Herb Stempel

Former contestant on Twenty One

Herb Stempel was a contestant on the popular game show Twenty One in the 1950s. He became a vocal critic of the show's practices after being forced to lose to Charles Van Doren. Stempel's allegations of cheating led to a Congressional investigation and changes to the show's format. He has since become a prominent figure in the history of television game shows. Stempel has written about his experiences and has spoken...