Ep 33. What's My Line? - 1955 - Episode 33

What's My Line? was one of the longest-running game shows on American television, airing from 1950 to 1967. In the show, a panel of celebrity guests would attempt to identify the occupation of a mystery guest by asking yes-or-no questions. In season 1 episode 33, which aired in 1955, the panel included host John Daly, as well as celebrity guests Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen, and Robert Q. Lewis.

The episode opened with the mystery guest backstage, as the panelists introduced themselves and joked around with John Daly. Once the mystery guest was brought out, the panelists began their questioning. They started off with broad questions, such as whether the mystery guest worked for a company or was self-employed. They soon narrowed down that the mystery guest was a man who worked in a field related to science.

Throughout the episode, the mystery guest maintained a calm and collected demeanor, even as the panelists pressed him with questions. At one point, Robert Q. Lewis asked if the mystery guest had any famous clients, to which the mystery guest responded, "I would say so, yes." This led the panelists to speculate that the mystery guest might be a doctor or a researcher.

As the questioning continued, the panelists began to hone in on the mystery guest's specific field of work. Bennett Cerf asked if the mystery guest worked with animals, to which he responded, "Yes, occasionally." Dorothy Kilgallen asked if the mystery guest's work involved testing on animals, to which he responded, "No, not really."

The panelists then turned their attention to the mystery guest's physical appearance, questioning whether he wore a lab coat or worked in a sterile environment. The mystery guest revealed that he did wear a lab coat, but that his work also involved field work and travel.

As the episode drew to a close, the panelists made their final guesses about the mystery guest's occupation. Arlene Francis guessed that he was a geneticist, while Bennett Cerf guessed that he was a veterinarian. Dorothy Kilgallen guessed that he was a marine biologist, and Robert Q. Lewis guessed that he was a zoologist.

Finally, John Daly revealed the mystery guest's occupation - he was a paleontologist. The panelists were surprised and impressed by the mystery guest's line of work, and commended him for his contributions to science. The episode ended with the mystery guest bidding farewell to the panelists and the audience, as John Daly signed off.

Overall, What's My Line? season 1 episode 33 was a fun and engaging episode that highlighted the wit and charm of its celebrity panelists, as well as the fascinating work of its mystery guest. Through its clever format and entertaining personalities, What's My Line? remains a beloved classic of American television.