To Tell The Truth Themes 1956-1990

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[@fillup40]

Thanks for preserving this.

[@steveperry1344]

my alltime favorite game show was "to tell the truth" with bud collier as host. the theme song is always in my head.

[@JoeL-kn9tc]

2:25 to 4:35 is by far the greatest theme of TTTT. It has a beautiful sound and pace and was timed perfectly with the guests on the show. Kudos to Bud Collyer and all the panelists during the first 10 years of the show.

[@platoonboss]

It’s the one that I remember best!

[@detroitjack0325]

I agree this is by far the best theme music! Hearing this version theme of "To Tell The Truth" makes me feel like I'm 10 years old!

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Forget the lyrics. Everybody knows that "ba - ba, ba, ba, ba - ba, ba, ba…" was ALL that was needed to be said and was PERFECT way to begin a game show!

[@ModSquads]

"Baa ba, ba b, b, baba..." Translation: Your absolutely right 😂

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

4:28--I don't think this part was used on the air in the Bud Collyer years, but it should've been--perhaps as the contestants exited the stage after each game.

[@bandcouver]

Being born in '66 and growing up in the 70's, the theme I remember ,naturally, is the one from the 1969-1978 series with Gary Moore. It was brought back for the later 90's season ,which I missed. I think they should bring the 69-78 theme back for the new series. To me, it's as natural to the series as the late 60's to early 2000's 'Hockey Night In Canada' theme.

[@grantlevy5733]

Thanks for putting this together! I don't know where you got the full versions of these themes, but it's great fun to hear them.

[@UNOwen1]

4:41 a bit of quintessentially brilliant late 60's game show music. Gary Moore-era, and listening to this really gets you in the mood to WATCH.📺

[@PatrioticPirate]

I have NEVER heard that (8:21) version... THIS IS GREAT! Garry Moore would be proud! rip Garry

[@PatrioticPirate]

Kevin Clements That sounds like The Manhattan Transfer, doesn't it?

[@feliciasingleton261]

PatrioticPirate The Manhattan Transfer had two men, two women in that group...this group sounds R & B, could be either Take 6 or Shai

[@c3po626]

You hit the nail on the head, the group that recorded this lovely throwback for truth 90, which never sadly got used, was take 6. They were so amazing.

[@njn3]

i think you're right Felicia... sounds like Take 6 to me

[@ModSquads]

@@c3po626 The discovery of old gems and more recent covers, all by talented artists and musicians, is what keeps me curious about music. So thankful for the time I can save because of KZbin and knowledgeable music lovers as yourself. It was a fun Sunday venture to visit the music stores in the past, but this is more convenient. Thanks

[@platoonboss]

The second version is the one that I remember from the early 1960’s. I was humming it in bed one night when my brother down the hall started doing it really loud to get me to shut up and probably to embarrass me.

[@lw6134]

funny way to remember it😂

[@70humdinger94]

If you don't recognize the image at the very beginning (guy with a beard holding up a lamp), that is Diogenes in search for an honest man. The pilot episode was hosted by Mike Wallace and included an audience vote (which took too long in my opinion).

[@kevinbutler1955NYC]

When CBS TV Pick up the series.."To Tell The Truth"was hosted by Bud Collyer.

[@rockvilleraven]

The pilot title was "Nothing But The Truth"

[@ModSquads]

@@rockvilleraven I'm diggin' that title

[@ericpurkey7502]

Kitty Carisle was on to the truth from 1956 to 1990 very version.

[@videojeffrobetustak5129]

I had the hots for Kitty Carlisle in those early seasons.

[@saml760]

The 1968 TTTT theme can be found at the Television Production Music Museum website tvpmm.com along with all of the 1968 music and a clip of the closing of the (9/6/1968 CBS finale. Its well worth listening to and downloading as i have!!

[@Hank13665]

It's behind a paywall.

[@MrTrashcan1]

I was born in 1956, so my earliest recollection of TTTT was the second version, which I knew very well. I actually don't remember watching the syndicated 69-78 series, but I must have, because I remember that theme and the incidental music used on those shows. As much as I liked the 61-67 theme, there is no question that the 69-78 is the best--I can't get this out of my head. As far as the bah, bah, bah, check out Mason Williams's vocal version of Baroque-a-nova for possible inspiration. Soooo late '60s. Also notice the syncopation and odd time signatures. In the later versions they extended measures to make it 4/4 throughout--probably to make it easier to play. Also, I have always loved the sweet harmony and sound of the '60s and '70s. For some reason, pretty sounding music is considered uncool and unsophisticated and therefore the need to jazz up the theme and add dissonance for later versions---not my taste.

[@peterschau3093]

Very nice presentation of music & graphics. Great sound quality as well. I wish you had the only one missing is the theme track from 67 to 68. I'm sure it's hard to find.

[@David-yw2lv]

It was dinky.May have led to its cancelation by CBS.

[@mikewrasman5103]

I do remember the first two lyrics. I've been watching TTTT since I was a kid.

[@alexkije]

LOVE the 2nd version at 2:29. Can't recall the exact name of the song. It's "Pixie" something.

[@easyaspi1177]

The song is called PETER PAN. The first version is the original by the Dolph Van der Linden Orchestra. The 2nd one is my favorite and is a different arrangement & more uptempo. I don't know what orchestra.

[@williamdunphy352]

The 2nd theme is by Robert Cobert. Also wrote the 2nd "Password" theme, the 2nd "The Price Is Right" theme, and the Pyramid theme music all versions.

