What's My Line? - Fred Astaire (Apr 3, 1955)
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- MYSTERY GUEST: Fred Astaire
PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
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The first contestant deserved the entire prize just for her wonderful laughing
You guys notice how we all comment on this show like it is happening now? We write things in present tense. John is so articulate. Dorothy looks good tonight. I like Arlene's hair, etc. I think we all like to escape to that wonderful world 60 years ago.
I would love to go back to then
@@Chris73388 The 1950s were known as the "Fabulous 50s." it was a decade of peace, tranquility and just wonderful life experiences!
How John Daly could part his hair like that is a bit strange haha...
@@pianoman551000 That is a widespread, but insidious, nostalgic fantasy -- that there was ever a time when everything was good. The 50's were a decade of peace? We fought the Korean War for more than three years. In 1954 the French suffered a disastrous defeat in Vietnam, causing them to leave that country. In 1956 the Soviet Union brutally crushed the Hungarian Revolution, an attempt to build some democracy in Hungary. Tranquility? Jim Crow was the law in dozens of state and interracial marriage was illegal in even more states. Children trying to integrate Little Rock Central High in 1957 required hundreds of National Guardsmen to keep them from being murdered by hostile crowds. And Joe McCarthy destroyed the careers, families, and sometimes lives of many thousands of people with his blacklists of suspected Communists. Wonderful life experiences? Women could not obtain credit in their own name or, in some states, buy property. Many states had laws that decreed that a man could not rape his wife, regardless of the acts he committed. And every sexual act between people of the same sex was a felony that could send them to prison. I could go on and on.
And I have never before heard anyone call them the "Fabulous 50's" till now. In the 60's, they were referred to as a time of great conformism. The group that came of age during the 50's was referred to as the "Silent Generation."
And we could go on and on for years about what was wrong with the 60s,70s, 80, 90, and with today, 2019, every decade has many thing wrong with it, just depends where your coming from and your Ideology, was the 50s worst than the decade before, or the decades before that, or was it an improvement? was it any worst or any better than the other, from the beginning of to 20th century onwards I think each decade has had it's merits, the good thing just don't get a mention from people with a pointless point to prove, like Cheryl stein from above,
I can't believe it: Astaire is so humble, the greatest dancer of course - but he is a great singer, too!
Debbie Reynolds had a wonderful story about how he helped her understand what it took to be a movie dancer:
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But what about Gene Kelly.
Yes indeed this is my escape away from this world we are living in now it’s so relaxing funny wholesome thank God for this type of show wishing we would have shows like these now 🥰🥰🥰🥰I’m hooked 🥰
I like watching these, I wasn't born till 1958. It's kinda cool
Astaire's modesty is so disarming. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say a bad word about him and I think it's that quality as much as
his amazing physical abilities that people admire
Even down to that beautiful slide as he exited the stage, Astaire was absolutely incomparable
Astaire, ...the most elegant man to have ever graced the planet...
Was so graceful. I paid particular attention to his height as he was leaving compared to John who was about 6 ft tall so he must have been around 5' 10" or so. Anyway, point is he was able to move his body around with ease and was very lucky to have danced with Ginger who could keep up with him and was more graceful than he.
Cary Grant.
Yes a very elegant man and a superb dancer but what's with the Three Coins In a Fountain nonsense--not even disguising his voice.
What a gentleman Fred Astaire was acknowledging the audience which so few of the celebrities ever did.
...I lived in that wonderful world 60 years ago, and it was truly a different place and time; I miss it so.
Totally agree absolutely 😊
please, elaborate.
...most lives had a purpose; people knew their roles and how they related to everyone else; there was respect for law and order, and responsibility was the order of the day; traditional morals and values, understanding civics and capitalism, the value of education, and marriage, and family...liberalism and lazziez-faire have ruined it.
I lived in that world too, but was not aware of the Great Wide World. If I was fed, carried around, and my diapers were changed, 9-month-old Me was content.
Pampers/Huggies/etc had not been invented yet. The biggest Technology was the black&white TV in the family living room.
Out in the country, back then, it was not unusual to have to walk the path to the outdoor privy if visiting someone of my grandparents generation.
The first contestant is the very definition of "A Ray of Sunshine."
Wasn’t she 😊
What a thunderous ovation he deservedly got.
Even Fred Astaire's signature is a dance.
I noticed that!
Miss Iverson was a delight! Her joy was infectious, wasn't it?
