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Today marks the 40th anniversary since Tattletales debuted on television. It debuted February 18, 1974 on CBS. Bert Convy hosted this Newlywed Game clone. It ran from 1974-1978. Several celebrities and their spouses competed, answering various questions. Correct answers earned money. The studio audience was divided into 3 sections. Those people split whatever was won. Various celebrities appeared on this show, including several game show hosts. In fact, in 1974, Gene Rayburn hosted a week while Bert Convy played the game. They did a few more emcee weeks where hosts such as Gene, Bob Barker, Richard Dawson, and Jack Narz, and a few others hosted while Bert played the game.

The show was cancelled in 1978, but returned in 1982, with the same set, and a new theme. Unfortunately some of the 70's regulars did not appear on this version. However, several new celebrities appeared on this version. It ran until 1984.

I loved this show. It gave me several laughs. Too bad I didn't have GSN when they aired it. I thought Bert was the perfect fit for this. He made mistakes, but not ones that screwed up the game (yeah I'm talking about Super Password). Happy 40th Tattletales.