The Moment of Truth

Good to see you!

It has been some time since we have seen a good game show (Albeit, most of reality shows are games), however today I bring new game show news...

Tonight Fox will debut The Moment of Truth (Formerly known as Nothing But The Truth - which I actually preferred) before millions of viewers after American Idol.

Although not an original, the show is a version of the worldwide Colombian sensation that has been franchised around the world in some 25 other countries (Of course, in the U.K.).


According to friends at Fox:
THE MOMENT OF TRUTH is the game show that puts participants to the test the lie detector test to reveal whether or not they are telling the truth for a chance to win half a million dollars. Participants answer 21 increasingly personal questions honestly, as determined by a polygraph, to win the money.

Can you say, "Squirm"?
Now, I am not one for answering questions and I do not particularly answer questions well for that matter - my answers are usually comprised of too little information or too much irrelevant information (aka "The Politician's Response" - Depending upon to whom I am speaking).

In fact, thinking about it "Squirm" would have been better name for this show...

Anyway, the show will be hosted by Mark Wahlberg (No, not the Marky Mark Wahlberg, the former host of Joe Millionaire - remember?) and promises to be uncomfortable by asking questions contestants such as have you ever lied to get a job?; do you like your mother-in-law?; do you really care about starving children in Africa?; have you ever stolen anything from work?; and have you ever cheated on your spouse?

Truth in Entertainment?
Never. I say let's step-it-up and forget about the 'safe' questions.

Let's have some real controversy by asking questions about the law (A sure way to bring the discomfort) such as, have you ever driven 60 MPH in a 35 MPH zone?; do you intentionally cut people off in traffic?; have you ever lied to get out of a speeding ticket?; do you have unpaid parking tickets? Tell the truth....

The intention is that tougher questions could be difficult because participants reveal their answers in front of spouses, relatives and friends, who are in the audience hanging on every word....While strapped to a lie detector.

The Fun We Could Have...
Having said, if such questions are difficult for the average person to answer, I am already busy dreaming up spin-off shows such as a Celebrity Moment of Truth as the next versions of the show.

Even Better, a Politician's Moment of Truth - Could you imagine? Quite frankly, watching 'Politicos' strapped to a lie detector would be far more interesting to watch than the debates - let's get some real answers for a change.

The Value of Truth or The Cost of a Lie?
Ah-ha! Promotions for the show tout, "What deep dark secret will someone divulge for hundreds of thousands of dollars?"

Wait, wait, wait - You mean people would risk their entire suburban life, love, family, and career for a few measly hundreds of thousands of dollars? That is not NEARLY enough money to tell the truth...

The show airs tonight on Fox at 9 PM.



*The above image for the show, The Moment of Truth is courtesy of Fox Broadcasting.