Nice to see a woman's wit, intelligence, confidence and drive can help her to achieve tv stardom, without the benefit of great physical beauty. She had a head start of course on radio, but once on television she "earned her stripes".
I love everything about Arlene!! Such a pleasure to watch on WML and elsewhere. Elegant, fun, intellligent, warm--what' s not to like about Ms. Arlene? Oh, and lovely to look at and a beautiful cultivated voice that avoids snobbiness, cuz she's the real thing.
Arlene Francis. I knew there was a great deal of substance and intelligence with her. One could not help but to like her and I did very much. Class does tell.
oh I laughed myself to pieces recent times. when I said forbidden planet star ANNE francis had passed away and both my parents said arlene, which is hilarious because not only not to be confused, but arlene was already in her 90s when she died 10 years ago.
my parents expect her to be still living over 100?!
Charming, talented, classy, intelligent, witty, gracious, generous,determined, and groundbreaking. Whatever she was doing, she always did well. She was a fantastic, beautiful person inside and out, and this world is a better place for having had Arlene in it. She was truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you for posting this wonderful tribute!
Hi, I am the blonde narrating on-camera at the beginning of this video. It was a documentary on The Game Show Network called "Women Who Changed Gameshows" I think. I filmed my segment here in NYC in (around) August 2006, and it aired a few months later.
She has such a beautiful speaking voice. I wished actresses and tv personalities spoke like that today as opposed to what those valley girls sound like. Much easier on the ears. And brain.
Before Dove soap was introduced in the 1950's, they ran a "mystery name" advertising campaign and Arlene was the spokesperson. In the lead-up, the wonderful new soap was described, but people were left guessing as to what the name would be.
When the big day finally arrived, Arlene made the announcement to the world on live TV, but she pronounced the name wrong, using a long "O" sound (the past-tense verb). As a result, her job as a spokesperson for Dove took a dive!
If there wasn't a glass celing for women on TV in the early 1960's, she may have replaced Jack Parr on the Tonight Show. She guest hosted for Paar many times during his reign, at Paar's request. And she was one of the rotating hosts of the show during the 6 months between Paar and Johnny Carson. But it was unthinkable in those days for a woman to permanently host a show like that.
It was on GSN a while back, maybe a year and a half ago. They did a few docs on the history of game shows, and this one focused on the pioneering ladies of the genre. Dr. Joyce Brothers and Betty White (emphasis on the H in wHite of course!) were also featured...probably Brett Somers too though I can't recall for sure.
WOW WOW WOW!!! Thank you sooo much for posting this!! Oh I so wish it was longer too! But really amazing to see clips from Blind Date and so many wonderful photos I've never seen before. She was absolutely Gorgeous and not to mention the Greatest woman in TV history, period!
This is absolutely superb! Wish it were longer! Breath taking to see footage from "Blind Date" according to Imdb all footage from that series was believed to be lost. Thank you roots66 for all your fabulous posts. Love Miss Francis!
Nice to see a woman's wit, intelligence, confidence and drive can help her to achieve tv stardom, without the benefit of great physical beauty. She had a head start of course on radio, but once on television she "earned her stripes".
younghoss 9 months ago
I love everything about Arlene!! Such a pleasure to watch on WML and elsewhere. Elegant, fun, intellligent, warm--what' s not to like about Ms. Arlene? Oh, and lovely to look at and a beautiful cultivated voice that avoids snobbiness, cuz she's the real thing.
windstorm1000 10 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing! I especially love her voice!
et7waage1 11 months ago
this is the dailog incase you're wondering
me: hear you died ANNE francis
father: is she the one from game shows
m: that's arlene
m: know you died ANNE francis
mother: arlene francis?!
m: NO that's what even dad said
why the confusion!!
ashcarl116 1 year ago
Arlene Francis. I knew there was a great deal of substance and intelligence with her. One could not help but to like her and I did very much. Class does tell.
thejonquil 1 year ago
oh I laughed myself to pieces recent times. when I said forbidden planet star ANNE francis had passed away and both my parents said arlene, which is hilarious because not only not to be confused, but arlene was already in her 90s when she died 10 years ago.
my parents expect her to be still living over 100?!
