I know it is not the only show featured, but the original What's My Line, hosted by John C Daley with Dorothy, Arlene, Bennett and a guest panelist remains the greatest panel game show ever produced, even it's clone contemporary "I've Got a Secret" never came close. That is clearly because of the very real friendships between the panelists and moderator, the archives it provided us of Celebrities of the late 20th Century, as well as it preceding the concept of dumbing-down television for stupid people. RIP to all. (including Goodson, Todman & Johnny Olsen) Be proud that you all continue to entertain 73 years after your first broadcast. (I guess were not as stupid as modern television thinks we are). I am so priviliged that my life has always included you. Even if it now post-humously.
I discovered this lovely, crazily talented woman here on YT and now always click on anything with her name on. The collection of Arlene moments in this video is fantastic, well done mate! My A favorite Arlene episode is with her sweet son, Peter. And he managed to fool her too! She and her husband, Martin, looked (and felt) like an amazing, witty,loving and happy couple too.
She had the warmest smile & charming cheeky disposition. Simply put she was fabulous. Can't help smiling when i see her on WML. I thought John Charles Daly was the consummate professional. Just great.
It was all so very contrived, with all the participants just repeating what they've been told to say. Making it rather awkward and not at all spontaneous.
I love this woman even though I only came to know her a couple of months ago on What's My Line. I'm so glad I found that show. I'm addicted and my fav is Arlene. When she smiles it's like her eyes smile too. I love her personality and wit. I wish I had known her..
Her humor, her charm, her good taste in general... She was way before her time. The public today would be very receptive 2 her. I've always wondered why she never made it big time. She had everything going for her. She must've had the right connections...
My guess is she didn't want the big time ...although shows on Broadwsy are no small feat. She recognized she really had a wonderful life. So few in show business are content with what they have. Getting a series or something bigger would have taken her away from her husband and son, whom she adored. She was already a busy woman. I heard Martin complain once that his wife was rarely home as it was. Martin died way before she did. I would have loved to have seen this couple on the game show: "Tattletales" another Goodson-Todman production. I'd love to read her book.
I just discovered WML within the last 6 months on YT, but I do remember seeing it as a kid in the early '60s (before DK death)... I absolutely adore Ms. Francis on those episodes, and wish that I, too, could have had a chance to meet her or be in the studio audience at least. She was elegant and classic, with a healthy dose of naughty that she would let out every so often to great comic effect. I do wonder, though, what she saw in her 2nd husband, Martin Gabel.... he always seemed to be a kind of stick in the mud - but maybe he played it that way purposely... thank you for putting this tribute together - fantastic!
