Behind the Lens of Laughter: Peter Funt on “Candid Camera” and His Father's Enduring Legacy

from Now I've Heard Everything · host Bill Thompson

The creator of TVs “” Candid Camera” was a genial, soft-spoken man named Allen Funt. he built the show into one of America’s favorites.Later, his son Peter took over as host. And in this 2013 interview Peter Funt talks about the show, his father, and their legacy.Get your copy of Cautiously Optimistic by Peter FuntAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Fannie Flagg and Noel Neill For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTubePhoto by MaxTCC#Essays #Current affairs #Candid Camera #Classic TVCome on over to AI After 40 on YouTube

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