I have a true story to tell about Paul Newman. This happened to a friend of my sister when living in Long Beach California. Paul Newman was in a small ice cream shop sitting at a table. My sister's friend went in to get an ice cream cone and saw him and got so flustered that when she got outside to her car she realized she had left her ice cream cone in the store. She went back inside and Paul Newman said to her, "Mam, you put it in your purse." Isn't that a hoot?
For anyone who doesn't know, David Niven was one of the few British actors living in Hollywood who give up their film career to fight in WW2. Not content with being assigned to a motor training battalion, he transferred into the commandos. He trained at the highly secretive Special Operations Executive, informally named Churchill's Secret Army or the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. He led "A" squadron, known as the phantoms, who were responsible for penetrating deep behind enemy lines. Taking part in the Allied invasion of Normandy, his squadron was responsible for keeping rear commanders informed on changing battle lines. He rarely talked of his wartime exploits but was well known for being a James Bond like operator.
The first contestant Honey Ray, lived to age 90 passing in 2006. She was awarded a Governor General’s Medal in recognition of her contributions to her community.
He had just finished the film of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and was going to star on Broadway in "Sweet Bird of Youth". Two brilliant performances. He was born to act in Tennessee Williams plays. He was one of the greatest actors of our time.
Actually, Paul had long finished Car on a Hot Tin Roof at this point. It opened in the movie theater on 08/27/1958. Paul’s comedy Rally Round the Flag Boys opened 12/23/1958. CoaHTR was such a success that it was still running at the movie theater on Broadway when RRtFB opened. This appearance on WML is 01/25/1959, the day before his 34th birthday, which made Paul one of the very few guests to have 2 pictures playing on Broadway at the time of their WML appearance.
goldenthroat86 -- Few men were or are as good looking as Paul Newman -- especially with those vivid blue eyes of his. He once joked, ""If my eyes should ever turn brown, my career is shot to hell." (I note that he was colorblind.) He was married to Joanne Woodward for over 50 years, which marriage ended with his death. I've read that not a single scandal was ever associated with Paul Newman or Joanne Woodward and I believe that. The Newmans were very nice people.
***** -- I don't know what your problem is. I didn't claim Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward had a good relationship because Paul Newman was handsome. I stand by my statement, however, that Paul Newman was good looking. He was, and many millions of people beside me thought so. As I also said, he and his wife were very nice people. As I said, I really don't know what your issues are, but your statements about what I wrote are far from cogent.
I removed the unhinged comment you were replying to-- it just slipped past me till now. It's a waste of breath, text-wise, trying to respond reasonably to comments like that, but I respect the attempt. . .
Segregated sports leagues, racial intolerance was mainstream, children and wives were beaten when they spoke out of turn and careers were ruined over the mere suspicion of inconvenient political ties. Those were the days indeed. You can keep them.
@@Bagheadman yes, I suppose it really depended on the world in which you lived. Obviously not everyones’s experiences are the same. But in my world, growing up in Australia in a loving family who sheltered me from the worst of the “outside” world, the fifties and 60’s was a pretty good time to be a kid.
@@Bagheadman let me guess: you weren't alive living in America. Laughable you hallucinate women and children were "routinely beaten when they spoke out of turn." In 59 sports leagues were NOT separated due to color. Like today, some people were racist, but others not. You have wild hallucinations what America was like back then. Doubt if you lived here in the 50s-60s.
@@jamesfeldman4234 You should watch the movies The Hustler, The Color of Money, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Sting. All of them are fantastic movies that Paul Newman was in.
@z latin america means every country that speaks spanish. By that i mean mexico all central and the most part of south america. Including also Spain. Im from central america and i speak spanish xD
@@alef_19 I'm a 68 year old man and I loved this show when it was, first, on and I love it, today. It's one panel show, I wish, someone would bring back.
violetcrumble57 I think a young Brando, Tyrone Power, Harry Belafonte, and Brad Pitt would give him a run for his money but you’re right, he was a gorgeous looking man.
When I was a Flight Attendent, I met Paul Newman at the Miami International Airport, concourse B. He asked me for directions to his gate to catch his flight. Charming, and yes his eyes were beautiful!! I had no clue that he was Paul Newman!! (until somebody ran up to tell me, afterwards) I feel that being that, Mr. Paul Newman felt comfortable in my presence.
@@earlegavin5931 It's a shame a lot of actors and athletes don't feel that way, today. They seem to forget, or they never knew, that, without the fans, they'd be flipping burgers in a fast food joint. Some, probably, should be.
When he was in Long, Hot Summer, he did a nighttime scene on a balcony with Joanne Woodward. He was bare chested with a pillow slung over his shoulder. My daughter sighed, "I wish I was that pillow!"
David Niven was a Scot, although his mother was French. Two nationalities that get along very well. In WWII he was first in the Highland Light Infantry and then I believe they transferd him to British Intelligence. As a child he thought he was special. He recited the Lord's Prayer as he heard it, "Our Father which are a Niven!"
@@preppysocks209 I have, yet, to see anything from this z person (I think I'm being generous using the word "person"). Somehow, I suspect I should feel grateful.
Right after this show, like Lucy Ball, and Bette Davis, Newman moved to Westport Connecticut. I used to see him and his wife in town. They lived next to a junior high school in a very ordinary house that looked exactly like everyone else's, with bikes in front of the garage and an older Volvo wagon. Nice people.
My papa looked like Paul's twin! He was constantly told of the resemblance. Women flocked towards my dad his entire life, much to the dismay of mama, but he was loyal to mama to his core.