[@jimstokes6742]

@Qunicy Holman Yeah. Played by the Metropole Orchestra conducted by Dolph van der Linden, who also composed it. Originally a production track on the Chappell music library. Now the DeWolfe library owns it.

[@LeoVargas94Oficial]

You forgot the theme from 1968.

[@David-yw2lv]

A longtime favorite of mine.However.Anthony Anderson's reboot got silly and ended up being a parody bordering on ridicule of the whole premise.

[@djdon60]

Just, by seeing the comments, when I logged in, I KNEW others("PP")were referencing the same version, that I rank, as one of the great, all-time television themes.I loved hearing the extended version-had it been a single record, I'd have bought it, immediately!

[@drcrumpler]

I agree. Back in the day I'd've spent money to get this theme on a .45, vocal or instrumental, it didn't matter....both were great!

[@mitchdakelman4470]

The first theme sounds something that Robert Farnum would write. Many of his musical pieces were used my companies that made sponsored films

[@MKIVWWI]

The 3rd, vocal, version is head-and-shoulders the best. Ranks as one of the two greatest themes of all-time (along with "Password" of the same time).

[@garryjohnson9918]

Love the theme from 6:41-9:00

[@cutemimi25]

To Tell the Truth is coming back this summer on ABC hope they used the theme playing from 8:28-10:28 or the instrumental version from 10:29-12:34

[@capnhawk51]

I saw a preview of it today. No familiar theme song and the format looks like it totally sucks. Bring back Bud Collyer and Garry Moore!

[@cutemimi25]

I actually like the new format, compared to the 80s version that's the worst out of the bunch, the Twitter lie makes it more interesting.

[@frankney8284]

I believe they're both dead.

[@MrBMulla]

The new ABC version of TTTT is Horrible !!!! The panel doesn’t even ask questions in order . One panelist ask one question and the other interrupts and makes a stupid comment .

[@cutemimi25]

@@MrBMulla It is kinda dumb but I still think the 80's version the worst.

[@jimstokes6742]

This song is called PETER PAN. There are other versionings of this same melody. Thus, the song is called PETER PAN. Hence, a rose is a rose is a rose, even if if it is blue, green or red. Got that?

[@kensmith7048]

is there a place where you can actually see or read the lyrics?

[@vetmar41]

You forgot the 2000 syndicated theme.

[@cutemimi25]

***** Well it's misleading since the thumbnail is the 2000 logo, that's probably why vetmar41 said "You forgot the 2000 syndicated theme"

[@cutemimi25]

***** Okay but it's just something I wanted to point out.

[@Rodin99]

the only versions I know and enjoy are the fifties and early sixties. and I like the exciting opening of the fifties version best of all. the other decades...didn't realize it existed. and the version I saw two weeks ago sunday was truly horrible.

[@WolfpackEntertainmentYT]

Personally, there are a few people that did this show justice. Here are my opinions: Garry Moore Mark Goodson Alex Trebek Gordon Elliott Swann and Garagiola can screw off imo,

[@steveperry1344]

bud collier was my favorite host.

[@David-yw2lv]

​@@steveperry1344Tragically,he declined the syndicated version because of failing health.He died in 1970.

[@steveperry1344]

ok, thnx.@@David-yw2lv

[@donaldaglipay9366]

I disagree with the year Bud Collier died Bud did not make it to 1970, he died in 1968, his last words to Mark Goodson re: hosting the new/ syndicated version of TTTT....." I don't feel I'm up to it" or something to that measure, shortly after that, he died from a circulatory ailment. Bud was a very hard working man. and very spiritual man.. Bud was up for anything, from the radio voice of Superman in the 1940s animated series to host of TTTT for a good 12 years till the game show closed Only lived to be 61 years of age, gone way too soon....

[@David-yw2lv]

Anthony Anderson turned it into a silly parody.

[@someguy23475]

You forgot the 1968 CBS daytime theme.

[@David-yw2lv]

It was lousy.I was watching on a day off from school,when I heard it I thought how dinky it was.Maybe that was why CBS cancelled the show The producers did a good thing when they dumped that theme.

[@georgeshelton6281]

This was right long before Bud Collyer ever did the voice of 'Batman' for the children's CBS Saturday morning cartoon series. Since I like Batmite much better than Batman's dog Ace. I even Google searched for the Batmite deviantarts. I also wonder whatever has happened to Bud Collyer? I just haven't checked. Some public spectacles' deaths have completely flown under the radar. ✔️ ✅️ ☑️ ✔️ 😀

[@gildersleevefan67]

No...... Bud Collier was the voice of Superman in the animated shorts, the radio show and the 1960s animated series. Olan Soule was the voice of Batman in the 60s and into Super Friends. Adam West was the voice on The New Adventures of Batman and then eventually replaced Soule on Super Friends.

[@georgeshelton6281]

@gildersleevefan67 I've read from the book called Total Television made by Alex McNeill. That's how I got this information about who was first the voice of the CBS animated Batman cartoon series. It's all about the New Adventures of Batman cartoon series, which got started in 1977.

[@gildersleevefan67]

@@georgeshelton6281 but Bud Collier was never the voice of Batman. Never

[@georgeshelton6281]

@@gildersleevefan67 I MEANT DID YOU READ FROM THE BOOK?

[@gildersleevefan67]

@@georgeshelton6281 what point are you trying to make. I didn't read the book, but have read enough others and have listened to or watched the shows to tell you Bud Collier was Superman not Batman