11 Facts About Paul Alter

Paul Alter was an American television director, specializing in game shows for Mark Goodson Productions.

Later on, Paul Alter would put his talent to use composing the 1969 theme for To Tell the Truth.

Paul Alter directed both versions of The Price Is Right, beginning with the original NBC version in New York starring Bill Cullen that ran from 1956 to 1965.

Paul Alter was relieved of his position as director of The Price Is Right in 2000 by Pearson Television due to an unfavorable deposition against host Bob Barker.

Paul Alter directed the original version of Family Feud which ran on ABC from 1976 to 1985.

When Family Feud was revived in 1988, Paul Alter directed that version as well until October 1990, when Paul Alter left the show to direct To Tell the Truth.

Paul Alter retired following his departure from The Price Is Right.

In 1980, Paul Alter submitted to the Walt Disney Company a story treatment about a kid who, due to a genetic accident, grew to an enormous size, which he based on his granddaughter's knocking over toys.

Paul Alter sued Disney that year, claiming several similarities between that movie and his treatment.

Paul Alter's case went to trial in 1993, which resulted in the jury awarding him $300,000.

Paul Alter died of natural causes on June 11,2011, in Los Angeles, California; he was 89.