Maybe they were distant relatives that really were have been something!I have this strong feeling that Paul and Joanne would have truly enjoyed meeting your folks and I think Joanne could quickly make Mama feel better and wouldn’t ever worry again!😇😃😍
I've posted before but still. Sitting here in 2019. I will forever remain in open-mouthed disbelief that there was once a time when intelligence, wit, erudition and charm had a place on prime time television. Some observations: Ms Francis as charming as a peach and what a twinkle, Mr Cerf's "twangy" accent … love it and could listen to it all day, Niven's handsome enough with real charm but Newman even in black and white is ridiculous - no wonder the women swooned. I think he and Burton were two of the handsomest men ever to have graced Hollywood.
@@janetmarletto6667 I agree. Also, the brain-to-hand skills/connections used when writing in cursive are important for neurological development. I feel bad for the generation(s) not receiving lessons in this beneficial skill.
@@leesher1845 Nor spelling (at least not in the mid ‘90s-early 2000s). Our oldest was a terrible speller even though I tried teaching them early to sound things out (phonetics?). I remember voicing a concern to a teacher when oldest was in jr high/high school. “Oh, we don’t worry about that. They’ll pick it up!” 🤦🏻♀️. My sister & I used to carry on conversations where we’d spell every other word IE: “Look at that brown c o w. Isn’t it c u t e?” Simple, basic. We could get going really fast. Of course, we mainly did it to tweak mom. Lol. She couldn’t spell well. She’d finally tell us to stop. Dad would just grin. Yes, I instigated it. & yes, I could be a stinker. But that’s the worse stuff I ever did.
I love Paul Newman ,everything about him.And he was such a kind and humble man too.I also love his wife Joanne Woodward and I'm glad that their marriage lasted 50 years.
I was fortunate enough to work for Mr. George Roy Hill.... (director of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid).... who was a life long friend of Mr. Newman and Mrs. Woodward. They were the most wonderful people in the world. Kind and funny....especially Mr. Newman. "Hi! Newman here!" I would hear.... God bless them.
@@ronnelson6007 Are you thinking of "Road to Perdition", Ron ? That's the 2002 film that co-starred Tom Hanks and Mr Newman. "From the Terrace" is a movie that Mr Newman made with Joanne Woodward in 1960.
Ron n ....yes , thank you jubal. Sorry that I did not capitalize your name, but I just got this tablet, and I am not computer savvy, nor do I know how to.
@ispumpkinking Just like the game shows and people, cat-calling has changed overtime. Please don't be so quick to insult people, we're all just trying to enjoy the show here.
@ispumpkinking I am not a modern feminist either. I simply don't like perverted men who believe they can say whatever sexual thoughts they have in their mind out loud to a minor.
@ispumpkinking Most women regardless of who they are do not find cat calling a compliment. Maybe if you were an actual woman you'd understand that but of course you're a man and really have no clue accept that if a woman says she doesn't like it calls her a feminist. That's a completely absurd statement, just because a woman doesn't like being cat called or wolf whistled or whatever does NOT mean they are a feminist. Also did you hear any cat calls or wolf whistles when Paul Newman came onto the show, because he is a good looking man that's because women don't do that sort of thing because THEY don't like it done to them. No regardless of what you yourself might think, it is NOT a compliment. You kind of sound like an Idiot.
@ispumpkinking I'm with you on this, man. But it's pointless trying to reason with feminists, SJWs, PCs and all the snowflakes. The world has changed. We live in a new era. All we can do is just stay away from them and let them drown themselves in their own insanity.
In the late 1970s, Gil Fates revealed that David Niven told him that during this mystery guest sequence, Niven’s blindfold fell down enough for him to see who this mystery guest was - and he did not recognize him. At all. Even the great start out as Owls. In this case a very handsome owl.
Famously the porters at Heathrow Airport sent a large wreath to his funeral with a card that said "To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a porter feel like a king"
Niven, as an officer, led men during WW2 under combat conditions. As far as I know, few men are made of as fine as stuff as he. And while I'm at it, I'll also mention that Newman too served in combat conditions in the Pacific Theater as a radio man/gunner aboard carrier-based dive bombers. This episode featured two great men of a kind.
Was at the Kenyon Inn by Kenyon College in Ohio recently and the walls were adorned with photos of Paul Newman as a student there where he majored in economics and -- guess what - drama. He was a great and generous friend to his Alma Mater throughout his life donating many millions of dollars to that fine institution and returning there at a time to teach drama. Student accounts relate his generosity and humility as a relatable person in that role. Just wanted to share that info. about that radiant man. Thank you for the upload.
So I was at NYU in '80 and roaming around Greenwich village on a gorgeous spring day. I turn a corner (couldn't tell you the street) and there, leaning against a mailbox was Paul Newman. He had a coffee (the old blue paper diner cups. Pre Starbucks) in his hand. Our eyes met. He slowly shook his head from side to side as if to say, "not today." So I slinked away. But he was beautiful.
There's an anecdote about this episode in which Niven supposedly later said his mask came loose during the MG segment and he was staring at Newman and "still didn't know who he was."
soulierinvestments And how! Paul looked sooo handsome here! Funny to hear him described by himself and others as someone known primarily for his stage work. I guess the two films that were premiering then were about to change all that... P.S. For those who may not be familiar with the expression, Mystery Guests that were not well-known were referred to as "owls" by those involved with the production of WML, because they caused everyone to say, "Who? Who?" (No joke -- That's actually the derivation of the term!)
