To Tell the Truth

A game show from the 60’s Filmed, of course, in black and white, Is something we’ve been watching, Though its relevance is slight. Contestants all pretend to have A job that sounds real cool, But two are just imposters And the panel they must fool. The panelists (all four of them) Are famous in the arts And get to ask some questions Showing off their charm and smarts. The answers to their queries Help them guess who’s telling lies And when the “real” contestant stands, It’s always a surprise. The setup is so innocent, Back from another age, When something oh-so-simple Was enough to thus engage. A little trip into the past Reminds us how things were With many aspects of that life I really do prefer.