Sun, Sep 12, 1954
The panel was blindfolded when Lee Merriweather came out. She had just won the Miss America 1955 title.
She appeared because John Daly had just hosted the peagent. Her identity was quickly guessed after one
no answer.
The second guest was a Men's corsette fitter. The panel guessed the product but could not guess what he did
with the corsettes.
The mystery guest was Alfred Hitchcock, who had his identity guessed rather quickly.
The final guest was Marilyn Monroe's acting coach. Bennet Cerf guessed her occupation, acting coach, during
the initial wild guess phase of the show. The panel then guessed she worked with Marilyn Monroe fairly quickly
after that.
Sun, Sep 26, 1954
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a young NY city woman who manages a Turkish Bath House for women, as well as, the identity of 2 celebrity mystery challengers, the first are Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, with the second being Red Skelton.
Sun, Nov 14, 1954
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the identity of a NY city fireman, who put out a fire in Dorothy Kilgallen's home nearly a year prior to the broadcasts. Dorothy didn't recall the contestants identity until, she was reminded of the fire at her home after the fireman's identity was eventually revealed by Bennett Cerf. Also, the panelists attempt to identify a senior woman from San Antonio, TX who handles bad checks for the district attorney's office, a man from New Kingstown, Pennsylvania who's a whistle tester, as well as, the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Elizabeth Taylor.
Sun, Nov 21, 1954
The first guest was a casting director for Paramount Studios. The panel guessed it after giving up $40
(8 no answers).
The second guest made mustard plasters. The panel guessed his occupation.
Ginger Rogers wa the mystery guest. In spite of using a disguised voice, the panel guessed her identity rather
quickly. She also happens to be Bennett Cerf's sister-in-law.
The final guest was the governor of Michigan, "Soapy" Williams. He wore thick rimmed glasses and a regular tie instead of his
signature bow tie as a disguise. The panel guessed his identity almost immediately.
Sun, Jan 2, 1955
Guest panelists Sam Levenson and Betty Furness fill in for regulars Fred Allen and Arlene Francis on this first episode of the New Year. Mr. Daly welcomes his two temporary panelists and asks the first contestant to sign in, please. A Fort Lauderdale, Florida woman is the first to do so in this new year and the audience learns the woman is a union plasterer. The panel is stumped and it's on to the second contestant. Mr. Daniel Dragel, an employee for the city of Chicago tests motorists for intoxication. The panel are dancing around, coming fairly close to discerning the gentleman's occupation, but are thwarted ultimately as Mr. Daly flips the cards and reveals Mr. Dragel's occupation. Mr. Dragel thanks the Chicago police commissioner for his appearance tonight. Mystery guest tonight is actress and comedienne, Eve Arden, star of the very successful CBS situation comedy, "Our Miss Brooks." Dorothy Kilgallen unearths her identity and Miss Arden reveals to taking a respite in New York City from work and four children. Finally, Mr. Earl Hallman, a New Jersey refrigerator salesman signs in, but John Daly must call time. However, the panel is amused as Miss Furness was the on-air spokesperson for Westinghouse appliances at that time. John Daly announces Fred Allen's return next week as well as film star, Janet Leigh, covering for Arlene Francis who is still on her break.
Sun, Jan 9, 1955
Actress, movie star, Janet Leigh joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf as a guest panelist for the week, temporarily replacing Arlene Francis. The panelists try to guess the lines of a young woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida who models girdles, she was identified by Dorothy and Fred Allen. Also, a piano tuning man from Los Angeles who tunes Liberace's pianos, no one figured out the mans identity. The first mystery guest was husband of Janet Leigh (Tony Curtis) who had to withdraw himself after his cover was blown earlier in the week. The stand by second mystery challenger was the captain of the US Davis Cup tennis team, Billy Talbert, who recently won the World Davis Cup in Australia, Dorothy identified Billy Talbert surprisingly quickly.
