Well, I'm a native of Noo Joisey and Noo Yawk (I know both sides of the Hudson very well and commuted daily through the Lincoln Tunnel. Of course one can't say no one speaks like Falk in that area but I never heard anyone speak like Falk, and that's from several boroughs. Come to think of it, if that way of talking was common Falk would not have stood out with it! Elvis' speech patterns were far more typical of his region than Falk's of his.
@Richard40171 You might be right, come to think of it. Where's his accent from? He definitely always spoke in the same voice right from the beginning of his career. He was born and raised in New York City and it's basically a NYC accent, of course, but perhaps you're right that you don't hear voices precisely like it. I'll have to start listening more closely and see. Lemmon and Falk were 2 of the best actors, Shatner was the worst.
Judging from Lemmon's sideburns here, I think Columbo had already been on the air quite a while since that series' debut far preceded fuller sideburns, but Falk always talked that way and Lemmon surely knew his voice long, long before that. Moreover, there's no telling whether Lemmon knew he was mimicking Falk since that's a common type of New York voice, believe me.
@thesocialpet January 24,1965,he did have a short series he starred in before "Star Trek",it was called "For The People" and would've be on at this time.
He wrote his name different from the last time he was on there. I swear I was born pass my time I do love me some Jack Lemmon great actor. I can watch Three For The Show over and over.
His voice sounds like a perfect imitation of Falk's Columbo, but I'm not sure of chronology; was that series on at the time or did Falk get his voice from this b'cast of WML?
@Richard40171 this clearly predates Columbo ... the movie they are discussing was in 1965 and the Columbo series came years later. Your guess is as good as mine if Peter Falk took the voice from Lemmon's appearance here.
@aja210951 Thanks 4 the input. I wonder if Falk talked like Columbo in other films (I recall seeing him in early B gangster films, maybe late 60s (probably not). Anyway the voices are eerily similar. PS: As obvious, I rarely watch TV so youtube is a great place to catch up.
@Richard40171 It's a perfect imitation of Peter Falk but Falk always sounded like that, long long before Columbo. Whether Lemmon consciously knew he was mimicking Falk is anybody's guess, though. It's a type of New York accent I hear here all the time.
@Onlymusical As I just posted in reply to another's comment, I'm a native New Jerseyite and commuted to (virtually lived in) New York for about 30 years & I can say I never heard people speak like Falk (more like Dusty Hoffmann: "I'm walkin' here! I'm walkin' here!"). But u may have heard differently.
I remember as a kid, I was watching the Pebble Beach pro/am, which back in the day was live with no delay. He teed off, and as it headed in a direction he wasn't happy with, muttered, "piece of shit" clear as day. Still the funniest moment and memory I have of him.
How did I not realize that was the Shat?! If he had a close up without the blindfold (and if I was paying more attention to name cards) I would have seen it. I'm a Trekkie and I was too starstruck by Lemmon. XD
I wish he had lived long enough to record his collection of jazz piano. I heard him play a few pieces many years ago. A memorable talent to say the least.
Jack Lemmon appeared on this show at least 8 times (both as a mystery guest and panelist), this particular episode was actually his last one (January 1965).
By the way, do you have the "infamous" Mystery Guest spot where Terry-Thomas was on the panel, Jack signed in and John started with Terry, who said, "Well, I can tell by the ovation you are not Nikita Khrushchev. I would say you are Jack Lemmon." I remember watching that when it originally aired. This was a fun, fun segment. Thank you for posting it.
William Shatner in his early luscious period. He appeared to plug a CBS drama midseason replacement that he starred in -- a flop so complete I cannot remember its name. Thank heaven it flopped. If Shatner had been a success, Gene Roddenbury might have cast just ANYBODY as "Kirk" in Star Trek I the next year.
yes, how to murder your wife is one of my all-time favorites-but don't watch it on normal tv-see it in letterbox on TCM ,not chopped to ribbons-they always cut many little,but crucial, scenes---and don't forget terry thomas as the butler...
That was wonderful! Thank you for uploading it. Jack Lemmon was on the programme quite a number of times but I loved each one! I'm guessing this was early 1965.
Lemmon appeared a number of times on WML both as panelist and guest and was a hit every time.
