Left
To Tell the Truth (1969) shortly before Christmas 1976 to undergo surgery;
Bill Cullen, and later
Joe Garagiola, took over as substitute hosts for the
remainder of the syndicated show's 1976-77 season. Moore returned for
one final show, taped June 26, 1977 (and promoted as the season
premiere of "Truth's" 1977-78 season), where he announced his
retirement and handed the hosting duties over to Garagiola.