One of the best human beings all round. Funny, humble, morally sound, and what a musician. Of all the people I wish I could have met, he's among the highest on my list.
Louis Armstrong easily has one of the most instantly recognizable voices in the world and it would be difficult to disguise. He should have just nodded and let John Daly do the verbal response to make this set more challenging. Bennet Cerf is too sharp to miss the identity of the person making those grunts.
At least from what I know, his voice got like that because of several strenuous, frigid seasons of playing on ferry boats and the like. After that, he’d gotten several surgeries to repair his damaged vocal chords, which did all but help. This gave Armstrong the rasp we know him for today
If so, it was from before his first vocal sessions at age 26, when the rasp was fully formed. New Orleans musicians used to walk all night in the rain to sound like him.
i actually clapped!!! ive been on here watching i think every episode...times lk these im really thankful for youtube and the ppl that take the time to put these classics up...i would of never seen it otherwise! Thanks! x
Estoy plenamente de acuerdo, y no soy americano ni he vivido esa época. Tanto el presentador como los panelistas son un ejemplo de profesionalidad, elegancia y simpatía. Disfruto cuando veo estos programas, que he descubierto hace poco.
Greatest musician of the twentieth century. I think that if his ghost could appear, he would still top the charts and all the groups would carefully listen to discover even more technique, just as they did seventy years ago. No Louis - no Sinatra, Bennett, Clooney, Willie Nelson, and on and on..
they got him at 2:35, and to be honest, i'm surprised louis even lasted that long. even at the mumbling i probably would have guessed him instantly. can't hide something so one-of-a-kind like that voice.
What stupid posts I'm reading here, trying to make something out of nothing - there's no contempt in the audience, no disrespect, it's not a smattering of weak applause - take it for what it is - early television... people didn't go crazy back then like they're on the Arsenio Hall Show going "whoop whoop whoop" - - they applauded politely!! But putting all that aside - aside from being an amazing talent, I have to say what a SWEET MAN Satchmo was!! So genuine!! He is sorely missed!!
..."Satchmo" would find it very difficult to disguise that voice in any way...panel was on to it pretty smartly!! Would this show have been aired about mid 50's, I'm pickin' ??
This can be anywhere between 1952 and 1954, because Steve Allen was a regular panelist before he left to become the original host of "The Tonight Show."
His WML? appearance in 1964 was indeed heralded by a thunderous ovation from the audience. A fitting tribute to give to a man who freely and unstintingly gave of himself through his music...
It's really hard for him to disguise his voice! He has a voice everyone knows right away, as did Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who was also a mystery guest.
Well as Satchmo himself sung in the Fats Waller song "Black and Blue": I'm white inside But that don't help my case 'Cause I can't hide What is in my face". So in a twisted sort of way you ARE right!
One minute I’m laughing at Lucy and the next I am watching 50’s vintage game shows they had some interesting people on here I would of played this game. 😂
Ikr??? My daughter and I watch these quite often and when the mystery guest comes on we close or cover our eyes and geez I knew it was him from the 1st mmmm
Louis Armstrong made a second appearance on "What's My Line?" as a Mystery Guest in 1964, when he was promoting his appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where he was debuting his latest single from the title track from the Broadway musical, "Hello, Dolly!". That song became Louis Armstrong's only record to reach Number 1 on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart.
Daly's comments at 3:33 are funny "I wish you could have got higher" followed by Satchmo's comments since he probably is a bit high! Audience didn't get it but I'm surprised the few of them laughed; a bit racy for the 50s.
I thought he meant higher on the show but can also see the other reference. Tbh a lot of them may have caught it. Prohibition was relatively recent and the smear campaigns hadn't had half a century to set in.
Yo sigo sin entenderlo, quizá porque mi conocimiento del inglés es limitado y no he captado el contexto. Pero observo en estos comentarios que a mucha gente le ha hecho mucha gracia esto del "got higher". Incluso hay polémica sobre qué quiso decir. Así que ya veo que no tengo por qué sentirme acomplejado por no captarlo yo.
Interesting that in Louis Armstrong's first appearance on "What's My Line?", Arlene Francis was sitting in what later became Dorothy Kilgallen's regular seat next to Bennett Cerf and Dorothy was sitting it what would become Arlene's normal seat at the far left of the panelists' table!
I remember a song from a commercial that he did. "I went down to St. Jame's infirmary. Saw my baby there. She was stretched out on a long white table..." I always wanted to hear the rest of the song.
![What's My Line? - Louis Armstrong; Ross Hunter [panel] (Mar 22, 1964)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5PM5Xk9Hxxo/mqdefault.jpg)
Even his "hmmm"'s are recognizable
Louis Armstrong's grunts are so recognizable.
Seeing his sneaky laugh and the facial expressions Louis cracked me up so much!!!
I love how he doesn't talk because he knows it will give him away
BEAUTIFUL HANDWRITING
reuben988 penmanship*
@@louisxvii2137 po
Wow. This is why TH-cam was created.
"Mhmm."
@@mobus1603 mhmm
"I'll get higher next time!" Love it!
