What's My Line? Season 13 Episode 21

ELLA FITZGERALD: As John had mentioned, Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers in the history of music. Several years later, her voice would be used in one of the most famous commercials in the history of television. In the 1970's, Memorex wanted to show how good their audio cassettes were. They did this by having Ella sing a song while being recorded on Memorex tape. At the end of the song, she hit a high note which caused a glass to shatter. Next, the Memorex tape was played back. Again, at the point on the tape where she hit the high note, the glass shattered, exactly as it did when she was singing the song live. The very famous slogan from that commercial was "Is it live, or is it Memorex?" - Sargebri

Miss Kushmir's work as an interpreter was probably put to good use later in the same year she made her appearance on the show. In October 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union were on the brink of nuclear war and her talents were probably needed to interpret the messages coming from the Soviets during the crisis. - Sargebri

(1) After the first contestant, Gene Fullmer, signed in to uproarious applause, John mentioned Fullmer's recent middleweight bout against Benny "Kid" Paret. This match was fought in Las Vegas on December 9, 1961 and Fullmer won in 10 rounds by KO. Two months and three days after this telecast, on March 24, 1962, Paret faced Emile Griffith for the welterweight crown. Sadly, this proved to be a fatal bout for Paret. In the 12th round, Griffith knocked Paret into a coma from which he never recovered. Paret died ten days later on April 3, 1962.

More on that fateful Griffith / Paret match can be found on this web site that also mentions the Fullmer bout and features an interview with Fullmer about Paret:

http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Griffith%20and%20Paret.htm

(2) In the 1970's, tonight's guest panelist, Jane Powell, became the commercial spokesperson for the New York-based Dry Dock Savings Bank. - W-B

A Cold War sign of the times: During the end credits, the announcer stated that "Communists have taken over 4000 square miles. Help fight Communism." - Suzanne

Ella Fitzgerald promoted her appearance at Basin Street East in New York City. - Suzanne

As Gene Fullmer was a Mormon (a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or LDS) John Daly mentioned that he and Mrs. Daly had been guests of Robert "Bob" Hinckley at the Mormon Tabernacle in Utah. - Suzanne