Host Allen Funt Grinning on ‘Candid Camera’ (1948–1990)
This photo captures a smiling Allen Funt, creator and host of Candid Camera, standing beside a woman holding a sign with the show’s iconic title. Originally launched as a radio program called The Candid Microphone in 1947, the concept quickly evolved into a hidden-camera television series that would charm American audiences for decades.
Candid Camera made its TV debut on August 10, 1948, and ran through various iterations well into the 1970s. The show became famous for its lighthearted pranks, placing everyday people in bizarre or humorous situations—like talking mailboxes or fingerless bowling balls. Reactions ranged from shock to laughter, often ending with the unforgettable line: “Smile! You’re on Candid Camera.”
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