With that wink, no doubt what he was talking about!!!!
Those good ol "JAZZ CIGARETTES"
Louis has the deepest voice.
One of the best human beings all round. Funny, humble, morally sound, and what a musician. Of all the people I wish I could have met, he's among the highest on my list.
Oh yeah! Talented and a great humanitarian. Definitely a credit to his race, the human race!
@@joeblaumer2085 "they had us in the first half, not gonna lie"
@@joeblaumer2085 I remember reading that Ellington said of Pops, he was born poor died rich,. and never hurt anyone along the way
Satchmo = Happiness. Armstrong seems to be the most happy person in the world!!!!He's outstanding !!!!
There’s no sound that Mr Armstrong could make without being recognized. He’s a great singer especially It’s a wonderful world JT 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🎣🛥🌴⛱😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
His voice is a dead give away, especially for the panel who knows it all
What an incredible era.
Any time I've seen Louis Armstrong on the screen I've found myself smiling! He just always comes across as one of the nicest guys! A music legend!
Eso parece cierto. De esas personas que te ponen de buen humor.
his personality is infectious. coolest guy ever! ^^
Louis Armstrong = LEGEND!
His smile is intoxicating.
Ok now I just cried...my dad loved his music! One of the gods of the music world!
How could Satchmo possibly disguise that wonderful voice.
Satchmo is legend. Loved the fact that the host called everyone Mr., Ms. or Mrs. very respectful indeed.
Siempre digo que me gusta tanto el presentador como los panelistas. Una época que, desgraciadamente, no volverá.
Louis Armstrong easily has one of the most instantly recognizable voices in the world and it would be difficult to disguise. He should have just nodded and let John Daly do the verbal response to make this set more challenging. Bennet Cerf is too sharp to miss the identity of the person making those grunts.
At least from what I know, his voice got like that because of several strenuous, frigid seasons of playing on ferry boats and the like. After that, he’d gotten several surgeries to repair his damaged vocal chords, which did all but help. This gave Armstrong the rasp we know him for today
If so, it was from before his first vocal sessions at age 26, when the rasp was fully formed. New Orleans musicians used to walk all night in the rain to sound like him.
Louis Armstrong had and has one of the most recognizable voices in jazz music, it would have instantly given him away.
In music. Period
That would've been soooo hard for Louis, trying not to sound like he does
One of the all-time greatest jazz innovators too.
mmhhmm...
Few in history have ever brought so much joy to so many.
Thanks a million for introducing us to a happy man and the happy times !!
I love Louis Armstrong's smile. It's very contagious 😁
Sí. Realmente era muy difícil verlo serio.
Can you imagine the kind of HEROIC courage it took Pops to who be he was at the time of his life? Total belief in the power of love)
Nunca había oído llamar "Pops" a Armstrong.
i actually clapped!!!
ive been on here watching i think every episode...times lk these im really thankful for youtube and the ppl that take the time to put these classics up...i would of never seen it otherwise! Thanks! x
This show is so happy and wholesome :) We could use a few shows like this today.
Estoy plenamente de acuerdo, y no soy americano ni he vivido esa época. Tanto el presentador como los panelistas son un ejemplo de profesionalidad, elegancia y simpatía. Disfruto cuando veo estos programas, que he descubierto hace poco.
I would have loved to just have a cup of coffee with him. Louis Armstrong was SO GOOD!!!
That was great to see where he could rest and not play. Thanks! Once again Mr. Armstrong was the best!
Love His Sign It His Handwriting Is Incredible
Love his smile
and there ladies and gentlemen goes the greatest, most original and most influential musician in American history
Greatest musician of the twentieth century.
I think that if his ghost could appear, he would still top the charts and all the groups would carefully listen to discover even more technique, just as they did seventy years ago. No Louis - no Sinatra, Bennett, Clooney, Willie Nelson, and on and on..
Louis Armstrong: proof that talent is talent regardless of social class, race or education. A true genius, his music shall live forever.
Mr. Armstrong gave off such nice and classy vibes. 📺🎬📽️🎶🎵🎼☺️😉
There is no way Satchmo could of disguised that voice!! :-)
one of the greatest musicians of all time !
"I'll get higher nextime" my oh my yes please and Thank You.
Louis Armstrong is definatley my favourite person ever to live and the best musician!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
at one time Louis Armstrong was the most recognizable person in the world...even more than the rulers of England or the USA.
Classic tv at its finest Mr
they got him at 2:35, and to be honest, i'm surprised louis even lasted that long. even at the mumbling i probably would have guessed him instantly. can't hide something so one-of-a-kind like that voice.
What stupid posts I'm reading here, trying to make something out of nothing - there's no contempt in the audience, no disrespect, it's not a smattering of weak applause - take it for what it is - early television... people didn't go crazy back then like they're on the Arsenio Hall Show going "whoop whoop whoop" - - they applauded politely!! But putting all that aside - aside from being an amazing talent, I have to say what a SWEET MAN Satchmo was!! So genuine!! He is sorely missed!!
👍👍
Bless you Pops.
