description What's My Line? Overview
What’s My Line? was a popular American panel game show that ran from 1950 to 1967. A celebrity panel attempted to identify professions based on clues provided by a contestant. The show's notable format involved a blindfolded panelist, and it earned critical acclaim including multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards.
It’s primarily for viewers interested in classic television game shows and American broadcast history.
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info What's My Line? Specifications
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How did the mystery guest round work on What's My Line?
For the mystery guest, the panel was blindfolded and had to identify a famous person by asking yes-or-no questions. That round became one of the CBS show's trademarks from 1950 to 1967.
Who hosted the original What's My Line?
John Charles Daly hosted almost the entire original CBS run. Regular panelists included Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf.
What did contestants do on What's My Line?
Regular contestants signed in and the panel tried to guess their occupation, or line of work. The game depended on narrowing the answer through yes-or-no questions rather than physical stunts or trivia.
Did What's My Line win major TV awards?
Yes, What's My Line won Emmy Awards for Best Quiz or Audience Participation Show in the 1950s. It also won a Golden Globe for Best TV Show in 1962.
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