What's my Line? Husbands and wives of the panel

[HavensLight364]

Bennett and Phyllis are so adorable together.

[tomservo56954]

Too bad they didn't include Mrs. John Charles Daly...daughter of Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren (who appeared on the show).

[questionmark7911]

Those were the good times. Just the way they dressed and how respectful they were like, how the men let the women sit. Or after they guessed only the guys got up and the women sat, it's called manners and... Most of it... it's gone. Just how everyday life was then is, amazing and, I wish it was still like that today.

[ksairoredjo1]

I wished i lived in that era!

[tryithere]

I didn't know Tony Randall was married before he go married at 70-75.

[mmbr01rrf]

@tryithere Yeah, he was married to the same woman for over 30 years. The woman he married when he was in his 70's was his second wife.

[tubinallthetime11]

she knew her man! loll

[VintageTelevision863]

Dorothy looks so thrilled when she realizes Dick is there.

[2legit64]

Arlene Francis is absolutely hysterical! Love her! She seemed to always be having fun. Dorothy Kilgallen, on the other hand, came across as taking herself way to seriously. This show is fun to watch. Thanks for uploading.

[harrietcow]

Did Dorothy seem more eager to kiss Martin than Dick, her own husband?

[observer9670]

Arlene would have known Martin's German accent. He often used it in plays and movies. In fact, in one of his final roles, Martin played a German psychiatrist in the Jack Lemmon/Walter Matthau remake of The Front Page in 1974.

[jedispaz2002]

awsome, lol, that was a great idea having there spouses on the show!

[Dominick1956]

This was priceless. Thank you for uploading this. This clip brought a smile to my face.

[FranklyMyDearTV]

Rofl at Arlene's reaction at 3:26! Priceless ;) I always liked the whole panel but Arlene has kind of got to be my favorite ;)

[SprockFreak]

@weightfeather1 This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. For me, you've summed up their relationship perfectly. This is exactly what I see when I look at them.

[stickstr8up]

Tony Randall was married??? I was under the impression that he was a flaming homosexual (and I mean that in a good way).

[reno1uest]

@stickstr8up

Married twice. 2 Children with the 2nd wife when he was over 70 years old.

[observer9670]

@stickstr8up Tony did a great job playing a homosexual on TV ("Love, Sydney") but he was straight. He was devoted to his first wife until her death.

[WBensburg]

@observer9670 And remember, he remarried at age 75 and had two children!

[americanmanhood]

@observer9670 I don't know if he was gay or non-gay, but I hope you're not so naive as to believe that being married is proof that one is non-gay. Rock Hudson was married too, as well as the other millions of gay men who had to marry to satisfy society's prejudices for two thousand years. :)

[franklindavid]

This show is like old wine that keeps on fermenting as time goes by.

[cleancab]

This show was so clever and so sneaky. I love watchinh these old shows.

[rm2ken]

I liked Tony Randall's double expression when he realized that his wife on a guest.

[irvingklaw57]

Those are some sexy black gloves.

[Forensource]

All the men are wearing bow ties.

[Muirmaiden]

What's not to love about this? Especially Arlene's reaction when she recognized Martin's voice - Bennett's wife was darling (just like him) and Tony and his wife are adorable!

[Kate8790]

I'm curious to know if Arlene has ever appeared as a mystery guest? If so is there a video of it available?

[lttguys]

@Kate8790 yes there is...and she is very nervous!

[Kate8790]

@lttguys Do you happen to know where the video is? On youtube? Or another site? If so could you message me a link. I would appreciate it! :)

[AlbieGray]

"THERE COMES A TIME WHEN A MAN TALKS TOO MUCH!!!!!" LOL That line always bowls me over! Love it!

[waltholm]

Omg Dorothy stood...but just a little bit :)

[pixi2nv]

Arlene could do so much better than Martin. But he seems like a good guy

[Kate8790]

Does anyone have the 70s verson of What's My Line when Martin Gabel was a mystery guest. I hear it's hilarous because Arlene asks (while blind folded of course) if he was married. I would appreciate it so much! :D

[americanidol510]

@Kate8790 I have been looking for that episode as well, but have yet to come across somebody who has it. If you find someone who does, please let me know.

[yetanotherdavid]

Which dude was Tony Randall's life-partner?

[soulierinvestments]

@yetanotherdavid Florence "Flo" Gibb, the blond lady in dark dress and dark elbow-length gloves was Mrs. Tony Randall from 1942 to her death in 1992.

[Mike6E]

I could watch Arlene's reaction over and over again - but Dorothy doesn't look too thrilled for some reason. . .

