I'm a great admirirer of this talented lady. Reading the comments and noticing some have been called SPAM, I'm shocked to see that there ae still obvious racists out there who even know about this show. Along with murderers and pedophiles, racists are among the most vile people, but there is a special place in the afterlife for them.
In addition to being a great talent, Ms. Anderson had great poise and personal dignity; she never stooped down to the level of the racists who tried to limit her; she's an example for all and I wish we still revered people like her.
Some of these answers on this show don't make sense. Surely she must have made records, but the answer was no. Also the No to "theater" should have been qualified since operatic stage is a genre of theater.
@Richard40171 Yes, but think about what Mr. Daly said: "they used the word primarily" and the answer was "no", she was not primarily for records or the theater.
I just wanted to thank whoever put up all these great videos of Marion Anderson, Paul Robeson, and many artists. I am relatively new to YouTube and I just can't get over the wealth of material here. My mother used to sing me a lullaby (Curly Headed Baby) and I didn't know where it came from until I found it here with Paul Robeson singing iit. Its a treasure chest and I thank all concerned. I even found my hero, Maynard Krebs saying "Work!!!"
I just wanted to thank whoever put up all these great videos of Marion Anderson, Paul Robeson, and many artists. I am relatively new to YouTube and I just can't get over the wealth of material here. My mother used to sing me a lulaby (Curly Headed Baby) and I didn't know where it came from until I found it here with Paul Robeson singing iit. Its a treasure chest and I thank all concerned. I even found my hero, Maynard Krebs saying "Work!!!"
The first time I've ever seen the lady panelists get up, as it wasn't customary during this period. I think I would have ran around the corner to jug her. Her voice truly is stunning!!!!!!!
Sad to report, but I only heard Marian Anderson narrate Aaron Copland's 'Preamble for a Solemn Occasion' at a Ravinia concert conducted by S Ozawa in the late 1960s. I do, however, have several of her RCA Victor recordings, which are priceless.
I remember, after fighting to have Marian Anderson sing in Washington and having been refused by the DAR, Eleanor Roosevelt resigned her membership. Then sponsored Marian singing at the Lincoln Memorial. Eleanor didn't go because she said that the day belonged to Marian and my presence would detract from that. Two Great Ladies who earned each other's respect.
Ms. Marian Anderson was a JEWEL!!!!!!! She was definitely a household name! A Beautiful God given voice. Accomplish woman of color of broke many barriers in her life!!! This is a treasure.
It was a great event this.. That was an excellent singer and woman!.. She did fite for her dreams!!. I can say that she is oneof the invited most respected in the program since all the members of the panel did not hesitate to put of foot when they said goodbye of her.
Mahalia Jackson adored this lady. . . that speaks volumes. Marian Anderson is a jewell and always will be . . . people just can't imagine the power in this woman.
Not only a demure and lovely lady but Marian Anderson had one of the most spectacular and distinct voices of the 20th Century. Her album called "Spirituals" is a masterpiece. And her technique? Check out this CONTRALTO singing the Coloratura Soprano aria Casta Diva! I think that says it all. Once in 100 years is right.
@funkeekatt This is Marian Anderson! 20 Honorary Doctorates and the life expereinces she had certainly qualified her to be called "doctor" if she so chose. Do you have any honorary doctorates? ...If not, please shuddup. Thanks!
Wow what a horrible piece of trash you are. This the 21st Century and people like you still exist; how unfortunate. You need to take not of this clip and get some class like the people in it had. Racisim is so sad and reflects on how you really feel about yourself.
It would be wonderful if one of the restoration services who promote their services on You Tube would attempt to restore this classic clip and correct some of the continuity errors.
However, I agree with all the other comments mentioning how this segment of WML is out-of-order and jumbled up...I wish somebody would be able to fix that.
I don't have the knowledge to do so, and even if I did, the only clues I have would be John Daly saying "That's X down and Y to go."
I grew up watching this show but somehow missed the appearances of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price, two heroines of mine. Thank you for these postings and the others. Otherwise, I may have never known.
How nice to see Marian Anderson acting coy and lighthearted. She's always depicted as so serious. Obviously, she had a sense of fun. She was ALWAYS elegantly gowned. She fought racism by striving for perfection---and succeeded.
I love Marian's beauty... it's so unique. I wish she had spoken more in this clip, but I love how she could use her real voice since they wouldn't know it!
Watching WML, does anyone ever become confused over the issue of time? I know I do. When John Daly told us to read today's New York Times, I immediately thought, "Hmm, I must go look at today's online edition."
