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To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 11:15 pm
by Barry S.
Could "My name is --" be a reference to the game show To Tell The Truth? I have no evidence to support this other than the fact that the show was airing in syndication in 1970 when the letter was written, and each segment was introduced by three people saying "My name is..."

Here's an example:

To Tell The Truth - The Doodle Book

Re: To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:26 am
by thedude
In my personal opinion, I think your idea that the phrase "My name is" was inspired by the the show to To Tell the Truth, is highly possible and plays to Z's love of playing games. Great find.

Re: To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:32 am
by Jarlve
Wondering if one of the names mentioned in the show fits the cipher.

Re: To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:39 am
by Tahoe27
Pretty sure this has been discussed here. Zodiac "suspect" Edward Wayne Edwards" was a participant on that show.

Re: To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:48 am
by Tahoe27
It is mentioned with the last post here via zodiackiller.com: http://zodiackiller.fr.yuku.com/topic/4 ... hk_-_nBzRY

...and I know it's been brought up here too.

Re: To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:00 pm
by Barry S.
Tahoe27 wrote:It is mentioned with the last post here via zodiackiller.com: http://zodiackiller.fr.yuku.com/topic/4 ... hk_-_nBzRY

...and I know it's been brought up here too.


Interesting, Tahoe. He's listed as "Eddie Edwards" auto mechanic in the online episode guide here: To Tell The Truth 0945. His episode aired in the 1971-1972 season.

The show filmed in NYC, so it's unlikely Z was ever a contestant, but you never know.

Re: To Tell The Truth

PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:06 pm
by Barry S.
Jarlve wrote:Wondering if one of the names mentioned in the show fits the cipher.


It might be worth a try to plug some in. I haven't located a complete list of contestants for the show, however, there are quite a few named on the below website. If there's a name of interest that someone wants to check as a contestant, the webmaster seems like he might be willing to help.

To Tell The Truth on the web