Sun, Jan 16, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the identity of a rather odd older man from Brooklyn, NY who sells eyeglasses for chickens, nobody identified the occupation of the Brooklyn man. Also, the panelist attempt to guess the lines of a female anesthesiologist at New York's Bellevue Hospital, Robert Q. Lewis and Arlene Francis were able to eventually determine that the woman was a doctor, but John ended the game without requiring the panel to guess her specialty. Finally, the four panelists try to guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Esther Williams, who sang all of her yes and no responses, and was one of the few celebrity guest who almost went unidentified by the panelists. Bennett Cerf was allowed one final guess just before John Daly was ready to throw in the towel. Bennett correctly guessed Esther Williams.
Sun, Jan 23, 1955
The first contestant is a French Canadian woman, who is a panelist on the Canadian "What's My Line." Arlene Francis uncovers the woman's identity and John Daly invites the woman to play a round with the panel. The second contestant is a woman who raises worms. The panel is stumped, and there is much discussion about how to classify what a worm is. Celebrity panelist is Dennis Day,whom Dorothy Killgallen identifies.
Sun, Jan 30, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the identity of a young blonde haired Mexican woman from Acapulco who's the captain of a glass bottom boat, Dorothy and Fred Allen eventually figured out her occupation. Also, the panel tries to guess the identity of a alarm clock salesman from Peru, Illinois - Dorothy eventually revealed the mans occupation. Then, the panel attempts to identity a young slim celebrity mystery challenger, Shelley Winters, who was eventually identified by Bennett Cerf. Finally, a small man from NY city who's the head chef at the United Nations - however, time ran out before the man's occupation could be determined.
Sun, Feb 6, 1955
Fifth anniversary show with panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Sam Levenson try to determine the identity of the shows first guest in 1950, while she was still working as a hat check girl at the Stork Club, but now, has moved on to performing as a chorus girl in the hit musical "Fanny", none of the panelists guessed her new profession. The panel tries to rebound by guessing the lines of a older woman looking like a strict school marm who manages prize fighters, her identity went undiscovered. However, Arlene Francis quickly identifies the celebrity mystery challenger Pearl Bailey. To end the show, the panel attempts to guess the lines of a woman who's a captain in the Salvation Army, however, time ran out before the panel could correctly identify the woman's occupation.
Sun, Feb 13, 1955
Louis Jourdan fills in for the vacationing Bennett Cerf this week, along with series panelists, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis. First up is a New Jersey woman, who is a pogo stick tester. Dorothy Kilgallen guesses that the woman's product is a pogo stick, just as time is called, but Arlene Francis asks, when the round is nearly finished, whether the woman is a pogo stick tester. The second contestant is the director of Smog Control for Los Angeles County and the panel is stumped. Finally, Democrat Senator John L, McClellan is the mystery guest, whom Fred Allen identifies. John Daly announces that Ezio Pinza will be the guest panelist next week as Cerf continues his vacation.
Sun, Feb 20, 1955
As promised, guest panelist, Ezio Pinza,joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis this week. Mr. Pinza, when introduced, sings "Happy Birthday," to John Daly. The first contestant is a Brooklyn man who sells maternity clothes. John Daly was just about to flip the cards over when Dorothy identifies the product and Fred Allen correctly pegs the Brooklyn native as a salesman. Next up is the President of Bennington College in Vermont whom Dorothy Kilgallen successfully identifies. The mystery celebrity guest this evening is Dorothy Lamour and the panel has a great deal of fun in their speculation until, yet again, Dorothy Kilgallen comes up trumps and identifies Miss Lamour. John Daly thanks Ezio Pinza, who was starring in the Broadway hit, "Fanny," at the time, for Pinza's birthday serenade and the other panelists wish Mr. Daly a very happy birthday as well.
