Yeah, I often wish that too. But, then I remember that many people were probably outraged that she was "allowed" on this show and it makes me rethink. I know how you feel though.
@genesislover It's likely that this wasn't even on in the South. Back in the 50s, the sponsors of the shows had a great deal of power. Jules Montenier, the maker of Stopette, wouldn't allow the show to air in areas of the country where Stopette wasn't sold. This means that one-third of the country never saw WML until 1958 at the earliest. Many of the markets where the show wasn't shown were in the South.
Thank you for posting this. I have been hooked on watching all these old What's My Line clips for the past several days. What a great show that was. They certainly did get a wide variety of celebs to appear.
It has always been a delight to see her sing in movies and musicals...and what made me sad after I did a little research on her is that in some areas they cut away the segments she appeared in those films...or getting a role and then losing it because movies didn't allow interracial relationships. That was a stupid stupid move...
i want her dress!!
etimeanna 1 week ago
Arlene Francis is dead, I don't care what anyone says.....
leavetheherbitalone 5 months ago
RE: some of the recent comments.
Back then, segregation was in the south, not the north.
There were inequalities, but white people didn't spend all their time hating black people.
You're products of politically-correct education..
llenllenllenl 7 months ago
@llenllenllenl Actually a lot of places in the North, including New York, refused to have black people in them.
tifo316 6 months ago
Why didn't they interview her??
monuorah 7 months ago
@monuorah They didn't interview everyone. For example, they didn't interview Merle Oberon.
llenllenllenl 6 months ago
Lena Horne's dress is friggin' fabulous.
FergusMcDopey 8 months ago
This was 1950s how did a black woman get on a show like this? I bet they didnt even air this episode in the South.
nickelwindow53 10 months ago
@nickelwindow53 Yeah, I'm always a little nervous when watching these old videos too. I always wonder whether they are going to accidentally let some of their racism show, but then I remember how silly that is. There were always cool level-headed people, even in the 1950s, and even in the South.
arashtony 8 months ago
@arashtony IKR I think back to I wonder if the poor black celebs had to leave to studio throught the back door and if they even allowed blacks in the audience, but these were the type of celebs that probably would not do it at all if they were that racist I would hope.
nickelwindow53 7 months ago
@arashtony Yeah. You have to remember, this was the upper crust New York crowd. Which has always been very liberal even in the 50s.
bbath7 7 months ago
@bbath7 I think I could agree with your comment if the phrase "very liberal" didn't connote that treating black people as equal to any other race is something beyond fair. How about "comparatively liberal"? Sorry, is the editor in me coming out? I've been writing all day....
arashtony 7 months ago
@arashtony Didn't mean anything by it. I just meant compared to the rest of the country at the time, this particular region was far more fair-minded that others.
bbath7 7 months ago
@bbath7 Oh okay. I think I'm just overly-sensitive today. Peace and fun to you!
arashtony 7 months ago
i wish i was living in that time, where everybody had class, style and true beauty.... and bowties
cldwarkids 10 months ago
@cldwarkids Yeah, I often wish that too. But, then I remember that many people were probably outraged that she was "allowed" on this show and it makes me rethink. I know how you feel though.
genesislover 9 months ago
@genesislover It's likely that this wasn't even on in the South. Back in the 50s, the sponsors of the shows had a great deal of power. Jules Montenier, the maker of Stopette, wouldn't allow the show to air in areas of the country where Stopette wasn't sold. This means that one-third of the country never saw WML until 1958 at the earliest. Many of the markets where the show wasn't shown were in the South.
shoredude2 9 months ago
Fred G Sanford's favourite.
skydome29 11 months ago
Goodness, I love me some Lena Horne!!!!! R.I.P!!!
Rowoches 11 months ago
what a beautiful creature...lovely!
hairyscotman 1 year ago
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she looks a little like a man. -.-
0gundamx 1 year ago
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I like the appearance of black women usually, but not Lena Hore. She looks like a white women with darker skin. No exotic features.
GregWn 1 year ago
@GregWn She couldn't help that. It's how God made her. To me, she's gorgeous.
snoops71 1 year ago
@snoops71 Just my personal preference; many have exactly the opposite impression.
