What's My Line? Jack Straus and Bernard F. Gimbel & Martha Raye (Season 7, Episode 15)
TV Episode | Family, Game-Show

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What's My Line?

Jack Straus and Bernard F. Gimbel & Martha Raye (Season 7, Episode 15)

TV Episode | Family, Game-Show

Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks that they don their blindfolds. Mr. Daly introduces his guests, Mr. Jack Straus, head of ...See moreDorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks that they don their blindfolds. Mr. Daly introduces his guests, Mr. Jack Straus, head of Macy's Department store and Mr. Bernard Gimbel, head of the now defunct Gimbel's Department store. Bennett Cerf identifies Mr. Straus, and Dorothy Kilgallen pegs Mr. Gimbel. The Macy's/Gimbel's rivalry was famous, but Mr. Daly, in conversation with the gentlemen, is assured that they seek to make this Christmas season very bright in a spirit of cooperation. Next up, Mr. Russell Chase Harrington of Providence, Rhode Island. He is the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Fred Allen identifies him and, though the head of the tax bureau, Mr. Harrington exhibits a great sense of humor. Tonight's mystery celebrity guest is Martha Raye, almost immediately identified by Miss Kilgallen. Chairwoman of the Nephrosis Foundation for Children, Miss Raye asks that her winnings go to her charity, and Mr. Daly assures her that this will be done. Finally, a young Spanish gentleman, Mr. Manuel Guara, the world's champion Jai Alai player. The panel is stumped, and Mr. Guara wins by default. The spirit of Christmas is very much in the air, as Mr. Guara requests his winnings go to the National Children's Cardiac Hospital in Miami, the locale of his fronton. Mr. Daly bids the panel good night and invites viewers to tune in again, next Sunday evening. Written by johnmike59 See less

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Name	Known for
Dorothy Kilgallen Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer	Fly Away Baby (1937)
Fred Allen Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer	It's in the Bag! (1945)
Arlene Francis Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer	The Thrill of It All (1963)
Bennett Cerf Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer	The Twilight Zone (1959)
John Daly Self - Moderator (as John Charles Daly) Self - Moderator (as John Charles Daly) See fewer	The Front Page (1949)
Jack Straus Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	What's My Line? (1950)
Bernard F. Gimbel Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	What's My Line? (1950)
R.C. Harrington Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	What's My Line? (1950)
Martha Raye Self - Mystery Guest Self - Mystery Guest See fewer	Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)
Manuel Guara Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	What's My Line? (1950)
Hal Simms Self - Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Self - Announcer (voice) (uncredited) See fewer	The Edge of Night (1956)