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For other uses, see Garry Moore (disambiguation).Garry Moore (or Gary Moore, although Gary Moore is a musician) (January 31, 1915 – November 28, 1993) was born in Baltimore, Maryland as Thomas Garrison Morfit. He was a television host on several programs during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly game shows.
He was the first host of I've Got a Secret in 1952 (until 1964). He also hosted The Garry Moore Show, a daytime variety show, a Tuesday nighttime show and To Tell the Truth (1969 - 1977). His variety show gave many performers their break in show business, including Carol Burnett and Alan King. In the 1940s he appeared as part of a radio comedy team with the well established Jimmy Durante.
| Preceded byBud Collyer | Host of To Tell The Truth 1969–1977 |
Succeeded byJoe Garagiola |