GregWn 1 year ago
Miss Lena............
adrien2007 1 year ago 3
Of course, she was beautiful!
antinotis 1 year ago 5
Ms. Francis was very straight forward in her questions. Ms. Horne was elegant and graceful
jcextra 1 year ago 3
R.I.P Lena Horne, you will be missed
ecraines 1 year ago 7
RIP Lena, what a beauty, what a talent,
bsw3222 1 year ago 5
R.I.P. Lena Horne!!!
Ilovethesimpsons22 1 year ago 6
RIP...
1917 - 2010
GEVMM 1 year ago 4
Rip Lena Horne 1917-2010 she was 92. She was very beautiful.
BayareaGuy06 1 year ago 6
She was attractive but not beautiful. IMHO.
TheBlueyedblond 1 year ago
I just love Lena Horne's voice. And, for what it's worth, I think she got even more beautiful as she got older.
zildj1an 1 year ago 5
Arlene Francis is dead sexy, I don't care what anyone says. . . .
brustdiesel 2 years ago 37
@brustdiesel You got that right! No doubt about it.
geysergary 1 year ago 3
@brustdiesel She is, I find Doroty sweet too if you ask me. Both very lovely lades
Foxx1981 4 months ago
Arlene with that coat.
Damn woman! She's pretty :]
CarlyIsAGangster 2 years ago 5
is that a one-sleeved coat? it looks so fabulous on her
jengupeas 2 years ago
Indeed.
She always has the BEST taste in clothing.
She's fabulous.
CarlyIsAGangster 2 years ago 5
would you know of any other clips from this episode hanging around??
really want to see how this coat works .. i love it, but it's kind of short circuiting my understanding of fur coats ..
jengupeas 2 years ago
I think it may be a fur stole draped over just one shoulder. Just an educated guess, though.
ameroux 2 years ago
Yes, she'd be one of the biggest stars in today's world. Wow, she was gorgeous and vastly talented.
Vanessa Williams and Lena--what a dynamic duo that would be!
ipmoic 2 years ago 3
Thank you for posting this. I have been hooked on watching all these old What's My Line clips for the past several days. What a great show that was. They certainly did get a wide variety of celebs to appear.
neonmoon82 2 years ago 4
what a beautiful woman in every way too bad she had to suffer from racism in the forties and fifties she only deserve love and respect
jmb
andrebontemp 2 years ago 3
It has always been a delight to see her sing in movies and musicals...and what made me sad after I did a little research on her is that in some areas they cut away the segments she appeared in those films...or getting a role and then losing it because movies didn't allow interracial relationships. That was a stupid stupid move...
OldTimerGoGetter 2 years ago
Glad that part of our history is over for the most part.
sistalinda 2 years ago
She was only cut out of one film in Memphis - it's a myth that she was routinely cut in the South.
lenahorneclub 2 years ago
Thank you for the info! It's still sad they had to do it, even if it was on just one film in one area....
OldTimerGoGetter 2 years ago
Wow! She is one divine beauty. Her dress was stunning too. She has it all--looks, brains, talent, and a true humanitarian. That is one hot package.
stickstr8up 2 years ago 5
Love how she looks up! YES!
STORMYB 3 years ago 3
it's like she's willing her voice to be high. hehe.
genesislover 2 years ago 3
Very Beautiful. Deserves more than 3000 views.
STORMYB 3 years ago 21
@STORMYB Look now...well over 3000 and steadily climbing. Ms. Horne was a legend.
wiguy3 2 months ago
I just loved this show! It was funny, it was witty, it was just about everything wonderful, a format long gone from today's entertainment world.
ccaammiiittoo 3 years ago 4
so sad i am so young. i would have loved to seen her perform in real life instead of tv. what a pleasure it must have been.
acetennisstar 3 years ago
she is still alive my darling
FABULOUSFAG 3 years ago 3
that i meant nothing would be as good as she was in hre prime
acetennisstar 3 years ago
o ok.
FABULOUSFAG 3 years ago
Sunday: September 27, 1953
zachw225 3 years ago
Bless you, Miss Lena.
dookykins 3 years ago
my name is Lena too!!!!!
Beatlesfanforever335 3 years ago
Soooo beautiful !
Zeydez 3 years ago 7
I just love Lena
rogs49 4 years ago 5