VIDEO: “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” - Sells Chocolate Candies
Panel: John Oliver, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Austin Pendleton, Raven Snook.
Guest Marty Koffman.
Hostess: Patti Goettlicher.
Band: Shane Rettig & The Occupations.
Recorded live in New York May 25, 2008.
(c) 2008 van Straaten Entertainment, inc.
Mr. Blackwell, RIP
Mr. Blackwell was a Mystery Guest on “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” in December of 2004. While I’m grateful for every celebrity who takes time to join us on stage, there’s a special affection I have for those who did so before we had any reviews, any long list of previous guests, or any demo reel to prove to people that we’re not complete weirdos. Mr. Blackwell agreed to be on show #6 and he would have done show #1 if the scheduling had allowed. When people say that all he did was criticize, I have to smile and shake my head, because I remember how generous he was to me, and I remember the raucous cheer that erupted when he was asked to “enter and sign in please.” An audience not knowing who they were going to see was thrilled that a real gentleman had joined us. I’m glad I got to sit next to him for a little while –even if he didn’t care for my tie.
Two Influences, One Clip
Sad both are gone now.
“What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #84 - May 26, 2008
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Details to come. Here’s a slideshow…
Well Albee Darned!
Between us, we have three Pulitzer prizes, a Tony Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Medal of the Arts, a Kennedy Center Honors award, and a Circle M Day Camp Three-Year Camper Trophy.
But only one of us is considered the greatest living American playwright AND appeared on “What’s My Line?” in October of 1968.
That would be Edward Albee, who was kind enough to be the Mystery Guest on the Season Finale of “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” this past Monday night. It was a privilege to share the stage with him –and who knew he was so funny?
Here’s Your Fine Finale Panel!
Look at this rhombus of resplendence!
Each quadrant a powerhouse of preeminence!
Each square a seeming synonym of alluded alliteration!
Come see them all on Monday night!
(Oh, it’s John Oliver, Raven Snook, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, and Austin Pendleton).
More info at www.whatsmyline.org
Panel Update for Monday 5/26!!
Just Added - Raven Snook!
She’s not only a fabulous entertainer and writer, she’s also a pal!
Come see the Diva herself on the panel this Monday, alongside John Oliver, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, and Austin Pendleton!
What a show!
A Night to Memorialize!
A show on Memorial Day? Are we crazy? The answer to at least one of these questions is YES!
We’re pulling out all the stops with a finale that includes “The Daily Show”’s John Oliver and Tony darlings Austin Pendleton and Stephanie D’Abruzzo! Join us, won’t you!
But really, it’s the night of Memorial Day, so you’ve already done your travel, barbecue, and/or shopping. Plus, hopefully, you’ve actually taken time to pay tribute to some folks who’ve sacrificed for the USA. Now, let’s have some fun and say hello and goodbye to “What’s My Line?” with our SEASON FINALE!
USA! USA! USA!
“What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #83 - May 19, 2008
Info coming super-soon.
Guest #1 - Sandi Simon- Bra-Fitter
Ms. Simon owns and operated Frischman’s –the Bronx’s bra headquarters for over 75 years. Her daughters run BraSmyth. The panel guessed her line with only 1 “no” to go!
Guest #2 - Dick DeBartolo (Mr. X)- MAD Magazine Writer
Mr. DeBartolo is known as MAD’s maddest writer, having had his work appear in every issue for forty years. In addition, he’s got a wonderful connection to game shows –he saved “Match Game” from extinction and he worked on “What’s My Line?” for many years. As a special treat, he even brought and showed us Arlene Francis’s blindfold/mask from his personal collection!
Guest #3 - Rebecca Young- Plays the Viola
Ms. Young is the associate principal violist with the New York Philharmonic. She dazzled us with a solo piece.
Mystery Guest: THE AMAZING KRESKIN
Mr. Kreskin appeared as a panelist and Mystery Guest on the syndicated TV version of “WML” and has now done the same for our stage version too! He performed two demonstrations of his mental dexterity for our audience as well… causing panelist Shari Albert to audibly gasp as he correctly paired her card with the one that I had in my pocket!
Monday’s Panel
Jason
Kravits - Recently on
Broadway in "The Drowsy Chaperone"; regular on "The Practice"
Nick
Stevens - Comedy writer and performer often seen commenting on VH1; his
character "Fitzy" followed Monday Night Football for ESPN.com last season
Ophira
Eisenberg - Comedienne, creator of "Sweet Paprika" comedy
show
Shari Albert -
Actress (Brothers McMullen) and Blogger (Huffington Post)
You should totally be there.
Previous Stories
- VIDEO: “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” - Sells Chocolate Candies
- Mr. Blackwell, RIP
- Two Influences, One Clip
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #84 - May 26, 2008
- Well Albee Darned!
- Here’s Your Fine Finale Panel!
- Panel Update for Monday 5/26!!
- A Night to Memorialize!
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #83 - May 19, 2008
- “Everything is unscripted, and hilarity usually ensues.”
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage #82 - May 12, 2008
- Me on Radio - Thursday Night / Friday Morning
- Hey Joe!
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #81 - May 5, 2008
- All In The Fa-Mehle
- Photos from “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #80
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #80 - April 28, 2008
- Pretty Pretty Panel
- That Touch of Mink
- Star Crossed
- Photos from “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #79
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” - #79 - April 21, 2008
- Extending!
- Great Minds At Play
- Photos from “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #78
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #78 - April 14, 2008
- “Silly and Entertaining”
- When We Last Met…
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #77 - April 7, 2008
- “It’s today, it’s now, it’s a whole lot of fun”
- Panel Update!
- “New Yorkers know a good thing (and sophisticated wit) when they see it. Bravo J. Keith!”
- From a Batboy to a Batman
- Definitely Moby
- Photos from What’s My Line? #76
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #76 - March 31, 2008
- Panel Update! - Halston is In!
- Did You Get The Newsletter?
- Photos from What’s My Line? #75
- It’s a Great Big Broadway World
- “Hostly Duties With Aplomb”
- Curtain Up on Curtain Up!
- “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage” #75 - March 24, 2008
- “Wry, Unexpected and Hilarious”
- Take Some Time Out to Read TimeOut
- Panel Updates
- I’m Not One To Gossip, But…
- Panel Panel
- He’s So Unsual.
- Flyer Flip
- Come Fly(er) With Me
- WML in NYC!
- “What’s My Line? - Live on Stage” Demo
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - September 9, 2007 - 8pm
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - September 9, 2007 - 6pm
- Line Up!
- What’s My Dream?
- Back To Back, Jack!
- One Night Only!
- I Am Art
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - July 29, 2007
- Cookies and Waxing
- Final Show! Panel!
- This Week’s Panel
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - July 15, 2007
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - July 8, 2007
- Rock On
- Enjoy the steak. Stay away from the slaughterhouse.
- This Week’s Panel on “What’s My Line? - Live On Stage”
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - July 1, 2007
- What’s My Line? - Live On Stage - June 24, 2007
- the s.s. sponsor
- Did You Miss It?
- Happy Birthday, Me!
- For the love of God, Please come to the show tonight!
- Even More Others Speak Well of My Show
- Others Speak Well Of My Show
- Show Me Chicken For The Steal