Sun, Feb 27, 1955
Tonight's show features Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and guest panelist British celebrity, Reginald Gardner, filling in for Bennett Cerf. John Daly wishes Mr. Gardner a happy birthday. The panel were off kilter this evening in that they were stumped in every round. The first contestant was a Missouri woman who designs bridges in her home state. The panel were getting nowhere, so John Daly flipped the cards and revealed the woman's profession. The second contestant was a Pennslyvania gentleman, who was the social director at a resort for honeymooners. Again, the panel were all at sea, and Mr. Daly called time, and the panelists were quite surprised at the contestant's profession. Mystery guest this evening was Portland Hoffa AKA Mrs. Fred Allen, whom Arlene Francis quickly identified. The final contestant was an Illinois woman and a jail matron. John Daly seemed to be in quite a rush this evening and revealed the woman's occupation.
Sun, Mar 6, 1955
Bennett Cerf returns from his month long vacation in Hawaii and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Arlene Francis. John Daly introduces the first contestant, Mr. Louis Ross from Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Ross is a bullfighter and Arlene Francis successfully identifies his occupation. In the second round, a Nevada gentleman, Mr. Walt Hollingsworth is presented. At this time, the panel would get a free pass and try to guess the contestants' occupations by the look of them. Bennett Cerf hit is spot on and guessed, correctly, that Mr. Hollingsworth fixed slot machines at gambling casinos. John Daly and the panel are amused and surprised, for these speculations from the panel rarely prove correct. Next up is the celebrity guest, Lily Pons, celebrated coloratura soprano at the Metropolitan Opera and an actress. Bennett Cerf, yet again, correctly identifies her. At the time, Miss Pons was married to the very popular Russian-American conductor Andre Kostelanetz, as John Daly mentions. The final contestant is a gentleman from New York, Mr. Steve Ellis, who is a hypnotist. Unfortunately, John Daly had to call time and revealed Mr. Ellis's profession to the panel.
Sun, Mar 13, 1955
Panelist regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, appear this evening and are introduced to Miss Patricia Murphy. A New Jersey woman, Miss Murphy is a professional toe dancer. Arlene Francis identifies the woman and John Daly mentions that Miss Murphy performs with her two sisters. at the Latin Quarter Club in New York City. The second contestant signs in as Kirk Miller and is from Canton, Ohio. In fact, he's a psychiatrist and Dorothy Kilgallen successfully identifies Dr. Miller's profession. The mystery guest this evening is Sammy Davis, Jr. whom Dorothy, yet again, guesses correctly. John Daly mentions Mr. Davis's unfortunate recent car accident, which caused him to lose an eye. Daly mentions Davis's incipient appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday, April 3rd and congratulates him. Finally, Mr. Norman Miller, a Georgia man who sells fireworks appears, but John Daly calls time and flips the cards. The panel extends the customary 'good nights', but not without a baffled Bennett Cerf challenging John Daly about his line of questioning of Mr. Miller. Daly answers Mr. Cerf jovially and invites the viewing audience to watch next week.
Sun, Mar 20, 1955
The regular panel, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, appear this evening. The first contestant is a New York City woman named Virginia Hall. Miss Hall is the hotel house detective at Manhattan's Great Northern Hotel. The panel is stumped, and John Daly asks the second contestant to sign in - the gentleman introduces himself as B.M. Byran of Louisiana. In fact, he is Lieutenant General, Blackshear M. Byran and the current Superintendent Commander at West Point. The panel is stumped yet again, although Lt. Byran reminds Arlene Francis of their recent meeting at a gala event, commemorating the 153rd anniversary of the military academy. The mystery guest this evening is actress Terry Moore, whom Bennett Cerf identifies. Miss Moore mentions that she's in New York to attend the premiere of the 20th Century Fox film, in Cinemascope, "A Man Called Peter." John Daly also mentions Miss Moore's upcoming appearance in a television play, 'One Little Room' on "The US Steel Hour,":
Sun, Mar 27, 1955
Star of the popular situation comedy, "Mr. Peepers," Wally Cox fills in for Fred Allen this evening and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant, an Illinois man called Charles Hume signs in and the panel has much fun trying to guess Mr. Hume's occupation - he is a skunk breeder. John Daly flips the cards over and the panel is stumped. Second, a Brooklyn man, Mr. Max Fleischman, is introduced and, yet again, due largely to Mr Cox's befuddlement in his line of questioning, real or feigned, John Daly calls time and tells the panel that Mr. Fleischman sells toothpicks. A different spin on the introduction of tonight's mystery guest, movie star Tyrone Power, when studio audience applause is withheld to confuse the panel. However, Miss Francis can not be fooled and correctly identifies Mr. Power, whose idea it was to ban applause. Tyrone Power was appearing in the Broadway comedy, the short-lived "The Dark Is Light Enough." In addition, Mr.,Power was starring in the recently released motion picture, "The Long, Gray Line." The final contestant is Mr. Jack Syke of Oak Park, Illinois, who rents tuxedos, but, yet again, Mr. Daly called time and flipped the cards over, inviting all to tune in next Sunday evening.
