Arlene Francis, the Delightful Star

Short and sweet documentary segment on the First Lady of Television.

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• Arlene Francis
• What's My Line

[hifithepanda]

What documentary is this from? Thanks for sharing it! Am I wrong or is that Vicki Lawrence narrating at the end?

[roots66]

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.

[YellowDogTV]

I love Arlene even more after seeing this! Thank you for posting!

[ameroux]

This is wonderful!  Thanks for posting it. Arlene Rocks!

[younghoss]

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".

[tomitstube]

@hifithepanda ~ certainly sounds like vicki lawrence.

[windstorm1000]

@delightfulstar Wonderful post--all those adjectives describe Arlene beautifully--thank you.

[windstorm1000]

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.

[et7waage1]

Thanks so much for sharing! I especially love her voice!

[ashcarl116]

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!!

[thejonquil]

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.

[ashcarl116]

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?!

[franklindavid]

There is only two words to describe Arlene Francis ! Beautiful and witty.

[jg0582]

Très Charmante !