Charles Van Doren
1926
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Quotes
Biography
Charles Van Doren was an American academic, writer, and television personality. He gained widespread fame in the 1950s as a contestant on the popular quiz show 'Twenty-One.' Van Doren's rise to national prominence was marred by the revelation of his involvement in the show's rigging, which sparked a public scandal and led to significant changes in television programming and regulations. Despite the controversy, he continued his career in academia and writing, contributing to various publications and maintaining a legacy intertwined with one of the most notable scandals in American television history.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I wanted desperately to win, and my story then was that I wanted to help the program. In the months ahead after I won, I wanted to take that money. One year after I won, I wanted to try to give it back.
2
I could never understand the stories about 'bad' Doctor Van Doren. I have never been a doctor, or even wanted to be one... I never have had much heart for surveys.
3
That is the one thing that's got me worried: many people are misinterpreting my intentions.
4
I am rooting for the Rangers and have been for a long time. I like the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
5
Yes, I have temper outbursts. It's really a bad habit. You just have a short burst of being irritable.