Guest Star: Truth or Consequences
From Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs by Adam Graham| Old Time Radio Host
April 13, 2026 · 20 min · Season 6 · Episode 10
About this episode
This episode features a special adaptation of the quiz show Truth or Consequences, highlighting its blend of trivia, comedy, and audience interaction.
This episode presents a special Guest Star adaptation of the long-running quiz show Truth or Consequences, hosted by Ralph Edwards. Originally created as a fast-paced blend of trivia, comedy, and audience participation, the program challenged contestants to answer simple questions—or face humorous and often unpredictable consequences. In this condensed version, listeners experience the show’s signature mix of playful deception, audience interaction, and offbeat stunts. From a tongue-in-cheek “mind-reading” experiment to a lighthearted comedy test involving an unsuspecting participant, the episode captures the spirit that made Truth or Consequences one of the most enduring entertainment programs of its era. Produced as part of a public service broadcast promoting U.S. Savings Bonds, this adaptation also reflects how popular entertainment formats were used to support national initiatives in the postwar years. Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.net Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .
People in this episode
Host: Adam Graham
Topics covered
- quiz show
- trivia
- comedy
- audience participation
- entertainment history
Keywords
- Truth or Consequences
- Ralph Edwards
- quiz show
- comedy
- audience participation
- U.S. Savings Bonds
- entertainment history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Savings Bonds
Books & works: Truth or Consequences
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