Broadway writer producer Abe Burrows appeared a number of times of WML panel. This is Broadway actress Anita Gillette's first appearance: she later appeared quite regularly on syndicated WML.
Marian Anderson -- talent and courage both worth a king's ransom.
Art goes first, then political reform.
Thank heaven Goodson-Todman had the foresight to preserve most WML broadcasts. It is a shame though, especially for this landmark episode, that the producer / editors of "What's My Line at 25" did not cut, double check, and restore more carefully.
Someday, some bright person should pull together all the Anderson bits from this and WML-25 and put them back together.
She had a very queenly appearance here. What nice remarks too from Daly, as ALWAYS. Great host.
ShawDAMAN 1 week ago
I'm a great admirirer of this talented lady. Reading the comments and noticing some have been called SPAM, I'm shocked to see that there ae still obvious racists out there who even know about this show. Along with murderers and pedophiles, racists are among the most vile people, but there is a special place in the afterlife for them.
wiguy3 3 months ago 2
The sequence is all messed up...
billyguns2 4 months ago
She was almost embarrassed by the accolades. How nice to see that in someone with great talent.
FareezLovesMe 4 months ago
In addition to being a great talent, Ms. Anderson had great poise and personal dignity; she never stooped down to the level of the racists who tried to limit her; she's an example for all and I wish we still revered people like her.
SatchmoSings 5 months ago
Some of these answers on this show don't make sense. Surely she must have made records, but the answer was no. Also the No to "theater" should have been qualified since operatic stage is a genre of theater.
Richard40171 6 months ago
@Richard40171 Yes, but think about what Mr. Daly said: "they used the word primarily" and the answer was "no", she was not primarily for records or the theater.
MANUELFARINELLI 4 months ago
I just wanted to thank whoever put up all these great videos of Marion Anderson, Paul Robeson, and many artists. I am relatively new to YouTube and I just can't get over the wealth of material here. My mother used to sing me a lullaby (Curly Headed Baby) and I didn't know where it came from until I found it here with Paul Robeson singing iit. Its a treasure chest and I thank all concerned. I even found my hero, Maynard Krebs saying "Work!!!"
normanefox 8 months ago
I just wanted to thank whoever put up all these great videos of Marion Anderson, Paul Robeson, and many artists. I am relatively new to YouTube and I just can't get over the wealth of material here. My mother used to sing me a lulaby (Curly Headed Baby) and I didn't know where it came from until I found it here with Paul Robeson singing iit. Its a treasure chest and I thank all concerned. I even found my hero, Maynard Krebs saying "Work!!!"
normanefox 8 months ago
When was this?
Thorneycroft1937 10 months ago
The first time I've ever seen the lady panelists get up, as it wasn't customary during this period. I think I would have ran around the corner to jug her. Her voice truly is stunning!!!!!!!
Mimio100987 1 year ago
Lived to be 96
TheMerriamLookout 1 year ago
Sad to report, but I only heard Marian Anderson narrate Aaron Copland's 'Preamble for a Solemn Occasion' at a Ravinia concert conducted by S Ozawa in the late 1960s. I do, however, have several of her RCA Victor recordings, which are priceless.
jslasher1 1 year ago
Twenty Honorary Doctorates--and she deserved every one of them!!!
markedwardindc 1 year ago 7
I remember, after fighting to have Marian Anderson sing in Washington and having been refused by the DAR, Eleanor Roosevelt resigned her membership. Then sponsored Marian singing at the Lincoln Memorial. Eleanor didn't go because she said that the day belonged to Marian and my presence would detract from that. Two Great Ladies who earned each other's respect.
bkohatl 1 year ago 3
In the olden days, when people actually wrote, and not just typed, people had such good penmanship...
vp1981ad 1 year ago 4
Ms. Marian Anderson was a JEWEL!!!!!!! She was definitely a household name! A Beautiful God given voice. Accomplish woman of color of broke many barriers in her life!!! This is a treasure.
MannyManFresh7 1 year ago 2
It was a great event this.. That was an excellent singer and woman!.. She did fite for her dreams!!. I can say that she is oneof the invited most respected in the program since all the members of the panel did not hesitate to put of foot when they said goodbye of her.
MANUELFARINELLI 1 year ago
Mahalia Jackson adored this lady. . . that speaks volumes. Marian Anderson is a jewell and always will be . . . people just can't imagine the power in this woman.
