That is so sad. I wondered if he had passed away before or after the tragedy... Such a horrible thing, not only to happen but also to witness and live through as a father.
It warmed my heart so, so much that it reminded me of my own toddler daughter whom greets me with utmost affection when I arrive home from work everyday. It's now my favorite clip. Rest in peace, Dorothy.
This was just so sweet....From Arlene Francis saying “oh, Dorothy” to Dorothy Kilgallen asking “are you my Father”. I am loving this show and especially this episode
@@inetacherry2055 I found out about her death after I started watching RU-vid. This episode was made the same month and year of my birth. Was her father still alive? He must have been heartbroken.
Wit?! It's a stupid comment. Why would anyone think that little voice belonged to a man.?! If she was really witty, she would have come up with something funnier than that.
@@wayneyadams Well, you're certainly a mister Sunshine, aren't you? I think it's rather obvious that she referred to the fact that they both used high voices, not that she actually thought that she was a man. And yes, I thought it was funny. Not laugh out loud funny perhaps, but funny. Why I even try to explain this to a wanker, however, is beyond me.
I BURST out laughing at that. I'm so glad I found these episodes. I'm 43, I'd heard of this series of course but had never really seen any, I swear it's my new favorite show lol
I remember an article in the Washington post about Nanette Fabray. It was about surgery she had on her ears for hearing loss. My mother had similar surgery at the same time. It meant a lot to my Mom as surgery for surgery for congenital hearing loss such as Mom had was uncommon in the 60s
I keep coming back to this episode. It's easily one of my favorites. From Arlene going “Oh, Dorothy” and Dorothy emotionally saying “Are you my father?”, to the entire hilarious segment with Nanette Fabray, it really is a great episode.
I recently read that the heart shaped locket that Arlene usually wore was given to her by her husband, Martin Gabel, was taken from her in a mugging later in life. She treasured that locket. The thought of someone being vile enough to do that to Arlene Francis breaks my heart.
@@rotagbhd"adjective. He's a fluent Russian speaker. When a language is fluent, it is spoken easily and without many pauses: He speaks fluent Chinese" Understandable mistake, I assume English isn't your first language!
@@rotagbhdfyi... fluently is an adverb and modifies the verb. It may be before or after the verb and doesn't have to be next to the judge. He *fluently speaks* German. She *speaks* German *fluently* Hope this helps.
Lately, everyday I visit What's My Line. Even as a little girl I had such a crush on Mr. Cerf, with his delightful, contagious smile. And Random House! Dorothy and Arlene are such fun to see and to hear. This is like a cool pool, so relaxing, with gracious, civilized interactions, full with the sense of their fondness and enjoyment of one another. It is comforting.
@ Daniel Lai Kea Mok. You mean "manners" not "mannerism". But you are right that back in the 1950's and 1960's, people displayed much better manners than the people of today. Although I did recently hear a man display excellent manners towards an older woman which was a joy to hear!
I've seen only few of these but this moment with Dorothy's father will be definitely one of my most favourites, if not the most. And Arlene's reaction. priceless
@@CellGames2006 I learned to "sign" HI, as in hello, by watching Hollywood Squares where Nanette sat inn the top right square. She was really cool⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The best part of this whole show was during Dorothys father's mystery part but with Arlene saying" Ahhhhh Ahhhhh Dorothy" it has still got me laughing. I play that part over and over it's just one of those classic moments.
I recently discovered this show and immediately became enamored with Dorothy. She was one of a kind. It saddened me to find out the tragedy that befell her.
Arlene, as well as almost hysterically "getting" James at the last minute (as she often does so amusingly) stood up to shake hands with him! I love this show! xxx
Dorothy was one of several reporter to travel around the world using public transportation. She came in second and was, I believe, the only woman in the competition.
It’s hard to see the world as it is today. Pull back the curtain of all our fancy electronics and you have a society that’s collapsing and getting more and more ignorant. My advice to everyone is enjoy the ride out.
No one has manner or morals anymore. No one cares. And people are too sensitive to everything and fly off the handle too easily. So sick of people today.
Unfortunately people are offended by anything and everything at any given time. Audiences today demand apologies for any slight or perception they have. If you've ever done/said anything in the past that is controversial by today's standards, the intent of the offender doesn't matter. You must be cancelled unless you somehow currently tow the line and have the "correct" social and/or political standing. Sadly, charming, classy, and witty people tend to have done any and all offending things, or tend to silence themselves at risk of their own careers these days so I don't think we'll ever see the like again.
@@twilagitschlag5662Yes, murdered. She was an investigative reporter, very intelligent, determined to find the truth, and she knew too much. RIP, Dorothy.
James Kilgallen survived his daughter with 17 years. Dorothy died by a combination of alcohol and barbiturates November 8 1965 and her father died 1982 at the age of 94. Her sister Eleonor died 2014 at the age of 95. Her mother Mae was 96 when she died 1985.
This is one of my favourite (or The Favourite) episode of wml. Nanette is so entertaining while fooling the panel, the whole session of DK's father as mystery guest is classic (DK usually so astute, last to identify her own father) - all wonderful.