Sun, Apr 3, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin by trying to guess the profession of a Boston woman who's a men's barber. Then, the panelists take on the second contestant from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who is a garbage can salesman, Robert Q. Lewis identifies him. Next, the panel tries to guess the lines of the weeks celebrity mystery challenger Fred Astaire, Arlene Francis quickly figures out Astaire's identity. Finally, with little time left in the broadcast, the four panelists take their shot at guessing the occupation of a young attractive woman from Columbus, Ohio who sells airplanes for the Cessna Aircraft Company - her identity went undetermined as time quickly ran out.
Sun, Apr 10, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf start the show blinded folded for their first challenger who's dressed as a lady clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum Baily Circus, Fred Allen determined her profession. Next up, is an elderly New Jersey woman who counts money for Brinks Inc., none the panelists could identify her. Then, it was time to guess the identity of the weeks celebrity mystery challenger Rhonda Fleming, Bennett quickly identified her. Finally, and with an unusually large amount of time left in the broadcast for the final challenger, the panelists attempt to guess the lines of a middle-aged man from New Jersey who's a self-employed harmonica tuner - but time did eventually run out before they could determine his identity.
Sun, Apr 17, 1955
New game rules are introduced later in the show. However, before the new rules are announced, the weekly regular panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf begin the show by attempting to guess the profession of a woman who's a human cannon ball from central Florida. Arlene Francis identified the woman fairly quickly. Then, the panelists meet a Columbus Ohio man who is the executive officer of an atomic submarine (U.S.S Nautilus), after some difficulty, Bennett correctly identified the man. Then, before the panel began their attempt to identify the celebrity mystery challenger Barbara Ann Scott, the shows new rules are announced where each panelists can only ask one question a piece of the mystery challenger, despite the rule change Fred Allen quickly identified her. Finally, the panel takes their shot at the identity of a woman from NY who makes false eyelashes. While Dorothy determined that the woman had some connection to the fake eyelashes business, it took Bennett to eventually determine what specifically the woman did in the fake eyelash business.
Sun, Apr 24, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the lines of a Ohio woman who's a hog buyer, none of the panelists identified the woman. Then, the four tried to determine the occupation of an elderly man from Connecticut who was employed as a butler (a common profession at the time), Arlene Francis managed to determine the mans profession. Continuing with the shows new rules from the previous week, the panelists ask one question a piece of the celebrity mystery challenger to determine the identity of Rosemary Clooney, Bennett quickly identified the weeks mystery challenger. With plenty of broadcasts time left for the final challenger, the four take a whack at determining the identity of a woman from Gary, Indiana who's a comic strip artist, and the creator of the strip "Brenda Starr". Dorothy eventually identified the woman.
Sun, May 1, 1955
Laraine Day joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf, in the absence of Arlene Francis. The panel is fooled in that the first contestant signs in with a variation of his real name, so as not to divulge his identity. Bennett Cerf divines that he is a governor and Laraine Day nearly called the state where he governs, but it was Bennett Cerf who won the round by naming South Dakota as Governor Foss's bailiwick. There's a discussion about recent nuclear testing that transpired in Nevada and many governors, and other politicos were present. Miss Kilgallen reminds everyone that Governor Foss is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The following contestant is a New York City woman, Mrs. Margaret Oldham, chorus girl dresser at Manhattan's famous Latin Quarter nightclub. Dorothy Kilgallen wins this round in as much as she identified what Mrs. Oldham does and John Daly generously flips the cards over and discloses the popular venue. Mystery celebrity guest is the popular British music hall star, Gracie Fields, and Miss Kilgallen scores another round. John Daly brings out the final contestant this evening, a Queens man who sells second-hand locomotives. Unfortunately, time runs short, and Mr. Daly flips the cards over - though Fred Allen was on the right track (no pun intended). The usual pleasantries are exchanged, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week.
