What's My Line? - Lauren Bacall; Durward Kirby & Phyllis Newman [panel] (Dec 19, 1965)
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- Posting this one early for sad, and obvious, reasons. In tribute to the great Lauren Bacall.
Many. many thanks to CZcams user retrovideofestival for providing a high quality copy of this show.
MYSTERY GUEST: Lauren Bacall
PANEL: Arlene Francis, Durward Kirby, Phyllis Newman, Bennett Cerf
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Lauren Bacall! Everything I ever saw with this actress in it was divine! She had a radiance and a graceful and appealing nature which stood the test of time! She was also an accomplished performer in theatre and her star quality never waned! I am forever grateful for the brilliance of film; keeping her legendary beauty and wonderful talent alive for generations to come!
No one can growl out the word, "mahhhhhhhhrvelous" like Betty Bacall. And I LOVE the moment when she purrs, "Now, Ahhhhhrrrrleeene..."
Purrrrr....
@@danielesch605 This remind me of Eartha Kitt)
I've been a life-long fan/admirer of the legendary Lauren Bacall. She had a 70-year-old career in Hollywood and on Broadway and married but was never overshadowed by her marriage to the equally legendary Humphrey Bogart. Contrary to a previous comment, it wasn't her time to go and I'm consoled by the fact that many of her finest performances are preserved on film to be enjoyed by future generations. She will be missed.
Had the pleasure of meeting her in Boston in 2008.
@@wptariesWoW what luck 😊
She's most certainly is 😊
This show would be very excellent for those wishing to learn and expand their understanding of the English speaking language. Everyone is using a large vocabulary with excellent grammar.
The TV era when the nedium was used to increase people's intelligence. Contemporary TV is used to dumb down people and they let them.
*medium
I agree.
A bit pretentious if you ask me. Look up “Mid-Atlantic accent” on Google. Their accents were very studied. I laugh when they have guest panelists like Johnny Carson and Buddy Hackett who try to match the polysyllabic approach of the others. I don’t know that the contrived use of English is better than someone who just speaks like a normal person.
Absolutely
Yes, there will never be another sultry Lauren Bacall. But she and Bogie are together again!!!!!
I bet she's also spending time with Jason Robards too, she loved him as well. :)
@@HolgerRuneFan Jason was very handsome but booze isn't easy to handle...I know all about living with men like that
Some would say that that’s just wishful thinking.
Arlene Francis's wardrobe is always so stunning!
And beautiful
@ddivincenzo1 - Arlene's spectacular good taste, her hosting the show "Home" on TV for awhile, and her wonderful way with people had a lot to do with her becoming the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors of Bonwit Teller.
They do seem overdressed for a game show however. It would seem appropriate for them to wear a beautiful dinner outfit instead perhaps .
Arlene is amazing. How she nailed the mistletoe saleman with 5-6 questions was impressive.
Mr. Terban, the guest at 19:00 , has been a teacher at my school for over 55 years at the time of writing. I had the privilege of taking his language class in the seventh grade. Everyone I know has immense respect for him.
Teaching for 55 yrs. Is quite an amazing achievement. 🌼👪
Lauren Bacall. One of the greatest actresses
@Ed Miller actually she was a great actress
Rest in peace, Ms. Bacall.
Also the panelist Phyllis Newman died this week.
Arlene had been playing the game for SIXTEEN years. Watch how she nailed the mistletoe salesman in one minute flat. Awesome. 11:00 and then at the end nails the department store Santa.
They needed to bring in something like someone who manufactures Easter baskets at Christmas time, just to throw them off the trail.
I'm still keeping track of all the times when the entire panel has stood out of respect for a contestant. I would venture a guess that the sister was one of the youngest ever to receive that honor.
What a gorgeous voice Durward has.
His voice didn't have the rich tones of Percy Helton, but Mr Kirby did indeed have one marvelous voice.
It is my belief that an obituary should not be a story about a person's death.
Rather, it should be a celebration of the life that he/she lived. Lauren Bacall is a true legend who should be appreciated rather than scrutinized.
Thank you for that-- I couldn't agree more.
Okay, that's your opinion.
Very interesting that Bennett Cerf addresses Lauren by her real name "Betty".
Watching it on a X-mas morning!! Merry X-mas to everybody around the globe!!
