What's My Line?
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
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Plot Summary
What's My Line? was a classic American television game show where a panel of four celebrities tried to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes-or-no questions. The show featured a rotating panel of guest experts alongside the regular panelists, adding a dynamic element to the guessing game. The objective was to determine the guest's occupation within a set number of questions, making for engaging and often humorous television.
Critical Reception
As a long-running and beloved game show, 'What's My Line?' was a staple of television for decades, consistently praised for its intelligent and sophisticated format. The show's blend of celebrity panelists and ordinary contestants provided broad appeal, and it was often cited for its family-friendly entertainment value and clever wordplay.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intelligent and engaging format.
- Celebrated for its family-friendly entertainment.
- Noted for its sophisticated panel of experts and witty banter.
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Awards & Accolades
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program (1952, 1954, 1962)
Fun Fact
During its original run, the show was so popular that even President John F. Kennedy was a guest mystery guest, though his identity was revealed rather quickly by the panelists.
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