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Charles Van Doren was an American academic and television personality who gained fame as a contestant on the quiz show "Twenty-One" during the 1950s. His success on the show, however, was marred by a scandal involving quiz show rigging, which led to significant controversy and a congressional investigation. Despite the scandal, Van Doren's contributions to education and his subsequent work as a writer and lecturer remain notable aspects of his career.
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