Lauren , a true star Always a class act .
Always liked her voice; so sophisticated. I enjoyed her cat food commercials for Fancy Feast-perfect upscale product for her, or she made you think it was! She had class in all she did on screen.
I simply could never take a shining to Phyllis Newman at all. Her voice is so grating. I dread that she's on so often after Miss Dorothy passed away
You dread it? Why, is it coming to get you?
Never cared for her either. Kinda phony
I’ve heard a lot of people compare her to the incomparable Mary Tyler Moore and. I can’t help but disagree! I always thought Mary’s tone was more straight forward, Brooklyn-ish, and had a sweet “ping”. Kinda like she was always trying to smile or give advice to a little kid. Phyllis New man’s on the other hand is very thick and high-pitched, almost nasally. But I guess it all depends on one’s eardrums and perception to pinpoint tone.
What a remarkable life she had! Eternally fascinating, gracious and gorgeous.
So respectful to Sister Francis
What a wonderful introduction for a change by adorable Arlene for John. Arlene's voice alone is music to my ears.
There’s real love and admiration there.
Very rare for them to have this much time with the fourth guest and still have time remaining!
I love all of them, Arlene Francis was gorgeous, RIP ms Bacall
Such intelligent people. I love their use of the English language. T.v. shows today lack sophistication.
+Saxon C You are correct, sir. And part of that is because, at one time, the film studios taught its actors and actresses proper diction and elocution, a sort of finishing school so its stars could present themselves with dignity and be heard and understood by any English-speaking person in the world. The dialect was, more or less, based upon how an average person in California (an almost dialectless region, though a proper linguist would disagree) or the Midwestern United States would speak.
Good broadcasters also, needless to say (but I shall, anyway), were hired on the basis of their having been effective public speakers. Even in terms of the long-running game show "The Price is Right," for example, the program's former host, Bob Barker, was a true broadcaster. Drew Carey is not.
gymnastix: I feel it should be noted though that a great deal of the reason for the need of such diction was pragmatic due to the quality of microphones or in some stage performances a total lack thereof. Today, a common laptop microphone is miles better in quality. To speak with such diction on modern microphones would be rather noticeable, so I can't consider it a bad thing, technology-wise, that the need for the diction faded away. I don't consider it dignity as much as I do pragmatic. Sure there is a charm to it, but I only find that novelty to be of historical interest, rather than a part of humanity. It is superficial at its core, and in a sense: not human. But that doesn't disqualify it from a learned, practice skill. But, there are other historical skills - some very difficult for that matter, that modern technology has shifted our need from.
There is still something to be said for good diction, which is a skill. There is still a need for people to understand each other. While my hearing is better than average, there are some people who are difficult to understand. Therefore, I disagree that good diction is unnecessary. Furthermore, there are words that have different meanings that sound similar. Word recognition programs often make errors.
Aired live on the same night the December 26, 1965 episode was taped.
By this point, a month had passed since Dorothy Kilgallen unexpectedly died.
Vahan Nisanian She was killed
Henry Jackson Agreed. While there is doubt, there is very little doubt about it. No loose ends.
Only Bennett would tell a Nun that she is attractive!
😂😂😂
dpm1982 a total letch on every show
@@johndonahue3162
Nice play on words! Well played. And you're right about that as well.
What !!!!????
I mean... if she’s an attractive nun she’s an attractive nun lol Id tell her lol
I almost expected John to ask the nun, "Is it Miss or Mrs.?", just out of habit.
avlisk Ha! :)
avlisk The Sisterwasn't out of habit, she was wearing it.
Charles Henry Double ha! :)
+Charles Henry Good one, and literal.
Someone's channeling Bennett...
Marvin is alive and well at 79 and an author of childrens books
Thank you, I just scrolled down to the comments section to find out more about this guest.
She's always so much fun on the show! Loved this equally as her first appearance
She was a real star and a real lady!
Such a voice, I'm sad to see another legend go. Not a good couple of days..
Very good actress loved her voice and her eyes were beautiful.
Thank you so much for posting this on such an unfortunate occasion. Ms. Bacall was definitely one of my "Old Hollywood" favorites. Beauty, that distinctive voice, great style, and excellent timing on the screen. She is already missed dearly.