I was almost a pre-teen in 1959, and Paul Newman's Official Hotness on the screen was very much established by that time. Niven may have been covering for himself and as any reader of "The Moon's A Balloon" will know, he was not above embroidering upon the truth when it suited him. (I am a fan of both Niven and Newman.)
+soulierinvestments I've searched a few sites for an alternate or slang definition of "owl" that in any way fits the sense I assume you are getting at here and can't find a thing. Can you provide some insight?
I always thought David Niven was a competent actor and that was about it, but when I saw him in SEPARATE TABLES, I thought his acting is great in this one, so I bought the dvd. I didn't pay much attention to Paul Newman's looks, but I see here that a lot of women here did. He also was in some well written films. that became famous ones. His wife was a great actress too, they were equal when it came to talent.
By January 1959, Newman had married to Joanne Woodward, and stayed married til' death did them part in 2008. Woodward is still alive at 84, as of 2014.
@@sharksport01 She is, still, with us in Nov 2020. As of the passing of Olivia de Havilland this past July, Ms. Woodward is the oldest living Oscar winner. She is 90 years old. She and Paul had 3 daughters, all, still, alive and kicking.
The difference in mannerisms and general social dynamics between people seen here and present day entertainment professionals is dramatic. Note how people from this earlier era speak and respond more slowly, politely and thoughtfully. It seems the internet era has brought with it a real change in how people in entertainment generally behave. In our "one click society", those in the spotlight are usually abrupt, verbally quick and seldom offer well-developed, rational thoughts. It's no wonder we're a divided country. Wish I knew the solution. Watching old movie classics such as War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and many others I have noticed the same thing. A slower pace in dialog, and much more "content" in the script writing.
Then he wouldn't be as special. Those looks with that deep voice of his and his sense of joie de vivre yet true salt of the earth......unique and one of a kind
I just want to thank you as a new sub… we are only 50 but in todays standards that’s really really young to remember let alone appreciate this show. I’ll be honest, my friends always chuckle at my husband and I that we love other than The Breakfast Club and Sixteen candles ( John Hughes ) old black and white tv and movies. This show is AMAZING!!!! Question… did Marlon Brando ever appear? Paul Newman… my god. 🥵 thank you for no ads and thank you for amazing content!!!! These have been our bedtime routine now for weeks. It’s great!!!! I’m Shocked they haven’t remade it today. 💜
What's kinda interesting here is that only a couple of months after this was broadcast, David Niven beat out Paul Newman for the Best Actor Oscar. Niven won for his performance in Separate Tables. Newman was nominated for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
No way! David Niven's part of the Major in "Separate Tables" was a far more complex and subtle part for an actor to portray effectively. Not that Paul Newman wasn't a gifted actor and Brick (I think that was the character's name) in "Cat" was not a demanding role; it was, but this was clearly Niven's year. For me, if anybody deserved an Oscar from the "Cat" cast, it was Burl Ives for Big Daddy.
@22:23, Mr. Daly combines two works into one. It could have been rather interesting to see Mr. Newman engaged in some intense mental judo with Mr. Lancaster... "Match me, Sidney!"
I disagree. The respectful dress and intellect are brought down by the whistling from (no doubt) male members of the audience whenever an attractive female guest enters. That's not classy at all.
I don't know how true it was, but I remember reading somewhere that Paul Newman hated anyone commenting about his eyes. Pity, they were his best feature.
James Viles - But, he was about to scale the summit in the year 1959 and people in the business knew he would. His wife was one of our greatest actresses ever.
David Niven ,what an absolute charmer.I also get the feeling Bennet Cerf must have been a really nice man ,as he`s popular with everybody.These were the days ,when men were gentlemen ,and ladies were real ladies.Loving this ,thanks for sharing with us not even born in this era.
When the lady who came in that makes saddles, before they said what she did, I guessed she'd be a prison guard. I can always tell when it's a good looking woman when the men in the audience whistle. Great show. Thank you for this video.
Whether a stage actor, screen actor, food maker or race car driver, there was a lot to like about Paul Newman. I saw him near the end of his career in NYC as the narrator of Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait". In "Playbill" he was typically modest as to the items in his bio. And of course, he did a fantastic job. Plus I always give props to stars who can make their marriage work long-term. Perhaps the decision to move away from Hollywood and live In Westport (CT) was made with family in mind and helped maintain the longevity of the marriage. Although the move to CT had not yet been made in 1959, perhaps some of the attitude towards Hollywood contributes to preferring to identify with the Broadway stage over the silver screen. And when comparing stage to screen, a movie is made once. But most actors will tell you that each stage performance is unique. So even if the movies outnumbered the plays, the stage performances would create a bigger impression. For example, Newman's first major Broadway role was in "Picnic". It ran for 477 performances. One of Newman's co-stars in "Picnic" was Kim Stanley. I went to JHS/SHS with two of Miss Stanley's daughters: Lisa (one year older than me) and Laurie (a few years younger).
"I just wish they'd bring live television back, real dramatic television", even in the late 50's they were already complaining about where TV was going
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I have a true story to tell about Paul Newman. This happened to a friend of my sister when living in Long Beach California. Paul Newman was in a small ice cream shop sitting at a table. My sister's friend went in to get an ice cream cone and saw him and got so flustered that when she got outside to her car she realized she had left her ice cream cone in the store. She went back inside and Paul Newman said to her, "Mam, you put it in your purse." Isn't that a hoot?
