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What's My Line? - Charles Laughton; Martin Gabel [panel] (Feb 21, 1960)

What's My Line?

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MYSTERY GUEST: Charles Laughton

PANEL: Arlene Francis, Steve Allen, Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel
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20 Comments

@hizgrase 4 years ago (edited)

I love watching Arlene’s facial expressions in communication. She just shines.

@leesher1845 5 years ago

Charles Laughton was one of the greatest actors of all time.

@TheBee87bee 6 years ago

The charming Charles Laughton, among the greatest of all actors!!!!!

@Mandeley100 11 years ago

Sad to see Charles Laughton talking so enthusiastically about his future plans to play Falstaff and Lear, plans that would sadly never come to fruition due to his illness and premature death.

@jubalcalif9100 1 year ago

Wonderful to see the iconic Mr Laughton. A shame he didn't disguise his voice much. This episode is from 1960. He only had a few more years left, passing away in Dec of '62. Sweet to know that he & his wife Elsa Lanchester were regular viewers of the program.

@leeannabelle5510 5 months ago (edited)

Charles Laughton was without question, one of the top 10 greatest actors of all time - if not THE greatest. What a thrill to have met him! I didn’t realize he had such a great sense of humor. What a man of class, too.

@dannydoc1969 9 years ago

Charles Laughton, one of the greatest actors of all time.

@asteverino8569 4 years ago

I love this man, Mr Laughton. His acting and real life history.

@Linda98671 8 years ago

How charming Charles Laughton is..

@jamescaputo5095 5 years ago

Never forget his captain Bligh.

@leesher1845 5 years ago

Steve Allen was funny. He’s saluted the contestant who sold the ships.😂

@chessdad182 3 years ago

What a find seeing Charles Laughton. One of the best.

@susanbartone1347 1 year ago

I LOVE LOVE the episodes with Steve Allen!!!!!!

@davidcaldarola5188 10 years ago (edited)

He mentions being scheduled to play Falstaff and King Lear in 1962. Unfortunately, he injured his back from a fall in the tub and was hospitalized in January of 62. While he was being treated, they discovered he had cancer of the gall bladder. His health worsened until his death in December. It was reported that by the time he died, he withered down to only 90 lbs. Sad end to an incredible talent.

@patbest7057 4 years ago

Not surprised Martin Gabel knew it was Charles Laughton and deferred to Arlene who answered Both MG and C L intellectual well read theatre types

@kenyongray2615 5 years ago

Mrs. Sharp got more attractive the more you looked at her. Lovely policewoman. Charles Laughton was a giant in Hollywood. Loved him in Spartacus. Thanks for the video.

@carefulconsumer8682 3 months ago (edited)

I love this show. Everyone is smart, polite and nicely dressed. Arlene Francis is so sweet and gorgeous.:face-fuchsia-poop-shape:

@goodsamaritanskitchen5165 12 years ago

22:48 ... "She struck oil" Dorothy's amusement is too darling. ... what followed is just as funny.

@datagerrl8495 6 years ago (edited)

You see [& hear] he couldn’t [or, wouldn’t] make an effort to play-the-game of disguise, voice wise... but was ‘confined’ by his own marvellous assortment of timbre. The 1st guest was interesting, interesting face, voice and behaviour, and her dress was stylish in fitting and appearance.