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Joseph Gilbert Fates (September 29, 1914 Newark, New Jersey- May 1, 2000 New York City, New York,) was an American television producer.

Nicknamed "Gil", Fates was the executive producer of What's My Line?. Fates produced the game show its entire quarter-century span of CBS and syndicated runs. Fates and panelist Arlene Francis (who debuted on the second week) were with the show from 1950 until it ended in 1975.

Fates who also hosted CBS Television Quiz, the first television game show ever to be broadcast regularly. Before World War II, he was a stage actor. He also wrote a book called "What's My Line? The History of America's Most Famous Panel Show.".

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