To Tell the Truth

To Tell the Truth is a classic American television game show that has been seen in various forms on and off since 1956.

Second Edition (1969-1978)

This first version of the show was cancelled in 1968, but returned only a year later in syndication; this one lasted until 1978. Garry Moore hosted until 1976; regular panelists included Orson Bean the first year (he would reappear as a guest panelist into the 1990-91 run), and for the entire 1969-78 run, Peggy Cass, Kitty Carlisle, and Bill Cullen, who subbed for Moore when needed. Many of the earlier regulars appeared, including Tom Poston and Bert Convy. Other quiz-show hosts, including Tom Kennedy and Goodson-Todman stalwarts Larry Blyden and Gene Rayburn, appeared as occasional guest panelists and proved themselves to be inquisitive, well-read cross-examiners. Each incorrect vote was worth $50 to the challengers. Fooling the entire panel won the challengers a total of $500.

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1968 - Syndication - 1978 - Garry Moore - 1976 - Peggy Cass - Kitty Carlisle - Bill Cullen - Tom Poston - Bert Convy - Tom Kennedy - Larry Blyden - Gene Rayburn

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In late 1976, Moore went to the hospital with what was diagnosed as throat cancer. His place was taken by Bill Cullen until Joe Garagiola took over on an interim basis. At the beginning of the 1977-78 season, Moore appeared for one last time to explain his sudden absence and to formally hand the show over to Garagiola. This version only used two panel games per show. Often, a demonstration or video was shown after each game. There was also much more banter than the earlier or later versions. 1,715 episodes of this new TTTT were made.

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1976 - Hospital - Throat cancer - Joe Garagiola

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