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March 24, 2008
Betsy Palmer - Longtime regular panelist on TV's "I've Got a Secret" and recurring panelist on original "What's My Line?"
Michael Riedel - New York Post theatre columnist and co-host of "Theater Talk" on PBS
Stephanie D'Abruzzo - Tony-nominated star of Avenue Q
Barry Saltzman - Los Angeles stage actor and most frequent panelist on Los Angeles production of "What's My Line? - Live On Stage"
Mystery Guests
Guest #1 - Patricia Porterfield - Patricia Porterfield used to be known as Pat Finch. On February 2, 1950, she was the very first guest on the very first episode of What’s My Line? on CBS. She returned as a guest on the show’s 5th anniversary, and again on the show’s final nighttime episode in 1967.
Guest #2 - Alan Rosen - runs Juniors, the iconic Brooklyn delicatessen that’s been in business for decades. His grandfather started the business and Alan’s been running it just fine. Even better, he brought cheesecake for the entire audience!
Guest #3 - Liang Wang - Liang Wang is the principal oboist for the New York Philharmonic –not a bad place to land for a 27-year-old from Tsingdao, China. After his game segment, he graced us with a solo performance.
Celebrity Mystery Guest: George Wendt
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| What's My Line? - Live On Stage #75 (3-24-08) |
March 31, 2008
Frank DeCaro - Host of "The Frank DeCaro Show" weekdays on Sirius Satellite Radio
Laurie Kilmartin - Comedienne and writer, regular panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and blogger for 236.com
Jonathan Ames - Award-winning author (The Extra Man, Wake Up Sir)
Julie Halston - Actress, comedienne, founding member of Charles Busch’s legendary theatre company, Theatre-in-Limbo. Currently plays Tina Carmello on the CBS sitcom The Class
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Bob Sadin - Zipper salesman
Guest #2 - Frank Prudenti - Bat Boy for the New York Yankees from 1956-1961
Guest #3 - Natalia Paruz - Plays the Musical Saw
Celebrity Mystery Guest: Moby
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| "What' s My Line? - Live On Stage" #76 March 31, 2008 |
April 7, 2008
Julia Meade - Longtime spokesmodel for "The Ed Sullivan Show", Broadway actress, Mystery Guest on "What's My Line?" TV Show
Adam Ferrara - National headlining comedian and recurring as Chief "Needles" Nelson on FX's "Rescue Me"
Kitty Felde - Award-wining Special Correspondent for National Public Radio
Paul Doherty - Partner of Cunningham-Escott-Slevin-Doherty Talent Agency
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Sarah Cruz - Makes gourmet pet food
Guest #2 - Marvin Terban - Department Store Santa Claus
Guest #3 - Pedro Diaz - Plays the English Horn
Celebrity Mystery Guest: Tony Roberts
Fun Fact: On July 15, 1969, Tony Roberts was on the panel of “What’s My Line?” and Julia Meade was the Mystery Guest. On April 7, 2008, Julia Meade was on the panel of “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” and Tony Roberts was the Mystery Guest.
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| What's My Line? - Live On Stage #77 4-7-08 |
April 14, 2008
Shari Albert - Actress (Brothers McMullen) and Blogger (Huffington Post)
The Amazing Kreskin- World-renowned mentalist and panelist on original "What's My Line?" TV series
Cynthia Szigeti - Improv teacher to the stars including host J. Keith van Straaten
James McDaniel - Emmy and Peabody-Award winning actor & producer, best known for his long-running role as Lt. Fancy on NYPD Blue
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Kevin Van Meter - Boxing Announcer at Madison Square Garden
Guest #2 - Fred Burg - Makes Bread Boxes
Guest #3 - Charles McCracken - Plays the Bassoon
Celebrity Mystery Guest: Dick Cavett
Fun Facts: Mr. Burg just celebrated his 90th birthday. He appeared with the same “line” on the original “What’s My Line?” in 1953. The Amazing Kreskin was on the panel of “What’s My Line?” in 1974. Dick Cavett appeared twice on panel on the CBS version of “What’s My Line?” in the 1960s, and on the syndicated show in the 1970s.
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| "What's My Line? - Live On Stage" #78 - April 14, 2008 |
April 21, 2008
Len Wein - Comic book writer, Creator of Wolverine
Mink Stole - Fan favorite from every John Waters movie (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, etc.)
Ophira Eisenberg - Comedienne, creator of "Sweet Paprika" comedy show
Josh Zepps - Australian satirist and comedy performer, best known down under as host of "Australian Idol Backstage"
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Christopher Cerf - Creator & writer of award-winning "Between the Lions" on PBS and singer/songwriter for "Sesame Street" Son of Bennett Cerf, 17-year panelist on "What's My Line?" TV show.
