"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."

Charles Van Doren (1926)
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About Charles Van Doren

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.

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