I’ve Got a Secret

American television show

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"I've Got a Secret" was an American television game show that aired from 1952 to 1967. It was part of the popular genre of quiz shows that gained prominence in the mid-20th century. In these shows, contestants would be tested on their memory, knowledge, or luck for prizes. "I've Got a Secret" was developed by producers Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, who were instrumental in creating many successful game shows. The show featured a panel of celebrities who would try to guess a contestant's secret talent or unusual occupation through a series of yes-or-no questions.12

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Mark Goodson
…shows in television history, including I’ve Got a Secret (1952–67), The Price Is Right (1956–65, 1972– ), To Tell the Truth (1956–68, 2016– ), Concentration (1958–73), Password (1961–75), and The Match Game (1962–69, 1973–90, 2016– ). He was honoured in 1990 with an Emmy Award for
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…shows in television history, including I’ve Got a Secret (1952–67), The Price Is Right (1956–65, 1972– ), To Tell the Truth (1956–68, 2016– ), Concentration (1958–73), Password (1961–75), and The Match Game (1962–69, 1973–90, 2016– ). He was honoured in 1990 with an Emmy Award for
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