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What's My Line? 1950

★ 7.0/10 · 29 votes TV-G FamilyComedy 1 seasons · 876 eps Canceled
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What is What's My Line??

What's My Line is a panel game show that originally ran in the United States on CBS. The show features a group of panelists who attempt to determine the occupations of guests by asking only yes or no questions.

Type
TV series
Year
1950
Status
Canceled
Episodes
876
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Feb 2, 1950
Last aired
Sep 3, 1967
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Family, Comedy
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Overview

What's My Line is a panel game show that originally ran in the United States on CBS. The show features a group of panelists who attempt to determine the occupations of guests by asking only yes or no questions. In some cases, the panelists are blindfolded and try to identify famous guests. The game show originally aired in black and white and later in color. The show had a long run, originally airing between 1950 and 1967, with subsequent American revivals. Complete episodes of the show are available online, including a playlist that covers the debut of the show through the end of 1954. The show uses celebrity panelists to question contestants in order to determine their occupation, making it a unique and engaging game show.

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“A panel of celebrities uses yes or no questions to deduce the occupations of mystery guests.”

# classic# game show# intellectual# conversational
Reasons to watch
  • engaging deductive gameplay
  • historic television format
Keep in mind
  • black and white production
  • dated pacing

Watch it if you enjoy classic television game shows centered on wit and conversation.

The show is suitable for general audiences and maintains a polite, professional tone.

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Cast

John Charles Daly Self - Moderator
Arlene Francis Self
Dorothy Kilgallen Self
Bennett Cerf Self
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Hal Block Self
Steve Allen Self
Fred Allen Self
Martin Gabel Self
Louis Untermeyer Self
Robert Q. Lewis Self
Tony Randall Self
Jayne Meadows Self - Panelist

Episode guide

Season 1 · 876 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

Four panelists ask yes or no questions to determine the occupations of various guests.

How do panelists identify famous guests?

Panelists wear blindfolds and ask questions to determine the identity of famous mystery guests.

When did the show originally air?

The series originally ran in the United States between 1950 and 1967.

On which network did the show air?

The show originally aired on CBS.

How many guests appear in an episode?

Each episode features two to three challengers from different walks of life.