Back That Fact
1953-10-22 · 30 min / episode · ★ 8.0
Back That Fact is a short-lived American game show that aired on ABC from October 22 to November 26, 1953. This was the first TV game show for creator/producers Jack Barry and Dan Enright. Borscht Belt comedian and syndicated columnist Joey Adams was the emcee, with actress Hope Lange and actor Al Kelly as his assistants and Carl Caruso as the announcer. Back That Fact was broadcast from New York City.
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- Dan Enright, Jack Barry
- Production companies
- Barry & Enright Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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