Fred Astaire is lovely. And humble.
I'm reminded of the Hollywood agent who, upon first meeting and testing Fred Astaire said, "Can't act, can't sing. Can dance a little." LOL!
Once upon a time, when women could laugh innocent and straight from the heart ... like a viking lady barber.
Wow, I can't believe how shy and humble Fred Astaire was at the end of his round. He was a very nice person to give Leslie Caron a great deal of praise in the movie she was starring in.
Just a few days ago I watched Daddy Long Legs for the first time.
Now I would like to read the book on which it was based, by Jean Webster, I think it is.
his first wife had died a year before
From my father's generation. Went through the great depression, fought the Big one and had so much class to give.
Dear Fred Astaire! Don't you just love how he gently banters, "One step? I don't know how to do just one step." 💕💕
I love how dignified people were back then. No viciousness, no attitude.
And real names, unlike you: coward.
Just looks
@Beatnik People didn’t air their faults like they are something to be proud of. What a mixed up time in history we live in today 😢
They had plenty of viciousness and attitude
@@eyescreamcake lol
The panel was in awe... awestruck for someone so luminary as Fred Astaire... truly Hollywood Royalty and rarely seen other than his movies.
They could've saved the embarrassing gesture of asking him to Dance. Nobody should expect that from such a stellar performing Artist.
@@garfieldharrison510 Hi there 😏,
He came accross as a sympathetic, humble man. Even though having earned "his stripes"... I wouldn't have been surprised if he would have if hé could have -> but he didn't have his tapping-shoes on and who knows, maybe the surface wasn't right for it either. A "quite" likable man, to say the least.🌹
Regards, 💐
Edle Iversen is just wonderful!! I hadn't seen this complete episode, just the part with Fred Astaire, and I'm so glad I did. She is delightful!
Isn't she just great?!! What a smile, and clearly enjoyed every minute.
I love watching these! Daly's command of the English language is outstanding and so eloquent.
I concur wholeheartedly.
ayo das rayciss yo
I notice a lot of comments compliment how articulate he is, but that's because they're comparing him to how most people speak today. What's crazy is he was only slightly more articulate than the average person of that era.
@@zimtak6418 Not quite true - he did articulate extremely well, but his vocabulary was also quite above the average. Or putting it another way - he knew all words and also how to put them together and pronounce them.
JCD spoke with that eloquent Trans Atlantic accent,which has virtually faded out,if not totally so. I have a pretty thick South Midland accent. Richard frpm Alabama
Fred Astaire's name will alway be synonymous with fine dancing the likes of which few today could ever come close to.
Aside from Ginger, Fred danced with Rita Hayworth, Irene Dunne, Joan Crawford and Eleanor Powell. He is a gentleman that is beyond a legend really.
I absolutely love What's My Line- as it allows us to go back to a simpler time.
and cyd charisse! in “silk stockings” n “bandwagon”…what a beautiful talented amazing dancer, a fabulous partner with fred as well 💜
Joan Crawford was the best dancer bar none.
The lady barber was absolutely lovely and reminded me of like a 40s actress with her look and contagious laughter.
Mr. Astaire was such a wonderful entertainer... dancer, singer, actor... he could do it all. And, from what I understand, an extremely nice, humble msn.
Fred even signs his name like he's dancing
Deb Patterson True dat ! Thought I was the only one who noticed....
I noticed that too!
Deb Patterson I noticed that too.
Deb Patterson, that's so great that you said that. One of the speakers at the AFI Life Achievement Award dinner in honor of Fred was Audrey Hepburn. Astaire was in his 80's at that point. Hepburn looked at him and said, "Fred, you claim that you have stopped dancing. But the way you hold your knife is dancing."
It's true. Any time he moved, he was dancing.
It actually kinda looks like a foot hehe
We yearn for yesteryear, such poise, elegance and perfection as Fred Astaire.
Fred was a great performer...I saw him...a while back when I was slightly younger...on the original Battlestar Galactica and did not know who he was at the time but thought he played the role very well indeed! YEARS later I realized who he was
Fred Astaire got a really enthusiastic welcome from the studio audience, but that's to be expected. Not only was he a major movie star, but everyone knew who he was, and nearly everyone loved his dancing style. Dance teachers have told me his style was unique and inimitable, something you just can't teach dance students to do. Even Mikhail Baryshnikov, many years ago asked if he could be some other dancer instead of himself, which dancer would he like to be. He answered "Fred Astaire" -- and explained that he would love to be able to dance as he danced because no one else danced that way and with such style and elegance.
