Paul Alter

Paul Alter, Born in Chicago, Illinois, is an American TV game-show director and producer. His career spanned fifty years and he is credited for producing and directing over 60 game shows and other productions. He studied at NYU the Yale School of Drama from where he graduated. Before starting his TV career, he also studied piano with Teddy Wilson, from the Benny Goodman Quartet and for that matter was a talented musician. Composing the 1969 theme music for To Tell the Truth, he finally put his talent to use. He is best known for his work on "I've Got a Secret", "To Tell the Truth", "What's My Line", "Password", "Family Feud" and "The Price is Right", "Man Against Crime", "Playhouse 90", "Perry Como Show", Member of ASCAP, DGA and other shows. He entered the entertainment industry in 1950 when he was hired as director for "Beat the Clock". After exploring the opportunities of the game shows arena he became a key figure in the field. Paul Alter has had a long- lasting association with M