Perfected the impostor-panel format still revived every few years.
Why it matters
Episode guide
251 episodes across 6 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Three people claim to be the same noteworthy person; a celebrity panel questions them, then votes for the real one. The reveal line became a national catchphrase. It was Goodson-Todman panel craft at peak cleverness.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
- Fremantle — production studio
- Mark Goodson Productions — production studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Perfected the impostor-panel format still revived every few years.
Creators
Bob Stewart · Mark Goodson · Bill Todman
Key cast
- Bud Collyer as Host
- Kitty Carlisle as Panelist
- Orson Bean as Panelist
- Tom Poston as Panelist
Flash facts
- CBS prime-time series 1956–1968; created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman.
- Hosted by Bud Collyer in the original network run.
- Famous reveal: 'Will the real [name] please stand up?'
FAQ
What network aired To Tell the Truth?
To Tell the Truth is associated with CBS (1956–1968).
Why is To Tell the Truth in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
Perfected the impostor-panel format still revived every few years.
Who are the key names behind To Tell the Truth?
Creators and principals include Bob Stewart, Mark Goodson, Bill Todman.
Official & further reading
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