September 2023

WHAT’S MY LINE?-2nd Taped Episode (Aired Sep. 10 1968)

Host: Wally Bruner
Announcer: Johnny Olson

Celebrity Panel:

  • Soupy Sales
  • Meredith MacRae
  • Gene Rayburn
  • Arlene Francis

And I tell you, Arlene, it’s much better being here than Saigon.

Wally’s intro, with no context (Why’d you delete the panelists intros, Buzzr??!)

FIRST GUEST: Esteene Del Rio (Chicago, IL)

Some strong whistling as Esteene signed in. She’s self-employed and deals with a product.

Gene: Does what you do bely your physical appearance?
Yes
Would I come to you?
Yes
Would it make me happy?
Yes
Would it cost me a great deal of money?
No $5

Arlene: Is the product edible or coatable?
Neither $10

Soupy: Would it help my home?
We don’t know what kind of problems Soupy has in his home, but generally No $15

Meredith: Does it come in contact with the body?
Yes
Is it other than clothing?
Yes means No $20

Gene: Are there animals other than humans that use the product?
Yes “I concluded that”
Household pets
Yes
Canine family?
Yes
Is it edible?
No $25

Arlene: Would the canine wear it?
Yes
Wear it on the head or neck?
Sometimes
Does it cover a certain area?
Yes
Do you make raincoats, fur coats or dresses?
ALL OF IT

She designs fashions for dogs, including mini skirts. Selling to department stores, grooming shops out of cloth and paper and. Prices go up to $500, the lowest Wally said was 298. ($298 or $2.98?) Time for a fashion show!

Shelly and Gigi are wearing psychedelic Lame line, changing full-length gown and a mini. Gene decides to help the human model transform. In her hand is Celito, both wearing paper embossed fabric. It’s totally disposable! (The other was cleanable.)

After the break, Wally offers Arlene a fitting for that special outfit; Arlene was more into the dog’s hair

SECOND GUEST: Bernice Gera (Indiana, PA)

She’s self-employed and deals with a service.

Soupy: Is it a service I might come to you for?
Perhaps
A service I’d come to you rather than you come to me?
A reluctant Yes
A service that would help physically?
It might
Would it make my house a better house?
Definitely No $5

Meredith: Do you wear a uniform?
Yes
Is what you do instructive?
To a degree, Yes
Do you work indoors more than outdoors?
Outdoors, So No $10

Gene: He gathers it’s more utilitarian than aesthetic?
Yes
Anything to do with food?
No $15

Arlene: Can we rule out sports?
No $20

Soupy: So it can be sports?
Yes
Is it a sport?
Yes
Is it a sports with both men and women?
Wally’s explanation flew over my head like it did Soupy’s
Bottom Line: No $25

Meredith with another wild guess: Are you a girl’s gymnastics instructor?
Not this time $30

Gene: The people that come to you benefit physically?
Debatable, but Wally makes it No $35

Arlene: Is it a team sport?
Yes
A sport indulged by men a great deal?
Yes
Even more than women?
Yes
Usually a man’s job?
Yes
If you’re not a instructor, are you a lady umpire?
YES

Mrs. Gera work for semi-pro with police departments. She next wants to get into real minor league baseball. And she used to play, hitting 350 footers! You could see her in live demonstrations around NYC with real Major Players such as Roger Maris. Problems in regular stadiums include lack of a dressing room. Soupy says she’d be a good cook because she can dust off the plates! Anyway, Bernice is mostly a base umpire so she doesn’t wear the chest protector. A new one is being designed for her. Mrs. Gera leaves us with her “YOU’RE OUT!”

MYSTERY GUEST

Arlene: Does one find you in the entertainment pages
A Deep Yes
Soupy: Associated with Television rather than Broadway?
High Yes
Meredith: Are you a comedienne?
yes
Gene: Are you appearing on Broadway?
No
Arlene: Do you appear on your own show?
Teary No
Soupy; Is there just one of you?
Now Yes
Meredith: Have you been associated with another person?
No
Gene: Are you Joan Rivers?
YES

And she was afraid they’d never figure her out. Gene has worked with her so often, he’s recognized her voice, despite all her attempts. Exclusively here on What’s My Line?, Joan announces her upcoming talk show. She promises it won’t compete with this show. Tapings start in two weeks. Being on the Tonight Show has been her big career boost. From seven bucks a week working office temp, her salary has skyrocketed…up to $12 a week. Joan also mentions the “Upstairs at the Downstairs” club where she works with her husband. They also have a seven-month-old to watch. Wally gets Joan to talk about writing her material. Soupy mentions how few women are out there in comedy. “Don’t get me started” “Show them your Mickey Mouse (watch) ” “I’ve gotta give it more cheese”.

Joan: Show them your Mickey Mouse (watch)
Soupy: I’ve Gotta give it more cheese

Closing: Soupy’s history with throwing pies. It started in Cleveland in 1950, and in those days, he’d whip up eggs or cream. One director gained lots of weight from eating offset. Many stars have gotten “creamed” by Soupy including Frank Sintara, Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Shirley Maclaine and Jimmy Durante. There’s also a plug for his 25th High School reunion at West Virginia.

What’s my Line? is owned by Fremantle.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT (Nighttime)-Taped July 10, 1973 (#042N)

Host: Dennis James
Announcer: Johnny Olson
Models: Janice Pennington and Anitra Ford

Note: Only had the audio of this episode to work with.

MABEL JACKSON,
LOIS VALLEA,
KATHY HUGHES,
and LAUREL HOPPER, COME ON DOWN!

First Item Up for Bids!

Zinman Fox Trim Blue Suede Coat

  • MABEL (once she found her mic) 350
  • LOIS 600
  • KATHY 550
  • LAUREL 695

The actual retail price is…$749. Laurel wins!