Thank you for the story. No one can compare to Fred Astaire. I believe Gene Kelly and him were in a class of their own. No one has quite done their style of dance ever since. One of a kind originals.
+gcjerryusc
Another special quality that Ginger Rogers brought to dancing with Fred Astaire was her ability to do an extreme back arch. It enabled them to go further with their choreography than Fred could do with his other dance partners.
+ToddSF 94109
It is so interesting to read or hear people at the top of their craft give accolades to their fellow craftsmen. I have heard similar remarks by Gregory Hines, but not about Astaire but about a more athletic rather than elegant type of dancer. He was saluting Fayard and Harold Nicholas. Hines claimed that their life story could never be filmed because no one has ever been able to duplicate the level of athleticism and acrobatics in their style of "flash dancing" in addition to the artistry in their tap dancing. And of course, Gregory and his brother Maurice were a great brother team of dancers in their own right.
Fred Astaire and the Nicholas Brothers: each the very best in their particular style of dancing.
Ginger was also a brilliant comic actress, and the duo had a wonderful on-screen rapport.
One if life's great pleasure is watching Astaire dance.
I've heard of him, but I've never seen him.
I love the actors and actresses that bow or blow a kiss or wave to the audience before they leave. Not all of them do. The ones that do know that they owe all of their success to the people and the fans and they never forget to give props.
Edle Iversen is the most delightful guest I have seen on the show. Her inner and outer beauty shine. I know her customers must have loved her.
She has an infectious laugh!
Her laugh is infectious :)
That lady was so cool. I agree, her customers probably loved her.
She is very beautiful you can see hear that she has a lovely disposition charming xx
A lovely soul that really shines! Would love to be a friend. 💕🐝
The first contestant laughing when John explains the words "knead" and "pummeling" is the highlight of my week
Loved it !!
She had me laughing in tears. What a great contestant!
9:58 is what makes John Daly such a brilliant host. He realized instantly that the audience wanted to clap & gave them a full chance to do so while taking the blame on himself.
Almost more enjoyable than Ms. Iverson's enjoyment is John's joy at her enjoyment. He seemed more carefree in these years.
The fabulous Fred Astaire! Could we use a celebrity like him!!!
The first contestant brought me smile with her beautiful smile. So heartful. She is so charming.
One of the most classy men who ever lived...period
Fred seems ready to break into dance at any moment.
What a humble and enormously talented man was Fred Astaire. If only we had people like him still.
The lady barber and Fred Astaire really enjoyed themselves. When guests add to the show you know the host is fantastic. The panel had a great time with each other and with John. It's such an uplifting show! No wonder it's still appreciated after so many years!!
The fifties and early sixties were the best. People were civil and truly loved America. Times sure have changed.
I agree with you SO MUCH !! 😌
Edle Iversen was one of the most delightful contestants ever! One can't help but like her, and that laugh is so infectious!
I wonder that John didn't flip all the cards as he usually did for an attractive blonde.
She was wonderful-what an infectious laugh!
Lovely outfit!
People used to dress up when they went out, went to church. These days, it's ragged, holey jeans, sloppy shirts -- or so tight every freckle makes a bump in the material -- and scruffy shoes. My beloved Mama would call the attire today "disreputable."
She was cute and her laughter contagious!
It was shame that he did not flip all the cards. Her smiles still haunt me!
The innuendo with the first contestant was off the charts. She really handled it gracefully.
She didn't understand the implications.
Shortly before his death, I was living in L.A. and stopped my car when I saw Mr. Astaire walking down the street with his female companion, I had to say hello. As for his singing, he was one of the purest voices, and didn't interpret the songs, but sang them as the composer wrote them. Cole Porter was once asked who he wanted to sing his songs, believe it or not for a female he said, Marilyn Monroe, and for a male, he said Fred Astaire.
When he was fairly elderly, he was the main guest star on an episode of "Battlestar Gallactica" (the original series, not the reboot). I think it was one of his grandkids who asked him to do a cameo on that show, so he asked the producer, and the producer wrote a whole episode for him instead. He was so charming and stole every scene he was in, and though he didn't dance, he was still incredibly graceful!
That laugh when she realises what "pummel" means. Anthology moment.
I love this lady barber.
"Are you known for your dancing?"
That alone is FRED ASTAIRE
Gene Kelly was also a great dancer.
