Whats my line? - Ann Sothern

[therleyt]

While it's wonderful to see the beauty of Miss Sothern once again it would be even better if the sound were louder so I could hear what was being said, also.

[MsGinger92]

How funny! That woman cracks me up lol! She has always reminded me of Joan Blondell. I love them both. Thank you for sharing

Ginger

[elchoya100]

she was so funny and cute in brother orchid 1940 as edward g robinsons moll

[TheNoirNoir]

If you enjoy Ann Sothern, check her out in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 'A Letter to Three Wives.' So touching!

[edwardjames50]

@TheNoirNoir ~ She and the also under-rated Linda Darnell are the standout "wives".

[1949man]

She was a 'pin-up' girl during WWII,right?Beautiful woman..

[waynebrasler]

A VERY smart lady. She engineered her own T.V. series deal and kept control over the show when few women even imagined that. As she faced a weight gain from health issues she began dressing all in black in the show but very attractively. She could make any script better with her performance.

[horarwgt]

Under her real name, Harriet Lake, Ann Southern began her movie career in 1929, largely playing brassy showgilrs (such as "Mazie" in a series of films). She starred in two TV series: "Private Secretary" (1953-7) and "The Ann Southern Show" (1958-61). Illness during the latter caused her to put on weight around her hips. She tried to hide it by standing behind desks and sofas but finally gav e up working onscreen. In 1965-6, she was the voice of the car on the sitcom "My Mother The Car."

[southendmd]

John Daly: "I haven't been called 'pretty' in a long time!" Love it!

[sanedesigns]

Love her British accent :)

She was fantastic on the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.

[rentatrip1]

MAISIE !!!!!

[rentatrip1]

And My Mother the Car , she was the Mother / Car

[mca1218]

I admit to not knowing very much about Ms. Sothern outside of the TV show 'Private Secretary' (which was still shown in syndication in my youth) but she is quite a peach on this show. I do see the Agnes Moorehead likeness- not only in the eyes, but in the almost nasal speech. Quite a dish in basic black here. Thank you.

[mckavitt]

She was what one called a "real doll" in the best possible sense. Beloved by so many. Very humouristic, naturally beautiful, and teeming with life!

[RandiSierra]

@mckavitt Totally! So smart and sexy, hilarious and full of personality. Absolutely ADOREABLE!

[perlster]

Was she trying to break the WML fastest exit record?

[djemdsd40]

@perlster following user: soulierinvestments: "Some mystery guests want to bamboozle the panel and others wanted the panel to recognize them." It was unbelievable hard to guess her (the panel required 3mins & 40sec.) despite her voice wasn't moduled. In case of Doris Day (What's My Line 1957.09.08) the panel required 1min & 2sec. despite Doris voice was mudulated.

[rolex452]

What a beautiful talented woman she was. I'm so glad to see this clip, thanks. They put a "u" in Sothern..oops!

[26mae1987]

love her

[EDH1712]

Something about Ann Sothern's eyes always reminds me of Agnes Moorehead.

[Lava1964]

On her nameplate her last name was misspelled as "Southern." That's kind of embarrassng for the producers of the show.

[dontlickit]

what did steve say at 3:57?

[kolst8406]

He said, "Are you a blonde?  At least now?"

[Longfellow10]

Thanks so much for posting this. she was a dear friend and a dear, talented, loving and tough cookie....and she did deserve to be a star. Thanks again. I miss the old gal.

[Spramped1]

Also notice her name is mis-spelled on the name plate!

[Spramped1]

I've always loved Ann Sothern. Growing up I enjoyed watching "Susie" and "The Ann Sothern Show" when they aired on Nick At Nite. Such a beautiful, talented, and over looked actress.

[ParkerAllen2]

Thanks for posting all these What's My Line? episodes. I used to get GSN but don't anymore, and this was my favorite show at the time. Great fun to see the program again.

[leslie04film]

i loved the voice!!!

i've been trying to find more of Ann's films + this clip makes me want to see them more.