Sun, May 8, 1955
Actress Laraine Day joins the panel this evening, filling in for Arlene Francis. Regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Bennett Cerf and Miss Day are introduced to the first contestant, a Brooklyn man, Mr. Danny Cohen. Mr. Cohen sells hot dogs at Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Miss Kilgallen almost immediately ascertains what he does and where he does it. The second contestant is a woman from Portland, Oregon, Zareen Austin. Miss Austin makes dice and stumps the panel. When asked, Miss Austin reveals that she does this in her home town and not in Las Vegas, as was suggested. The mystery celebrity guest is the famous cabaret singer, Hildegarde. Bennett Cerf pegs her but defers to Miss Kilgallen, who identifies her. John Daly makes another announcement, encouraging people with interesting jobs to write in as potential future contestants. Finally, Miss Catherine Hand, a chiropodist, signs in and Laraine Day determines Miss Hand's profession. For once, the show was running long on time as Mr. Daly and the panel chatted with Miss Hand and asked her questions about the types of problems she encounters from her patients. Dorothy Kilgallen is off to Paris, and John Daly and the entire panel wish her Bon Voyage.
Sun, May 15, 1955
TV star Mary Healy is this week's substitute for the vacationing Dorothy Kilgallen. Arlene Francis has returned from her sojourn and joined Miss Healy, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is a Japanese gentleman, Masakazu Kobayashi, a manufacturer of ladies' stockings. Bennett Cerf wins this round in determining the gentleman's occupation. Next to sign in is Mr. Milton Gshwind, a Kentucky man who builds jail cells and whom Arlene Francis guesses correctly. Mystery celebrity guests this evening are husband and wife, Marge and Gower Champion, and Mary Healy is right on the beam in her speculation. Arlene Francis mentions that they are currently starring on Broadway in a musical revue, "3 for Tonight" with Harry Belafonte. Finally, though short on time, Mr. Daly has a Pittsburgh woman, Marlene Gornell, introduced. Miss Gornell has a local TV exercise program, helping viewers to slim down. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly divulges the woman's occupation. Miss Kilgallen will be away for another week, and Miss Healy will fill in for her yet again.
Sun, May 22, 1955
Guest panelist, Mary Healy, is back again this week and joins Arlene Francis, Fred Allen, and Bennett Cerf. Host John Daly invites the first contestant to sign in, and the gentleman is Col. William Draper, the pilot for President Eisenhower's airplane, "The Columbine." Bennett Cerf almost immediately identifies the colonel's occupation and his charge. The second contestant is a Texas woman, Mrs. Grace Brice, who is the owner of a pickle factory. Arlene Francis dances around the woman's product, but yet again, Mr. Cerf is the one to peg the lady's product and what she does with them. Celebrity guest this evening is Van Johnson, who is in New York to film "Miracle in the Rain," with co-star, Jane Wyman. Fred Allen almost immediately identifies Mr. Johnson, and that leaves time for one more contestant, a Nebraska woman, Mrs. Ramona Deitemeyer, who is Mrs. America, 1956. Unfortunately, time runs out, and Mr. Daly incorrectly identifies the woman as Mrs. America, 1955. Mrs. Deitemeyer politely corrects Mr. Daly. John thanks, Mary Healy for her two appearances on the show and announces the return of Dorothy Kilgallen next week.
