Charles Van Doren Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Van Doren.

Charles Van Doren (1926-2019) was an American writer and television personality. He gained widespread fame as a contestant on the quiz show "Twenty-One" in the late 1950s. Van Doren's captivating appearance and impressive knowledge made him a beloved figure on the show, but it was later revealed that he had been receiving answers in advance, causing a major scandal. After this scandal, Van Doren withdrew from the public eye and pursued a career in academia, becoming an accomplished writer and professor. He will always be remembered as a central figure in the quiz show scandal that shook the nation.