To Tell the Truth is an American television panel show. Four celebrity panelists are presented with three contestants, all claiming to be the subject of a story read aloud by the host. The panel then
The original daytime panel with Bud Collyer. From left: Sam Levenson, Mimi Benzell, and Barry Nelson. The fourth panel member was Sally Ann Howes.
Robin Ward, RIT Nand E Vol 13Num 3 1981 Jan 22 Complete
To Tell the Truth set, RIT Nand E Vol 13Num 3 1981 Jan 22 Complete
Bud Collyer was an American radio actor, announcer and game show host who became one of the nation's first major television game show stars. He is best remembered for his work as the first host of the
To Tell the Truth
…The show was created by Bob Stewart and originally produced by Mark Goodson–Bill Todman Productions. It first aired on CBS from 1956 to 1968 with Bud Collyer as host. From 1969 to 1978, the show was revived in syndication, with Garry Moore as the first host. Former panelist and frequent guest host Joe Garagiola…
Collyer as the host of Feather Your Nest in 1956.
Marian Shockley and Bud Collyer with the three children from his previous marriage, 1953