To Tell the Truth
1956
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Goodson-Todman game shows that were still running at the time continued to be billed as "A Mark Goodson — Bill Todman Production". In the early 1980s, Mark Goodson acquired the Todman heirs' share of the company. Child's Play, which premiered in 1982, was the first show to be billed as simply "A Mark Goodson Television Production".
Mini Bio. Bill Todman was born on July 31, 1916 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Tattletales (1974), Call My Bluff (1965) and Password (1973). He was married to Frances Burson. He died on July 29, 1979 in New York City, New York, USA.
- July 31, 1916
- July 29, 1979
Mark Goodson. Mark Leo Goodson (January 14, 1915 – December 18, 1992) was an American television producer who specialized in game shows, most frequently with his business partner Bill Todman, with whom he created Goodson-Todman Productions.
William Selden "Bill" Todman (July 31, 1916 – July 29, 1979) was an American television and radio producer, best known for specializing in game shows. William Selden "Bill" Todman was born on Monday, July 31, 1916 in New York City, New York. His parents were Frederick Simson (January 30, 1890-January 7, 1974) and Helena (nee Orlowitz) Todman (April 26, 1892-March 15, 1981), both New York ...
Television Hall Of Fame game show historian Rich Fields speaks about the incredible business acumen of Bill Todman, one of the pioneers of television game sh...
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Jan 8, 2018 · Says Bob Stewart, a 2010 Hall of Fame inductee who created Password, To Tell the Truth and The Price is Right, “Bill was the guy who would talk to the agents, to business affairs. The ability, in those days, to negotiate with the networks was a very special skill. When we approached them with an idea, there was a real open atmosphere.
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Mar 10, 2011 · This is a short testimonial by gameshow personality and historian, RIch Fields on the life and contributions of Bill Todman. This interview was taped for the...
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