I loved watching Candid Camera as a kid, and the original shows hosted by Alan Funt and Dirwood Kirby are, IMO the best. Some time in the early 1970's, when I was in my late teens, I found out where Alan Funt's New York office was, and I dropped in, unannounced, and asked to see him. He graciously not only spent some time talking to me, but also personally showed me around the place, which was mostly editing rooms where they put assembled all the film clips that would be used in the shows. He introduced me to some of the editors, and I also met some of the people who helped come up with ideas to use and who wrote the scripts for the shows. He was an exceptionally nice person to take some time out of his busy day, and to give a 'nobody' kid like me a a 'grand tour' like I was some visiting celebrity.
Back in the 1950's my mom and dad subscribed to The Saturday Evening Post, Life, and Look. It didn't take long for Look to be dropped. I really liked The Post. They had continuing stories and other types of articles to keep you interested. The covers were the best, too, with Norman Rockwell and other top illustrators. Life was a current event magazine with the world's best photographers and shorter stories. I still subscribe to The Post. Not the same but a good magazine none the less.
I've collected quite a few issues of the Post over the years & I read most of it. This is a really cool video & an interesting cross section of buying habits. Thanks for the vid!
This was before "CANDID CAMERA" returned as a weekly series on CBS in October 1960. Eddie Albert had previously been announced as Allen's co-host.....but the network "owed" Arthur Godfrey a prime-time program (and the show's co-sponsors - Lever Brothers and Bristol-Myers - were regular advertisers on his morning radio show)-- and he essentially "took over" the show, getting more camera time than Funt, who privately complained, "I'm not getting enough to do!" Charlie Andrews, who was Godfrey's radio producer and worked with him as "Program Advisor" on "CANDID CAMERA", recalled Godfrey asking him at one point, "Do we *really* need this Funt guy on the show?" Andrews said in amazement, "Arthur, it's HIS show!" And he insisted, "I'd really like to get rid of him." Well, Allen was so annoyed with Godfrey, he finally got rid of *him* at the end of the season. Durward Kirby became his co-host in 1961...........and they had a great relationship for the next five years.
People were so different back then. They actually back then. They actually bought a magazine to read the stories😮 And when they spoke, they weren't so over the top, nor used filler words. They were thin too.
The first lady at the Morristown, New Jersey store was so feminine and delightful. Her vernacular and behavior was that of a lady how as properly raised with dignity. She was very beautiful also. I hope she is still with us. Or, her family saw this to keep for posterity--that's an America that has sadly long gone
I loved watching Candid Camera as a kid, and the original shows hosted by Alan Funt and Dirwood Kirby are, IMO the best. Some time in the early 1970's, when I was in my late teens, I found out where Alan Funt's New York office was, and I dropped in, unannounced, and asked to see him. He graciously not only spent some time talking to me, but also personally showed me around the place, which was mostly editing rooms where they put assembled all the film clips that would be used in the shows. He introduced me to some of the editors, and I also met some of the people who helped come up with ideas to use and who wrote the scripts for the shows. He was an exceptionally nice person to take some time out of his busy day, and to give a 'nobody' kid like me a a 'grand tour' like I was some visiting celebrity.
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Loved Candid Camera as a kid.
Loved Candid Camera. Thanks for the memories.
Our pleasure!
🥰Thank you , I enjoyed watching this video . 👍
Thank you too!
Back in the 1950's my mom and dad subscribed to The Saturday Evening Post, Life, and Look. It didn't take long for Look to be dropped. I really liked The Post. They had continuing stories and other types of articles to keep you interested. The covers were the best, too, with Norman Rockwell and other top illustrators. Life was a current event magazine with the world's best photographers and shorter stories. I still subscribe to The Post. Not the same but a good magazine none the less.
Thanks for sharing...
I've collected quite a few issues of the Post over the years & I read most of it. This is a really cool video & an interesting cross section of buying habits. Thanks for the vid!
Cool, thanks!
Boy, did we keep up appearances back then. Everyone dressed so nice out in public. What a time.
That's for sure!
No shorts, flip-flops, tank tops and reversed baseball caps!
Everyone wore a suit and tie when going outdoors!😮
@ I remember my dad mowing the lawn with a short sleeved collared shirt tucked into his belted pants, wearing his older pair of leather shoes 😂
Candid Camera was much better than the TikTok Livestream pranksters nowadays !
Candid Camera was all about good, clean and harmless entertainment.
This was before "CANDID CAMERA" returned as a weekly series on CBS in October 1960.
Eddie Albert had previously been announced as Allen's co-host.....but the network "owed" Arthur Godfrey a prime-time program (and the show's co-sponsors - Lever Brothers and Bristol-Myers - were regular advertisers on his morning radio show)-- and he essentially "took over" the show, getting more camera time than Funt, who privately complained, "I'm not getting enough to do!" Charlie Andrews, who was Godfrey's radio producer and worked with him as "Program Advisor" on "CANDID CAMERA", recalled Godfrey asking him at one point, "Do we *really* need this Funt guy on the show?" Andrews said in amazement, "Arthur, it's HIS show!" And he insisted, "I'd really like to get rid of him." Well, Allen was so annoyed with Godfrey, he finally got rid of *him* at the end of the season. Durward Kirby became his co-host in 1961...........and they had a great relationship for the next five years.
Thanks for the history.😊
Met Funt in 1967. Great guy... good with kids.
You're VERY welcome.
Fannie Flag, one of his cohost wrote Many books," Green fried tomatoes"!
REDBIRD CHRISTMAS..
Fannie Flag? The Fannie Flag that was a regular on "The Match Game" television game show back in the 70s and early 80s? 😮
Started as a radio program.
People were so different back then. They actually back then. They actually bought a magazine to read the stories😮 And when they spoke, they weren't so over the top, nor used filler words. They were thin too.
NORMAN ROCKWELL.
My brother worked for candid camera before went to cbs.
I miss 1960.
If nothing else,at least the Democrats left alone the cats and the ducks.
Promoting the Post actually.
Very true...but still fun!
The first lady at the Morristown, New Jersey store was so feminine and delightful. Her vernacular and behavior was that of a lady how as properly raised with dignity. She was very beautiful also. I hope she is still with us. Or, her family saw this to keep for posterity--that's an America that has sadly long gone
Who the hell is Sue Altman?