Candid Camera

About the TV show Candid Camera

Candid Camera is an American secret camera reality comedy TV show whose hosts are Peter Funt and Mayim Bialik. The show revolves around hidden cameras that capture people off-guard in hilarious situations. The catchphrase of the prank show is “Smile, you’re on Candid Camera”.

Release Date of Candid Camera TV show

This comedy TV show was released on 11th September, 2018.

Plot of Candid Camera TV show

This TV show is a modern take of a vintage show, and involves a hidden-camera that allows viewers to observe people's natural reactions when they find themselves in funny scenarios. The pranks are all pre-planned and played on unsuspecting people. Allen Funt hosted the original iteration of the show, and Candid Camera is hosted by his son Peter Funt along with Mayim Bialik from The Big Bang Theory.

Candid Camera episodes

This English comedy TV show has 10 episodes that can be streamed on ZEE5.

Episode 1

Dental patients are astonished when told their treatment would be online without a doctor’s physical presence. Megan Hilty surprises everyone by driving an engine-less car.

Episode 2

Freestyle rappers are presented with senseless lyrics. What will they do with non-existent words? A cheap Chicago flat without a bathroom is up for sale.

Episode 3

Show volunteers pretend to be high on drugs and claim water vapour gives them kicks.

Episode 4

An Arizona store refuses to serve straight customers. Reggie Jackson shows up at a dry-cleaning shop, surprising everyone.

Episode 5

Carnie Wilson plays a nervous tattoo artist and scares clients. A New York restaurant serves customers foam dishes.

Episode 6

Humorous tech pranks fill this episode, one being how call centre personnel deal with a sneezing patient.

Episode 7

A food store compounds shopping when it starts asking for three kinds of identification for every purchase.

Episode 8

Individuals are taken aback when they learn about a machine that eliminates tans. Customers are afterwards charged an in-store purchase fee, which they mistake for riches.

Episode 9

Restaurant staff wear germ masks, surprising all customers. A snack vending machine ejects carrots instead of candy.

Episode 10

A movie filled with commercials is played, frustrating viewers. Customers are shocked to see a waitress sampling food before serving it.

Candid Camera Cast and Crew

Cast

Hosts - Peter Funt, Mayim Bialik

Guest stars - Amanda Melby, Megan Hilty

Production Crew

Andrew Callahan

Joe O’Brien

Ankit Arvind Panchal

Chelsea Roh

Keith Cox

Music - Joel Beckerman

Did You Know?

1. The Funts have been experimenting with ways to make us smile at ourselves for almost 70 years.

2. An earlier iteration of the show was hosted by Bob Monkhouse.

FAQ about Candid Camera TV Show

Q1. Has Candid Camera featured any popular celebrities?

It has featured actors, directors, and writers, including Amanda Melby, Megan Hilty, and Carnie Wilson.