From classicvideostreams.com Jolie Gabor is the mystery guest on 'What's My Line' which aired on December 29, 1957. Panelists included: Dorothy Kilgallen, Lloyd Nolan, Arlene Francis & Bennett Cerf. The Moderator is John Charles Daly.
When Jolie came to the US she was broke, the wars, economic turmoil in Hungary broke the Gabor family. Jolie borrowed some money from Zsa Zsa/Eva and started her Jewelery Business which turned into a huge success and she reestablished herself financially. Read her autobio sometime, very interesting read
@cmcb...that "autobiography" written by cindy adams revealed jolie to be an awful person. Her reaction to seeing the man who got her and her three daughters out of Europe, and a death camp, was "what does he want". An awful human being.
She owned a beautiful jewelry store on Madison Ave and 64 St in NYC for many years, she delt with very high end costume jewelry much like Ciro Of Bond St on Fifth Ave. I knew both stores well. Another world, so sad!!!
What a fun show! Full of cultural Americana and elegant conduct. Never could conceive of this today in 2020! The panelists were so bright and witty and intelligent and knew well how to respectfully and elegantly conduct themselves...
An extremely intelligent, strong, self-directed, ambitious woman with great common sense. She wanted to give her daughters the opportunity for consequential lives. It was up to them to follow through, and did they ever.
Countess Jolie Gábor Christman de Szigethy, born Jancsi Tilleman! What an adorable lady! Gabor family was awesome! That's a priceless video, thanks for sharing! That lady lived over 100 years! :D
Yes, their many marriages sort of rusted that distinction image. Glamour, perhaps, is the best word to describe them. And about the poor heritage, I was talking about Jolie's mother, Mirna Tilleman.
The Gabors weren't poor. Jolie's husband was a member of the diplomatic corps. The 'girls' had a proper European, pre-WW2 upbringing, including music, singing and dancing (ballet) lessons. Not for the purpose of a career; but to develop them as cultured people
Her daughters were very elegant. The oldest had red hair. I’m sad non had any offsprings except Zsa Zsa. Who’s daughter passed away a couple of years ago.
My fav part: “When you visit homes....” “NO!” Darling Jolie fiddled with her wrap the entire time. She was a fun guest. Loved the responses & noises she made!
I heard about her health. But about the money issue... just saw on BBC(recently) that she has raised an action against him, through the Goldstein Law Office and won rights about the money, after proving what Madoff did. I sincerely wish her the best. Very much admire the Gabors. They were a very emblematic family to the United States and the World, at those days. So sad they've had sad ends.
@zybotsue...who would be the panelists? These were America's elite...Bennett Cerf, the founder of Random House publishing house, Arlene Francis, an actress and hostess of a daily radio show, interviewing authors and doctors and notable people from all professions; her husband was a Broadway actor AND producer. And Dorothy Kilgallen, the most important news reporter in America; she wrote a column AND news reports for the Hearst papers across America. There could never be as celebrated panel on a Sunday night again. Oh, John Daly was a well regarded TV and radio news reporter for ABC broadcasting. Such a group could never be reproduced today.
There's something about these people besides they constantly remind me of my grandparents,parents later 60's I have become addicted to their simple ways,I don't mean the evening gowns part of a respectful show but their Joyeous meaningful though relief from the burdens of WW1 WW2 when people only wanted to live and enjoy themselves in the noblest sense
Heya! Well, my mother bought a south african book about the Gabors, written in English, when we did live in S.Africa. I remember having read it. Unfortunately we lost the book during our moving to Japan, the country I lived foward. The title is "The Gabors" and it tells their whole story, from 1850 until 1998(when it was written). Their origns, their religion, everything. :) Francesca is rich and handsome. But as much as her mother.
