Surprise After Surprise…’What’s My Line’ 12th Anniversary
Surprise After Surprise…’What’s My Line’ 12th Anniversary Show
Two mystery guest make this fascinating! The first are Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, the show’s creators with some very interesting historical comments on the shows 12 years at CBS. They start at 3:57 and the second mystery guest signs in at 18:56…it’s Bob Newhart.
By the date of this broadcast in February of ’62, Bob had gained national fame with his “Button Down Mind” album and had just begun his first show on NBC. After he is identified and is talking with John Daly, something is said that I have never heard before. Turns out that Bob had worked as a writer/director on a childrens show in Chicago…probably WGN. Enjoy and share!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DFOw4Rd714
MYSTERY GUEST: Mark Goodson & Bill Todman; Bob Newhart PANEL: Arlene Francis, Buddy Hackett, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Now that we know Bob worked in Chicago television, I think this photo I posted last week comes back into play. This was most likely taken while he was a writer/director on a WGN morning show for kids. Anyone know what that show was?