I love it!!! :D
I love this story!
Great story .Thank you.
Sounds like something he would say! Quite charming and courteous combined with a disarming smile and wit.
I'm sure we can all relate! Wonder if she got his autograph?!!!❤❤❤
For anyone who doesn't know, David Niven was one of the few British actors living in Hollywood who give up their film career to fight in WW2. Not content with being assigned to a motor training battalion, he transferred into the commandos. He trained at the highly secretive Special Operations Executive, informally named Churchill's Secret Army or the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. He led "A" squadron, known as the phantoms, who were responsible for penetrating deep behind enemy lines. Taking part in the Allied invasion of Normandy, his squadron was responsible for keeping rear commanders informed on changing battle lines. He rarely talked of his wartime exploits but was well known for being a James Bond like operator.
Bravo David Niven. Now I am glad that I always liked him.
Thank you for the info 🍀. Heroes ❤
Newman also a WWII vet.
Actually, Niven was the original James Bond in the 1967 all-star 007 spoof of Fleming's Casino Royale starring Peter Sellers.
@@alansorensen5903 Appalling film.
Paul Newman smile is just wow
Amen to that !
Your name sounds like something from a Marillion album
Loved him so much!!
The first contestant Honey Ray, lived to age 90 passing in 2006. She was awarded a Governor General’s Medal in recognition of her contributions to her community.
He had just finished the film of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and was going to star on Broadway in "Sweet Bird of Youth". Two brilliant performances. He was born to act in Tennessee Williams plays. He was one of the greatest actors of our time.
Loved all his movies but the one I found the most entertaining The Sting.
Agreed.
Actually, Paul had long finished Car on a Hot Tin Roof at this point. It opened in the movie theater on 08/27/1958. Paul’s comedy Rally Round the Flag Boys opened 12/23/1958. CoaHTR was such a success that it was still running at the movie theater on Broadway when RRtFB opened. This appearance on WML is 01/25/1959, the day before his 34th birthday, which made Paul one of the very few guests to have 2 pictures playing on Broadway at the time of their WML appearance.
@@mona2242My favorite was and still is Hombre, the epitome of courage and honor. RIP
Paul Newman. Oh my! My knees are weak...
goldenthroat86 -- Few men were or are as good looking as Paul Newman -- especially with those vivid blue eyes of his. He once joked, ""If my eyes should ever turn brown, my career is shot to hell." (I note that he was colorblind.) He was married to Joanne Woodward for over 50 years, which marriage ended with his death. I've read that not a single scandal was ever associated with Paul Newman or Joanne Woodward and I believe that. The Newmans were very nice people.
***** -- I don't know what your problem is. I didn't claim Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward had a good relationship because Paul Newman was handsome. I stand by my statement, however, that Paul Newman was good looking. He was, and many millions of people beside me thought so. As I also said, he and his wife were very nice people. As I said, I really don't know what your issues are, but your statements about what I wrote are far from cogent.
I removed the unhinged comment you were replying to-- it just slipped past me till now. It's a waste of breath, text-wise, trying to respond reasonably to comments like that, but I respect the attempt. . .
I saw him and Joanne Woodward walking down Broadway around 1980...You could see his blue eyes from a block away
Joanne, when asked what it was liked to be married to such a gorgeous man said, after two week he is your husband, not some sex symbol.
How different were those times, when everybody addressed each other as Mr or Miss, or Mrs. such respect and civility. Those really were the days!
Segregated sports leagues, racial intolerance was mainstream, children and wives were beaten when they spoke out of turn and careers were ruined over the mere suspicion of inconvenient political ties. Those were the days indeed. You can keep them.
@@Bagheadman yes, I suppose it really depended on the world in which you lived. Obviously not everyones’s experiences are the same. But in my world, growing up in Australia in a loving family who sheltered me from the worst of the “outside” world, the fifties and 60’s was a pretty good time to be a kid.
@@Bagheadman And you think none of that exists today?
@@maverick214 Not nearly in the same way.
@@Bagheadman let me guess: you weren't alive living in America. Laughable you hallucinate women and children were "routinely beaten when they spoke out of turn." In 59 sports leagues were NOT separated due to color. Like today, some people were racist, but others not. You have wild hallucinations what America was like back then. Doubt if you lived here in the 50s-60s.
Sweet baby Jesus! Paul Newman is the epitome of handsome. I can’t even.
LOL, well put!
I do not think you need to invoke the Name of the Savior of the world.
DONT malign Gods HOLY name like this. desist!
John Daly and the panel are so classy and erudite. Love this show.
In less than 10 years Paul Newman would go on to be a mega star.
10 YEARS??? YOU MORON, HE WAS ALREADY A MEGA STAR!
I don't know who this Paul Newman character is, but he makes some great grocery products.
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@@jamesfeldman4234 You should watch the movies The Hustler, The Color of Money, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Sting. All of them are fantastic movies that Paul Newman was in.
I am hooked on this show.... its pure class..
My Mom loved Paul Newman and his "beautiful blue eyes". He was not only a great actor, but a good humanitarian with his charities.
im a 24 year old girl from latin america and i love this show so much!!!
@z latin america means every country that speaks spanish. By that i mean mexico all central and the most part of south america. Including also Spain. Im from central america and i speak spanish xD
@@alef_19 I'm a 68 year old man and I loved this show when it was, first, on and I love it, today. It's one panel show, I wish, someone would bring back.
@@alef_19 So Spain, a EUROPEAN country, is part of Latin AMERICA???
