Allen Funt

Allen Funt (September 16, 1914 – September 5 1999) is an American celebrity best known as creator and host of Candid Camera from 1951-1954 and 1960-1966 on CBS. He began the show on radio as Candid Microphone on ABC radio. After Candid Camera, Funt produced some adult-oriented videos called Candid Candid Camera featuring nude women in various scenarios.

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September 16 - 1914 - September 5 - 1999 - American - Celebrity - Candid Camera - 1951 - 1954 - 1960 - 1966 - CBS - Candid Microphone - ABC radio - Video - Candid Candid Camera - Nude

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Funt achieved a BA in Fine Arts from Cornell University in 1934 and studied business administration at Columbia University.

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Cornell University - 1934 - Columbia University

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Funt died in Pebble Beach, California in 1999 following a stroke.

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Pebble Beach, California - 1999 - Stroke

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Candid Camera is currently hosted by Allen's son Peter Funt.

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