John Daly was correct, it looked like Nanette was having a very good time on the show. And she showed a great deal of familiarity with the show, like when she told the panel that no one had called for a conference. She also looked beautiful in an gorgeous dress. And she looked so young. I find it hard to believe that she was 36 years old during this episode during an era when 36 was rapidly approaching middle age.
I cannot say which WML episode has ever been my favorite, but I CAN say that I laughed out loud during this one as much as I ever have any of the others! :) Nanette Fabray and Mr. Kilgallen were such great guests.
Nanette Fabray's hearing impairment, which went undiagnosed and uncorrected for many years, at least had a happy ending. And she was able to get through school and begin a career in entertainment before she had her hearing tested and learned the truth. Until then, she thought she wasn't very intelligent. Years ago, I met a woman who had a similar problem but didn't fare as well in life. She was a senior citizen in a Section 8 housing program that I administered. She was sweet but shy as she never developed social skills. Because of her hearing problem, she was misdiagnosed as having a low IQ and spent most of her life institutionalized until someone suspected that she had hearing impairment. But that wasn't until she was in her late 50's or early 60's. I keep checking, but nowhere in my life contract does it say that life is fair. But all I can do is shake my head in sadness when I think of her story.
I've heard similar about a dog. owners thought it was stupid, always took note of how slow he was to respond to commands or avoid dangers. They came to realize that the dog relied on his buddy dog who helped him when his attention was necessary. It wasn't until about the end of his life before the owners realized the situation.
+hcombs0104 I agree. Dorothy and Arlene both had light and dark looks on the show, but Dorothy looks much better brunette and Arlene looks much better with lighter hair.
+dm coffman I think the woman on this show are so beautiful, much better than the tattoos and cutting scars seen on today's feel the Bern woman...don't forget the green hair!
First of all. Rest in peace Nanette Fabray who lived until the young age of 97. Overdue condolences to the family :-( . Second, it was nice of Ms. Fabray to donate what she earned on the show to a mental health charity :-)
@@tporchia6663 How would you know? Are you a Doctor who has somehow proven that decades of conventional medical proof of circulatory damage from long-term abuse of alcohol and/or drugs doesn't happen?
Teaching script handwriting is now outlawed in school they no longer teach it.. with social media everybody abbreviates- initials 4 sayings shortening butchering words to save text symbols
One of the best WMLs ever, IMHO. The panel regulars were masters of this game and were having fun, as were John Daly and especially the mystery guests. :))
It's pretty random which shows have been posted and which haven't. Unlike on my other channels where I do whatever I can not to duplicate other posts, I don't pay any attention to which WML shows have already been posted. I figure there's a value to having a single place to go to for complete episodes. Glad you're enjoying the shows.
rocknrolldaddyo isame How did you get the impression I don't care for Arlene? I've never had anything but glowing words for her, and I've honestly never seen even one slightly negative comment about her since I started the channel from anyone.
Hello! Just came to say how much I and many others enjoy these shows and thank you for taking so much time to upload them. Please continue until the end of the series! Thanks again!!
My pleasure, and thank you for the kind words. And don't worry, I'm not going to stop posting unless youtube does something nasty to my account (which is *always* a possibility, but not likely with "What's My Line"). Hundreds more shows to come!
Glad to hear it. I can't tell you how many nights I've stayed up until like 2-3am watching these shows. I'm really excited for the upcoming ones as well! So many I haven't seen and so many I used to think were lost or something.
There is unfortunately a good chunk of lost shows from the series, but I'm amazed how many have survived. Almost all of the truly lost shows are from the first couple of years. I was missing most of the shows from after 1960 or so, but another youtube user has been kind enough to send his episodes so I'll be able to add them here when we reach that point. :)
Almost 60 years later, this episode is one of the very best in the entire 17-year (1950-67) run. How could TV Guide rank the game show in 2013, only #9 (of 60) of the Greatest Game Shows of All Time?
@@harlankrissoff9966 I sincerely doubt that was the reason. Try another idea, because yours made no sense. It surely was a game and it did not matter on your last point because BOTH sides were necessary to play the game.
Wonderful Days when Men were Gentlemen and Women were Ladies and we knew how to dress and behave . Memories are made of this . There was faith and hope then .
And segregation and same sex relations were illegal and public lynchings were happening and women didn’t have equal rights to men. Just because someone dresses nice, doesn’t make them a good person.
@@MannyD90 thank you for your comment. It's irritating to me how people glorify how things were in the sixties in the 50s. You're right there was lynching women were beaten. I had an aunt who is severely abused by her husband and also beat the children. I actually think she got brain damage from being beaten so much. There was nowhere to go. She couldn't leave cuz he would kill my grandparents.
I think we all agree that this was a time of courtesy and respect for each other. Now, let's bring this back by treating others the way they would have. And notice that they began with self respect. Clean faces, brushed hair, neat clothes and a genuine smile.
What are you talking about? She has pretty much been out of the limelight for several decades. I agree with Maggie. I think you have her totally confused with someone else.
She campaigned for the rights of deaf people, and survivor rights for widows and widowers. What is bigoted about that? (She had a lifelong hearing disability that got progressively worse).
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