ashcarl116 1 year ago
There is only two words to describe Arlene Francis ! Beautiful and witty.
franklindavid 1 year ago 2
Très Charmante !
jg0582 1 year ago
Charming, talented, classy, intelligent, witty, gracious, generous,determined, and groundbreaking. Whatever she was doing, she always did well. She was a fantastic, beautiful person inside and out, and this world is a better place for having had Arlene in it. She was truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you for posting this wonderful tribute!
delightfulstar 1 year ago 2
@delightfulstar Wonderful post--all those adjectives describe Arlene beautifully--thank you.
windstorm1000 10 months ago
ROFL at 0:16
nerdflanders8710 1 year ago
She was a harlot in MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE in 1932 with Bela Lugosi
fkd1963 1 year ago
Hi, I am the blonde narrating on-camera at the beginning of this video. It was a documentary on The Game Show Network called "Women Who Changed Gameshows" I think. I filmed my segment here in NYC in (around) August 2006, and it aired a few months later.
JackieS41 1 year ago
@JackieS41 how did you get the job? are you an expert in this field?
nerdflanders8710 1 year ago
She has such a beautiful speaking voice. I wished actresses and tv personalities spoke like that today as opposed to what those valley girls sound like. Much easier on the ears. And brain.
geniuswondergirl 1 year ago
WOW thank you so much. What a smart and gorgeous woman she was.
gottamatch 1 year ago 2
Im an actor an would love to have a career like Arlene had!!!!
MPL029 1 year ago
I remember in even in her later years, Arlene continued to do occasional television commercials, often accompanied by her dog, "Missy".
ElmerCat 2 years ago
Before Dove soap was introduced in the 1950's, they ran a "mystery name" advertising campaign and Arlene was the spokesperson. In the lead-up, the wonderful new soap was described, but people were left guessing as to what the name would be.
When the big day finally arrived, Arlene made the announcement to the world on live TV, but she pronounced the name wrong, using a long "O" sound (the past-tense verb). As a result, her job as a spokesperson for Dove took a dive!
ElmerCat 2 years ago
If there wasn't a glass celing for women on TV in the early 1960's, she may have replaced Jack Parr on the Tonight Show. She guest hosted for Paar many times during his reign, at Paar's request. And she was one of the rotating hosts of the show during the 6 months between Paar and Johnny Carson. But it was unthinkable in those days for a woman to permanently host a show like that.
MegaObserver1 2 years ago
What documentary is this from? Thanks for sharing it! Am I wrong or is that Vicki Lawrence narrating at the end?
hifithepanda 2 years ago
It was on GSN a while back, maybe a year and a half ago. They did a few docs on the history of game shows, and this one focused on the pioneering ladies of the genre. Dr. Joyce Brothers and Betty White (emphasis on the H in wHite of course!) were also featured...probably Brett Somers too though I can't recall for sure.
roots66 2 years ago
@hifithepanda ~ certainly sounds like vicki lawrence.
tomitstube 10 months ago
Very interesting (plus, Arlene in a bathing suit--). Thanks very much.
13loomisst 2 years ago
vicki lawrence, i believe, is the narrator.
carolineorchange21 2 years ago
You're right... I just posted the same thing... not having seen your comment, lol.
hifithepanda 2 years ago
This is wonderful! Thanks for posting it. Arlene Rocks!
ameroux 2 years ago 7
I love Arlene even more after seeing this! Thank you for posting!
YellowDogTV 2 years ago 10
Ditto what's been posted. I especially loved seeing those candids of her with her family. One can't help but adore her.
EDH1712 2 years ago 6
WOW WOW WOW!!! Thank you sooo much for posting this!! Oh I so wish it was longer too! But really amazing to see clips from Blind Date and so many wonderful photos I've never seen before. She was absolutely Gorgeous and not to mention the Greatest woman in TV history, period!
saraismyname 2 years ago 5
This is absolutely superb! Wish it were longer! Breath taking to see footage from "Blind Date" according to Imdb all footage from that series was believed to be lost. Thank you roots66 for all your fabulous posts. Love Miss Francis!
wholesomesweetness86 2 years ago 4
Wow thanks for posting!! Definite *favorite*
weatdamal 2 years ago 3