2007-05-07 11:53:07 · 4 answers · asked by mj69 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Originally called "Hot Springs", it took the name of a popular radio program in 1950, when Truth or Consequences host Ralph Edwards announced that he would do the program from the first town that renamed itself after the show. Ralph Edwards came to the town during the first weekend of May for the next fifty years. This event was called the "Fiesta" and included a beauty contest, parade, and a stage show. The town was also the fictional hometown of Cactus Jack, one of the several professional wrestling personas of Mick Foley.
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2007-05-07 15:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Originally called "Hot Springs", it took the name of a popular radio program in 1950, when Truth or Consequences host Ralph Edwards announced that he would do the program from the first town that renamed itself after the show. Ralph Edwards came to the town during the first weekend of May for the next fifty years.
2007-05-07 12:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The television show paid the town to change its name to "Truth or Consequences." This happened in the 40s or 50s. (edit: 1950) It used to be called Hot Springs NM.
2007-05-07 12:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by C_Bar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The TV show from the 50's
2007-05-07 14:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