[tehlinebeginstoblur]

Wow, what a great idea and hilarious episode! I'd like to have seen them do another episode and bring in a different relation for each panel member (e.g. a sister, a nephew, a mother, a son) so that they each had to guess more specifically their person (they all figured it out I guess after the discovery of the first husband, lol).

[MattTheSaiyan]

I love clips with novelty mystery guests like this.

[delightfulstar]

This might be the best MG reveal ever...Arlene's response to Martin's answer was absolutely PRICELESS. You almost can't help but to go back and see it again (and again), and you're still laughing right along! It doesn't get any better than that!!!

[daveeeed99]

What does it tell you when you see the negative comments on such trashy clips, and the positive comments on clips like this? I agree with everyone's wonderful comments here, and think good, clean, classy entertainment like this needs to make a major comeback!

[brandonkragen]

How do we bring back the manners and sophistication exhibited in this show?

[Kate8790]

I can't get over Arlene's reaction when she figures it out...hilarious!

[MegaObserver1]

Notice that Tony Randall called Martin Gable "Marty". I wonder if they ever appeared together on Broadway or in one of Mr. Gable's rare movie appearances.

[calledartist]

I think Bennet Cerf was so handsome at 03:45

[Cherilynn100]

I wish they didnt take this show off GSN. Its a classic and better than the junk shows that are on today

[Blufacia]

best line - "There comes a time when a man talks TOO MUCH!!!!"" -

[schnellschnell]

"well then what are they doing here?" @ 2:26 haha

[MagikalKraker]

ridiculous diamond earring twinkling on Arlene at 1:13

[moroccansunshine]

ha ha what a lovely idea having their partners there

[TomBarristerX]

For those who don't know, the four, and their spousal relations on the panel, are: Martin Gabel (top left, Arlene), Richard Kollmar (top right, Dorothy), Florence Gibbs (bottom left, Tony), Phyllis Fraser (bottom right, Bennett). Gabel was an actor himself, as well as a producer/director. Kollmar was an actor, talk show host on radio, and nightclug owner. Gibbs-Randall worked for fashion designer Bill Blass. Fraser-Cerf's may talents include being an author of children's books.

[franklindavid]

One of the greatest shows ever produced!

It takes you back in time.

[proken58]

The German voice that Martin Gable used was the same voice he would later use in the 1974 Jack Lemmon/Walter Matthau re-make of "The Front Page". He played the psychiatrist who was accidentially shot and kept yelling "Fruitcake!"

[JubalCalif]

A really fun episode! Odd that Tony Randall & his first wife were married over 50 years & never had any kids. After she died he married a MUCH MUCHyounger woman & had two kids with her before he died. Always enjoyed his work. This episode was a fascinating change of pace. THANKS for sharing with us! :)

[NFitalianGuy]

I loved Arlene's response!

[displayfireworks1]

Funny thing, we have over 100 TV channels, unlimited DVD movies and I still love to watch these old TV shows from the 60s. Thanks for posting these.

[oxfordruse]

@displayfireworks1 I totally agree. I wasn't even born until 1983, 16 years after this show ended (minus the awful syndicated version), and I was born in a different country (UK) - and, indeed, I have little idea of who *some* of the mystery guests are (though I know most). And yet I love this show! It's fun without being tasteless; it's witty without being crude; and its celebrities are those who've *earned* that status. I love this show. Thank God for YouTube and generous uploaders.

[Willredd94]

@displayfireworks1 almost all of the ones on youtube are from the 50s not the 60s

[Setebos]

@displayfireworks1 --- Proving that quantity doesn't always equal quality.

[WintersWar]

randall sure overreacts at the end...get a grip on yourself tony.

[ecraines]

Flo's dress is GIANT!!!1

[soulierinvestments]

4:30 >> Here and in a number of other WML clips is evidence that odd-couple Martin Gabel and Dorothy Kilgallen were good friends. Apparently Arlene did not like Dorothy's column, but she liked everything else Dorothy wrote.

[Firewizard23]

this was the greatest show! I would love to see it come back!

[shoredude2]

I'm always surprised that Tony Randall has been married to women.

[soulierinvestments]

It's the memory of Love Sidney. He stayed married to this first wive for ages. when she died young, he married another woman until his death and fathered children at an elderly age. Go Tony!

[CarlyIsAGangster]

Arlene looked soo damn pretty in this video!!

Ahh and funny.!!!!

[KimLoveJulie]

"There comes a time when a man talks too much" 3:30

[tjmooney]

Dot should be played by Emily Mortimer!

[FergusonFan]

Lol

"Ive never felt so foolish in my life" just look at the face of Tony Randall hes like : somebody pinch me please, and fast!

this was so great XD

[lionsgateblows]

man...he had a number of beards, didnt he

[classilyette]

AHAHAHAHAH... "there comes a time when a man talks too much"..priceless!!

