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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 videos called Candid Candid Camera featuring nude women in various scenarios.

Funt achieved a BA in Fine Arts from Cornell University in 1934Events January-April January 1 Alcatraz becomes a federal prison. January 7 First Flash Gordon comic strip is published. January 10 Execution of Marinus van der Lubbe January 24 Einstein visits White House January 26 The Apollo Theater opens in Harlem, Ne and studied business administration at Columbia UniversityColumbia University officially known as Columbia University in the City of New York is a private institution of higher education. It is one of the world's foremost research universities and a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1754 under a royal charter.

Funt died in Pebble Beach, CaliforniaPebble Beach is a small town located on the Pacific coast in northern California. It is located in Monterey County between the towns of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove. The city of Monterey is a little farther to the north, and Big Sur is a bit to the in 1999 following a stroke.

Candid Camera is currently hosted by Allen's son Peter FuntPeter Funt is the son of acclaimed Candid Camera creator Allen Funt and is also the current host of that show. He has also written numerous articles for the New York Times and TV Guide''..


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