This was such a progressive program showing clever women in the panel and women with advanced degrees in a variety of professions as well as women in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Rest in peace Ernie Kovacs Will miss you

I saw Jack Lemmon on talk shows many times and always found him to be one of the nicest people, with interesting and funny stories to tell out of his experience as an actor, and never full of himself. I also have to say that I liked him as an actor, too. He could do comedy and drama equally well. I'll never forget his work in "The China Syndrome", which was definitely dramatic work -- and then there are his memorable comedy roles, such as "Some Like It Hot". Here he's 32 years old.

So grateful for these clips of a show I used to love watching as a child with my mom! Dont think I really understood it, but we bonded and that's what counted! Classy show!

That's lovely....I've never seen a Hollywood film star from that era so naturally ask a colleague 'hey when DO we start shooting? Nobody told me' or whatever.

I implore anyone to watch It Happened to Jane w/ Jack & Ernie. It’s a gem. It’s also the best makeup job I’ve ever seen on anyone in regards to Ernie.

First contestant Douglas Leigh (1907-1999) designed and constructed Broadway's spectacular electric signs From wikipedia: "His first eye-catching creation was a billboard for A&P, advertising the store's Eight O'Clock Coffee with clouds of steam emanating from a large cup of coffee. A Camel billboard blew smoke rings from a steam generator, while one for Kool cigarettes featured a blinking penguin. One for Ballantine Beer had clowns tossing quoits on a peg. The Coca-Cola sign at Bryant Park gave an ever-changing weather forecast (featuring a house and pictures of sun, rain, snow, etc.) along with the slogan "Thirst knows no season" (Leigh paid a tenant's weekly laundry bills to stop her from hanging her laundry on her clothesline in front of the sign). Leigh's design creation of a large illuminated snowflake is hung at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street every holiday season. With the exception of the Empire State Building, Leigh's creations have been replaced with newer signs, for which Leigh set the bar."

Jack Lemmon and Ernie Kovacs were best friends. They each worshiped the other, almost as close as brothers. When Ernie was killed, Jack identified the body at the L.A. Coroner's office, so Edie Adams, the new widow, wouldn't have to. Just before Ernie's casket was sealed, Jack stuff two of Ernie's beloved Havana cigars into his jacket pocket. Lemmon was devastated by Kovacs death.

I appreciated Ernie Kovaks including Dorothy in his introduction of Arlene.

When Mr Cerf asked "do you perform a service for visitors who come to Las Vegas" I'm surprised John didn't jump in there and point out that the service would presumably be available to residents of Vegas as well.

The Hungarian letter "cs" is actually pronounced like the English "ch", so in fact, the correct pronounciation of his name is "Ko-vach". Also, "Kovács" is probably the most popular surname in Hungary. It literally means "Smith". Just a bit of trivia for you people. :)

And Jack and Ernie are driving each other crazy in Heaven. RIP Jack Lemmon and Ernie Kovacs.

“Can’t we talk about books” Cerf just cannot stand not being the center of attention

Ha was the sweetesttt and the kindesttt and the cutestttttt man that God can creat😭😭😭😍😍😍😍

Douglas Leigh (May 24, 1907 - December 14, 1999)

Because I had to look it up: I was somewhat confused by just how disconcerted both the panel and John were by Ernie's reference to the Penn Sheraton at 6:53, and then I looked it up. No, one does not generally make light reference to a mob assassination on WML. No wonder John's tugging his ear. (Though he also did laugh, so I don't know if that's a warning tug.) Specifically, Albert Anastastia, who was known as Lord High Executioner, was murdered at 10 in the freakin' morning, in the Park Sheraton barbershop. (On October 26th of that year.) The historical events I don't know about could fill a book.

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Dorothy's hair seemed to be a different color in this episode: not the dark it had been nor the occasional red. Perhaps it's because her hair is so shiny the color appears altered. Or I'm imagining the entire thing. Thank you for posting all these WML videos, Gary!! Much appreciated! Today is Thanksgiving 2019 💜🧡💜

Bell, Book, and Candle. Of course, that picture had not been made yet. with Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak along with Jack Lemmon and Ernie Kovacs

Jack Lemmon is from my hometown.

Bennett had a bit Ernie Kovacs disease in this episode: "Do you perform this service for men and for women for what they laughingly call a good time?" The contestant's eyeballs got very big.

i wonder how the panel thought of ernie kovacs but it was sure tragic how he would die 5 years later.

Dorothy is excellent at asking questions but they don't really get her anywhere. Ernie is a bit of a blowhard but he is good at making the show entertaining. So tragic how they both died.

The film Jack and Ernie banter about, "The Notorious Landlady," didn't get made until 1962, after Kovac's death.

Interesting listening to Ernie talk about Jack and him starting to film "The Notorious Landlady." The film was not done until 1962 after Kovacs death. I wonder what the holdup was?

Ernie says him and Jack will be doing 'The Notorious Landlady' soon. That film wasn't made for 4 more years and released (1962) shortly after Kovacs' death. They did do, however, 'Bell, Book and Candle' together which was released in 1958.

Wasn't Jack Lemmon one of Ernie Kovacs' best friends?

I knew they were going to guess the 2nd guest line (issues marriage licenses), quickly. By this point, they were on to John and his games and knew that the guest had nothing to do with gambling.

I don't blame John - that was a lousy pun , Bennett

What's My Line? Once again John takes a look at the clock on the wall. 23:00

When Bennett called John and Mr. X "Ham and X" what was that look on John's face? He did not seem pleased.

Ernie Kovacs at the 15:00 mark - "I'll just leave this panel one day." Was this indeed his last appearance on What's My Line?

Ernie Kovacs is wonderful. Like all the very best panelists, he understood that the point of the show was to entertain, not to win the game.

Mr cerf you going to get it from Mr Daly

1957 and Ernie Kovacs say “Butt in” ... now I wonder how old that slang term is

It looks. Wicked. hat show !!!

Mobster Albert Anastasia is murdered at a barbershop in 1957

Before It Happened To Jane

What is distracting John at 23:00

6:20, that look could just about draw blood.

Why was Ernie there?

Funny man, Kovacs. Funny on WML, but not quite right for the format. Surreal humor did not quite go over in thjis program where three of the panel played the game mostly straight.

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Normally Dorothy asks good questions but I have to agree with Ernie Kovacs that her first long questioning session went nowhere. However in this edition Kovacs added nothing of any merit to the show.

Ham and x 😂😂😂

So this was Ernie Kovacs' last appearance as a guest panelist. I'm glad Dorothy made that plain at the beginning. The man was just so annoying on the panel.

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Dorothy with gloves on is a nice touch. I also noticed in the intro as she walked to her seat that she has a very nice rack. My apologies for the crudity, but I can't help it. LOL

I find Ernie Kovacs very annoying. Far too pleased with the sound of his own voice.

Ernie seems to think he's funny.

**YEESH!! JACK IS ONE CREEPY GUY!** Gaze upon the cold-hearted face of Jack Lemmon. He has the eyes of a Hollywood Hit-Man, no doubt about it. I've always heard that clowns are the worst creeps in show-biz (think: Al Jolsen) and this proves it...

Ernie Kovacs is annoying, not funny and smokes. On a better note... I love Jack Lemmon.

Dorothy's gown makes her look fat. Either that or she's been gaining a lot of weight, but her face looks the same, so I'll go with the dress.

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