Complete Clue List
Across
1. Collapse
4. Coherence, sometimes lacking in episodes of the TV series
7. Captivated, dazzled
8. Country where the TV series was produced (init.)
9. Currently, at this stage
10. Car sickness
13. 13A and 4D: "Candid Candid Camera", X-rated "What Do You ____ to a Naked ____?" (first word)
15. Change to this "peacock" network in 1949, renamed "Candid Camera" (init.)
17. Canadian hidden camera TV series: "Just ____ Laughs: Gags"
19. 16D and 19A: Catchphrase, "Smile, you're on ____ ____" (second word)
22. Co-host (1991-1992) was ____ LaRue
24. Common canine; one prank saw a hairdresser cutting both people's and dog's hair
25. Contracted
26. Caricatures, parodies: "____ up"
27. Caused by (3,2)
Down
1. Compartment
2. Cheerio; a French farewell when the TV series was not renewed in 2014
3. Concealed, as with recording equipment
4. 13A and 4D: "Candid Candid Camera", X-rated "What Do You ____ to a Naked ____?" (second word)
5. Copious amounts
6. Comically whacky, like many segments in this TV series
11. Commotion, fuss
12. "Candid Microphone" was broadcast on this network in 1948 (init.)
14. Convey, on television or radio
16. 16D and 19A: Catchphrase, "Smile, you're on ____ ____" (first word)
17. Concentration OR visual equipment adjustment
18. CBS daytime replay of the TV series (sing.)
20. Compere: Allen Funt filled this role in much of the TV show's early history
21. Classic ____ CD, home media format, "Candid Microphone" (1960)
23. Crafts' partner