..."Satchmo" would find it very difficult to disguise that voice in any way...panel was on to it pretty smartly!! Would this show have been aired about mid 50's, I'm pickin' ??
This can be anywhere between 1952 and 1954, because Steve Allen was a regular panelist before he left to become the original host of "The Tonight Show."
What a wonderful world!
Good answer.....he used to come to my home town in La. and we so loved him forever
The ovation accorded Louis Armstrong seemed rather cool, in light of his stature in show business. I expected more enthusiasm for such a legend.
His WML? appearance in 1964 was indeed heralded by a thunderous ovation from the audience. A fitting tribute to give to a man who freely and unstintingly gave of himself through his music...
It's really hard for him to disguise his voice! He has a voice everyone knows right away, as did Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who was also a mystery guest.
This is great!
the man exudes joy, legend!
I knew that was gonna be a short game!Love ya Louis
He has a great signature.
Well as Satchmo himself sung in the Fats Waller song "Black and Blue":
I'm white inside
But that don't help my case
'Cause I can't hide
What is in my face".
So in a twisted sort of way you ARE right!
wow the applause was weak, I mean come on its Louis Armstrong!!
This show is amazing. So many great moments.
Damn, that Cerf was sharp.
Laughed like hell when Louis said he'd "get higher next time."
Amazing singer, songwriter and performer so sad that he had rough life 😞
Aww, Louis Armstrong is so magical !! Love Arlene's fancy mask and Mr Daly's youtful appareance !
Wish i could have met Louie. How can you not love him?
It's incredible that they get these celebrities so quickly.
It would be cool to see more of these
One minute I’m laughing at Lucy and the next I am watching 50’s vintage game shows they had some interesting people on here I would of played this game. 😂
Satchelmouth you are the best, none better after you, wish you were still playing man.
the great....LOUIS ARMSTRONG......nothing else needs to be said.
He’s so pleasant :)
Sheer genius. What a fellow!
I have a statue of Louis Armstrong in my living room. He is such a gem.
his voice is just incredible
There's only one thing wrong with Louis Armstrong. He's gone! I miss him so much!
I loved it when ALL of them signed in!
this is priceless
His music was inspiring, a awesome person
Impossible to disguise that unique voice!
Ikr???
My daughter and I watch these quite often and when the mystery guest comes on we close or cover our eyes and geez I knew it was him from the 1st mmmm
Louis is a lovely person 🥺
Very classy stuff.
I'll get higher next time 3:33
What A Wonderful World. Oh Yeah🎶
poor Louis. I was expecting it to go like this. so undeniably recognisable.
Hello Dolly, this is Louis Dolly, it's so good to see you back where you belong. :)
My favorite entertainers of all time.
Louis Armstrong made a second appearance on "What's My Line?" as a Mystery Guest in 1964, when he was promoting his appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where he was debuting his latest single from the title track from the Broadway musical, "Hello, Dolly!". That song became Louis Armstrong's only record to reach Number 1 on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart.
Daly's comments at 3:33 are funny "I wish you could have got higher" followed by Satchmo's comments since he probably is a bit high! Audience didn't get it but I'm surprised the few of them laughed; a bit racy for the 50s.
VinylToVideo He said I'll get higher next time, referencing the next time he was on the show.
I thought he meant higher on the show but can also see the other reference. Tbh a lot of them may have caught it. Prohibition was relatively recent and the smear campaigns hadn't had half a century to set in.
@@lookup101 Yeah, sure. No double entendres EVER on "What's My Line."
Yo sigo sin entenderlo, quizá porque mi conocimiento del inglés es limitado y no he captado el contexto. Pero observo en estos comentarios que a mucha gente le ha hecho mucha gracia esto del "got higher". Incluso hay polémica sobre qué quiso decir. Así que ya veo que no tengo por qué sentirme acomplejado por no captarlo yo.
Notice how when he is signing his name he crosses the letter S instead of T from "Satchmo". Proving indeed...He was higher than a motherfucking kite.
Idiot
??????
I was waiting to see how he would describe that distinctive voice!
0:38 even the greatest singer has failed to shake hands ;-;
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One of the worst "What's My Line" guests in that he cannot not be himself. LOVE THAT MAN!!!
A great musician and a real gentleman RIP
Back when there was true talent!
Wow; that was awesome!
Interesting that in Louis Armstrong's first appearance on "What's My Line?", Arlene Francis was sitting in what later became Dorothy Kilgallen's regular seat next to Bennett Cerf and Dorothy was sitting it what would become Arlene's normal seat at the far left of the panelists' table!
John Daly was a gentleman.. very kind and very sweet.. look while he is welcoming the great Satchmo Mr. Armstrong. Two great men!!
👍👍👍
4:00 I thought he was gonna say “Don’t forget to like and subscribe”
he is soooooo awesome
Mr Armstrong was a class act
I remember a song from a commercial that he did. "I went down to St. Jame's infirmary. Saw my baby there. She was stretched out on a long white table..." I always wanted to hear the rest of the song.
His exit was smooth as f too, man what a legend
I love how he writes his signature
Loving this