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.

Themes

Metropole Orchestra leader Dolf van der Linden composed the original series theme, "Peter Pan", used from 1956-1961. From 1961-1967, the show switched to a Bob Cobert-penned theme (with a beat similar to "Peter Pan"), then to a Score Productions anthem during its final CBS daytime season. For the 1969, 1980, and 1990 versions, the music was again composed by Score Productions. Gary Stockdale supplied the score for the 2000 edition.

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1956 - 1961 - 1967 - Bob Cobert - Score Productions - 1969 - 1980 - 1990 - Gary Stockdale - 2000

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The 1969 version is known by many for its original psychedelic set and its lyrical theme song; the psychedelia was toned down somewhat in 1971, and replaced altogether with a more conservative blue-toned set in early 1973. However, the lyrics — which resembled a soft rock song sung by a British band — remained throughout the run. The 1990 score was an orchestral rendition of the 1969 theme.

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Psychedelic - 1971 - 1973

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