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# Allen Funt

(1914–1999)   Television Producer   United States

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Allen Funt was a television producer from the United States, best known for *Allen Funt's candid microphone*.

## Quick Facts About Allen Funt

Born September 16, 1914

Died September 5, 1999

Nationality United States

Profession Television Producer

Notable works Allen Funt's candid microphone

## About Allen Funt

Allen Albert Funt was an American television producer, director, writer and television personality, best known as the creator and host of Candid Camera from the 1940s to 1980s, as either a regular television show or a television series of specials. Its most notable run was from 1960 to 1967 on CBS.

##  Quotes by Allen Funt

> [I learned the power of radio watching Eleanor Roosevelt do her show. I used to go up to Hyde Park and hold…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allen-funt/i-learned-the-power-of-radio-watching-eleanor-roosevelt-do-her-show-i/)

Allen Funt

[Bugs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bugs/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce1/allen-funt-102089_bugs_i-learned-the-power-of-radio-watching-el_524826.jpg)

> [When people are smiling they are most receptive to almost anything you want to teach them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allen-funt/when-people-are-smiling-they-are-most-receptive-to-almost-anything/)

Allen Funt

[Education](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/education/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/237/allen-funt-102089_education_when-people-are-smiling-they-are-most-re_1836586.jpg)

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