BONUS GAME

This is an all-travel bonus:

  • 10d P&O Mexican Cruise
  • United States Luggage
  • $2000 Spiegel Gift Certificate
  • TOTAL: $3,536

1st Window: COMSETICS-Vanda ($43)
Guess: HIGHER RIGHT!
2nd: FLOOR TILE-Flintkote 12 x 15 ft. ($85)
Guess: LOWER RIGHT!
3rd: TAPE RECORDER-Mallory with Duratape Tapes and Duracell Batteries ($91)
Guess: LOWER RIGHT!
4th (To Sweep): VACUUM CLEANER-Eureka Power Team ($175)
Guess: LOWER…
WRONG!

Where’s the Bonus?: Not the Vacuum
WINNER! Hope that changes Laurel’s downer attitude.

BEA KING, come on down!

Second Item Up for Bids!

Universal Geneve 18kt. Gold/Diamond Ladies’ Watch

  • BEA 925
  • Mabel 1000
  • Lois 850
  • Kathy 950

The actual retail price is…$1,000. Mabel wins!

ANY NUMBER

Mabel says she knows how to play. Let’s how she wins what she wants from this trio:

  • Broyhill Middlesex Sofa
  • Lincoln Continental Town Car (A/C, AM/FM 8-track, Tilt Wheel, Power Reclining Seat, Speed Control, R/C Mirror, Town Car Options, Vinyl Inserts, Bodyside Mouldings, Convenience Group)
  • The tiny little piggy bank

First Guess: 10! Yeah, she knows how to play!

GUESSCARSOFA
99 _ _ _
8_ _ 8
09 _ 0 _
7(one of last 2 digits)
9 6_ 6 8
19 1 0 _

Getting that 3rd number must’ve gotten Mabel excited. All I know is Dennis was yelling “Come Here, Come Here!”

GUESSCARSOFA
5(first number)
44 6 8
ARP9 1 0 3

CATHY STANDALAND, Come on Down!

Final item up for bids!

GE Freestanding Stereo

  • CATHY S. 560
  • Lois 575
  • Kathy H. 650
  • Bea 625

OVERBID!

  • CATHY S. 425
  • Lois 500
  • Kathy H. 475
  • Bea 485

The actual retail price is…$500! Lois wins!

CLOCK GAME

In the next 30 seconds, Lois can add these two prizes to her stash: A Chromcraft Hideaway Bar and a Seth Thomas Southbury Grandfather Clock. (Appears the $1,000 Bonus earlier on isn’t here)

BAR: 500 550 560 540 545…552 560 570 553 554 (17 sec. left)
CLOCK: 600 700 750 800 850 900 860 870 880 890 889 887 888 886 885
WINNER!

RECAP

LAUREL$4,285+ (Top Winner)
LOIS$1,939 (Runner-up)
MABEL$1,468

SHOWCASE

First Showcase: The 4 Seasons
FALL: Catalina His/Her Sportswear
SPRING: Roper 8hp. Riding Lawnmower
WINTER: Yamaha SM292 Snowmobile
SUMMER: Horizon 18′ Fiberglas Jet Boat/Trail-Rate Trailer, Catalina Junior Swimwear, Cypress Gardens Water Skis, U.S. Divers Scuba Gear

Laurel passes, Lois’ Bid: $4,200

Laurel’s Showcase:
Frigidaire Range, Fridge (W/Rath Honey Glazed Ham (3lbs.)), Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher
Ford Mustang (V8, Power Steering, A/C, AM Radio, Protection Group, Racing Mirror, Tinted Glass, Trim Rings/Hubcaps, Rear Bumper Guard, Cruisimatic Transmission, White Stripes)
Castro GTX Motor Oil (33 qts.)
Turtle Wax Gift Pack

Laurel’s bid: $4,800

LAURELLOIS
Bid: $4,800Bid: $4,200
ARP: $5,546ARP: $7,094
Difference: $746Difference: $2,894

Laurel Wins! Total $10,028
Total Winnings: $13,435

The Price is Right is owned by Fremantle.

LET’S MAKE A DEAL-October 4, 1984

Host: Monty Hall
Featuring: Brian Cummings

36 people on the trading floor, people like you…only dressed funnier! People like…

OUR FIRST TRADER: Karen Fuchs (covered in yarn)

Here’s a yarn for Karen! Monty wants to buy her handbag. He starts with $100, but Karen won’t settle for that. $500 is a deal. Brian has a plastic bag to empty the contents. What would see like to spend her new found riches on? “A CAR” There’s a very small chance there might be one behind the Spotted Big Box (Don’t hold your breath!) Karen decides to wait, turning down…a Speed Queen Washer/Dryer. Comes complete with a box of 20 Mule Team Borax. ($1,024.90) Doesn’t cost anything for Karen to get the stuff back from Brian, but it will cost $500 for the small box. Rejected Again! In the box…her own purse…which Brian put $1,500. While Monty takes the extra cash, what about the wallet? “Take it and Burn it” No, Karen says he can keep it.
How about another opportunity. $500 buys a KFC Gift Pack and whatever else is behind Curtain #2. She needs money for school, so she’s holding on again. But just think of all the purses she could’ve had with…THE LEATHER FROM THESE TWO BABY GOATS!

SECOND TRADER: Bea Ontiveros (workout wear)

$2.89 won’t buy much from her purse, but earning $2.89 is worth a Dicker & Dicker Davini Regal Chinchilla Cape Jacket. One of these five items is the key:

  • Carroll Shelby Texas Chili and Cornblead
  • Quaker Corn Bran (16 oz.)
  • Plasti-kote Rust Not Enamel (Half-Pint)
  • V.L.P. Vinyl Repair (1 oz. Tube)
  • 2000 Flushes (14 oz.)