Guest #2 - Sandra Driggins - former "Good Humor Man," as she was called when she appeared on "What's My Line?" on July 16, 1967. Currently publisher of EXTRA EXTRA MAGAZINE
Guest #3 - David Finlayson - Trombonist with New York Philharmonic
Celebrity Mystery Guest - David Cross - Co-creator & star of "Mr. Show" and star of "Arrested Development". Emmy-winning writer of "The Ben Stiller Show"
April 28, 2008
Jarrod Emick - Tony-winning Broadway actor/dancer/singer
Andy Zax - Music historian and producer, star of "Beat The Geeks"
Jackie Hoffman - Award-winning comedic performer; Currently on Broadway in Xanadu
Julie Alexandria - Host of daily "Wallstrip" comedy investment show
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Mark Sarosi - Bartender at Milk Bar
Owns and operates Ronnybrook Milk Bar in Chelsea Market
Guest #2 - Roger Mehle - US Navy Submarine Officer
Retired from this line, but appeared as such on “What’s My Line?” TV show on December 25, 1966. His mother, Aileen Mehle, aka Suzy Knickerbocker, was on the panel that night and was in our audience tonight.
Guest #3 - Deborah Henson-Conant - Plays the Electric Harp
Ms. Henson-Conant played and sang a tune on her custom-made instrument.
Celebrity Mystery Guest - Larry Storch (Star of “F-Troop” and voice of several cartoons. Appearing at upcoming “F-Troop” Reunion Show May 24-26 in New York City.)
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| What's My Line? - Live On Stage - #80 - April 28. 2008 |
May 5, 2008
Dr. Joy Browne - Host of daily nationally-syndicated radio show, on WOR-AM for nearly 15 years
Tom Shillue - Comedian and star of his own Comedy Central Presents special
Michael Riedel - New York Post theatre columnist and co-host of "Theater Talk" on PBS
Andrea Rosen - Star of "Variety Shac" comedy series and formerly of "Stella"
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Derrick Little- Makes Pinatas
Mr. Little's appearance was timed to coordinate with Monday's date --Cinco de Mayo.
Guest #2 - Siglinda Sanchez- Page in U.S. Congress
Ms. Sanchez (now Ms. Gallagher) is long retired from her line of dressing in a blue suit and assisting congressmen in the U.S. House, but we just had to have her on the show so we could show the clip of when she appeared with the same occupation as she did when she appeared on the synidcated version of the original "WML" TV show in the Fall of 1973. Today she's a history teacher!
Guest #3 - Carter Brey - Plays the Cello
Mr. Brey is the principal cellist with the New York Philharmonic.
Celebrity Mystery Guest - Joe Franklin - Mr. Franklin, the King of Nostalgia, told tales of when he shared studios at ABC and later WOR with "WML" host John Daly and uber-panelist Arlene Francis.
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| What's My Line? - Live On Stage #81 - May 5, 2008 |
May 12, 2008
Doug Benson - Comedian and regular panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever"
Suzy Nakamura - Veteran of The Second City and previously recurring on "The West Wing" and "Help Me Help You"
Lisa Lambert - Tony-winning co-writer of The Drowsy Chaperone
Robert Galinsky - Writer, actor, and Co-producer/co-host of "Manhattan Monologue Slam"
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Rick Smith - Sells Sake
Mr. Smith owns and operates New York's only store dedicated to the Japanese brewed beverage. The panel guessed his line with only 1 "no" to go!
Guest #2 - Maura Mandrano - Rehabilitates Squirrels
Ms. Mandrano is licensed by the state to help bring abandoned and injured squirrels back to health and return them to the wild. Somehow the panel was stumped by her line.
Guest #3 - Barry Lubin - Circus Clown
Mr. Lubin is better known by his character of Grandma, longtime performer --and currently-- in the Big Apple Circus.
Celebrity Mystery Guest - Betsy Palmer. Ms. Palmer, a long-time regular panelist on "I've Got A Secret," was a guest panelist on "What's My Line?" several times. She's also been a panelist on our show twice. We showed a clip of the time that Mark Goodson, producer of both "IGAS" and "WML" surprised her on her show.
May 19, 2008
Jason Kravits - Recently on Broadway in "The Drowsy Chaperone"; regular on "The Practice"
Nick Stevens - Comedy writer and performer often seen commenting on VH1; his character "Fitzy" followed Monday Night Football for ESPN.com last season
Ophira Eisenberg - Comedienne, creator of "Sweet Paprika" comedy show
Robert Galinsky - Writer, actor, and Co-producer/co-host of "Manhattan Monologue Slam"
Shari Albert - Actress (Brothers McMullen) and Blogger (Huffington Post)
What You Missed
Guest #1 - Sandi Simon - Bra-Fitter
Ms. Simon owns and operated Frischman's --the Bronx's bra headquarters for over 75 years. Her daughters run BraSmyth. The panel guessed her line with only 1 "no" to go!
Guest #2 - Dick DeBartolo (Mr. X) - MAD Magazine Writer
Mr. DeBartolo is known as MAD's maddest writer, having had his work appear in every issue for forty years. In addition, he's got a wonderful connection to game shows --he saved "Match Game" from extinction and he worked on "What's My Line?" for many years. As a special treat, he even brought and showed us Arlene Francis's blindfold/mask from his personal collection!
Guest #3 - Rebecca Young - Plays the Viola
Ms. Young is the associate principal violist with the New York Philharmonic. She dazzled us with a solo piece.
Celebrity Mystery Guest - The Amazing Kreskin Mr. Kreskin appeared as a panelist and Mystery Guest on the syndicated TV version of "WML" and has now done the same for our stage version too! He performed two demonstrations of his mental dexterity for our audience as well... causing panelist Shari Albert to audibly gasp as he correctly paired her card with the one that I had in my pocket!
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