Friday, April 12, 2019

Charles Van Doren, Center Of 1950s Quiz Show Scandal, Dead At 93

A tall, handsome Columbia University professor with advanced degrees in both English and mathematics, Van Doren became a genuine TV star with a months-long winning streak on the prime-time quiz show Twenty-One. The discovery that he had been provided with questions and answers in advance caused a national uproar that led to Congressional hearings. – The Washington Post



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