When Stewart was a colonel, my grandpa was his favorite driver; when grandpa finally recognized him, he invited him home to supper; grandma was a big fan; grandpa surprised her. They had a great evening with a great star and gentleman.
Jimmy Stewart was simply one of the best...great actor, yes. But, also a great man of strong character and principles. Devoted to his wife, family, friends, profession, and fans.
Gosh what a gentleman, from that pause and wink at the start to the very finish. I wish I could build a time machine and sit in a WML audience now but I'd probably be too busy crying, wishing all this talent & grace hadn't disappeared to be replaced with what's out there now.
I was lucky enough to have corresponded with Mr. Stewart three times before his death. He was my favorite actor when I was 16 (1977), and he still is. One of the nicest, most talented Americans to ever grace the screen. Absolutely LOVE this guy....
my husband got me to start watching some of his movies and I'm now hooked on Jimmy Stewart! I've got a crush on him, what can I say? lol. I loved "Shop Around the Corner." He was one of the best actors ever and from what I've heard about him, a great man of integrity and character. You won't find many like him today.
You know, watching this again it struck me (when he went to shake hands and when John talked about him), it was very evident that they all had an immense amount of respect for him. And rightly so, I would say.
simply a legend...........I lived near Indiana, Pa where he grew up. Just about everything there is named after him and you can't go in any restrurant without seeing a picture of him on the wall while he visited that place. and all of it deserving from this hollywood icon and real life war hero........
He is versatile actor. Jimmy is very rare gem in this world. He has been my favorite actor since I saw its a wonderful life. With every performance I see him in he never disappoints me. I would have loved to meet him. I love his voice. I think that it was great thing he waited to marry the love of his life.
Gosh, my favorite actor of all times. I was so saddened when he passed away in 1997, although he had a long wonderful life. Can't believe he would have turned 100 this month!
I'm 32 and I really feel as though I missed out one heck of a time to be alive. I'd so love to move the hands of time backwards to a time when Hollywood stars would still serve as "reserves" because I assume it was the patriotic thing to do. Say hi to Clarence for me George.
One thing that I noticed is how the ladies stayed seated while the men stood. How I wish such etiquette was still around today. Great man, great star, greatly missed.
It is rather remarkable that almost every major male star of the forties under the age of fifty served in WWII - Stewart, Henry Fonda, Clark Gable,Mickey Rooney,Robert Montgomery,David Niven,Victor Mature - as well as so many professional athletes. A different world.
It is very difficult to say enough nice things about this man. Devoted husband and father, who married in 1949 at the "old age" of 41 and remained married to his wife until her death in 1994. Rose from the rank of private to colonel in the U.S. 8th Air Force in four years, flew actual combat missions over Europe, and retired a one-star general, having earned numerous military awards. As an actor...simply superb. Always very humble in his numerous TV appearances. To be sure,..a role model. RIP.
Mr. Stewart enlisted in WW2, flew combat missions in Europe. He's a hero. His son was KIA in Vietnam..Stewart, a Brig. General, with his connections could have kept his son safe from the war..but he did not use his influence.
Great American! He retired a Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve. He rarely spoke about the fact that he flew as a pilot in the 8th Army Air Force during WWII and completed his 20 missions.
a great man, who did his duty during ww2. oh! nearly forgot, he was a great actor too. this christmas my wife and i were babysitting and watched "its a wonderfull life" right through. what a buzz.
How appropriate that my all-time favorite comedian (Jack Benny) and my all-time favorite actor (Jimmy Stewart) appear right next to each other in TH-cam's list of WML clips. Both gentlemen are so likeable!
The panel member is Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the Academy Award winning diirector of All About Eve [he also wrote the classic screenplay], as well as the director of Suddenly Last Summer and Cleopatra and the film adaptation of Sleuth for which Olivier and Caine were nominated for best actor Oscars.