[hifithepanda]

LOL! Martin can't help himself... hamming it up. They're so cute together!

[classilyette]

amen to that!!they must have had so much fun together..and they look lovely together!

[BSTO88]

Tony's too adorable for words!

And Arlene...KILLS ME!

[OldTimerGoGetter]

Maaaaarvelous!

This is one of my top 10 favorite WML rounds...mmm...I think I'm going to watch this again now!

[sherrilu]

bennett's wife was the mystery guest a few years later, she had lost a lot of weight looked completely different. To me anyway

[trojangirl246]

what does he say at 3:24?

[MissLizaMay]

Answer there, Yes and No!

[funnygal200]

Love this! It was nice seeing Tony Randall's wife on the show. This is so adorable! Thx! Arlene's reaction was funny.

[Bigwave2003]

Now I know what it would be like to wake up next to Dorothy in the morning. She looks so groggy after taking off her mask.

So sad that hard drinking and sleeping pills took her from us much too soon. Sorry to hear that her marriage to Dick, portrayed as ideal on the air, was anything but in real life.

[Imthecuteone]

aww Dorothy kissed her husband

[filmfemmenoir]

HAHAHAH, Arlene's reaction when she realizes who it is is PRICELESS! Best in tv history lol.

[harwetopa]

Oh, what an evil thing to do...but hilarious nevertheless!

[mca1218]

The great Arlene Francis Gabel kicks a-- in this game. Love not only her moment of revelation (and the comment about those who talk too much), but the way she says her husband's name: "Mahtin Gabel-" a duo for 40 years. Mahvelous.

[26mae1987]

LOL 'then what are they doing here'? lol

[shawnmcghee1]

This is awesome!! :-)

[EDH1712]

I was googling around and I was reading that Truman Capote had a father son relationship with Bennett and they were very fond of each other. Capote also said when he got criticism/scolding that Bennett sent Phyllis for the job. He said Phyllis was loyal if she liked you, but that if Phyllis didn't like you, you better leave the country. I thought it was interesting.

[tomservo56954]

@EDH1712 Yes...that was in the Capote biography on which they based the movie where Phillip Seymour Hoffman won an Oscar for playing him.

[PatinPDXOR]

Many years ago after the syndicated "What's My Line?" ended, Arlene Francis made an appearance in Portland, Oregon where I live to promote her autobiography and show clips from the show. This was one of this clips she presented. How wonderful to see it again and to still remember a good deal of it after all these years. Thank you so much for this.

[Muffy2314]

I love Dorothy, but she looks very groggy here... like she's on something.

[zkzkzk]

After seeing Tony Randall's wife, it make me think the gay rumors are true.

[torchkit]

He was married to her for 50 years, until her death. He later married a hot 25 year old blonde when he was 75. He fathered 2 children when he was almost 80.

[rexthebarker]

Yeah, but that was kind of sweet.  He was married for years and years and gave up hope of ever being a father, and then years later he got to have two children. I was happy to hear about that. And he was married to his second wife until the day he died (not that long ago).

[tcbluecollarguy]

Wow, is Dorothy a mess or what?

[Muffy2314]

you're right she is a mess..no doubt about it.

[rjvonbokern]

This is what made WML so great, thanks for posting.

[gottamatch]

TONY: "They're not in an act together and they're not married"

DOROTHY: "Then what are they doing here!?"

HAHA and Arlene's total surprise when her husband spoke one too many words..

Definately the best WML segment I've seen. Thank you so very much for sharing this timepiece!

[BethBetteJulie]

I loved Arlene's reaction! Brilliant.

[EDH1712]

This is one of my favorite clips ever. So funny.

Poor Martin only gets a friendly handshake from Arlene.

[fancatt]

It was very funny:D:D

[weatdamal]

HILARIOUS!

[kenaco2009]

very funny, thank you for posting

[soulierinvestments]

Christmas 1960 -- but videotaped a week before.

Dorothy in a few days will enter the hospital for treatment of drug addiction problems. And she does seem sort of . . . flushed. At (4:28) She seems more playful with Martin than Dick.

Arlene is always funny ( 3:28 ) when revelation hits her.

The sound you hear after Tony's ( 1:41 ) question is the CBS censor biting through his pipe.

[44032]

If they ever make a movie of Dorothy Kilgallen's life, (and they probably should), I nominate Maggie Gyllenhaal to play her.

[lionsgateblows]

they definitely should

especially because of the mystery of her death

[soulierinvestments]

Or Sara Gilbert.

[CarlyIsAGangster]

They actually are.

Well they're thinking about it.

Goodnight Dorothy Kilgallen.

Look it up!

[UofLCardFan08]

I heard production for 'Goodnight Dorothy Kilgallen' was canned, CarlyIsGangster.