Can Bea pick a grocery item that sells for EXACTLY $2.89? AT LEAST ONE is there. She nervously chooses the 2000 Flushes. Everyone agrees…except for:

Debby Levine (chef)

Her choice was the chili/cornbread, so she’s suddenly in the running. First,

  • Enamel $2.69

How sure is Debby now? Maybe she’ll call it off for this package: A Berkline Recliner and Pilot Stereo ($1,498) “That or the coat?” Well, you don’t have the coat yet, but you can’t have both. Debby’s staying with it. Price of Carroll Shelby’s stuff…$3.08

You may be Seated

Parting Words

That leaves Bea, but she doesn’t have the last laugh yet. At least we know the Corn Bran was $1.85. Is Bea still confident to turn down the same sure thing Debby passed on? No, Bea is Bailing
Price of the 2000 Flushes: $2…25! Only the V.L.P. would’ve gotten the Fur.

We’re next going to see if it is better to give than to recieve?

DOOR #4!

Gotta check the People Picker: #8

Nancy Schulberg (Tennis Player)

NOTE: She’s a new dealer, but if she’d played before, she’d still play here.
Anywhoo, does Nancy want the BIG CASH or would she rather take Curtain #1? The Sure Thing is La-Z-Boy Signature II Sleeper Sofa and Sharp 19″ TV ($1,698) Nancy wants Door #4…until Monty adds $300 cash. She just lobbed back…

$ 4 2 3 5!

Giving wasn’t better than receiving for Nancy. Let’s find out how it goes for…

NEXT DEALER: Maria Chacon (strawberry)

Monty: Are You Good at giving things away?
Maria: No…YES!
Well, I’ll tell you, she 50-50 whatever she does.

Monty gives her $400 AND the Diamond Box. One she has to give away to…

Theodore Robinson (shiny smock and tinfoil hat)

Theodore gets the box….a Kelvinator No-Frost 16 cu. ft. Fridge/Freezer and an Anova Phone/Answering Center ($1,109.90) Now Ted has to give something away. His current stash OR the pink envelope. (NO Peeking!) Ted passes on the envelope. It said: “You Get Everything In This Deal Worth $1,509.90”

Nancy$1,998
Bea$1,498
Ted$1,109
Karen$500
Maria$400
DebbyHEARTBURN

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY: $7,313

Bea stands up and Ted rushes up to trade.

SNEAK PREVIEW TIME!

Os-Cal Calcium and more! We may run out of time, because Bea is taking forever to choose.

Bea finally chooses…

It’s Monty’s Piggy Bank! Inside…$376 BIG DROP! This would’ve been better…

It’s a trip to the Bahamas (1wk. @ Grand Hotel on Paradise Island) PLUS $500 ($3,406). Ted and his shiny attire will be a hit. Had either picked #1, it would’ve been a bigger hit. Not just the Calcium…but a Chevrolet Chevette 2 Dr. Coupe AND $1,000 in Cash! ($7,313)

Total Winnings: $6,680
Big Winner: Ted

Quickie Deals: Looking for a Silver Dollar again for $150. We did the Pass Key yesterday. No luck, so let’s try two half dollars. Ginger Radnor, not shown on camera, is still looking while a man in camo is looking for a pic of his wife for $100. Just in time!

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PASSWORD(daytime)-September 20, 1966 (Day 2 of Lucy and Friends Week)

Host: Allen Ludden
Announcer: Lee Vines

Lucille Ball (“The Lucy Show”) and Dick Patterson (“The Lucy Show”) vs. Gary Morton (Lucy’s husband) and Gita Kammann (Dick’s wife) $100

First things first, Gary and Gita have a minute of words to play through.

LIGHTNING ROUND #1:

POSTAGE-STAMP
BIRD-FLY, WAVE-WING
ASH-CIGARETTE, GARBAGE-TRASH, “PUT-IN”-CAN
FLOWER-BUD, STORE-FLORIST AND NURSE, BUY-BUCH, STORE-BOUQUET (pass on SHOP)
KING-QUEEN $300 Total

Gita’s accent is not a problem here. Gary says she’ll be teaching at UCLA in Broken English.

GAME #2: WORD #1-Gary to Dick

10: THROAT-SWALLOW
9: ADENOIDS-TONSILS

WORD #2-Dick gives

10: CENTER-MIDDLE

WORD #3-Lucy gives

First, Gary asks for a Corned Beef Sandwich
10: SHAKE-SHUTTER
9: KATE-SHIMMY 19

WORD #4-Gita gives

10: LAUNDRY-WASHING (form of the word) WASH Tie game

WORD #5-Gary gives

10: BROOM-CLOSET
9: DUST-MOP Up to $400

Nobody likes to see a big man cry

Allen as Dick sobs tears of joy for his wife

LIGHTNING ROUND #2:

SHAVE-BASIC?, HAIR-BEARD
SCOTCH-GIN, DRESS-PLAY? then KILTS
WATER-WELL, TURN-FAUCET
BUG-MOSQUITO, BLACK-BEETLE
FACE-POWDER, LOOK-STARE then EYES $650 Total for the new baby

Lucy and Tommy Thompson (producer, “The Lucy Show”) vs. Gary and Maury Thompson (director, “The Lucy Show”)

They say they’re twin brothers, but Tommy and Maury aren’t actually related.

GAME #1: WORD #1-Lucy to Tommy

10: RUB DOWN-MASSAGE

WORD #2-Maury to Gary

10: EMCEE-CEREMONIES
9: RADIO-ANNOUNCER 19

WORD #3-Gary gives

10: GREASY-OILY
9: SMOOTH-SLICK $100

Maury’s been working with Lucy for 15 years, Tommy’s at 5.