@MrJimmyboy1972 Not only that, but he was a commissioned General in the USAF Reserves to the very end. And not just a celebrity officer, he was a contributing decision-maker until he was physically unable to serve.
A truly great actor who was humble and gracious. A real life hero in WW2 (he retired as a General). Only one wife who he adored. Never involved in scandal and bad behavior . What in the world was he doing in Hollywood with all those nuts?
He also refused to let hollywood exploit his service record or hold any parades for him . He flew himself home without any fanfare and flew 1 bombing mission in Vietnam.
I think they did know who it was by the 3rd question except for Mank. I know Bennett Cerf said they had an agreement to go through the panel at least once during the mystery guest segment.
I never knew about his bombing mission in Vietnam. They don't make them like Stewart anymore. Check out Stewart and his wife and twin daughters on Password (on You Tube)..utterly charming!
That would be Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Herman's brother, and a very fine director in his time with films such as "All About Eve", "Julius Caesar", "Guys and Dolls", "Suddenly, Last Summer", the infamous "Cleopatra" with Elizabeth Taylor, and "Sleuth".
Jimmy Stewart obviously was one of those human beings who are so kind and gentle that it's almost too good to be true. But it is true -- people like him really exist also today and that makes one (sorry if it gets a little camp now) still believe in the good in humankind. So if one should ever get distressed by all the terrible things committed by human beings worldwide -- one should have a look at videos like this to remind oneself that not all human beings are bad.
He joined the Air Force during WWII at the top of his Hollywood career. Remember him in the movie Strategic Air Command? That movie wasn't to far off the mark.
![What's My Line? - James Stewart; Joseph Mankiewicz [panel] (Nov 10, 1963)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5EbEKQHPiis/mqdefault.jpg)
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When Stewart was a colonel, my grandpa was his favorite driver; when grandpa finally recognized him, he invited him home to supper; grandma was a big fan; grandpa surprised her. They had a great evening with a great star and gentleman.
Jimmy Stewart was simply one of the best...great actor, yes. But, also a great man of strong character and principles. Devoted to his wife, family, friends, profession, and fans.
Impossible to disguise Jimmy Stewart's voice.
Gosh what a gentleman, from that pause and wink at the start to the very finish. I wish I could build a time machine and sit in a WML audience now but I'd probably be too busy crying, wishing all this talent & grace hadn't disappeared to be replaced with what's out there now.
surely you would be able to recognise that voice straight away even with the "mmmmmmmmyes"
Hard for him to hide behind that ever-distinctive voice of his. Love Jimmy Stewart so much. Thanks for this.
I was lucky enough to have corresponded with Mr. Stewart three times before his death. He was my favorite actor when I was 16 (1977), and he still is. One of the nicest, most talented Americans to ever grace the screen. Absolutely LOVE this guy....
No hiding Jimmy with that voice.
ahaha it must be hard to disguise that voice! i just love it.
There's no hiding that voice :)
my husband got me to start watching some of his movies and I'm now hooked on Jimmy Stewart! I've got a crush on him, what can I say? lol. I loved "Shop Around the Corner." He was one of the best actors ever and from what I've heard about him, a great man of integrity and character. You won't find many like him today.
It would be nice if I had Jimmy Stewart in my life everyday!
You know, watching this again it struck me (when he went to shake hands and when John talked about him), it was very evident that they all had an immense amount of respect for him. And rightly so, I would say.
simply a legend...........I lived near Indiana, Pa where he grew up.
Just about everything there is named after him and you can't go in any restrurant without seeing a picture of him on the wall while he visited that place.
and all of it deserving from this hollywood icon and real life war hero........
I adore Jimmy!
He is versatile actor. Jimmy is very rare gem in this world. He has been my favorite actor since I saw its a wonderful life. With every performance I see him in he never disappoints me. I would have loved to meet him. I love his voice. I think that it was great thing he waited to marry the love of his life.
Thanks. Jimmy Stewart, what a legend he is.
