FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

"To Tell The Truth" Trivia Quiz

"Will the real Toucan, please stand up?" This quiz covers all five versions of this beloved panel show.

A multiple-choice quiz by Toucan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Home
»
Quizzes
»
TV Trivia
»
Television Q-T
»
T

Author
Toucan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
244

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year did "To Tell The Truth" debut? Hint

1952

1956

1950

1954

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. The host of the CBS version was Garry Moore.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Who wasn't a known panelist on "To Tell The Truth"? Hint

Arlene Francis

Bill Cullen

Peggy Cass

Kitty Carlisle

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1969-78 version of the syndicated "To Tell The Truth", the theme song had lyrics.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. When Garry Moore passed his duties to Joe Garagiola, it was Joe's first game show.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 version of "To Tell The Truth".

True

False

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Who didn't host the NBC version of "To Tell The Truth"? Hint

Burton Richardson

Lynn Swann

Gordon Elliott

Alex Trebek

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the audience game played on the 1990 NBC version? Hint

To Tell A Fib

Stump the Panel

One on One

Celebrity Turnaround

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Who was host of the 2000 version? Hint

Drew Carey

Wayne Brady

Regis Philbin

John O'Hurley

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. The audience got to participate in the 2000 version.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did "To Tell The Truth" debut?

Answer: 1956

CBS debuted the series in prime time. The daytime version started in 1962.

2. The host of the CBS version was Garry Moore.

Answer: False

Bud Collyer was the original host. He also hosted "Beat The Clock", "Feather Your Nest" and was the voice of "Superman" on radio and the 1966 cartoon series (Filmation's first cartoon). Garry Moore hosted the 1969-77 syndicated version.

3. Who wasn't a known panelist on "To Tell The Truth"?

Answer: Arlene Francis

Arlene was famous for "What's My Line"? Kitty Carlisle and Peggy Cass appeared on all five versions of the series.

4. In the 1969-78 version of the syndicated "To Tell The Truth", the theme song had lyrics.

Answer: True

One of the few game shows to have lyrics in their theme song. "Wizard of Odds" and "Monopoly" are game shows that had lyrics in their theme song as well.

5. When Garry Moore passed his duties to Joe Garagiola, it was Joe's first game show.

Answer: False

He did "He Said, She Said" (which later became "Tattle Tales"), replaced Jack Kelly on the 70's version of "Sale of The Century" and hosted "Memory Game". Joe wouldn't host another game until 1986 with "Strike It Rich".

6. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 version of "To Tell The Truth".

Answer: True

It was also the shortest run (1980-81). "Tic Tac Dough" contestant Thom McKee was a subject on the show.

7. Who didn't host the NBC version of "To Tell The Truth"?

Answer: Burton Richardson

Burton Richardson was the announcer. Sometimes, Charlie O'Donnell ("Wheel of Fortune") would substitute.

8. What was the name of the audience game played on the 1990 NBC version?

Answer: One on One

A lucky studio audience member heard two stories by a guest. It's up to the contestant (after the panel asked questions) which story is the truth. A correct answer earned $500 while an incorrect answer earned the guest $1,000.

9. Who was host of the 2000 version?

Answer: John O'Hurley

"seinfeld" semi regular character J. Peterman hosted.

10. The audience got to participate in the 2000 version.

Answer: True

Like "Millionaire", the audience got to vote on who's the real person along with the celebrities. Back in 1956, the audience did get to vote on the pilot version called "Nothing But The Truth".

Source: Author Toucan

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ladymacb29 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.