Now that's how civilised folks act and talk. Refreshing. Class act all the way. Respect
Love anything David Niven was in, I've read two of his books and he was in WWII, a widower, a great actor and all around great man.
Paul Newman was definitely the best looking actor ever !!!!!
violetcrumble57
Could be...
violetcrumble57 marlon no doubt
Some people think that would be Humphrey Bogart.
violetcrumble57 I think a young Brando, Tyrone Power, Harry Belafonte, and Brad Pitt would give him a run for his money but you’re right, he was a gorgeous looking man.
eve rhear of tyrone power and robert taylor...get with the program!
I love this program. So many moments of outright laughter. I love to watch it right before I go to sleep. 9
When I was a Flight Attendent, I met Paul Newman at the Miami International Airport, concourse B. He asked me for directions to his gate to catch his flight. Charming, and yes his eyes were beautiful!! I had no clue that he was Paul Newman!! (until somebody ran up to tell me, afterwards) I feel that being that, Mr. Paul Newman felt comfortable in my presence.
Lucky woman.
Lucky! I wish I had the chance to meet Paul Newman.. Too bad I was born in the 2000s.
He felt as you had your uniform on he could feel confident you were going to know the airport and be professional and not scream or ask for autograph
@@toinimoore3463 your absolutely right,some actor's look at themselves as just another person like you and me
@@earlegavin5931 It's a shame a lot of actors and athletes don't feel that way, today. They seem to forget, or they never knew, that, without the fans, they'd be flipping burgers in a fast food joint. Some, probably, should be.
When he was in Long, Hot Summer, he did a nighttime scene on a balcony with Joanne Woodward. He was bare chested with a pillow slung over his shoulder. My daughter sighed, "I wish I was that pillow!"
If I had a wish, it would have been to be Joanne Woodward.
Lovely film. Paul is just pure gold.
How old was your daughter at the time?
@@robertlongwill2077 About 15
David Niven was a Scot, although his mother was French. Two nationalities that get along very well. In WWII he was first in the Highland Light Infantry and then I believe they transferd him to British Intelligence. As a child he thought he was special. He recited the Lord's Prayer as he heard it, "Our Father which are a Niven!"
God, Paul Newman was beautiful
@z I'll invoke whatever I want, God damn it.
@@ameliafroehlich2577 yes, z makes comments that detract rather than add to the conversation
@@preppysocks209 I have, yet, to see anything from this z person (I think I'm being generous using the word "person"). Somehow, I suspect I should feel grateful.
Right after this show, like Lucy Ball, and Bette Davis, Newman moved to Westport Connecticut. I used to see him and his wife in town. They lived next to a junior high school in a very ordinary house that looked exactly like everyone else's, with bikes in front of the garage and an older Volvo wagon. Nice people.
This show was on way b4 I was born,but my God Arlene Francis is so beautiful and classy
The panel ( the usual ones ) had such chemistry among themselves and John that it contributed to the popularity of the show.
My papa looked like Paul's twin! He was constantly told of the resemblance. Women flocked towards my dad his entire life, much to the dismay of mama, but he was loyal to mama to his core.
I bet the boys wanted to talk cars and racing with your Dad since Paul was a pro racer
Maybe they were distant relatives that really were have been something!I have this strong feeling that Paul and Joanne would have truly enjoyed meeting your folks and I think Joanne could quickly make Mama feel better and wouldn’t ever worry again!😇😃😍
Paul Newman. A delicious man and an equally delicious salad dressing.
LOL !
All the products are good!
Yes, he was one handsome bloke and all his "Newman's Own" products are tasty and top quality !
You should really put that on a tshirt
It’s funny and true 😊
@@jubalcalif9100 om 11111111
Paul Newman was SO handsome, poised and charming - not to mention philanthropic. May his memory be a blessing. ❤️
I've posted before but still. Sitting here in 2019. I will forever remain in open-mouthed disbelief that there was once a time when intelligence, wit, erudition and charm had a place on prime time television. Some observations: Ms Francis as charming as a peach and what a twinkle, Mr Cerf's "twangy" accent … love it and could listen to it all day, Niven's handsome enough with real charm but Newman even in black and white is ridiculous - no wonder the women swooned. I think he and Burton were two of the handsomest men ever to have graced Hollywood.
What a wonderful time to be alive 💙 🇺🇸 💖
All these episodes and I still can't get over the lovely penmanship. ☺
I’ve noticed that too. Sadly, today in the schools, they’re not even teaching kids cursive.
Penmanship was taught and emphasized in the pre-70's.
Now cursive is rarely taught.
Many kids do want to learn it.
Beautiful penmanship is a pleasure!
Yeah. Even the men's writing is legible.
@@janetmarletto6667 I agree. Also, the brain-to-hand skills/connections used when writing in cursive are important for neurological development. I feel bad for the generation(s) not receiving lessons in this beneficial skill.
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Nor spelling (at least not in the mid ‘90s-early 2000s). Our oldest was a terrible speller even though I tried teaching them early to sound things out (phonetics?). I remember voicing a concern to a teacher when oldest was in jr high/high school. “Oh, we don’t worry about that. They’ll pick it up!” 🤦🏻♀️. My sister & I used to carry on conversations where we’d spell every other word IE: “Look at that brown c o w. Isn’t it
c u t e?” Simple, basic. We could get going really fast. Of course, we mainly did it to tweak mom. Lol. She couldn’t spell well. She’d finally tell us to stop. Dad would just grin. Yes, I instigated it. & yes, I could be a stinker. But that’s the worse stuff I ever did.