My favorite actor! No question about it!
That is so sweet...he was just a wonderful human being.
Gosh, my favorite actor of all times. I was so saddened when he passed away in 1997, although he had a long wonderful life. Can't believe he would have turned 100 this month!
I'm 32 and I really feel as though I missed out one heck of a time to be alive.
I'd so love to move the hands of time backwards to a time when Hollywood stars would still serve as "reserves" because I assume it was the patriotic thing to do.
Say hi to Clarence for me George.
even though jimmy is trying to disguise his voice, i still would have got it. so recognizable. :P
James Stewart has a terrific voice
One thing that I noticed is how the ladies stayed seated while the men stood. How I wish such etiquette was still around today.
Great man, great star, greatly missed.
That's amazing. I wish I had been able to meet Audrey - everybody who knew her says that she was an incredibly generous person & very gentle.
Jimmy has been gone 10 years this month. It is hard to believe. But he is still loved. I miss that man immensely and no one can take his place.
Jimmy stewart was a great actor ^^
great actor great American
He was a Class Act!
I love Jimmy.
He is one of the all-time greats.
George Vreeland Hill
I just have to throw in that I simply adore Bennett Cerf - such a witty man!
(and Jimmy Stewart is gorgeous, too)
A great man! We don't have actors like him anymore.
Jimmy Stewart...the cutest actor ever.
One of my favorite actors. I love Jimmy Stewart!
What a wonderfully nice man he was!
He'll always be one of my favorite actors!
I love watching anything Jimmy Stewart played in
''MmmMmmMMMmm Yes." LMFAO
No human being compares to Jimmy Stewart. Everything about him was great. Who he was, what he did.....His Wonderful Life.
Mmmm Jimmy Stewart.
my favorite actor
It is rather remarkable that almost every major male star of the forties under the age of fifty served in WWII - Stewart, Henry Fonda, Clark Gable,Mickey Rooney,Robert Montgomery,David Niven,Victor Mature - as well as so many professional athletes. A different world.
Thank you for posting this. This show is a classic.
It is very difficult to say enough nice things about this man. Devoted husband and father, who married in 1949 at the "old age" of 41 and remained married to his wife until her death in 1994. Rose from the rank of private to colonel in the U.S. 8th Air Force in four years, flew actual combat missions over Europe, and retired a one-star general, having earned numerous military awards. As an actor...simply superb. Always very humble in his numerous TV appearances. To be sure,..a role model. RIP.
This man was a great movie star!
I cry everytime I think of him..An awesome man
Mr. Stewart enlisted in WW2, flew combat missions in Europe. He's a hero. His son was KIA in Vietnam..Stewart, a Brig. General, with his connections could have kept his son safe from the war..but he did not use his influence.
He lived up the street from a friend of mine in Beverly Hills. He'd walk his dogs every night and drop in to visit.
Great American! He retired a Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve. He rarely spoke about the fact that he flew as a pilot in the 8th Army Air Force during WWII and completed his 20 missions.
@bertmustin I agree! The days of grace and class are gone.
haha he voice would give him away in a heartbeat!
Jimmy, you are so mmm good! James Maitland Stewart. 'Nuf said.
I miss him!
Great American hero as well, his military service was a wonderful gift to our country.
Yeah, I think I had heard it mentioned when I watched it on tv one Christmas.
He had the kindest eyes. Lord, I miss him. How many actors or actresses these days would I say that about? None.
To be apart of the 8th air force is really something
I love that voice! I think that's my favorite voice of all time. :) He's my favorite actor too!
i love how some of these stars don't really wanna cooperate. so the smart ass reflex kicks in. soooooooooooo cuteeeeeeeee
a great man, who did his duty during ww2. oh! nearly forgot, he was a great actor too.
this christmas my wife and i were babysitting and watched "its a wonderfull life" right through. what a buzz.