Sun, May 29, 1955
As promised, Dorothy Kilgallen is back from her Parisian vacation and joins Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf on tonight's panel. Host John Daly welcomes Miss Kilgallen back and invites the first contestant to sign in. The gentleman is one Mr. Edward Fritz, a U.S. Customs Inspector (who just checked Miss Kilgallen's luggage two days before the broadcast). Dorothy doesn't recognize the gentleman, but Bennett Cerf guesses that he may have had contact with one of the ladies on the panel, both of whom were abroad in the last month. Cerf is correct in assuming that it was Miss Kilgallen's luggage Mr. Fritz checked, and the panel enjoys a good-natured laugh. Next up is a gentleman from Alameda, California, who makes and tests bullet-proof vests. Miss Kilgallen was coming close to guessing, but in the interest of time, Mr. Daly flipped the cards over and stumped the panel. The mystery celebrity guests were the popular singing trio, the McGuire sisters, whom Fred Allen identified correctly. Finally, a Los Angeles builder of swimming pools and National Guardsmen, Mr. Jack Conroy, was the final contestant, but again, the clock was running out, and Mr. Daly called time. However, John Daly did mention that Mr. Conroy did fly from Los Angeles to New York and will return on an F-86 aircraft and commended Mr. Conroy and the National Guard for how they serve the nation. The usual pleasantries and good nights are exchanged, with John Daly reminding viewers to tune in next week.
Sun, Jun 5, 1955
Regular panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, join host John Daly this June evening. The first contestant is Mr. William Gourley, a Brooklyn man who drives a patrol wagon for the New York Police Department. The panel is stumped until the cards are flipped over and Arlene Francis blurts out that he drives a "paddy wagon." John Daly points out that Mr. Gourley is not a police officer, but a civil servant of the City of New York. Next up is one Mrs. Elizabeth Rowens, who is an attendant at the Baltimore Public Bath House. Again, the panel is very much at sea and, ultimately, stumped. The mystery celebrity guest this evening is Conrad Hilton, the renowned hotel owner. Bennett Cerf correctly identifies Mr, Hilton. Chatting with Mr. Daly, Mr. Hilton discloses that he's on his way to Istanbul, Turkey to open another hotel. Finally, Mr. Alex Tansman, who makes Davy Crockett hats, a very popular fad at the time, is presented before the panel. Unfortunately, time runs out, and John flips over the cards before the group can draw a bead on Mr. Tansman's occupation. However, in closing, when the panel says good night to each other and Mr. Daly, the four panelists don the hats that Mr. Tansman brought with him. The ladies' hats are in white fur, and the very proper Mr. Daly has a hat as well, but prefers not to wear it as he invites viewers to tune in next week.
Sun, Jun 12, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a frail looking elderly woman from Jacksonville, FL, who's a professional high diver and dives 90 feet into a flaming pool for Jack Smith's Supermarket. The woman went unidentified during the questioning round. Next, the panelists attempt to guess the line of a man who signs in as "Mr. X", who is a professional wire tapper. Once again, the challenger went undetermined. The panel then tried to guess the identity of the week's celebrity mystery challenger Tom Ewell of The Seven Year Itch (1955), with Marilyn Monroe, that was currently playing on Broadway at the time. Tom was quickly identified by the panel. Finally, the panel attempts to guess the identity of an elderly man from London, England who makes prams, otherwise known as baby carriages in the U.S. Time ran out, and the challenger was awarded the win.
Sun, Jun 19, 1955
Betty White takes the place of Arlene Francis for next couple of weeks on the panel, which includes Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf. They all try to guess the professional identity of a man from Mesa, AZ who raises alligators; the challenger won by default. Then the four take a stab at identifying the line of a young woman from Los Angeles who models maternity clothes; once again the panelists failed to identify the challenger. Next, the panel tried to guess the identity of celebrity mystery challenger Arnold Stang, and it was one of the few times that the mystery guest went unidentified in the first five years of the show. Finally, with little broadcast time left, the panel attempts to guess the line of a gun maker (ironically named William Gunn), but time ran out before the panel could correctly guess his occupation.