What a great actor Paul Newman was too many hits to name... definitely is missed
Paul Newman and David Niven are both divine here.
Newman and Daly were extremely annoying the way they constantly huddled in whispered conferences without telling the panel.
It's amazing how much more eloquent and well-educated people on TV were back then. They can actually form coherent sentences.
I love Paul Newman ,everything about him.And he was such a kind and humble man too.I also love his wife Joanne Woodward and I'm glad that their marriage lasted 50 years.
" Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," Cool Hand Luke "and the "Sting " are just some of the great movies this man starred in!
I was fortunate enough to work for Mr. George Roy Hill.... (director of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid).... who was a life long friend of Mr. Newman and Mrs. Woodward. They were the most wonderful people in the world. Kind and funny....especially Mr. Newman. "Hi! Newman here!" I would hear.... God bless them.
And don't forget powerful performances in "The Hustler" and "The Verdict" !!
@@jubalcalif9100 he was great in from the terrace, the movie with Tom Hanks,
@@ronnelson6007 Are you thinking of "Road to Perdition", Ron ? That's the 2002 film that co-starred Tom Hanks and Mr Newman. "From the Terrace" is a movie that Mr Newman made with Joanne Woodward in 1960.
Ron n ....yes , thank you jubal. Sorry that I did not capitalize your name, but I just got this tablet, and I am not computer savvy, nor do I know how to.
Paul Newman. One of my Dad's favorite actors.
It's so funny that as polite and refined as the panel always is, the audience always seems to whistle and cat-call pretty female contestants.
@ispumpkinking Just like the game shows and people, cat-calling has changed overtime. Please don't be so quick to insult people, we're all just trying to enjoy the show here.
@ispumpkinking catcalling today has lost its class. It's mostly sexual nowadays.
@ispumpkinking I am not a modern feminist either. I simply don't like perverted men who believe they can say whatever sexual thoughts they have in their mind out loud to a minor.
@ispumpkinking Most women regardless of who they are do not find cat calling a compliment. Maybe if you were an actual woman you'd understand that but of course you're a man and really have no clue accept that if a woman says she doesn't like it calls her a feminist. That's a completely absurd statement, just because a woman doesn't like being cat called or wolf whistled or whatever does NOT mean they are a feminist. Also did you hear any cat calls or wolf whistles when Paul Newman came onto the show, because he is a good looking man that's because women don't do that sort of thing because THEY don't like it done to them. No regardless of what you yourself might think, it is NOT a compliment. You kind of sound like an Idiot.
@ispumpkinking I'm with you on this, man. But it's pointless trying to reason with feminists, SJWs, PCs and all the snowflakes. The world has changed. We live in a new era. All we can do is just stay away from them and let them drown themselves in their own insanity.
When I was a teenager in the 1970s, my bedroom was a Paul Newman shrine. I adored that man and saw every single one of his movies.
Cordelia Brown I’m sure you were not alone. What a beautiful looking man! A human work of art really.
Lord have mercy that's one fine man. Newman. Those eyes that smile. Take me back so I can marry him.
No offense but He had met his wife while acting with her and fell Hard for Her Look how long their marriage lasted!!
Good luck with that missus ….
@z How many times are you going to keep making this comment?
Fabulous film stars. What have we now.
I love it when the panel are all at sea with their deductions.
Newman was a humble class act…
Can you imagine waking up to that face every morning? 😀
I would think I was still dreaming.
Get in line girls!!
They still show Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Turner Classic Movies. A wonderful, moving film.
Yes. I've lived that. It is a beautiful thing
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In the late 1970s, Gil Fates revealed that David Niven told him that during this mystery guest sequence, Niven’s blindfold fell down enough for him to see who this mystery guest was - and he did not recognize him. At all. Even the great start out as Owls. In this case a very handsome owl.
maybe that explains why Niven had really no reaction when they shook hands....
Great anecdote.
I was 9, and caught a glimpse of this program. Didn't know any of them, but much, much later recognized Niven
Little did we know that one day we would be having Newman's Own food line of products. Pretty tasty too.
Great actor and humanitarian. And a handsome man. I live in Stamford, Ct. He lived with Joanne in Westport, Ct.
Arlene's dress is stunning! She's radiant in it! 🥰
Two of Paul Newman's lesser known movies I always liked were "The Secret War Of Harry Frigg" and "The Prize".
"Frigg" was one of his worst movie performances ever. He always portrayed soldiers and police officers as idiots.
*Cat on a Hot Tin Roof* is ferociously fierce. Newman and Taylor squaring off. The whole family blowing up. A great favorite.
If David Niven was half the class act in private life that he was in public, he was quite a gentleman.
Famously the porters at Heathrow Airport sent a large wreath to his funeral with a card that said "To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a porter feel like a king"
Niven, as an officer, led men during WW2 under combat conditions. As far as I know, few men are made of as fine as stuff as he. And while I'm at it, I'll also mention that Newman too served in combat conditions in the Pacific Theater as a radio man/gunner aboard carrier-based dive bombers. This episode featured two great men of a kind.
Such a beautiful man, inside and out!
Was at the Kenyon Inn by Kenyon College in Ohio recently and the walls were adorned with photos of Paul Newman as a student there where he majored in economics and -- guess what - drama. He was a great and generous friend to his Alma Mater throughout his life donating many millions of dollars to that fine institution and returning there at a time to teach drama. Student accounts relate his generosity and humility as a relatable person in that role. Just wanted to share that info. about that radiant man. Thank you for the upload.
