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Truth or Consequences

  • 1950-1974
  • CBS
  • Game Show
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A popular game in which contestants had to answer usually silly questions before a buzzer sounded (it was nicknamed 'Beulah'), or else perform wacky stunts, either inside or outside the studio. Created for radio in 1940 by Ralph Edwards, who hosted its early TV version, the series has aired in daytime and prime time, and was helmed for many years by Bob Barker. It was revived in 1977, hosted by Bob Hilton; and again in 1987, with Larry Anderson.

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Awards

  • 1951 - Emmy - Best Games and Audience Participation Show - winner

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Jeffersons and Silver Spoons Director Jack Shea dies at 84

Inveterate TV sitcom director and Directors Guild of America chief Jack Shea died on Sunday in Los Angeles at age 84.

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Exclusive: Oh Sit Producer Brings Back Game Shows Truth or Consequences, Treasure Hunt

Truth or Consequences, one of the most popular game shows from the early days of TV, could be making a comeback. The Gurin Company, which produces Oh Sit! for The CW, has licensed the rights to the show and is currently shopping it to networks. "Truth or Consequences is a great collection of game, stunt, hidden camera, reunions, surprises, strange talents and unique guests," says Phil Gurin, president and CEO of The Gurin Company. "It's just a really fun show. We're taking the original show and making it bigger." Truth or Consequences ran for 38 years on radio and TV, including on both CBS and NBC, and later in syndication. The show, which Gurin licensed from Ralph Edwards Productions (which launched it on radio in 1939), was Bob Barker's first TV job in 1956. A town in New Mexico renamed itself Truth or Consequences, N.M., in homage and is still called that to this day. The game show puts ordinary people in...

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