As "Rumors" went, it was said that when the Gabor's landed in the USA, they had a $100.00 bill as the only money they had ....... which they gave to the doorman at their Hotel a $100.00 TIP! From there they went on to make millions through....cough cough....sputter sputter .... marriage! "You mean they were High Class Hoo....." .....Thank you😁😘
I'd use emblematic to express the image they've built on money, success and fame raised from nothing, since their family had poor origins back in Hungary. Gabors raised an image of distinction and elegance, becoming therefore emblematic to many people. At least in Hungary and Switzerland, countries I've lived, they're very famous and well respected. But yeah, they're not perfect, surely. Who is... ;)
@MELODY59833 That's your response??? "OMG shut up bitch!!! :D" That's it?!? My, what a clever, clever comment! And not at all cliched! You are truly a gifted wordsmith with a true talent for the vernacular. Your work should be translated and published. Tell me...Did you need to obtain a special degree for mastering such an original and complex vocabulary. Or does it just come naturally to you? Your parents must be so proud of your accomplishment!
The problem is that not only Zsa Zsa must have imposed an action against Madoff, many other well advised rich people must have done so. So, when the courts order the auction of Madoff's assets, there will not be money enough to return to all people that were fooled. Probably Madoff's inocent employees will get their wages first and then I don't know in what order other people will be paid. Why do you say the Gabors were a very emblematic family to the US and the world?! Famous, yes...
1957 was the year of Gabor on WML. Zsa Zsa came first, then Eva a few weeks later, then Jolie at the end of the year. Since Jolie was a jeweler, then the mystery guest is in costume, though hard to tell if it is costume jewelry.
Tha gabors all had their noses done in the 1940's. Look at some of the old early pics and you"ll see the difference. Magda had a potato nose. Zsa zsa "s a green pepper. Eva"s a tangerine and jolie's a bell pepper. Enough vegetables for a veggie buffett
Yes they all had nose jobs and Zsa Zsa had further plastic surgeries over the years on her eyes and cheekbones. reelrundown.com/celebrities/The-Gabor-Sisters-Beauty-Wealth-and-Marriages
I agree that the Gabor sisters achieved wealth and fame. They paid a price with multiple marriages...which was not uncommon for Hollywood. However, such behavior was considered scandalous in most segments of society (at the time).
.... AND to enhance their chances of a "good" marriage. (That's the way it was back then....I'm old enough to remember...Marriage was goal #1 for women....as imposed by society.)
DerAdventurer, you really did your homework with the Gabors! How do you know so much? Do you have a book on them? Isn't it odd that the 3 sisters only produced a daughter, Zsa Zsa's Francesca? Have you seen her? If yes, is she also pretty? Is Francesca rich? I mean, she's a Hilton.
Question, so her daughters moved to the US before her? so where was she, still in Hungary, Portugal or....because wiki says she moved to the US in 1945 and Zsa Zsa was at least here since '42 ( cause she married Conrad in '43) I odnt know why I thought she moved to America with all her kids, perhaps Zsa Zsa was teh one that intice dthme to move from Hungary to America. idk
Eva and Zsa Zsa were already in the US. Jolie came next, the Magda and Vilmos. The three of them had to escape Hungary, then waited in Portugal until they received permission to come to the US.
I'm not that sure. Zsa Zsa doesn't walk anymore. Her legs are so still that she had to have a surgery in one of them. She doesn't want to go out and she lost a lot of money because of that Wall Street thief, Bernard Madoff.
Dorothy is maddening! Why did she request a conference? Can't she keep the answers straight? For an international investigative reporter, she sure was a dizzy broad.
DerAdventurer, don't be that sure about the Gabors poor Hungarian background. Remember that still in Hungary one of the girls married a doctor (who later became Greta Garbo's doctor in America), the other a diplomat and Zsa Zsa embraced Burhan Asaf Belge, an important figure in the development of 20th-century Turkey. So, the Gabors weren't exactly regular people. I, for one, would say they raised an image of glamour and beauty, rather than elegance and distinction. They married too many times.
Don't understand why she is not answering the questions with her own voice..instead of shaking her head, saying yes or no isn't going to give her away...I'm going to listen to the rest only halfway through...I'm going to guess that they don't i.d. her..