LIGHTNING ROUND #3:

VACATION-RESORT, SKIP-PLAY, TRAVEL-TOURIST, TRAVEL-TRIP
GOLD-SILVER
STRANGLE-CLUTCH then THROTTLE, GRAB-SNATCH, GAG-CHOKE
RAILROAD-CROSSING, CAR-CABOOSE, LIFT-PULLMAN
PEACE-QUIET, TOLSTOY-WAR $350

Meanwhile, Gary gets his meal. Great service, but they forgot to hold the mustard. It’s the “Prize Winning Week of all Weeks”

GAME #2: WORD #1-Gary to Tommy

10: REPUBLICAN-DEMOCRAT (form) DEMOCRACY

WORD #2: Maury gives

10: JUMP-LEAP

WORD #3: Gary gives

10: WOOZY (with an eye roll)-SHAKY
9: VAPORS-DROWSY (Maury thought everyone was going to sleep as part of the game)
8: “I Hope you Dig This” GILLESPIE-DIZZY 18

WORD #4: Maury gives

10: CATTLE-STAMPEDE 20

WORD #5: Gary gives

10: ROUNDUP-CATTLE
9: GROUP-HERD $100

LIGHTNING ROUND #4:

RAT-MOUSE, FOOD-CHEESE
MOVIE-STAR then SCREEN
CHOMP-BITE, BITE-CHEW
KICK

Lucy was thinking of the wrong sport
BASEBALL (on Allen’s suggestion)-BAT, SHORT-BUNT
BAD-GOOD The “Twins” are tied

Lucy was thinking “PUNT” on Number 4.

Lucy and Cecil Smith (L.A. Times drama critic) vs. Gary and Cleo Smith (Lucy’s director of special projects, Cecil’s husband)

Planned by Cleo, “Lucy Goes to London” co-starring Anthony Newley. Set to air on TV October 24th. No time to start a game. Looking ahead, little Lucie and Desi and Mrs. Milton Berle.

The password today is SERVICEMEN. How long has it been since you’ve written to a serviceman overseas? Remember, he deserves and needs your support.

Password is owned by Fremantle.

LET’S MAKE A DEAL-October 3, 1984

Host: Monty Hall
Featuring: Brian Cummings

New set, new announcer, new models, new prize, old me.

From the Big Dealer himself

FIRST TRADER: Carmen Davidson (cheerleader)

She’s getting Curtain #1 just like that. And she can trade it, just like that for $100…$200…$300! Nope, she’s hangs on to…A BIG STUFFED DOG!!

Judging by her reaction, it was worth it for Carmen. And still worth giving Monty a Kiss.

SECOND TRADER: Bruce Harrington (baseball player “Monty! Let’s Play Ball! cap)

First, Bruce’ll make a deal with Monty if there’s no kiss. Instead, Monty gets a wiffle ball. And Bruce gets Curtain #2 for free. Will he sell for $100…$300…$400…$450? SOLD! Behind #2…TWO STUFFED DOGS!

He prefers winning the cash. Why stop now?

THIRD TRADER: Becky Coramotto (lion “I’ll roar if I pick the right door.”

Her roar is more of a baby’s roar. Maybe Curtain #3 will make her really ROAR. Behind it…not a dog, but chicken: A KFC Gift Pack. Anything else? Becky can trade it all for $450…$500…$550…$600! Not happening! We’ve had one…we’ve had two….Could it be…THREE STUFFED SCOOBY-DOOS!!!

Stuffed dogs for $350 a piece? That’s nothing compared to eggs at $12,000 A DOZEN! Monty can only buy ’em one at a time in this deal.

NEXT TRADERS: Barbara Whaley (pigtailed baby) and Theresa Bier (referee)

It’s a “Let’s Make a Deal” classic. Three eggs (Green, Red and Yellow)! Raw eggs will get you a grand., hard-boiled are just hard-boiled eggs.

  • Barbara (Red)
  • Theresa (Yellow)
  • Monty’s Egg (Green)

Monty’s egg…is raw! But don’t expect to be paid, buddy. Theresa’s egg…is given away for the Spotted Big Box. It would’ve been…a $1,000! Good news it’s not another dog. Instead it’s more chicken…AND IT’S ALL RAW!

It was a dozen hens, but the stagehands got hungry.

Barbara has a dilemma! There’s one egg left, could it be raw, too? She may prefer Curtain #2 which has Galaxy Ariba Carpeting (25 sq. yds.) worth $499.75. She still wants the egg. How about guaranteed cash? Monty brings it up to half of a raw egg $500, and Barbara takes it. Behind the carpeting…2 Suzuki FA50 Shuttle Mopeds (Curtain #2 Total: $898.75) The Yellow egg was…RAW!

If you’re keeping track, there’s been $4,350 in cash offered. Of that, only $950 has been given away, along with three ZONKS!

COUPLE: Aeme and Pete Skelton (nurse and doctor, but not really)

Here’s another $10, but all the Skeltons need is a penny to buy a Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Dr. ($9,490) There are four items. The Skeltons will guess each price. Whatever the difference is will be subtracted from that $10 bill.

First Item: Mary Kitchen Corned Beef Hash (15 oz.)
Guess: 89¢
ARP: $1.39 -.50
Money Left: $9.50

2nd: Quaker Corn Bran (16 oz.)
Guess: $1.98
ARP: $1.85 -.13
Money Left: $9.37

3rd: Mother Goose Shoes (1 pr.)
Guess: $13.99
ARP: $24.00 -$10.01

Everybody say AAHHH!

We’ll need a new prescription. Dr. Hall will offer $400 if the Skeltons can guess the new item within $15 $20.

Norelco Blood Pressure Monitor
Guess: $89
ARP: $65.95
Difference: -$23.05

Dr. Hall, these patients aren’t responding. Even though they’re not REAL doctors, they’ll get the Blood Pressure Monitor and $50 for dinner. Careful with the linguine.

Can’t someone make a good deal today??!!

LAST CHANCE: Kathy Krick (Hawaiian Lady)

Brian brings down a small box. Inside…a brand snifter filled with Silver Dollars! Eight pounds worth! No, not British pounds, but American Susan B. Anthony Coins. Kathy asks if they’re counterfeit. CERTAINLY NOT!…this time. However, is it worth turning down Curtain #3? It is for Kathy. What about the coins? MATH TIME:

1 pound=56 silver dollars
8 X 56 =$448

Behind the curtain, something much heavier…A Sunray 36″ Gas Range also with Baker-Eze Cooking Pans and a Alcas Cutco Cutlery Set. ($1,199) Finally, a good deal! She can stop while she’s ahead OR trade for the Starry Big Box. Kathy keeps the cooking package. Inside the box, something that would’ve gone well with her outfit…A SKIMPY BLACK BIKINI!

