Ep 29. What's My Line? - 1955 - Episode 29

What's My Line? was a popular television game show that aired from 1950 to 1967. It was created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, who also created other popular game shows such as The Price is Right and Match Game.

The show had a panel of celebrities who would try to guess the occupation or identity of guests, who could be anyone from a nun to a professional wrestler. The guests would come on stage and the panel would ask them yes or no questions to try to figure out who they were.

The show was hosted by John Charles Daly, who was known for his smooth and charming demeanor. He would introduce the guests and read out their occupations or identities to the audience, but the panel would not see this information.

Each guest would come out and stand in front of the panel, who would then start the questioning. The questions were often humorous and playful, and the guests would often give clever and witty answers.

As the panel asked yes or no questions, Daly would keep track of how many questions had been asked on a large game board behind him. If the panel was unable to guess the guest's identity after 10 questions, the guest would win a cash prize and leave the stage.

If the panel successfully guessed the guest's identity, they would win the round and earn a cash prize. The guest would then reveal their identity to the audience, often leading to cheers and applause.

Throughout the show, there were also mystery guests who were famous celebrities or public figures. The panel would be blindfolded while the mystery guest came on stage, and they would have to guess their identity through a series of questions.

What's My Line? was a beloved show during its time and was a cultural phenomenon. It was known for its charming and witty panel, its suspenseful guessing game, and its ability to bring on a diverse range of guests.

Even today, the show is still remembered as a classic of television history, and its influence can be seen in the many game shows that have come after it. If you're a fan of classic television or just love a good guessing game, What's My Line? is definitely worth watching.