What's my Line? Jo Stafford

[jim4146]

There was something unique and offbeat about her voice..truly her own style..who couldn't love her? Magnificent in every way. Ms Stafford, if you can hear us...Bravo to a job well done.

[Wolfsky9]

The Singer's Singer--all-time Best, Miss Jo Stafford. Total-class. Wolfsky9

[Malleolust]

Geez, what a gorgeous woman with a gorgeous voice. Thank you for this!

[teemell19]

Joooooooooo

[dgarnes1]

Loved seeing this clip of the great Jo. Wish she had spoken at the end, but nevertheless she came across as classy, smart, and nice. And what a singer she was! The best.

[AskDrJo]

Her grand neice, Laurie Deane, has the same talent.

[JoeyPencils]

what a voice...the best female singer ever

[JubalCalif]

The late great Jo Stafford was one of America's greatest singers. What a voice...what a talent...and quite a lovely, intelligent & attractive lady! She is sorely missed. THANK you so very much for sharing this delightful footage with us! :)

[Neptunesque]

@JubalCalif

Hi,

Your comment prompted me to play my 78 rpm copy of "Shrimp Boats" and you are so right! This was a completely pure, natural voice and to have excelled at comedy recordings, pop and all things jazz, Miss Stafford was nothing short of gifted and unusually skilled.

I love seeing these segments of "What's My Line?" where everyone were held to a standard of not necessarily high, but basic class and poise.

Thanks and hope all is well

[JubalCalif]

@Neptunesque

Well said, Neptunesque! Thoughtful, insightful, intelligent, mature & sensitive remarks such as yours are appreciated so very much in these days. I too love these vintage episodes.....proof positive that vulgarity is NOT required for excellent entertainment! Hope ALL is well with you & yours too! :)

[Neptunesque]

@JubalCalif

Hello,

Thanks so much for taking out the time to write; such courtesy and considersation sure is apprec iated.

Hope it's a good weekend.

[rtgunter]

Wow, how far we have fallen from those classic days of the US

[imusfan48]

Funny, back then they were so prim and proper just handshakes.. Today ,everyone would be kissing and hugging her real phony-like. (Letterman, Leno, etc.)

[AdamCanfield]

Wonderful clip. Jo couldn't disguise the beauty of her voice even when trying.

[AudiophileTubes]

Thanks for posting! That was delightful!

[Wolfsky9]

I saw this perf. on What's My Line; total class, as always. Wolfsky9

[pgh45rpms]

She travelled so much to entertain the troops during WWII & the Korean War, that she was nicknamed G.I. Jo.

With her husband, Paul Weston, they made histerical recordings in the late 50's as Jonathan & Darlene Edwards. Jonathan played the piano less-than-perfect, while Darlene sang way off key.

[rentatrip1]

after leaving Dorsey's band in 1944 she had over 90 hit records in 13 years !

Yes a singer !

[faye5515]

I never knew Jo Stafford was a blonde in the 50s, but nevertheless, she and all of the panelists are wonderful.

[Arikisei]

miss stafford , i love you,god bless you

[Galahad3000]

That's great that they guessed her identity...Thank you for posting this. What a rare gem!

[Imthecuteone]

hahah Dorothy's attempt at a southern accent..how cute!

[mbdcia]

Wow. That was charming.Thanks

[Cris43130]

The southern drawl was actually a reference to the version of "Tempation" that Jo Stafford did. She sang it as a novelty with a Hillbilly twang. She did an entire nightclub act as a nightclub singer who wasn't quite good enough and it was hilarious.

[harwetopa]

Which she also put to good use in "Feudin', a-Fussin' and a-Fightin'," one of my personal favorites.

[marchesano]

Her personality shines right through. She seemed to have such fun doing it.

[davesharon5747]

I wonder why the Game Show Network didn't show this on tv after Jo Stafford died?

[waynebrasler]

A darling woman, down to earth, a peerless artist.  Forever remembered.

[Politeama]

Cute!

[renamouskouri]

wonderful!!!!

[wholesomesweetness86]

Amazing! Thank you!

[Fenhalls]

R.I.P. Miss Stafford.