Anyway, PERFECT DEAL!

Kathy$1,199
Barbara$500
Bruce$450
Aeme/Pete$115.95
CARMENWOOF!
BECKYSCOOBY-SCOOBY-DOO!
THERESAEVERYWHERE A CHICK-CHICK!

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY: $9,515

Theresa and Bruce are buying tickets for the Big Deal!

It’s Monty’s Cookie Jar! Inside…$298, and it goes to…Theresa. ($202 less than what she had.) On to…

There are two sides. First side, an Admiral a la mode Fridge/Freezer and Regina Steamer Carpet Cleaner. On the other side, a Sharp 25″ TV ($2,323.99) Bruce got a much better deal for his money. Still, this could’ve been his…

Behind the $25 Creamettes Lasagna, that same Volkswagen from before. ($9,515)

Total Winnings: $3,936
Biggest Winner: Bruce

Quickie Deals: Chris, a giant chocolate kiss, selected to find a loose key. George, dressed like a woman, is looking for a nail clipper. NOPE! A nail file? NOPE! George offers a nail to give for $100. This Texas thinks as fast as he loses his wig. Back to Chris…they left the key back up in the upper deck. Monty next tries a Pen Knife for $150. Scissors don’t count. Darlene Thompson has one on a keychain.

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TO TELL THE TRUTH-Christmas Day 1956 (2nd Episode)

Host: Bud Collyer
Announcer: Bern Bennett

Celebrity Panel:

FIRST GUEST: Mitchell Parrish

As usual, there are three men that say “My Name is Mitchell Parish”. Only one is the real deal and it’s up to the panel to find out. First, Bud reads the affidavit:

I, Mitchell Parrish, live in the suburbs of New York City.  In my youth as an amateur, I boxed with Barney Ross and Tony Canzoneri.  I have also worked as a clerk in New York City Court.  In 1950, I graduated from College—Suma Cum Laude.  I am a member of Phi Beta Kappa.  By professions, I am a songwriter.  I wrote the lyrics to many songs including “Deep Purple”, “Stars Fell on Alabama” and “Stardust”.  I swear that the above information is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Signed, Mitchell Parrish

In this early version, the panel have multiple turns to question our contestants. Thirty seconds each, up to five minutes.

HILDY:
#2: When you write the lyrics to songs, do you write them in New York City?
Not necessarily.
Where did you write Stardust?:
In New York
Did you collaborate with someone?
Oakie Carmichael wrote the lyrics
Did he come to New York?
He was already there
Hildy just started with #3 before her time was up

DICK:
#3: What have you written lately?
Sleigh Ride and Clare de Lune (struggled with the answer)
Who was the first to record Deep Purple?
Benny Goodman

POLLY:
#1: The Definition of a bridge in music:
The release in the chorus
#2: Same question
Same answer but adds, “It only comes out after the third 8 Bar”
#3: How many bars in Stardust?
16
#1: Same question, 32
#2: Same question, 35

MIKE:
#1: The lyrics to Deep Purple:
“When the Deep Purple Falls Over Sleepy Garden Walls”
#2: Continue:  Time’s up

BACK TO HILDY:
#3: You were a clerk in a court in New York City, what methods did you use to record what was going on”  He says he was a clerk for a municipal court, only making appointments not recording, in the capacity of…Time runs out

DICK:
#3: Finish the lyric: All I Want for Christmas is a Girl Millionaire.  He thought it was “Billy Nair”
“A girl would come from Texas with a rose in her hair
#2: Same line “With a Million of her own and another million to Spare”  (Round of Applause)
#1: Saved by the Bell

POLLY:
#1: Finish Dick’s Challenge:  “A girl would come from Texas with an oil well in her Hair”
Who has the big record on Clair de Lune?
Perry Como
When did you write the adaptation of Clair de Lune?
No Time

MIKE:
#3: What school did you graduate from?  Colombia
What subject?:  Psychology
#1: Same questions, New York University in English and Modern European History
#1: What year did you box with Bonnie Ross?
In the 30s
Who was heavyweight champ in 1930?
All he knows is that he didn’t spar with him.

HILDY:
#3: When you set out to write the lyrics of Clair de Lune did you have to get permission?
No, it was public domain.
#1: Said he did have to get permission from the French Estate of Debussy.
Who hits harder, Bobby Ross or Tony Canzoneri?
Tony TIME’S UP!

VOTING TIME:

The group of three will get $250 for each incorrect vote.

Polly: #1
Mike: #3
Hildy: #1
Dick: #3

THE REAL MR. MITCHELL PARRISH is:
#1 ($500)

#2: Carl Panke, investment banker in New York

#3: Ted Nelson, public relations counsel

Mitchell reveals he wrote Stardust in ’31 and how he used to work out with Bobby Ross in the gym.  Polly asks Ted how he knows so many musical terms.  He got it from musician clients, but Polly figured it out getting Stardust wrong.  Mike found it hard to believe how Mitchell forgot his own lyrics. Carl studied music, and that’s how he followed up on the Stardust question.

SECOND GUEST: Hermoine Zanacki

Affidavait:  “I, Hermoine Zanacki, am a Licensed barber in a men’s barber shop.  I am secretary-treasurer of my local barbers’ union and the first woman Vice-President of the State Barbers’ Association.  In High School, I played on the Girls’ Basketball Team.  I have also worked as a movie usher.  Among my souvenirs is a picture of myself and Dagmar.  Once, I had dinner aboard the atomic submarine, Nautilus.  I Swear that the above information is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”

Signed, Hermoine Zanacki

POLLY:
#1: When did you have your picture taken with Dagmar?:
1953 aboard the Queen Elizabeth
Why?  She was sailing home to England signing autographs at the time.
#2: Where are you from?
Norwich, CT

MIKE:
#3: Where do you barber?
Manhattan, NY
#1: Same question, same answer
#1: What is the price for a men’s haircut?:
$1.25
#3: Same question, same answer
#3: The price for a Manicure?
$1
#1 says they don’t give them.
#2: How much do you charge to Shave?
$1
The name of your shop steward?
#2 blanks and the rest say there are the shop stewards.