Billinindiana 1 year ago
"are you Barbra Streisand?" lol
THEKAYLAJONESSHOW 2 years ago
I'm so glad they all stood for her (ladies included)...what a marvelous woman! :)
Mkristinect 2 years ago 2
Not only a demure and lovely lady but Marian Anderson had one of the most spectacular and distinct voices of the 20th Century. Her album called "Spirituals" is a masterpiece. And her technique? Check out this CONTRALTO singing the Coloratura Soprano aria Casta Diva! I think that says it all. Once in 100 years is right.
vintagevoices 2 years ago 13
Very very few like her in these days! she had a spirit all her own and a talent equally Beautiful*
globehunter2 2 years ago
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funkeekatt 2 years ago
Honourary doctorates do entitle you to be called Doctor. It's optional and rare but Nina Simone got one and went as Dr. Nina Simone.
vintagevoices 2 years ago
@funkeekatt This is Marian Anderson! 20 Honorary Doctorates and the life expereinces she had certainly qualified her to be called "doctor" if she so chose. Do you have any honorary doctorates? ...If not, please shuddup. Thanks!
HUBassProdigy 2 years ago
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funkeekatt 2 years ago
Wow what a horrible piece of trash you are. This the 21st Century and people like you still exist; how unfortunate. You need to take not of this clip and get some class like the people in it had. Racisim is so sad and reflects on how you really feel about yourself.
fiercejarret 2 years ago 3
@funkeekatt there's a dark, fiery pit in hell for you for the kind of hate you perpetuate. go with God, sinner!
bcom11 2 years ago
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funkeekatt 2 years ago
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Marian appears to be a classy woman, I wish Michelle Obama was half this classy and elegant!
DAVEJJR 2 years ago
She has a great signature!
Darneloh 2 years ago
It would be wonderful if one of the restoration services who promote their services on You Tube would attempt to restore this classic clip and correct some of the continuity errors.
Cris43130 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this!
It was nice to see Marian Anderson on WML.
However, I agree with all the other comments mentioning how this segment of WML is out-of-order and jumbled up...I wish somebody would be able to fix that.
I don't have the knowledge to do so, and even if I did, the only clues I have would be John Daly saying "That's X down and Y to go."
OldTimerGoGetter 2 years ago
I grew up watching this show but somehow missed the appearances of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price, two heroines of mine. Thank you for these postings and the others. Otherwise, I may have never known.
superdooperstupor 2 years ago 2
How nice to see Marian Anderson acting coy and lighthearted. She's always depicted as so serious. Obviously, she had a sense of fun. She was ALWAYS elegantly gowned. She fought racism by striving for perfection---and succeeded.
MuscleMikal 2 years ago 18
I don't think she's being coy.
EmilyGreene1984 2 years ago
I love Marian's beauty... it's so unique. I wish she had spoken more in this clip, but I love how she could use her real voice since they wouldn't know it!
cometrally 2 years ago 4
She was in her sixties.
peabo12 3 years ago
So humble........I don't think Marian knew the extent to her talent.....her voice was exquisite !
WoodeytheBigEyedOne 3 years ago 3
Would like to know when a better copy of this is available. She is a class act.
XMLarry 3 years ago
Anyone know the original broadcast date ?
rea082151 3 years ago
April 1965.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago
no, it appears that the restored pieces are not in order...
guerilla1977 3 years ago 2
Watching WML, does anyone ever become confused over the issue of time? I know I do. When John Daly told us to read today's New York Times, I immediately thought, "Hmm, I must go look at today's online edition."
Fenhalls 3 years ago 2
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perhaps your medication needs an adjustment?
BernardProfitendieu 3 years ago
You are French so this type of rudeness is I suppose inevitable.
Fenhalls 3 years ago
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BernardProfitendieu 3 years ago
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ok, stay at your current medication level and go right ahead thinking it's 1965 every time you watch a black and white rerun
(but don't send me any more pesonal messages ... it's creepy!)
and do be sure to say "hi" to Lyndon and Lady Bird for me!!
BernardProfitendieu 3 years ago
Broadway writer producer Abe Burrows appeared a number of times of WML panel. This is Broadway actress Anita Gillette's first appearance: she later appeared quite regularly on syndicated WML.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago
Marian Anderson -- talent and courage both worth a king's ransom.
Art goes first, then political reform.
Thank heaven Goodson-Todman had the foresight to preserve most WML broadcasts. It is a shame though, especially for this landmark episode, that the producer / editors of "What's My Line at 25" did not cut, double check, and restore more carefully.
Someday, some bright person should pull together all the Anderson bits from this and WML-25 and put them back together.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago 3
You're kidding? They actually physically removed pieces of film from the original for the special and never put them back?
ParkerAllen2 3 years ago
An unforgettable moment.
jadebrew 3 years ago