Garry Moore (January 31, 1915 – November 28, 1993) was an American entertainer, game show host and comedian best known for his work in television. Born Thomas Garrison Morfit III, Moore entered show business as a radio personality in the 1940s and was a television host on several game and variety show programs during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.After dropping out of high school, Moore found success as a radio host and then moved on to the television industry. He hosted The Garry Moore Show, and the game shows I've Got a Secret and To Tell the Truth. He became known for his bow ties and his crew cut, though he refrained from both fashions later in his career.After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 1976, Moore retired from the television industry, making a few rare television appearances. He spent the last years of his life in South Carolina and at his summer home in Maine. He died on November 28, 1993.
Lily Moore, Gus Moore, Saoirse Moore, Jack Moore, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got The Blues, Empty Rooms
Parents
Winnie Moore, Bobby Moore, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got The Blues, Empty Rooms
Siblings
Cliff Moore, Pat Moore, Michelle Moore, Maggie Moore, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got The Blues, Empty Rooms
Awards
Peabody Award
Music Groups
Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Skid Row, BBM
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best TV Star - Female, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction and Scenic Design, Golden Globe Award for Best TV Show, Primetime Emmy Award for Best Contributing to Daytime Programmin...
TV Shows
I've Got a Secret, The Garry Moore Show, To Tell the Truth (1956), To Tell The Truth (1969)
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Trademark
1
Crewcut and bow tie
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Fact
1
His family resided at 1335 Bolton Street in the Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore during the 1910s, 1920s, 1930s.
2
Gary was the nickname taken from his middle name of Garrison.
3
His father Mason Morfit was an attorney. His mother's name was Louise.
4
He attended and graduated from the prestigious McDonogh School in Owings Mills, MD, and boarded there for extended periods.
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He was awarded two Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 1718 Vine St. and for Television at 1680 Vine St.
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His final TV appearance was on The Second Annual TV Hall Of Fame Awards in 1984. He was there to honor his most famous protege, Carol Burnett.
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Left To Tell the Truth (1969) shortly before Christmas 1976 to undergo surgery; Bill Cullen, and later Joe Garagiola, took over as substitute hosts for the remainder of the syndicated show's 1976-77 season. Moore returned for one final show, taped June 26, 1977 (and promoted as the season premiere of "Truth's" 1977-78 season), where he announced his retirement and handed the hosting duties over to Garagiola.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
General Foods Opening Night
1963
TV Movie
It Happened to Jane
1959
Garry Moore - Host 'I've Got a Secret'
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1954
TV Series
The Schaefer Century Theatre
1952
TV Series
Fireside Theatre
1952
TV Series
David
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Black and White Overnight
2001
TV Series
Host ('I've Got a Secret' 1952-1964)
Sally Jessy Raphael
1990
TV Series
Himself
The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1979
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Comedy Series
CBS: On the Air
1978
TV Mini-Series documentary
To Tell the Truth
1975-1977
TV Series
Himself - Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1974-1975
TV Series
Himself - TV Host / Himself
This Is Your Life
1971
TV Series
Himself
The David Frost Show
1970
TV Series
Himself
The Carol Burnett Show
1968-1969
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1969
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Match Game
1969
TV Series
Himself - Team Captain
Laugh-In
1969
TV Series
Himself
The Hollywood Squares
1968
TV Series
Himself - Panelist
The Garry Moore Show
1958-1967
TV Series
Himself - Host
I've Got a Secret
1952-1966
TV Series
Himself - Moderator / Himself - Host / Himself - Celebrity Guest
The Crazy World of Laurel and Hardy
1966
Documentary
Narrator
Freedom Spectacular
1964
TV Movie
Himself
Password All-Stars
1961-1963
TV Series
Himself - Celebrity Contestant
To Tell the Truth
1962
TV Series
Himself - Panelist
The 14th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1962
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Program Achievements in the Fields of Variety and Music - Variety and Presenter
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
TV Series
Himself, Narrator
The Jack Benny Program
1961
TV Series
Himself
What's My Line?
1950-1961
TV Series
Himself - Panelist / Himself - Mystery Guest / Himself - Mystery Guest #2
Sunday Showcase
1961
TV Series
Himself
The Red Skelton Hour
1959-1961
TV Series
Himself - Guest Host / Himself
CBS Fall Preview Special: Seven Wonderful Nights
1961
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Right Man
1960
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The Steve Allen Plymouth Show
1959
TV Series
Himself - Recipient
Timex All-Star Jazz Show
1958
TV Series
Himself - Host
A Private Little Party for a Few Chums
1957
TV Movie documentary
Himself (Introduction Speaker)
Playhouse 90
1957
TV Series
Himself - Host
Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall
1957
TV Series
Himself
Mr. Broadway
1957
TV Movie
Himself, Narrator
Producers' Showcase
1957
TV Series
Himself - Host
The George Gobel Show
1955-1957
TV Series
Himself
The Garry Moore Show
1957
TV Series
Himself - Host
The Ed Sullivan Show
1956
TV Series
Himself
Person to Person
1955
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Jackie Gleason Show
1954
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest Host
The Name's the Same
1952
TV Series
Himself - Panelist
Songs for Sale
1952
TV Series
Himself
Wonderful Town, U.S.A.
1951
TV Series
Himself
Premiere
1951
TV Special
Himself
The Frank Sinatra Show
1950
TV Series
Himself - Comedian
The Ed Wynn Show
1950
TV Series
Himself
Texaco Star Theatre
1948
TV Series
Himself - Comedian
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tab Hunter Confidential
2015
Documentary
Himself
Arnie
2014
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself - Host ('I've Got a Secret')
Summer Colony
2013
Video documentary
Himself
Gloria: In Her Own Words
2011
TV Movie documentary
Himself
American Masters
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
Sputnik Fever
2007
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
In the Shadow of the Moon
2007
Documentary
Himself
Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story
2005
Documentary
Himself
Haack: The King of Techno
2004
Documentary
Game Show Host
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2001
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion
1993
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The First Annual Comedy Hall of Fame
1993
TV Movie
Himself
The Best of Gleason 2
1988
TV Movie
Himself
TV's Funniest Game Show Moments
1984
TV Special
Himself
Screen Snapshots 7855: Pennies from Hollywood
1955
Short
Himself
Screen Snapshots: Hollywood's Greatest Comedians
1953
Documentary short
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1960
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Television
On 8 February 1960. At 1680 Vine Street
1960
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Radio
On 8 February 1960. At 1718 Vine Street.
Known for movies
I've Got a Secret (1952-1966) as Himself - Moderator / Himself - Host / Himself - Celebrity Guest
The Garry Moore Show (1958-1967) as Himself - Host
The Match Game (1969) as Himself - Team Captain
What's My Line? (1950-1961) as Himself - Panelist / Himself - Mystery Guest / Himself - Mystery Guest #2