HILDY:
#3: Where did you go to high school?
Manhattan. 
#2: Norwich, CT
#1: Norwich, England
#2: How long did you have to study to become a barber?
Six Months
After High School? No
So, you’re the only woman in the state of Connecticut who (DING)

DICK:
#2: If your razor slips and you cut someone, what’s the first thing you do?
I apologize.
#3: How much do you charge to trim a beard?
50-75 cents, depending on size. Van Dyke would be charged the 75.

BACK TO POLLY:
#3: What position did you play on the Basketball team?
Guard
#2: Same question, same answer
#1: Ditto
#1 Again: Where were you a movie usher?
In England, but #2 says Connecticut, again and #3 says the Bronx.

MIKE:
#1: How many men are on a basketball team?
Five, #3 agrees but #2 doesn’t know
#3 Under what circumstances did you have dinner aboard the Nautilus?
Her brother was the Chief Torpedo Man.
Who was the commanding officer?
It wasn’t necessary for dinner?
Did you eat in the war room?
“It might’ve been”

HILDY:
#1: When did you have dinner aboard the Nautilus?
About a year ago.
Before or After the Shakedown?
A silent smile
#3: Do you know how many men are in the Crew Aboard the Nautilus?
No.
#1: “When you were an usher, when you set people did they tip you?”
No, and she doesn’t know about the rest of Europe.

DICK:
#1: Where is the barbershop?
50th Street Close to 10th Avenue
Were you a barber before you came to this country?
No
Did you find it was hard to pass the state examinations?
I enjoyed it
What did you have to do?
After 30 days, you suddenly have to make your first haircut.

POLLY: First trying to figure out what a shakedown is
#1: How much does a barber’s license cost?
$5, Total time is up before asking the others

VOTING TIME:

Polly: #3
Mike: #3
Hilby: #3
Dick: #3, Wait he meant #2

THE REAL MS. ZANACKI IS…
#2 ($750)

WHEW! Almost a shutout

#1: Lorna Kersey, elevator operator

#3: Ethel Agby, head of a draft board

A few questions about not knowing questions.  A girls’ basketball team has six players, they thought, and the Shop Steward is known as a business manager.  Hilby asks about the Nautilus. Hermoine’s boyfriend (said girlfriend) is stationed aboard.

Time for our panel to say good night:

  • Mrs. Calabash, wherever I am (Polly)
  • Scrooge
  • Jubilation T. Cornpone
  • Doodles Lieber

To Tell The Truth is owned by Fremantle.

PASSWORD (daytime)-September 19, 1966

Host: Allen Ludden
Announcer: Lee Vines

Lucille Ball (The Lucy Show) vs. Gary Morton (husband)

BUT WHERE ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
Actually, Lucy and Gary have brought their friends and cohorts to play the whole week.

Lucy’s 1st Partner: Gale Gordon (Mr. Mooney, “The Lucy Show”)
Gary’s 1st Partner: Mary Wicks (comedienne, recently performed at the High Spirits Club)

GAME #1: WORD #1-Lucy for Gale

10 points: ORANGE-COLOR
9: LIQUID-JUICE

Note: Mary says all the money goes to Lucy and Gary. although they deny it.

WORD #2-Gale gives

10: CORNOR-DIAMOND (she didn’t understand it at first and I still don’t)

WORD #3-Gary to Mary

10: FOOT-PEDAL
9: LUCILLE-BAWL 19

WORD #4-Mary gives

10: UMBRELLA-RAIN
9 (for the win): FLOAT-(no guess)
8: AIRPLANE-PARACHUTE 17

WORD #5-Lucy gives

10 (for the win): (Allen reminds her “Watch the Gestures” She turns her back and puts her hands in a triangle) PANTS-DRAWERS
9 (for the win): CLOTHES-TROUSERS
8 (for the win): CLOTHES-SLACKS
7 FLY-ZIPPER One Point to Go

WORD #6-Gary gives

10 (for the win): MUTTER-MURMUR
9 HUMBLE-(just a hmmm)
8: MURMUR-MUMBLE $100

LIGHTNING ROUND:

PISCADOR-BULL then BULLFIGHTER, ALBATROSS-FISHERMAN (close enough)
TROUT-RACE, FASTER-PACE, FASTER-Run, FASTER-WIN, POLE-VAULT, HORSE-JUMP then GALLOP
RISE-ELEVATOR (The whole placards goes down, then back up) RISE-LIFT, DOWN-DESCEND (passes FALL)
STONE-MINERAL, SMALL-PEBBLE (just under the gun) $250 Total

GAME #2: Gals vs. Guys
WORD #1: Gary to Gale

And Lucy insists Allen don’t call our other players “cohorts”
10 points: JUDGES-BENCH
9: KNOCKER-GAVEL (don’t knock it if it works)

WORD #2: Gale gives

10: BACKWARDS-SHY
9: JUVENILE-DELINQUENT Double to 18

WORD #3: Gary gives

10: ANIMAL-GIRAFFE (HOW??!! Must’ve been that face)

WORD #4: Mary gives

10 (for the win): PICTURE-FRAME $100

LIGHTNING ROUND

SHIP-WRECK, SMALL-YACHY, SMALLER-BOAT
BED-MATTRESS, COVER-SPREAD, WHITE-LINEN then SHEET
MOUTH-TONGUE
LIQUOR-DRUNK, SLANG-BOOZE
LOW-HIGH $250 in 28 seconds (Mary did want to break Peter Lawford’s record)

Before the next game, Allen does a commercial for Geritol. Lucy can’t help but butt in…wouldn’t that put her sponsorship with VITAMETAVEGAMIN in trouble.

