TO TELL THE TRUTH
PROPS/EQUIPMENT: Two long tables, Cowboy and Indian costumes, war paint,
applause sign, scripts printed or memorized
DETAILS: Spoofing the game show "To Tell the Truth," this idea is a lot of fun with a
Western theme. Good costuming and uninhibited performers will aid in the success of
this skit.
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Narrator: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the exciting game show "TO TELL THE
TRUTH." Let's not waste any time; gentlemen, would you please introduce yourselves...
Running Nose: My name is George Custer!
Custer: My name is George Custer!
Chief Geritol: Kappa hinon ichno coochie George Custer!
Narrator: Which of these three men is the real General George Armstrong Custer? We
will find out today as we play "TO TELL THE TRUTH” (Applause) And now here is the
star of the show, Blink Nightengale! (Applause)
B: Thank you, thank you, and welcome to the show. Before we get started, let's
meet our wonderful panel, who has the job of trying to guess the true identity of
these men (pointing to the three Custers). First of all, from Breath Valley,
Lackafomia, we have Miss Connie (Applause). Then from Dry Gulp, North
Dakodak, we have Miss Cathy (Applause). Then from Itchatoe, New Texico, we
have Miss Peggy (Applause). And finally, from the Mudsock Tribe, No-reservation
Reservation, it's Miss Joyce (Applause). Welcome panel, and we'll get
started right after Don tells us what our contestants might win.
N: Thanks, Blink! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, our contestants today will receive a 5second shopping spree at the new "Calorie Counter's Candy Corner!" Yes, there
you will find M & M's, York Peppennint Patties, Three Musketeers, Baby Ruths,
Twix, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kats and Butterfingers. All those delicious
goodies that you can "Eat" today and "Wear" tomorrow. That's at "Calorie
Counter's Candy Corner;'! Thanks, Blink!
B: Thanks Don! O.K., let's quickly review the rules of the game. Our panel will ask
questions of the three Custers. When the whistle sounds, they will then try to
decide which one is telling the truth. If our mystery quest is able to fool the
panel, he will win a weekend at the beautiful Little Big Horn in sunny North
Dakodak. Are you ready, panel?
(While the rules were being discussed, one of the panel falls asleep, another is making
paper airplanes, and the other two are arm wrestling. The quickly return to normal when
Blink calls on them.)
B: Let's start with Miss Peggy!
P: Thank you, Blink. My first question is to #1. Sir, is it true that you really do like
Indians?
R: Yes, that's true. As a matter of fact, I think of them as my own family.
P: That's good. #3, what made you want to become a famous general?
Ch: Kappa hinon ichno coochie George Custer (with a great, big toothy smile).
B: Miss Cathy, we go to you now.
Ca: Thank you, Blink. Imposter #2, is it true that you are a personal friend of Sitting
Bull, the great Indian chief?
Cu: No, but I'm dying to meet him.
Ca: #3, are you a personal friend of Sitting Bull?
Ch: Kappa hinon ichno coochie George Custer (big smile).
B: Let's go now to Miss Connie.
(WHISTLE!)
Co: Thank you, Blink. #2, what has been your greatest contribution to society?
Cu: That has to be the pies my wife bakes. They are so good that ...
Co: Do you mean Custer pies?
Cu: Oh, you've heard of them already!
Co: I see ... #3, do you plan on writing a book about your experiences with the
Indians?
Ch: Kappa hinon ichno coochie George Custer (big smile).
Bl: And now finally to you, Miss Joyce.
J: Thank you, Blink. #1, how did Sitting Bull get his name?
R: He got his name for his great rodeo ability of staying on the bucking bulls.
J: That's understandable. Let's go to #2. Do you like Indians?
Cu: Only if they are dead!
J: That's understandable too. #1, how does your wife feel about Indians?
R: What wife?
B: Sorry to break you off, Joyce, but it is time to move back to Peggy.
P: #2, why did you choose this profession?
Cu: My mother wouldn't take me to violin lessons, and the singing classes were too
expensive, so my mother made me play Cowboys and Indians. I guess I've just stuck with
it.
P: O.K. and #3, what are your: goals for life?
Ch: Kappa hinon ichno coochie George Custer (smile).
Whistle!
B: Well, panel, that of course marks the end of the question time. Mark your ballots
and we'll see who you will pick to be the real George Armstrong Custer. Is it #1? Is it #2?
Or is it #3? Peggy, we'll start with you; who do you think it is?
P: Well, Blink, it was a tough decision but I'll have to go with #1. Anybody that
knows how Sitting Bull got his name must indeed be as knowledgeable about
Indians as George Custer.
B: O.K.; that is one for #1. Cathy?
Ca: Yes, Blink. I'll have to pick #3. Mainly because he was the only one consistent
with his answers.
B: O.K., one for #1 and one for #3. How about you, Connie?
Co: I'll have to pick #3 also, Blink. He looks meaner and more of an Indian killer
than 1, and I hate Custer pies.
B: I know what you mean about those pies, Connie, and finally to you Joyce.
J: I don't care what they said. #1 is the cutest, so I'm voting for him.
B: So the votes are in. Two votes for #1; none for #2; and two votes for #3. Will the
real General George Armstrong Custer please stand up?
(3 sits with a big smile on his face. 1 and 2 stand together, look at each other, and 1
quickly sits down. Applause!)
B: So the panel has been fooled!
J: I still think #1 is cuter!
B: Well, let's meet the other contestants. #1 is a brave of the Catchacold tribe and is
currently working on his Eagle Badge for Boy Scouts, will you please welcome Running
Nose (Applause). #3 is a member of the Oldgraymare tribe and is the oldest remaining
Indian from the time that the white man first set foot on sacred soil; will you please
welcome Chief Geritol (Applause).
J:Thank you men for playing our game, and as consolation prizes each of you will
receive a copy of the adventures of Tonto and his faithful companion, the Lone Ranger.
(Applause!)
B: Now General Custer, stand and tell us something about yourself.
Cu: Those pies that my wife bakes are delicious, they just melt in your mouth, the
crust is so light ...
(At this point Chief Geritol and Running Nose let out a war-hoop and kidnap Custer,
physically carrying him out.)
Blink: Eh, that's all that we have time for folks. Remember to tune in to our evening
program. "What's My Lie" ... Until then, for the panel, this is Blink Nightengale
saying ... Sooooooo Long! (Applause!)