OMG THIS WAS AIRED ON MY BDAY HELLOOO
Too bad they guessed Ms Bacall's identity so soon. But the fact she was in a current Broadway play was probably the main clue. As always, thanx so much for uploading this bodacious "blasts from the past" ! Ms Bacall wanted to repeat her role in the film version of "Cactus Flower" but the studio decided to give Ingrid Bergman got the part. But Ms Bacal went on to further Broadway success (and winning two Tonys) for "Applause" and "Woman of the Year".
Thanks for posting these videos. I find that the 'ordinary' guests seem to be much more interesting or funny than the celebrities. (:
I agree they can be disappointing because they're usually discovered too soon, they usually have to make all kinds of noises to disguise their voice and the jobs are similar . One of the best imo was Elizabeth Taylor .
At 41 years of age, Lauren Bacall could not have looked any better. The play she starred in at that time, "Cactus Flower", was adapted into a film by Columbia Pictures in 1969. Ingrid Bergman, who resembled Bacall a tad bit, replaced her in the film version.
This episode has such a happy mood to it with Christmas approaching... to think I was in my mother's womb at the time is somewhat overwhelming...
Such a wonderful show and the guests are all brilliant ❤
thank you so much for posting this episode, What´s My Line?. I truly liked this woman´s class, beauty and attitude, what a role model for everyone today!
Just read about Lauren Bacall dying. Happy that you put this one up early.
Great show, great times, classy people and REAL stars!! Happy I was a teen at the times, great memories, sadly gone. 😕
I chiefly remember Durward Kirby as Garry Moore's old sidekick!
This was my 21 birthday, I was in college and missed this one. I am astounded that Durward/Durwood Kirby was still around.
Homer Durward Kirby (August 24, 1911 - March 15, 2000), sometimes misspelled Durwood Kirby, was an American television host and announcer. He is best remembered for The Garry Moore Show
“Kirby's name was spoofed in the animated series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, wherein a man's hat (size 7-5/32) was called the "Kirward Derby". It supposedly had magic powers that made its wearer the smartest person in the world. Kirby considered suing, but his business manager pointed out that it would only bring more attention to the show. Jay Ward, producer of The Bullwinkle Show, even offered to pay Kirby to sue him; however, he did not pursue any further action.”
@@markiangooley Yeah, Boris and Natasha were villains, it was a clever show that didn't last very long.
When I look at that tall, blonde lady who starred in that TV sitcom "3rd Rock from the Sun" I sometimes think of Lauren Bacall.
Thanks for posting this one.
You're welcome, Mark. I just wish there hadn't been any cause for posting this early.
Thanks for posting!!
***** You're very welcome. :) I always think it's better to remember performers through their performances, rather than with sadness at their passing. Lauren Bacall certainly had a rich. full life.
Lauren Bacall was so great
LOL at Phyllis' first question to Bacall!
And Bacall's reaction after that!
Thanks for mentioning that, Vahan-- her surprised and elated reaction to that question is what I chose for the thumbnail for this video, wanting to choose the happiest expression possible given the sad circumstances. I truly believe that performers want to be remembered not with sadness at their passing, but for all the joy they've brought to the world. Rest in peace, Ms. Bacall, Robin Williams, and (not long ago) James Garner. Let's hope these are the "three" that these things are supposed to come in, and we're done losing beloved performers for a good long while.
What's My Line? On another forum, someone posted a list of the major performers we've lost this year--aside from those you mentioned, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and I'm forgetting several others... it's really been an awful year in that regard, and the "In Memoriam" segment of the Oscars is going to be heartbreaking...
What's My Line? Awww that's very thoughtful of you. :) Your comment made me smile, you're right I do believe Lauren would want her fans to remember her as a happy person and not to be sad everytime they watch her now. Like I said it's very thoughtful of you to have put up a thumbnail with Lauren giving an "elated" expression trying to emphasize her happiness, it really helps me to read that someone in this world is trying to see this in as much of a positive light as they can given the circumstances. I'm sure Lauren is very grateful to you for doing this, after reading your comment I know I am.
Newman and Bacall were close friends. She may have even recognized her whisper.
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I first got the heads up that Lauren Bacall had passed from this wonderful new group of folks.
RIP Lauren Bacall. So incredibly sad.
The play that Lauren Bacall was in was "Cactus Flower" which ran for 1,234 performances.