@@Pashasmom1 So was Sammy Davis Jr.
@@slaytonp Sammy was a great admirer of Astaire. Check out his impersonation of Astaire walking down the street available on youtube.
@@preppysocks209 I had seen him do that on stage--many years ago, at the Mapes Hotel in Reno where I was born and raised. As his show went on, he became more and more-- "beautiful" is the best word I can think of. Something very special would shine through his otherwise rather homely facial features.
@@preppysocks209 Nicholas Brothers were way better than fred astaire
I love how proud trash can man is of the trash cans he sells. ❤️
Listening to and watching Mr. Daly and the panel reveals the benefits of avid reading and conversing regularly with others who do.
It’s so fantastic to hear them talk about their up coming new movies which happen to be movies that we have seen and love. Daddy Long Legs is one of my favorite movie.
An amazing, simple idea of a show, not a lot of expense, or gimmicks to produce, yet highly entertaining. 1950's such an easy pace, lifestyle, Most network shows today cost millions of dollars per show to produce, yet not near as enjoyable.
Steve williams I agree with you. I believe that if a show has people with intelligence , humor, class , and are entertaining, it doesn’t need the gimmicks. I love this show. This channel is terrific!!!
Fred's beloved wife Phyllis died during the filming of 'Daddy Long Legs' shortly before he appeared on this episode to promote the film. He was so bereft that tried to withdraw from making it, offering to pay all the production costs and often broke down during breaks in filming.
Ohhh, how sad. They should have let him off. Not fair to force anyone to be cheerful & funny at such a time.
@@danbev8542 Don't forget that Curly Howard had a stroke during the filming of his last official 3 stooges short and Moe and Larry weren't allowed off the set until the finished that day's shooting. Movie studios are satanic.
YouzTube99 I just now broke down at the thought .
Yes she died of lung cancer on September 13, 1954
@@danbev8542
Fred actually wanted to be let off and offered to pay the costs incurred for the making of the film up to that point so he could be released from his contract.
Family and friends intervened, knowing that, without work to focus on, he would likely have gone into an even deeper depression.
I love the lady barber. What a delight. I'm from Massachusetts and worked in Boston most of my adult life, so it was fun to hear: Boston.
The first contestant is such a ray of sunshine. Charming, beautiful woman. I wish he had answered "Some" to the whistle question haha
Allen M. Quinn I quite believe it is some😂😂
Yes she was a darling! Too bad they don't make 'em like that anymore!
I grew up watching or tried watching this game show and found it boring, as a kid, not understanding the amazing talent the panel has in exposing these guest occupations, and as someone in.their mid 60s, I've grown so fond of WML, via you tube, that I purchased a 155 dvd set of the whole series.. this is a show from the 50s, which still maintains the humor,intelligence and whimsical behaviors of all the celebrities I grew up admiring...what a great and classical game show, each panelist and guest panelist compliment John Daly's superb spontaneous performance ...
A shame you could have watched on here free 😊
SUCH A CLASSY SHOW.
Bennett was so cute while he was bantering with Miss Iverson. He looked a little smitten with her.
The greatest dancer who ever lived.
Fred Astaire. My idol and a magnificent human being
17:05 He's so friggin' adorable I can't take it.
It was a simple format, but simply AMAZING the quality of talent that came on the show. Amazing really.
Fred Astaire is so terribly modest. Everyone who knew him loved him...
Awwww ❤ Fred Astaire
OMG, I had to watch this a 2nd time, I absolutely love Edle's laugh, It's just fantastic !!
Man, that first guest is something else. The expresion of her face here 7:15 is so adorable.
Fred was CLASS personified !! He was just 135 lbs . no wonder that he was so light on his feet as well !! HE WAS THE BEST EVER !! Everyone knew that !! { I am just 56 now but my Mother and Grandparents LOVED the man, so I too watched much of his career as a kid !
Such class , Mr. Astaire !!!
Time of class, grace and humility..
They all talk so perfect,and dress so nice,,,,I love it,,,
8:12 The Edlee girls laugh is hilariously cute and contagious. ❤
Fred Astaire, a delightful man.
There are dance routines done by Fred Astaire That no one has come close to doing, even today. People have tried and tried, but can't come close to doing anywhere near to how he could
Pretty much agree, but one of my favorite jokes has to do with his long time dance partner, Ginger Rodgers. "She didc everythingb Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels."
Fred was so cute & shy ☺️💓
Times when America used to manufacture everything from soups to nuts...