Sun, Jun 26, 1955
Betty White fills in for Arlene Francis again this week and joins series regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is Mr. Merle Trantham, who is a parole officer at California's San Quentin prison. The panel determines that Mr. Trantham works in the penal system, but time runs out, and the panel is stumped. Dorothy Kilgallen balks because, during questioning, Mr. Trantham said he doesn't work at an office outside of the prison. Host John Daly clarifies that in his capacity, Mr. Trantham makes recommendations to the parole board and, as such, does work exclusively inside the jail. The second contestant is a Detroit woman, Dorothy Miller, employed by the Federal Reserve and burns money in her post. Miss Kilgallen, quite cannily, guesses that the woman with money, in some capacity, but, ultimately, the panel is stumped yet again. Mystery celebrity guest this evening is the Oscar-winning actor Jose Ferrer. He is almost immediately identified, by Bennett Cerf and Dorothy Kilgallen simultaneously. Mr. Daly mentions the appearance of his wife, Rosemary Clooney, as celebrity guest a few weeks before and praises Miss Clooney lavishly. Mr. Daly also plugs Mr. Ferrer's upcoming film, The Shrike (1955), and lavishes further praise upon Mr. Ferrer's costar, June Allyson. Finally, a New York City woman, Joan Carpenter, a mambo instructor, signs in. Time runs out, but the panel was very close to determining Miss Carpenter's occupation. John Daly thanks the woman for appearing this evening, which just happens to be her wedding day. Miss Carpenter was married that Sunday morning and Mr. Daly wishes her a long and happy marriage. Daly announces that Arlene Francis will return next week. Daly expresses his thanks to Betty White for substituting for Miss Francis and invites viewers to tune in next week.
Sun, Jul 10, 1955
Jack Paar joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf as the week's comedic guest. Panelists try to identify a man from England who's the Mayor of Stratford, England. Bennett quickly identified the London man. The second challenger was a man who tests army shoes. The man went unidentified. Next, the panel attempt to identify the week's celebrity mystery challenger, Sheree North, and she is quickly identified by Dorothy. Lastly, the panelists take their shot at guessing the lines of a man who works as a rainmaker - time ran out on the panelists.
Sun, Jul 17, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf are joined this very busy evening by guest panelist, Robert Q. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was pinch-hitting for Fred Allen, still recovering from an emergency appendectomy a few weeks back. The first contestant this evening is a gentleman from Nevada, G.W (Walt) Fisher, justice of the peace. It doesn't take long for Miss Kilgallen to identify the gentleman's line of work. Of great interest to the panel and the studio and viewing audiences is that Mr. Fisher had just recently married Clark Gable and Miss Kay Williams (Gable's wife upon his 1960 death and the bearer of a son for him). Next up, a dainty Candian woman, Mrs. Eva Shular, who operates a poolroom in her native Ontario. Though Dorothy Kilgallen identifies Mrs. Shular's involvement with the game of pool, Bennett Cerf identifies what Mrs. Shular's role is as the individual who runs the pool hall. Mystery celebrity guest is none other than the allegedly convalescing Fred Allen. He does his very best to disguise his voice, but, ironically, it is the gentleman filling in for him that evening, Robert Q. Lewis, who, before correctly determining Fred Allen's identity, thanks him for allowing him to work that night. The panel is apparently relieved and utterly delighted to see their colleague. Next up is a Frenchman, one Monsieur Simon Guillemot, a sailor on the battleship Jean Bart, recently docked in New York's harbor. Arlene Francis identifies him almost immediately, allowing time for one final contestant. Mr. George Ito, a New York City man, and professional fire eater signs in, but time runs out, and Mr. Ito wins by default. As always, John Daly bids the panel and the audience good night and invites viewers to tune in next week.
