Allen Funt
Allen Funt (
September 16,
1914 -
September 5 1999) is an
American celebrity best known as creator and host of
Candid Camera from
1951-
1954 and
1960-
1966 on
CBS. He began the show on radio as
Candid Microphone on ABC radio. After
Candid Camera, Funt produced some adult-oriented
videoss called
Candid Candid Camera featuring
nude women in various scenarios.
Funt attended Cornell University and received a BA in Fine Arts and Columbia University where he studied business administration.
Funt died in Pebble Beach, California in 1999 following a stroke.
Candid Camera is currently hosted by Allen's son Peter Funt.
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