I've Got a Secret

I've Got a Secret (1952-1967)

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I've Got a Secret (1952-1967) is a weekly panel game show produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman for CBS television. Created by comedy writers Allan Sherman and Howard Merrill, it was a derivative of Goodson-Todman's own panel show What's My Line?. Instead of celebrity panelists trying to determine a contestant's occupation, the panel tries to determine a contestant's "secret": something that is unusual, amazing, embarrassing, or humorous about that person. The original version of I've Got a Secret premiered on June 19, 1952 and ran until April 3, 1967. This version began broadcasting in black and white and switched to a color format in 1966, by which time virtually all commercial network programs were being shown in color. The show was revived for the 1972-1973 season in once-a-week syndication and again from June 15 to July 6, 1976, for a Summer run.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S16E11Lynn Redgraveavr. 3, 1967
S16E10Jayne Meadowsmars 27, 1967
S16E09Jim Backusmars 20, 1967
S16E08Woody Allenfévr. 27, 1967
S16E07Dina Merrillfévr. 20, 1967
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the year that 'I've Got a Secret' premiered?

'I've Got a Secret' premiered in 1952.

Who were the first hosts of 'I've Got a Secret'?

Garry Moore was the original host of 'I've Got a Secret,' with Bill Cullen as a regular panelist.

What was the format of 'I've Got a Secret'?

'I've Got a Secret' was a game show where celebrity panelists would try to guess a guest's secret.

Who were some of the celebrity panelists on 'I've Got a Secret'?

Some of the celebrity panelists on 'I've Got a Secret' included Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, and Steve Allen.

What was the name of the announcer on 'I've Got a Secret'?

The announcer on 'I've Got a Secret' was John Cannon.

How long was each episode of 'I've Got a Secret'?

Each episode of 'I've Got a Secret' was 30 minutes long.

On what network did 'I've Got a Secret' originally air?

'I've Got a Secret' originally aired on the CBS network.

Who created the show 'I've Got a Secret'?

'I've Got a Secret' was created by Allan Sherman.

Where was 'I've Got a Secret' filmed?

'I've Got a Secret' was filmed in New York City.

What was the prize for guests who appeared on 'I've Got a Secret'?

Guests who appeared on 'I've Got a Secret' received $80 and a carton of Winston cigarettes.

Did the panelists on 'I've Got a Secret' receive any prizes?

No, the panelists on 'I've Got a Secret' did not receive any prizes.

How many rounds were in each episode of 'I've Got a Secret'?

Each episode of 'I've Got a Secret' consisted of two rounds.

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