Sun, Jul 24, 1955
Fred Allen returns this evening, after nearly a month's hiatus, and joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. First up, this busy night is a demure young woman, from West Virginia, Miss Lee Chona LaClaire, a professional wrestler. The panel is stumped, and Miss LaClaire wins by default. Next up is a woman, Mrs. Lorraine Straka, a parking ticket agent, who does her job while riding a motorcycle in her native Cicero, Illinois. While questioning from Arlene Francis, host John Daly calls a conference with Mrs. Straka. In an off the cuff remark to her fellow panelists, Miss Francis says she was going to ask the woman if she was a motorcycle cop - a shriek from the audience and thunderous applause greet Arlene's comment, but John Daly lets the win go to Mrs. Straka, in the situation. In a turn of events from last week, Robert Q. Lewis is the mystery celebrity guest. He is almost immediately identified by Bennett Cerf, but Mr. Daly allows the panel to question Mr. Lewis until Miss Francis successfully identifies him. Mr. Lewis asks Mr. Daly about events at his home the week before - seems Mr. and Mrs. Daly are the proud parents of five new puppies, proud Papa Daly mentioning the successful delivery of the pups without the aid of a veterinarian. Finally, a Brooklyn woman, Mrs. Pat Branton, stumps the panel and wins by default when they can't identify her as a seasick pill tester for Pzifer Pharmaceuticals. Mrs. Branton, Mr. Daly explains, tests the medication for their solubility and so forth. Dorothy Kilgallen asks, rather cryptically, when bidding the panel and the audience good night, if Mrs. Branton ever went out to sea. Mr. Daly seems nonplussed and says he has no idea, bids the panel farewell and invites the viewing audience to tune in next week.
Sun, Aug 7, 1955
Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are on deck this evening and try to ascertain some tricky occupations. The first contestant to sign in was Miss Jane Iden, a California woman, who sets pins in a Hollywood bowling alley. The panel came nowhere near Miss Iden's line, so Miss Iden won by default. In the next round, another California contestant, Mr. Jimmie Mitchell of Pomona, signs in and the audience finds out that Mr. Mtichell trains circus elephants. Dorothy Kilgallen identifies his role as animal trainer, and Arlene Francis runs with the suggestion of her fellow panelist, Bennett Cerf, as to the animal he trains. Arlene can not claim victory since she did have help from Mr. Cerf. Host John Daly gives the win to Mr. Mitchell, since the lines were blurred as to who identified his being an elephant trainer. Mystery celebrity guest is film and Broadway actor Burl Ives. A sensation on Broadway that season in Tennessee Williams's "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," in the role of Big Daddy, Bennett Cerf almost identifies Mr. Ives, and Miss Francis praises his Mr. Ives's performance to the high heavens. Finally, a contestant brought back from last week, Mr. Colin Bloor, signs in - whom the panel immediately recognize as a player from the previous week. Mr. Bloor's occupation? He paints white lines on highways as a summer job. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Bloor wins by default. The panel bid each other and John Daly good night and Mr. Daly invites the viewing audience to tune in next week.
Sun, Aug 14, 1955
Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. First up is Mr. Al Fowler, an Iowa native and Navy man, who flew into the eye of Hurrican Connie. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Fowler wins by default. Next up are two ladies, Phyllis Raber and Anne Lindsay, who run a dog washing service. Arlene Francis identifies the women's' occupation, but host John Daly gives the women the win. Actor Paul Muni, appearing on Broadway in "Inherit The Wind," is the mystery celebrity guest. Bennett Cerf identifies him though Mr. Muni says nary a word and uses a violin to answer the panel's questions. Finally, Mr. Howard Burhler, a gentleman who pilots ships through the Panama Canal, is the final contestant. Time runs out, and Mr. Burhler wins by default. John Daly and the panel exchange their usual good nights, and Mr. Daly invites viewers to tune in next week. By: johnmike59
Sun, Aug 21, 1955
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man who runs a school for dealers and gamblers in Las Vegas. Then, they attempt to identify the occupation of the second challenger, Bill Parker, who serves both as the chief of police of Los Angeles county, and as the technical director for the TV program "Dragnet". Next, the four attempt to identity the weeks celebrity challenger Audrey Meadows from the "Honeymooners", and sister in-law of actor and 'What's My Line?' regular panelist Steve Allen.