Stunning and Beloved!!!
One of the few legendary actresses I would have loved to spend time in her company. Her autobiography is brilliant.
Perfect neighbors...I'd have the Billy Wilders' next door, and the Martin Gables' on the other side.
Phyllis Newman was good and asked relevant questions. I remember another nun appearing on WML, she was a dentist! :)
How Lauren answers to don't be recognized because her voice... love her
Phyllis Newman's voice could be a dead ringer for Mary Tyler Moore's Laura Petrie, very close match. Also, the nun in the first game almost ruined it when Bennett asked, "Do you go to people's homes?" and she responded by asking, "You mean away from the academy?" The panel missed that clue entirely. WOW!
I don't hear any resemblance between Newman's voice and Moore's voice. Mary had such a smooth and pleasant voice with great control. Phyllis always sounds like she's shouting, and when she laughs my ears bleed. I remember Moore even way back from Dick van Dyke show and thought she was so lovable and perfectly cast as Laura Petrie.
she is and was wonderful
That must be the most posh sounding Santa I've ever heard.
Mr. Marvin Terban is a famous author of children's educational books at Scholastic Publishing and treaches English at Columbia Preparatory School in Manhattan, NY.
@@ladyg0726 How interesting!
Just New England-y.
A month after the passing of Dorothy Kilgallen. Lauren Bacall so beautiful. If you can catch Roddy McDowell's home movies on CZcams filmed at his house in Malibu, you can see her in many of them. A natural beauty with no makeup and windswept hair on the beach.
Lauren Bacall apparently refused to guest on What’s My Line after Dorothy Kilgallen wrote a column in bad taste about Humphrey Bogart in the late 1950s. And Bacall never forgave her since. So it’s no wonder she came back to be a mystery guest after Kilgallen’s death.
I like how they all stood for the Sister
It's weird seeing Bennett on the far left instead of the far right.
Agreed. It throws the balance off entirely.
Ooo! Finally, the political talks began!
It is good because we then don't have to hear any inane puns or longwinded intro of JCD
I love how Bennett calls Lauren by her real name ❤️
I initially liked Phyllis when she filled in for either Dorothy or Arlene, but her blurting out the mystery guest Lauren Bacall's name after the rest wanted to let the line of questioning go around to keep her on longer kind of annoyed me. It reminded me of what Dorothy did all the time. Even though Dorothy did it often, Phyllis was just a guest judge so she should have went along with the line of questioning.
However, everyone had a nice long conversation with Miss Bacall so I think the audience benefited from the early guess by Phyllis Newman and we got to see Miss Bacall and hear what she was doing at the time. Lauren Bacall sure was a gracious and elegant woman. I love how she said goodbye to each panel member and gave the ladies a kiss on the cheek.
The good ole day's in NY ♡♡♡
It's funny that Lauren appears on this episode shortly after Dorothy's death. I imagine if she hadn't died Lauren would not be there. In a 1979 interview with Dick Cavett she referred to Dorothy as a vicious monster and a bitter miserable human being. Dorothy had falsely reported that Humphrey Bogart was worse and dying on the 8th floor of a hospital that didn't exist. Everyone knew Bogie was sick but were respectful and caring and didn't make waves with the exception of Dorothy.
Somewhat like local Chicago music impresarios Harry and Sarah Zelzer letting the cat out of the bag about tenor Richard Tucker's heart attack in 1962, after Tucker quite understandably cancelled his scheduled Orchestra Hall recital that spring. The Metropolitan Opera - and Tucker's agent - stated that his cancelled performances were because of "indigestion," but the Zelzers refused to lie when asked by the local music press about the reason for Tucker's cancellation of his Chicago concert. Tucker was furious, and never again sang in Chicago under the auspices of Allied Arts again. (He did, however, sing in Chicago a number of times between 1962 and his untimely death (of a massive heart attack) in early January of 1975 - at Lyric Opera of Chicago, at the Ravinia Festival, at Mandel Hall (I think) and Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (I think), and, of course, at Park Synagogue for the High Holy Days.)
Hi Patrick...I was literally waiting for someone to "pick up" on that....you are the only one...but at least someone has...
I found it very weird her being on in december of 65... she was on the show back in 1953 as a fairly new star...married to Bogie at that time... and the incident where Dorothy said false statements regarding Bogie was in 1957 maybe 1958...