Jan 1965 -- Kitty Carlyle appeared with Dorothy Kilgallen on WML at least 3? times over the years. When Arlene Francis nearly died in an auto wreck in May 1963, she and Dorothy appeared together. And earlier in 1963 when both Dorothy and Arlene suffered illnesses on the same Sunday, Kitty appeared with Phyllis Newman.
Well, I'm a native of Noo Joisey and Noo Yawk (I know both sides of the Hudson very well and commuted daily through the Lincoln Tunnel. Of course one can't say no one speaks like Falk in that area but I never heard anyone speak like Falk, and that's from several boroughs. Come to think of it, if that way of talking was common Falk would not have stood out with it! Elvis' speech patterns were far more typical of his region than Falk's of his.
Richard40171 2 weeks ago
@Richard40171 You might be right, come to think of it. Where's his accent from? He definitely always spoke in the same voice right from the beginning of his career. He was born and raised in New York City and it's basically a NYC accent, of course, but perhaps you're right that you don't hear voices precisely like it. I'll have to start listening more closely and see. Lemmon and Falk were 2 of the best actors, Shatner was the worst.
Onlymusical 2 weeks ago
Judging from Lemmon's sideburns here, I think Columbo had already been on the air quite a while since that series' debut far preceded fuller sideburns, but Falk always talked that way and Lemmon surely knew his voice long, long before that. Moreover, there's no telling whether Lemmon knew he was mimicking Falk since that's a common type of New York voice, believe me.
Onlymusical 2 weeks ago
Amazing. Lemmon does a perfect Peter Falk and mind-blowingly, there's William Shatner, sitting there like an actual actor.
Onlymusical 2 months ago
@thesocialpet January 24,1965,he did have a short series he starred in before "Star Trek",it was called "For The People" and would've be on at this time.
banner74 2 months ago
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banner74 2 months ago
He wrote his name different from the last time he was on there. I swear I was born pass my time I do love me some Jack Lemmon great actor. I can watch Three For The Show over and over.
Hunni 2 months ago
cc baxter!! rip
southernbrooklyngal 3 months ago
Jack Lemmon was great in grumpy old men with Walter Matthau
NickInfante92 3 months ago
@NickInfante92 please watch the odd couple: one of the funniest and most endearing movies I have seen.
Foxx1981 2 months ago
the Shat!
JoeyPencils 3 months ago
rip jack great comdenie
whirlyfan 6 months ago
His voice sounds like a perfect imitation of Falk's Columbo, but I'm not sure of chronology; was that series on at the time or did Falk get his voice from this b'cast of WML?
Richard40171 7 months ago
@Richard40171 this clearly predates Columbo ... the movie they are discussing was in 1965 and the Columbo series came years later. Your guess is as good as mine if Peter Falk took the voice from Lemmon's appearance here.
aja210951 5 months ago
@aja210951 Thanks 4 the input. I wonder if Falk talked like Columbo in other films (I recall seeing him in early B gangster films, maybe late 60s (probably not). Anyway the voices are eerily similar. PS: As obvious, I rarely watch TV so youtube is a great place to catch up.
Richard40171 5 months ago
@Richard40171 It's a perfect imitation of Peter Falk but Falk always sounded like that, long long before Columbo. Whether Lemmon consciously knew he was mimicking Falk is anybody's guess, though. It's a type of New York accent I hear here all the time.
Onlymusical 2 weeks ago
@Onlymusical As I just posted in reply to another's comment, I'm a native New Jerseyite and commuted to (virtually lived in) New York for about 30 years & I can say I never heard people speak like Falk (more like Dusty Hoffmann: "I'm walkin' here! I'm walkin' here!"). But u may have heard differently.
Richard40171 2 weeks ago
I remember as a kid, I was watching the Pebble Beach pro/am, which back in the day was live with no delay. He teed off, and as it headed in a direction he wasn't happy with, muttered, "piece of shit" clear as day. Still the funniest moment and memory I have of him.
