José Ferrer What's My Line? : Season 6 Episode 42

Betty White fills in for Arlene Francis again this week and joins series regulars, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen and Bennett Cerf. The first contestant to sign in is Mr. Merle Trantham, who is a parole officer at California's San Quentin prison. The panel determines that Mr. Trantham works in the penal system, but time runs out, and the panel is stumped. Dorothy Kilgallen balks because, during questioning, Mr. Trantham said he doesn't work at an office outside of the prison. Host John Daly clarifies that in his capacity, Mr. Trantham makes recommendations to the parole board and, as such, does work exclusively inside the jail. The second contestant is a Detroit woman, Dorothy Miller, employed by the Federal Reserve and burns money in her post. Miss Kilgallen, quite cannily, guesses that the woman with money, in some capacity, but, ultimately, the panel is stumped yet again. Mystery celebrity guest this evening is the Oscar-winning actor Jose Ferrer. He is almost immediately identified, by Bennett Cerf and Dorothy Kilgallen simultaneously. Mr. Daly mentions the appearance of his wife, Rosemary Clooney, as celebrity guest a few weeks before and praises Miss Clooney lavishly. Mr. Daly also plugs Mr. Ferrer's upcoming film, The Shrike (1955), and lavishes further praise upon Mr. Ferrer's costar, June Allyson. Finally, a New York City woman, Joan Carpenter, a mambo instructor, signs in. Time runs out, but the panel was very close to determining Miss Carpenter's occupation. John Daly thanks the woman for appearing this evening, which just happens to be her wedding day. Miss Carpenter was married that Sunday morning and Mr. Daly wishes her a long and happy marriage. Daly announces that Arlene Francis will return next week. Daly expresses his thanks to Betty White for substituting for Miss Francis and invites viewers to tune in next week.