But Ms Bacall just under NO UNCERTAIN TERMS....LOATHED her for that... and here she is appearing on Whats My Line around 3 weeks after
Dorothy K's untimely death... I think Ms Bacall was very aware of this timing...
Perhaps this was her personal sweet revenge ! to appear almost right after (that seat to the far left being seated by someone else)... Ms Bacall was a very classy broad !
Shocking !
Lauren’s description of Dorothy: “she’s a bitter, miserable, human being” was certainly a mood 😂
John says "It's like carrying coals to Newcastle, saying 'Merry Christmas' to you." 13:28 to the mistletoe shipper. I am familiar with this old saying but it is the first time in my life that I actually hear someone say it (and who would say it if not Mr John Charles Daly)! In Sweden we use an expression which translated would be, "It's like going over the bridge for water).
It's an English idiom and I was surprised to hear it on American TV, but John Daly was a South African and his accent sounds nearer to English than American. I assume that he was taught by an English person or met many such people and picked up the manner of speaking in that way. I hope that I pick up his elegant manner of speaking by watching these excellent shows.
@Johan Bengtsson - Does "like going over the bridge for water" mean it is the wrong way 'round to get what you need efficiently or does it mean you will never get the water going from one side to the other? Please chalk this up to my ignorance. In America, as in Britain, and probably most Commonwealth countries the Newcastle reference is because coal was mined in the northeast of England. So it was taking something with you that was unneeded or redundant, at best. I am not sure it has quite the same meaning, but am asking you how it is so. I love language and the quirks of it, so really want to know if it's really equivalent. Thx.
@@philippapay4352 It's more of a way to do something completely unnecessary. Why go over the bridge to fetch water?
@@Beson-SE Thank you. That makes sense when said that way because that would fit exactly with why take coals to Newcastle, where so much is mined that they provide it to everyone else in the nation. As often happens, I over-thought the metaphor, which defeated the purpose. LOL.
@@philippapay4352 I should have written the sentence a little bit more correctly to avoid confusion. Anyhow, it's always fun to have a vivid conversation. :)
Class and sophistication, rest in peace beautiful lady. And you were right, Nicole Kidman is not a legend, not yet anyway, but you certainly were(are).
It's amazing she got turned down for roles for having such a high squeaky voice, so she worked on it, and roughened her voice up to make it husky, and it since became her trademark! Pretty impressive. I wonder what he "real" voice was like, -- although after all these years, I'm sure that husky voice actually BECAME her natural voice. What an amazing woman.
She actually damaged her vocal cords permanently so that she couldn’t make her voice any higher.
@@cynthiat6505 This is true! A lot of Actresses would take up smoking so they could permanently lower their voice and be hired for better roles. Gene Tierney did the same thing.
RIP Lauren Bacall.d.2014 A nun is the first guest.
Sister Francis has a wonderful charisma.
Lauren bacall had a wonderful screen presence..her husky voice suited her...she was awesome in film TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT where she met and married screen legend Humphrey Bogart...even her later roles hinted at an actress with a touch of class..please do not hold her having lived a rich and full life against her.
vickie oglesby When I was a little boy, I wished Lauren's dance at the end of To Have and Have Not could have gone on forever.
vickie oglesby she was only 19 years old when she was in that movie.
Mr. Marvin Terban is a famous author of children's educational books at Scholastic Publishing and teaches English at Columbia Preparatory School in Manhattan, NY.
If only Bennett could see into the future...he would have signed him to a book contract.
WOW! That Durwood Kirby ( or the Kurwood Derby) was a tall glass of water.
"C'est la vie, say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell."
she is so beautiful
I WAS SO GLAD THEY CHANGED TO GLASSES STYLE MASK FOR THE PANEL- THE MENS' EARS ALWAYS LOOK CRUSHED AND THE WOMEN ALWAYS CAUGHT THEIR HAIR
IN THE TIES.
She gave it away at the beginning!
In the comments from a previous episode years before this one someone asked the question, “Arlene Francis or Lauren Bacall?” Having seen how both aged up to this point I’d have to say Arlene Francis, no doubt!
Mr. Turban was very handsome
Again, the respect of the ladies for religion in those wonderful times before the downward trend of ethics started in the mid 1960s.
