Thanx to Fenhalls for all the interesting information about Ms. Thayer. Of course nowadays, we can listen to any number of novelists on radio talk shows, but this is certainly an interesting sequence. The good manners of WML still amazes: ( 4:00 ) ( 4:27 ) Later on in 1958, the panel would all stand up for a rather senior lady contestant who happened to own a gold mine in Indonesia, I think.
soulierinvestments--I absolutely agree with you. The good manners of the panel members is amazing, from Bennett Cerf's generosity in asking about her publisher, whom he knew to be one other than Random House, and the show of respect shown to the guest when both Dorothy and Arlene stood to greet her. What's My Line had the greatest panel and moderator of any panel show in history. This show is a model of grace and courtesy.
If you want to find out more about Emma Redington Lee Thayer (1874-1973), google "gadetection wiki / Thayer, Lee"
Snippets from the article:
"Lee Thayer was a hugely prolific writer of detective novels. Her sixty books stretch from The Mystery of the 13th Floor (1919) to Dusty Death (1966), published when she was 92. Despite this output, she is largely forgotten today.."
"As an artist and illustrator, she had paintings displayed at Chicago World's Fair, and produced designs for book jackets."
To learn more about her work as a renowned book cover designer, google "Finding Aid of the Collection of Materials by and Relating to"
Snippets from the article:
"During the heyday of decorated publishers' bindings no other American designer produced as many book covers as The Decorative Designers."
"[She] was the artistic workhorse of The Decorative Designers. She designed most of the bindings, did some of the lettering, and turned easily to dust jacket illustrations when that time came."
She also had a great sense of humor. From her novel, "Q.E.D", which was first published in 1922 and is available online, a description of a mother:
"She was, in fact, so upright and had such an enormous bust and other architectural features that she always gave the effect of preceding herself into a room."
I've noticed that the ladies tended to stand for guests who were their elders, a very courteous practice.
ameroux 2 years ago
Looks like George Gobel in drag.
PutannaXXX 2 years ago
Wow, that was so cool, she doesn't look as old as she was here. I am a HUGE mystery reader I shall have to look her up!!
SueBeaWho 3 years ago
Thanx to Fenhalls for all the interesting information about Ms. Thayer. Of course nowadays, we can listen to any number of novelists on radio talk shows, but this is certainly an interesting sequence. The good manners of WML still amazes: ( 4:00 ) ( 4:27 ) Later on in 1958, the panel would all stand up for a rather senior lady contestant who happened to own a gold mine in Indonesia, I think.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago 4
soulierinvestments--I absolutely agree with you. The good manners of the panel members is amazing, from Bennett Cerf's generosity in asking about her publisher, whom he knew to be one other than Random House, and the show of respect shown to the guest when both Dorothy and Arlene stood to greet her. What's My Line had the greatest panel and moderator of any panel show in history. This show is a model of grace and courtesy.
karlakor 3 years ago 9
Truly.
allegrazie 3 years ago
The ladies also stood for Sophie Tucker.
PutannaXXX 2 years ago
If you want to find out more about Emma Redington Lee Thayer (1874-1973), google "gadetection wiki / Thayer, Lee"
Snippets from the article:
"Lee Thayer was a hugely prolific writer of detective novels. Her sixty books stretch from The Mystery of the 13th Floor (1919) to Dusty Death (1966), published when she was 92. Despite this output, she is largely forgotten today.."
"As an artist and illustrator, she had paintings displayed at Chicago World's Fair, and produced designs for book jackets."
Fenhalls 3 years ago 2
To learn more about her work as a renowned book cover designer, google "Finding Aid of the Collection of Materials by and Relating to"
Snippets from the article:
"During the heyday of decorated publishers' bindings no other American designer produced as many book covers as The Decorative Designers."
"[She] was the artistic workhorse of The Decorative Designers. She designed most of the bindings, did some of the lettering, and turned easily to dust jacket illustrations when that time came."
Fenhalls 3 years ago
She also had a great sense of humor. From her novel, "Q.E.D", which was first published in 1922 and is available online, a description of a mother:
"She was, in fact, so upright and had such an enormous bust and other architectural features that she always gave the effect of preceding herself into a room."
Fenhalls 3 years ago 2
thanx for interesting info.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago
Thank you :)
weatdamal 3 years ago