The show involved concealed cameras filming ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations, sometimes involving trick props, such as a desk with drawers that pop open when one is closed or a car with a hidden extra gas tank. When the joke was revealed, victims were told the show's catchphrase, "Smile, you're on Candid Camera." The catchphrase became a song with music and lyrics by Sid Ramin.
Today
we're sharing a classic episode from 1962 in which the Candid Camera crew placed a basket with a 26-year-old "baby" on doorsteps and waited to see the homeowners' reactions. A note attached to the baby said "Take good care of Johnny. He is a good boy."
Enjoy!