TheMerriamLookout 8 months ago
I love him!!! He's the best. So funny!
itjustfigures 10 months ago
Gosh, I love this man!!! Jack's so brillliant and hilarious :D
sweetlorraine0 1 year ago 7
How did I not realize that was the Shat?! If he had a close up without the blindfold (and if I was paying more attention to name cards) I would have seen it. I'm a Trekkie and I was too starstruck by Lemmon. XD
IGotYumph 1 year ago
Kevin Spacey's hero & mentor. He was a massive star even back then. Amazing.
eqsmooth 1 year ago
Jack and Felicia were one of Hollywood's great true love stories.
MegaObserver1 1 year ago
This must be the only time in his 50 years of television, that william shatner didnt get to steal a scene lol
keleseth 1 year ago 6
He's the BEST!!!!!
slej2001 1 year ago
I wish he had lived long enough to record his collection of jazz piano. I heard him play a few pieces many years ago. A memorable talent to say the least.
profitleads 1 year ago
One of the finest and most humble actors in America. Miss him greatly.
FriendofRamblinJack 1 year ago 3
Holy crap, is that Moe Syzlak?
Ideaboy 2 years ago
Jack Lemmon was a great actor
92af 2 years ago 4
@92af YOU ARE CORRECT SIR
mavivirgie 1 year ago
thank you
92af 1 year ago
@92af YOUR WELCOME JACK WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTORS AND NICE GUYS TOO HE COULD DO IT ALL
mavivirgie 1 year ago 2
@92af WELCOME
mavivirgie 1 year ago
"the leads are weak"!
BurkeDevlin66 2 years ago
Kitty Carlyle !!!
operjxm 2 years ago
Jack Lemmon appeared on this show at least 8 times (both as a mystery guest and panelist), this particular episode was actually his last one (January 1965).
starrbeatlesqueen 2 years ago 3
For such a musical person, he was lousy at disguising his voice. I think I could have guessed him--he has a very recognizable voice.
ipmoic 2 years ago
By the way, do you have the "infamous" Mystery Guest spot where Terry-Thomas was on the panel, Jack signed in and John started with Terry, who said, "Well, I can tell by the ovation you are not Nikita Khrushchev. I would say you are Jack Lemmon." I remember watching that when it originally aired. This was a fun, fun segment. Thank you for posting it.
PatinPDX 2 years ago
save the tiger
peck4111 2 years ago
I love Mr. Lemmon!! =~D
lua03 2 years ago 26
@lua03 yup he funny with the voice
Amaya524 1 year ago
One of the greatest artists of the United States.
Directly from Golden Age Hollywood.
DerAdventurer 2 years ago 38
William Shatner in his early luscious period. He appeared to plug a CBS drama midseason replacement that he starred in -- a flop so complete I cannot remember its name. Thank heaven it flopped. If Shatner had been a success, Gene Roddenbury might have cast just ANYBODY as "Kirk" in Star Trek I the next year.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago
GREAT CLIP !!!!
Kewachte 3 years ago 2
yes, how to murder your wife is one of my all-time favorites-but don't watch it on normal tv-see it in letterbox on TCM ,not chopped to ribbons-they always cut many little,but crucial, scenes---and don't forget terry thomas as the butler...
renofirvine 3 years ago
Yes, I have the widescreen MGM DVD -
- wish it had bonus features and outtakes..
Shocccker 3 years ago
and ALSO has a smooth movie soundtrack by Neal Hefti!
Shocccker 3 years ago
Great movie- How to Murder Your Wife with the legendary Eddie Mayoff as his lawyer. And the beautiful Virna Lisi.
bigred997 3 years ago
That was wonderful! Thank you for uploading it. Jack Lemmon was on the programme quite a number of times but I loved each one! I'm guessing this was early 1965.
PrincessHapnick 3 years ago
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soulierinvestments 3 years ago
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soulierinvestments 3 years ago
Lemmon appeared a number of times on WML both as panelist and guest and was a hit every time.
Jan 1965 -- Kitty Carlyle appeared with Dorothy Kilgallen on WML at least 3? times over the years. When Arlene Francis nearly died in an auto wreck in May 1963, she and Dorothy appeared together. And earlier in 1963 when both Dorothy and Arlene suffered illnesses on the same Sunday, Kitty appeared with Phyllis Newman.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago
Where was Arlene this time?
allegrazie 3 years ago