I love this show.I hate the brainless junk on TV we have now...Paul Newman was very beautiful .Beautiful face,I bet the rest is too.
AmeRicanItalianIsrael Even now?
AmeRicanItalianIsrael there is good stuff if you look hard. Like "When Calls the Heart" Much great programming on PureFlix and Dove Channels
Watch Sweet Bird of Youth ( the original version) his body was amazing too.
Tennessee Williams' classic movie, "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" with Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives & many others. Excellent performances by all!
David Niven ❤️
So I was at NYU in '80 and roaming around Greenwich village on a gorgeous spring day. I turn a corner (couldn't tell you the street) and there, leaning against a mailbox was Paul Newman. He had a coffee (the old blue paper diner cups. Pre Starbucks) in his hand. Our eyes met. He slowly shook his head from side to side as if to say, "not today." So I slinked away. But he was beautiful.
Mr. Newman was a very handsome man. Great actor should have won the Academy Award for his performance in 'The Verdict'.
American dreamer. Paul newmandid win an oscar for the verdict only one he did win
@@lornaharrington1885 Paul Newman won his Academy Award for 'The Color Of Money'. Some Fan you are!
How extraordinary to think of him as not a movie actor!
There's an anecdote about this episode in which Niven supposedly later said his mask came loose during the MG segment and he was staring at Newman and "still didn't know who he was."
Proving that even the greatest among us started out as Owls. In this case, very cute owl.
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And how! Paul looked sooo handsome here! Funny to hear him described by himself and others as someone known primarily for his stage work. I guess the two films that were premiering then were about to change all that...
P.S. For those who may not be familiar with the expression, Mystery Guests that were not well-known were referred to as "owls" by those involved with the production of WML, because they caused everyone to say, "Who? Who?" (No joke -- That's actually the derivation of the term!)
+epaddon That's hard to believe. They were both nominated for Oscars that year. Niven won for Separate Tables.
I was almost a pre-teen in 1959, and Paul Newman's Official Hotness on the screen was very much established by that time. Niven may have been covering for himself and as any reader of "The Moon's A Balloon" will know, he was not above embroidering upon the truth when it suited him. (I am a fan of both Niven and Newman.)
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I've searched a few sites for an alternate or slang definition of "owl" that in any way fits the sense I assume you are getting at here and can't find a thing. Can you provide some insight?
Loved David Niven
I always thought David Niven was a competent actor and that was about it, but when I saw him in SEPARATE TABLES, I thought his acting is great in this one, so I bought the dvd. I didn't pay much attention to Paul Newman's looks, but I see here that a lot of women here did. He also was in some well written films. that became famous ones. His wife was a great actress too, they were equal when it came to talent.
PAUL WAS A WAY BETTER ACTOR THAN HIS WIFE, SHE SUCKED, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE, LIKE YOU
Walker, quite ignorant and disgusting. Watch Paris Blues. Woodward was superb
Honey Ray had a very long life. She passed away in 2006 at the age of 90 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
*_Target in Knife Throwing Act_*
*_Makes Saddles_* (a snooze of a segment)
I know that he has had a long acting career and has admiring fans but I only know him from his brand Newman’s Own.
Interesting that John Daly picked up on Paul's future directing/producing efforts. What an all around talent.
I would like to be as good-looking as Paul Newman for just one day.
Would be interesting to know what it feels like and how people treat you but he didn't appear full of himself. More like a regular Joe.
By January 1959, Newman had married to Joanne Woodward, and stayed married til' death did them part in 2008.
Woodward is still alive at 84, as of 2014.
Vahan Nisanian And still alive as of 2018.
I was born five days after this program first aired!
Still alive as of 2019! I hope she lives a longer and wonderful life!
Paul's only son Scott died at age 28. Joanne is alive as of january 2019 but has had Alzheimer's for many years.
@@sharksport01 She is, still, with us in Nov 2020. As of the passing of Olivia de Havilland this past July, Ms. Woodward is the oldest living Oscar winner. She is 90 years old. She and Paul had 3 daughters, all, still, alive and kicking.
He was very generous on Ct. He and his wife gave a lot of more to the local theater in Westport where they lived .
The difference in mannerisms and general social dynamics between people seen here and present day entertainment professionals is dramatic. Note how people from this earlier era speak and respond more slowly, politely and thoughtfully. It seems the internet era has brought with it a real change in how people in entertainment generally behave. In our "one click society", those in the spotlight are usually abrupt, verbally quick and seldom offer well-developed, rational thoughts. It's no wonder we're a divided country. Wish I knew the solution. Watching old movie classics such as War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and many others I have noticed the same thing. A slower pace in dialog, and much more "content" in the script writing.
I used to see Paul a lot when he was a car owner for Indy Cart racing. Used to drink Budweiser out of a can and was still gorgeous.
A few years after this ran, Niven and Newman co--starred with Sophia Loren in "Lady L".
Paul Newman...be still my heart.
All of ours. I buy his foods
Oh sweet Lord, what a simply gorgeous man, with a wonderful voice. Imagine if there was 50 000 000 of him around.
The rest of us wouldn't get anything done because we'd spend all our time staring at them.
Then he wouldn't be as special. Those looks with that deep voice of his and his sense of joie de vivre yet true salt of the earth......unique and one of a kind
Yes, John Daly was not only a good host but one good lookin' chap !