How could you not know that voice. : )
When TV had class and the money was great!
A class act.
Totally agree :) I miss the old movies with such great guys like Stewart in them
hahahaha.. 1:34 that is so typical Jimmy Stewart. " no, no"
What a great actor he was.
One of my fav actors!
How appropriate that my all-time favorite comedian (Jack Benny) and my all-time favorite actor (Jimmy Stewart) appear right next to each other in TH-cam's list of WML clips. Both gentlemen are so likeable!
This was one of the classiest shows of all time.
mmmm....yes! You have to say yes to Jimmy. Yes he was down to earth and for anyone to insult the one and only jimmy stewart, they are nuts.
Jimmy Stewart was so adorable! We'll never see the likes of him again. Ditto Bennett Cerf, what a darling man!
The panel member is Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the Academy Award winning diirector of All About Eve [he also wrote the classic screenplay], as well as the director of Suddenly Last Summer and Cleopatra and the film adaptation of Sleuth for which Olivier and Caine were nominated for best actor Oscars.
Jimmy Stewart--great human, War hero, man, and actor. Loved his films
i think it would be cool to have a show like this now!
Simply adorable!
@MrJimmyboy1972 Not only that, but he was a commissioned General in the USAF Reserves to the very end. And not just a celebrity officer, he was a contributing decision-maker until he was physically unable to serve.
not many folks know he was a member of the mighty eighth in WWII. he was part of a bomber crew that flew in the European theater.
This is awesome.
What a gentleman.
lol his voice is pretty recognizable!
Heh the one guy asking if his first name would be "Issur" was referring to Kirk Douglas who's real first name was Issur.
A truly great actor who was humble and gracious. A real life hero in WW2 (he retired as a General). Only one wife who he adored. Never involved in scandal and bad behavior . What in the world was he doing in Hollywood with all those nuts?
He also refused to let hollywood exploit his service record or hold any parades for him . He flew himself home without any fanfare and flew 1 bombing mission in Vietnam.
Sometimes I think Bennet cerf knows who it is, but does not want to say to keep the show going.....?????
LEGENDARY!
I think they did know who it was by the 3rd question except for Mank. I know Bennett Cerf said they had an agreement to go through the panel at least once during the mystery guest segment.
....I love his handwriting.... Random Thought! lol
I never knew about his bombing mission in Vietnam. They don't make them like Stewart anymore. Check out Stewart and his wife and twin daughters on Password (on You Tube)..utterly charming!
I WANT THAT CHALKBOARD!!!
Jimmy was in the U. S. Army Air Corp. The U. S. A. F. didnt't get started till 1947 a while after WW2 was over.
He was in "It's a Wonderful Life", only one of the greatest movies of all time!
@arlichar11
He wasn't able to make you forget it was him. But he was most centainly able to provoke emotion in a way very few actors can
My dad does a hilarious Jimmy Stewart stutter! LOL dad!
Me too!!
Cerf had him pegged after question2.
That would be Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Herman's brother, and a very fine director in his time with films such as "All About Eve", "Julius Caesar", "Guys and Dolls", "Suddenly, Last Summer", the infamous "Cleopatra" with Elizabeth Taylor, and "Sleuth".
actually, in the german version of the show the secret guest did not give the answer, but the host.
the guest spoke in his ear.
I think the question referred to Kirk Douglas whos real name is Issur Danielovitch Demski
jimmy was very very sweet :) Wasn't he?
Jimmy Stewart obviously was one of those human beings who are so kind and gentle that it's almost too good to be true. But it is true -- people like him really exist also today and that makes one (sorry if it gets a little camp now) still believe in the good in humankind. So if one should ever get distressed by all the terrible things committed by human beings worldwide -- one should have a look at videos like this to remind oneself that not all human beings are bad.
He joined the Air Force during WWII at the top of his Hollywood career. Remember him in the movie Strategic Air Command? That movie wasn't to far off the mark.