Next teams:
Lucy and Dick Patterson (“The Lucy Show”) vs.
Gary and Gita Kammann (Mrs. Dick Patterson)

GAME #1: WORD #1-Lucy gives

10 points: BUST(yes Dick you can say that)-CHEST

WORD #2-Gita gives

10: FRIEND-ENEMY All Tied Up

WORD #3-Lucy gives

10: CURLICUE*-CURL
9: OPEN (does a mouth Pop)-CORKSCREW 19 (Was Dr. Goodwin asleep?)

WORD #4-Dick gives

10: HUNGARIAN-GOULASH 20

WORD #5-Gary

10: NURSERY-RHYME $100

No lightning is fast enough to fit in this show. Dick played pretty well for a loser “Thank you very much” Other friends of Lucy and Gary that plan to stop by this week: Lucy’s sister Cleo and husband Cecil Smith, Maury and Tommy Thompson the Producer and Director on “Lucy Show” but not related, Dick Crenna, and Carol Cooke with her husband. STAY TUNED!

The password today is GREAT. Monday’s a great night on CBS it’s a night that Lucy brightens our life. So make it great for the whole family to enjoy The Lucy Show Tonight 8:30 Eastern 7:30 Central

Password is owned by Fremantle.

WHAT’S MY LINE?-Taped February 4, 1969

Host: Wally Bruner
Announcer: Johnny Olson
Celebrity Panel:

  • Soupy Sales
  • Shari Lewis (Lamb Chop) “She’ll be working all our heads” as Soupy
  • Bert Convy (Shoot Anything With Hair That Moves)
  • Arlene Francis, who wishes Wally a Happy New Year!

FIRST GUEST, but first the blindfolds.
Mr. X X

I’ll just say Mr. X X came through the audience and went past the panel coming to the set. Wally says he’s in the entertainment business.

Bert: We’d recognize you on sight, wouldn’t we?

Have you been in the news recently?
Perhaps, but also at any time.
Is what you do significant to us?
We’ll say it’s to find out who you are AND what you do
Do you do this in front of large audiences?
Yes
In Television?
Again, COULD BE
In the broadest sense, is this a physical act?
Yes
Do you wear a costume?
Yes, and you recognize him pretty quickly.
Does it have to do with the circus?
Not directly, but still Yes
Would you be a clown?
Absolutely Not $5

Arlene: Is what you’re wearing like an animal skin?
Yessss!
Are you inside of something in the shape of an animal?
Yes
Do I need to find out what kind of animal?
More of a general area what he does (“What is he, like Jonah?”)
Do you clean up (RE-DO) or destroy anything?
You’re close, but Wally’s ending this game already.

Mr. X X is Stunt Man Janos Prohaska, a CREATOR OF MOVIE MONSTERS, and who came in dressed as an extra from “Planet of the Apes”. Prohaska just happened to be Soupy’s double for a movie. He’s the chief monster man in Hollywood for a long time making chimpanzees. Oh, and here’s another of Janos’s creations…a ROCK MONSTER. “Thank you, Johnny Olson”. Other costumes are brought out, all made by Janos. They decide to made a bird out of Bert, putting a Coo-Coo Bird costume on his head.

SECOND GUEST: Stella Owen (Swansee, Wales)

Stella is the official national hostess of Wales and is playing a role when Charles is made Prince of Wales. What we’re talking about is a day job, salaried and dealing with a service.

Soupy: Do you do it outside? (The job)
Sometimes
I mean, an outside object, but you can do it inside?
Yes
Done on certain farms?
No $5

Shari: Would I come to you?
Yes
Would you touch me in any way?
Yes, but not necessarily.
Would it enhance me physically?
Eventually
In a form of something you’d say to me?
It would, but it’s not a basic part, so No $10

Bert: Would anything be exchanged?
No $15

Arlene: Anything to do with physical exercise?
Yes
Do you instruct?
Yes, and Arlene figures out the rest. Stella TEACHES PHYSICAL EDUCATION

It’s at a Junior/Senior High School and also teaches dancing and skin diving. Currently touring the U.S., she’s inviting guests for the future king’s investiture. Arlene is expecting Mr. Burton to be there (Actor Richard Burton, I presume). Besides her beauty, Stella’s position as Hostess come from her knowledge of Welsh accents and affairs. Not to mention being educated and speaking abilities. She has a doll dressed as Charles will be for the big event; robe, crown, silver sword and all. Also shown is a replica of the crown shown identical size. I’m not going to try to spell out her translation of “What’s My Line” in Welsh.

MYSTERY GUEST

Arlene: Known primarily for work in motion pictures?
No (Sounds weak)
Soupy: Primarily for Television?
No
Shari: Are you a boy or a girl? (Doesn’t count)
Are you currently appearing in this here town?
Yes
Bert: Are you in theater?
Yes
Arlene: Play in Broadway?
Yes
Soupy: Is it a musical?
No
Shari: Is it a play that originated in another country?
No
Bert: Is it a comedy?
No
Arlene: Is it a play that received enormous acclaim and was tried out in another state?
Pause, “Did someone leave the stage” Not in another state
Soupy (with 30 seconds): Is it Donald Pleasance?
NO!
Shari: Do you have laryngitis?
No, but you will in two minutes.
Are you in a play with a small cast?
No
Bert: It has to be James Earl Jones?
YES!

Arlene calls out his answer that the play “The Great White Hope” DID open first in Washington. D.C. But D.C. is not a stage. With that out of the way, she remembers to praise Jones for his work. He recounts how the play was supposed to just be at the Arena Theatre and never expected to come to New York. Especially hard with such an enormous cast as they were talking about.

HONEST ANSWERS

For Bert: “Where do you buy those beautiful clothes?”
Answer: He makes them himself! No wait…he had a tailor make the suit he’s wearing. The shirt was bought here in New York, imported from England. It’s bright yellow to match the tie. (Close Up) Not too expensive actually.

For Soupy: “How did you get to be coach of the Harlem Globetrotters?”
Answer: They needed help. Wally says it was between him and Vince Lombardi, but Soupy says it was Guy Lombardi. The team is a bunch of great clowns, from one to another.

