February 2, 1950 marked the premier of the long-running and popular TV show “What’s My Line?” which charged a panel of celebrities with the task of guessing the occupation of contestants by asking only questions that could be answered “yes” or “no.” Contestants won a whopping $50 if the panel failed to guess correctly. The sophisticated panelists, dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns, were all known for their wit as they tried to identify the jobs of people who were, for example, pool table repairers, pretzel benders, tea tasters, chicken pluckers, wig fitters, and a flea raiser (for the Agricultural Department).
Each week also featured a celebrity guest which included literally hundreds of Hollywood, Broadway and TV stars, sports figures and at least three U.S. Presidents (although none while they were serving in that role).
Curious? You can learn more at: http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/ and http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042168/
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