There'd be an awful lot of salad drsssing to get through.
I just want to thank you as a new sub… we are only 50 but in todays standards that’s really really young to remember let alone appreciate this show. I’ll be honest, my friends always chuckle at my husband and I that we love other than The Breakfast Club and Sixteen candles ( John Hughes ) old black and white tv and movies. This show is AMAZING!!!! Question… did Marlon Brando ever appear? Paul Newman… my god. 🥵 thank you for no ads and thank you for amazing content!!!! These have been our bedtime routine now for weeks. It’s great!!!! I’m
Shocked they haven’t remade it today. 💜
What's kinda interesting here is that only a couple of months after this was broadcast, David Niven beat out Paul Newman for the Best Actor Oscar. Niven won for his performance in Separate Tables. Newman was nominated for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
I was surprised that Paul Newman claimed to be more of a stage actor than a "Hollywood actor". As of 1959, I guess that was the case.
WATCHMAN 117 Yes it was. In the 50s and up through the mid-60s, he did a lot of theatre.
***** Not sure I agree with your generalization but I do think Paul should've won it that year.
No way! David Niven's part of the Major in "Separate Tables" was a far more complex and subtle part for an actor to portray effectively. Not that Paul Newman wasn't a gifted actor and Brick (I think that was the character's name) in "Cat" was not a demanding role; it was, but this was clearly Niven's year. For me, if anybody deserved an Oscar from the "Cat" cast, it was Burl Ives for Big Daddy.
If it wasn't for most of the mystery guests appearing on broadway or in a picture the panel would have rarely guessed correctly.
@22:23, Mr. Daly combines two works into one. It could have been rather interesting to see Mr. Newman engaged in some intense mental judo with Mr. Lancaster... "Match me, Sidney!"
I know, when Andy Griffith was on as a mystery guest, they couldn't guess, because his show was down home, not New York based
The online obituary of Calgary resident Honey Ray states she died at the ripe old age of 91.
Paul Newman...a nice man and a TRUE great...
Arlene's dress was stunning.
Paul Newman and David Niven on one show - fuckin' hell, what an era.
So very handsome and charismatic!
Ah, back when people dressed respectfully and with some class.
The audience had more class then than the so called "talent" today.
People keep telling me that class is relative. No, it is not. Class is hard to come by these days, and money doesn't buy it.
They were so dignified in speech and appearance.
I disagree. The respectful dress and intellect are brought down by the whistling from (no doubt) male members of the audience whenever an attractive female guest enters. That's not classy at all.
When people looked classy and acted decently 💙🇺🇸
I don't know how true it was, but I remember reading somewhere that Paul Newman hated anyone commenting about his eyes. Pity, they were his best feature.
Paul Newman was the handsomest man I've ever seen. ❤
So handsome- beautiful features, & those blue eyes... IMO, perfect in every way 🩷
One of the most beautiful men to ever grace earth.
Is there anyone more suave than Paul Newman? Ah yes, David Niven. Great episode! :D
The late great Percy Helton was rather debonair in own way too !!
My fav back in his day. I loved his voice. Soo deep and warm and sexy.
A time when Paul Newman wasn't one of the biggest actors on the planet. Long, long ago.
James Viles - But, he was about to scale the summit in the year 1959 and people in the business knew he would. His wife was one of our greatest actresses ever.
David Niven ,what an absolute charmer.I also get the feeling Bennet Cerf must have been a really nice man ,as he`s popular with everybody.These were the days ,when men were gentlemen ,and ladies were real ladies.Loving this ,thanks for sharing with us not even born in this era.
日本の田舎に住んでいました。paul and david は私のアイドルでした。今もそして未来も 彼らの水着は最高でした🥰😍
Hi I was born eight months later is seem weird seen Paul Newman and David Niven thank you x
When the lady who came in that makes saddles, before they said what she did, I guessed she'd be a prison guard. I can always tell when it's a good looking woman when the men in the audience whistle. Great show. Thank you for this video.
Whether a stage actor, screen actor, food maker or race car driver, there was a lot to like about Paul Newman. I saw him near the end of his career in NYC as the narrator of Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait". In "Playbill" he was typically modest as to the items in his bio. And of course, he did a fantastic job.
Plus I always give props to stars who can make their marriage work long-term. Perhaps the decision to move away from Hollywood and live In Westport (CT) was made with family in mind and helped maintain the longevity of the marriage. Although the move to CT had not yet been made in 1959, perhaps some of the attitude towards Hollywood contributes to preferring to identify with the Broadway stage over the silver screen.
And when comparing stage to screen, a movie is made once. But most actors will tell you that each stage performance is unique. So even if the movies outnumbered the plays, the stage performances would create a bigger impression. For example, Newman's first major Broadway role was in "Picnic". It ran for 477 performances.
One of Newman's co-stars in "Picnic" was Kim Stanley. I went to JHS/SHS with two of Miss Stanley's daughters: Lisa (one year older than me) and Laurie (a few years younger).
I went to JHS too.
Ah..David Niven. The original Mr. Smooth.
The OG 007.
"I just wish they'd bring live television back, real dramatic television", even in the late 50's they were already complaining about where TV was going
One of the few celebrities to stump the panel.
It's so funny to see/hear now because even with his little mm-hmm answers, I can hear Newman's voice ring through so distinctively.
Was watching the tribute to Debbie Reynolds she was an actress extrordinare an her daughter Carrie you will be missed Rest In Peace.
What a gorgeous man he was and such a good actor. His wife was no slouch, either.