Yes. Not today. We are indebted to China 🇨🇳 for some odd reason! Hmm 🤔. Who could’ve done that??
98% of all clothing worn in America was manufactured in America...now, it is 2%😪
20:30
Fred Astaire refers to his "Daddy Long Legs" co-star Leslie Caron "i have a wonderful little girl in the picture..."
reminiscent of his line in "Swing Time" - referring to Ginger Rogers
"yes - she's the most wonderful little teacher i ever heard of."
From beginning to end most delightful episode.
Fred Astaire my favorite actor, humble and elegant
I notice that Fred Astaire did not rush out like so many other mystery guests. This show never learned the benefit of giving the stars a chance to plug their books or upcoming performances..
They were on a tight schedule, often running in and running out
WML was not that type of show😊
I love how the gentleman rise to the guests as they greet them. I’m not saying the gender differentiation is a good thing, but there’s just that charm of a different world seeing a gentleman stand as someone approaches. I also love the urbanity of the panel, I would love a dinner party with Dorothy, Arlene, Bennet, and John.
Love Fred Astaire. Arlene Francis, as well.
How can they all be so amazing and talented and clever!!!????
From the first time I saw one of his pictures in 1955, I have never gotten enough of this extraordinarily talented person. Even when he is not performing and just being himself, he captures your heart. And...I still think Ginger was his greatest partner and a stellar talent as well. They were lifelong friends.
Fred Astaire, so humble.
I'm sorry they started introducing the panelists when they were already seated; although the male panelists always looked more or less the same, I enjoyed seeing the entirety of the gowns on the ladies, especially Arlene Francis. (Also Bennett Cerf always did a nice, courtly bow to the audience.)
I agree with Dorothy. To say he is not a singer is a travesty. His light pleasant voice has introduced more classic films than any other singer of the golden age of American music.
He started writing songs after awhile. He was a wonderful singer, really got inside a song
@@rosemma34 Just listened to him singing "Night and Day" and "Cheek to cheek" today...Very talented man! That's why I love in "Holiday Inn" during the song "I'll Capture Her Heart" the fickle girl says to Bing if he could dance she'd be with him and to Fred she says if he could sing...Well, he could!!! LOL!
The awesome and wonderful Fred Astaire ♥️ ♥️⭐⭐
The way Robert says, "He fills them" is just so funny.
I cringed when Bennett asked Fred Astaire to dance a step for them because it clearly made Astaire uncomfortable to be called upon to invent a dance step on such short notice. Bennett and Arlene are often guilty of putting the mystery guest on the spot like that. Ethel Merman handled it best when she answered, "At these prices? No!".
A musician’s viewpoint - - yes, that would be like asking a pianist, “Can you play the opening bars of Chopin’s “ minute waltz?” Could I remember that on the spot? And, anyway, What would be the point?
Fred was a great performer...I saw him...a while back...on the original Battlestar Galactica and did not know who he was at the time but thought he played the role very well indeed! YEARS later I realized who he was.
I adore Fred Astaire!
That first question from Dorothy to Fred Astaire nearly breaks down Fred and John.
The blonde lady wore a beautiful style dress.
The guests actually had legible handwriting. Mostly a lost art, today.
They all were so polite to each other. 😃
So glad I've seen those days.💟
A time when people in show business had class and TALENT.
vibra64 And so many of the best also, like Fred, had grace, charm and (as can be seen here) great humility.
He started to and jcd held him in place. It's amazing how many mgs act like they gotta catch a cross town bus. Anticlimactic feelings?
I loved Daddy Longlegs. Sort of a Cinderella story. Love Fred Astaire.
This show reflects that men can have just as lovely handwriting as ladies. I love when the guests sign in! You can learn a lot from a person's handwriting. I agree with the comments stated previously; such a classy, witty TV show.
That first guest was having so much fun LOL
What a fantastic guest the barber is
The best show so far
I feel lucky to know of Fred Astaire. ✌💖
Fred Astaire is a living legend!!!!
Fred, the absolute genius talent, was sincerely shy and humble.
An immortal talent and performer.
Has anyone noticed that some of the professions have been absorbed into other businesses? Such as, trash cans being sold in Walmart, as opposed to being sold by the trash companies of today.
I just moved to a part rural area, and the company that picks up trash has their own trash receptacles that you pay a small fee to have, just that one time - not really buying them, for if you switch companies, they will take it back.