Episode
Guest Star: Truth or Consequences
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- Apr 13, 2026
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- 1218
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Summary
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 .