Whats My Line1953

[@jamesrawlins735]

IMO, John Charles Daley is one of the two greatest tv game show hosts (with Alex Trebek being the other.) Btw - the absolute best panel ever in game shows.

[@katfishkobain8809]

I worked in a restaurant that had a common area of back doors. The back door of one led directly to the back door of the other. Gleason, before entering our restaurant would come through the kitchen, handing out hundred dollar bills to the kitchen staff and waiters. Chatting with us, before going into the dining room via the kitchen door. He would then greet the mass of people gathered to see him. What an absolute gentleman. This was in the early eighties in NYC. And yes, as a waiter, I can tell you that he was a drinker. A surprisingly quiet one.

[@JimsLanceAdventures]

@@katfishkobain8809 thanks for sharing your experience

[@katfishkobain8809]

@ hint; the other restaurant is famous for John Gottis famous activities……… early eighties, again

[@JimsLanceAdventures]

@katfishkobain8809 vague ain't ya....lol

[@donhailer4994]

Gleason was about 36 years old during this appearance. It’s interesting that the panel had trouble identifying him (Arlene even mistakenly called him “Jimmy”).

[@JimsLanceAdventures]

@@donhailer4994 thanks for commenting