Lauren bacall!!!! 😍😇
I knew two guys in college who went to military academies and were still in need of therapy years after.
I betcha
Lol Bennett told Phylis off for guessing Lauren Bacall too quickly
I forgot about Durward Kirby's being on CANDID CAMERA, in addition to his many other projects! Famous for being the target of a notorious BULLWINKLE prop/././the belvoed Kurward Derby!!
Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat.
_Again? That trick never works!_
Nothing up my sleeve ...
Apparently Bullwinkle's magic hat was not size 7 5/32.
He threatened to sue for the Kurward Derby but was talked out of it because it would only bring the subject more attention. The creator of Bullwinkle said he wanted the publicity of a lawsuit and even offered to pay Kirby if he would sue.
Here's the thumbnail pic of Lauren Bacall for this video again! :) 14:45
Marvin Terban is alive and well and went on to become a children's and educational author.
At the :20 mark, right after the announcer says "What's My Line" it sound like a ladies voice says "sex". I've listened to it about 5 times and hear it each time. Anybody else notice that?
I didn't get what she said.
Yes I heard it !
Someone slipped in a "subliminal" message. I would think it happened long after the show was on.
I just hear "Thaah," and it sounds like it has been dubbed in more modern times. The quality and tonality of the recording is different than the rest of the broadcast.
Phyllis Newman was Jewish too, yet she was wishing a merry Christmas to her family. I guess like today, it was somewhat of a universal greeting.
Look up top right, and you'll find Lauren Bacall did an earlier episode, 1953.
So sad that her death was overshadowed by Robin Williams passing himself away...
They had the death of Fred Allen and just the month before this show Dorothy Kilgallen was murdered, you can see the stress on Jon Daly and Bennett and Arlene Francis.
Marvin Terban (Macy's Santa Claus) went on to have a distinguished career teaching and writing children's books...
imsixftsix No kidding! Thanks for the info. I always appreciate it when people add insights like these on the videos.
And based on the cover of his latest book, he doesn't need makeup to play Santa anymore. :) Wonder if he still does it?
Gee it would have been interesting if he had published with Random House after that appearance!
imsixftsix David Von Pein
I am a school librarian, and we have some of his books in my library! The name didn't click with me when I first heard it, but once you mentioned it, it did look familiar, and I am actually familiar with several of the books on the list you linked. Even before reading your comments, I was struck by what a great contestant he was. He seemed very self-assured, wasn't afraid to correct John Daly on the pronunciation of his name, and answered the panel's questions with the kind of finesse one would expect from John. I was initially surprised to find out that he was a teacher, rather than an actor, but his excellent knowledge of the use of the English language explains why he was so well able to give those detailed answers, and I'll bet he put his theatrical talents to good use in the classroom!
Reluctant Dragon I agree with your assessment of his current appearance! Based on the beard, I wouldn't be a bit surprised to find out that he still plays Santa in some capacity or other.☺
Correct; (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Terban). It's always a pleasure to see someone from this show who's still notable, and in this case - Mr Terban, being a noted children's author, it's very apropos to have him here, as a 'Santa'.
IN addition, where Mr Terban taught (Columbia Grammar School) is one of my alma maters. A terrific school.
WOW, I don't know who Lauren Bacall is... I've seen her on here before, but I guess I never really noticed her voice. Does she EVER have a deep voice for such a young person!
Smoker. We all develop deep voices. She’s 41 here 😊
Bennett Cerf likes to fawn over guests. "The loveliest sister (nun) I have seen in a long time?
A rare slip-up in word usage by Arlene at 22:38, when she asks the Santa "do you dawdle children on your knee?" The verb she probably was trying for was "dandle": to bounce a small child up and down playfully in the arms or on the knee.
Dandle???? Never heard of it
@@gailsirois7175 Did you ever hear "dawdle" used with respect to children and knees? I haven't. That word means to move slowly or to waste time in an idle fashion. A Google inquiry on "dandle" gives the definition: "move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way. 'he dandled his son on his knee'" Which one sounds more like something Santa would do? These days, even if you don't have a dictionary within arm's reach, it's easy to look up unfamiliar words on the Internet.
May be it is the fastest clearing of 3 contestants, at 15 minutes and 40 seconds!!!
Mr. Daly missed a No at 21:10. Only time I remember that ever happened.
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