There had been many parodies of What's My Line? through the years.

One of which, What's My Crime?, was shown in the 1961 Disney film, 101 Dalmatians.

Another one, Guess My Line?, was mentioned, but not seen, in an episode of The Flintstones.

But perhaps the most famous parody of What's My Line? aired during the first two seasons of Sesame Street.

This parody, known as What's My Part?, was played the same as What's My Line?, except that only the Mystery Guest portion was played, and the challenger was a part of the human body.

The host of course was the Bill Cullen of Sesame Street, Guy Smiley! (#9 on TV Guide's list of Top 10 game show hosts!

The first skit was introduced during the first season. It can be seen in it's entirety thru YouTube by clicking here.

Here are images of the second What's My Part? skit, first shown on the second season premiere in 1970 (now on the DVD set Sesame Street Old School).

It featured the panelists in the form of monsters!

This skit can also be seen in its entirety thru YouTube by clicking here.

Here's our genial host and moderator himself, Guy Smiley!

Let's meet our What's My Part? panel.

In chair #1, Bennett Smerf.

In chair #2, Arlene Frantic.

And in chair #3, Cookie Monster!

The panel, blindfolded, awaits the arrival of the Mystery Guest

Signing in is our Mystery Guest, Nose.

Mr. Nose joins Guy at the host's desk.

(The images taken above are from Sesame Street, produced by the Sesame Workshop, and shown on PBS and Noggin. No challenge of ownership is intended.)

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