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)

Last Episode

Lynn Redgrave
Season 16Episode 1130 min

Lynn Redgrave

Apr 3, 1967

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S16E11Lynn RedgraveApr 3, 1967
S16E10Jayne MeadowsMar 27, 1967
S16E09Jim BackusMar 20, 1967
S16E08Woody AllenFeb 27, 1967
S16E07Dina MerrillFeb 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.

Cast

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

plays himself
Bill Cullen

Bill Cullen

plays himself
Betsy Palmer

Betsy Palmer

plays herself
Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadows

plays herself
Kitty Carlisle

Kitty Carlisle

plays herself
Garry Moore

Garry Moore

plays himself
Henry Morgan

Henry Morgan

plays himself
Bess Myerson

Bess Myerson

plays herself
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Characters

Host

Host

played by Steve Allen
Panellist

Panellist

played by Bill Cullen
Panellist

Panellist

played by Betsy Palmer
Panellist

Panellist

played by Jayne Meadows
Panellist

Panellist

played by Kitty Carlisle
Host

Host

played by Garry Moore
Panellist

Panellist

played by Henry Morgan
Panellist

Panellist

played by Bess Myerson
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