And as the credits roll, Janos and Johnny O. invade the panel in full costume.

What’s my Line? is owned by Fremantle.

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES-October 19, 1980

Host: Peter Marshall
Announcer: Kenny Williams

O: Pam Molosca (Fairview Heights, OH, Flight Attendant)
X: Ken Bosket (Detroit, MI, Attending Vegas Community College and Father of Three)

In this version, our players aren’t playing for cash. Each game is worth a prize. No Secret Square games The player who wins the most games wins the grand prize of the day AND moves on to a $100,000 tournament. More about that later.

ROUND 1 Prize: Broyhill French Provincial Bedroom Ensemble

Ken’s first
1 George: True or false? Sophia Loren is a wanted person in Italy.
“Just what she needs another bust! Like a turtle needs a brassiere”
Guess: True
Ken Agrees X
2 Lee: According to the song, Hear the wind Blow dear, Hear the Wind Blow” where?
Guess: Down in the Valley
Pam disagrees X
3 Paul: In the bible, does the Lord ever say that he hates anybody?
Guess: Yes
Ken Agrees X (Two chances to win)
4 Linda, HUH? (Should’ve stuck with Bill to Block)
Who said you’re never fully dressed without a smile?
Guess: Will Rogers
Pam Disagrees O
5 Jim for the Win: True or false? Does a religious group in the South Pacific that, believe it or not, praise everyday to Donald Duck.
Well, Jim says he’s a Frisbee-terian, who worships Frisbees and believe that when you die, your soul is stuck on the roof.
Guess: True
Ken Disagrees WIN! (Scoreboard simply displays an X or O on their scoreboard when they win a round)

Round 2 Prize: Whirlpool Fridge, Dishwasher and Electric Range ($1,899)

For Today’s Big Winner: $4,400 Total
* 7-Day Carnival Caribbean Cruise
* Funky! Dresses
* Trip to Miami (1wk. @ Newport)
* Kenya 14k Gold Earrings, Ring and Tie Tack
* Konica FS1 Single Reflex Camera

Pam to Start
1 Paul: We get it by a Himalayan goat and lots of people want to have it. What is it?
“Twinkie Filling”
Guess: Roquefort Dressing
Pam Disagrees O (Cashmere)
2 George: True or false? There are now up to 50 parts of the body that can be replaced.
“Don’t try to install them yourselves.”
Guess: True
Ken Agrees X
3 Jim: According to the book Lifespans, how long should a good guitar last within 10 years?
Jim played guitar instead of football, and he can kick a guitar 60 yards
Guess: As long as you do, about 100 years
Pam Disagrees O (200 Years)
4 Lee to Block: According to Weight Watchers, a person’s middle years are from 35 to what?
Guess: At least 50
Ken Agrees X
5 Linda: According to Weight Watchers, is it a good or bad idea to exercise in the nude?
Guess: Good Idea
Pam Agrees O
6 Ann to Block: What heavenly body does man know more about that any other?
“Marilyn Monroe”
Guess: The Sun
Ken Disagrees X (The Earth)
7 David to block: True or false? Fish Burp
“I’m thinking who the idiot was who found out about this? What an occupation”
Guess: False, but they barf
Pam Agrees WRONG (One in South America can burp loud enough to be heard a mile away)
8 David to Win: True or false There are exercises for you to do while you are on your death bed.
Three, Swing a burping fish above you head, never close your eyes and move your lips to say “You’re all out of the will”
Guess: True
Ken Agrees WIN!

Round 3 Prize: Soundesign Disco Stereo

Ken Starts
1 George: Jogging has been found effective for many things.  Has it been found effective in treating a hangover?
George says he’s had hangovers you could frame.
Guess: No
Ken Agrees X
2 Lee: True or False: According to research at Yale, even just looking at food can make fat people fatter.
“Looking at a donut makes it go from hand to thighs”
Guess: True
Pam Disagrees X
3 Wayland and Madame (“I’m gonna start looking at the hole in the donut”)
True or false? A man in France recently ate an entire bicycle.
“Now that’s what I call ruffage!”
Guess: False
Ken Agrees O
4 Bill: In 1947, they took away several big chunks of India and called them what?
New Delhis, all over New York
No Answer. Ken is offered to guess himself, but he declines for a new question. (Pakistan)
B: You are two stories tall, weigh 20 tons, a six inch tooth, look like a huge ugly kangaroo with a great lashing tail, and loves meat for dinner.  What do we call you?
“Sounds like my mother-in-law”
Guess: Dinosaur
Pam Disagrees X (Two shots)
5 Paul to block: After doing this seven times, the Pope said enough for a while, what was the Pope doing?
“Personally hearing a confession from Ann Margaret”
On tour doing communions
Ken disagrees O (Judges rule Paul was close enough to touring)
6 David who hold the win for both: According to Gallup, this is the one food teenagers hate more than any other food.
Guess: Broccoli
Pam Disagrees WIN! (Spinach)

Round 4 Prize: Apple II Computer ($1,195)

Pam’s turn
Paul: Something really, really awful happened began July 1, 1863 and continued off and on for three days.
It’s Not the David Letterman Show. (Heh-Heh-Heh, payback for how HS was canceled on NBC)
Can’t think of anything before the buzzer sounds “Thank God” (It Was The Battle of Gettysburg)

We still have a computer to give away so we’ll go to another question. If Pam gets it, she ties the match. If not, Ken is the champ.
Who wrote the classic WWII novel, the Naked and the Dead James Jones, Leon Uris or Norman Mailer?
Guess: Jones
Pam Agrees WRONG (Mailer)

Pam’s Total (with Parting Gifts): $1,650
Jim’s Total: Around $8,600

Jim will eventually return to play in the big tournament. Grand prize package totaling $100,000! Includes:

  • $20,000 Cash
  • Domes America Geodisic House
  • Coachmen 17.5 ft. Crestline Travel Trailer

Images of game board based on original by FromEquestria2LA on Deviantart.

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