Quiz Kids, the kids’ version of Information Please, was a popular juvenile radio-TV quiz show that went on-air during the 1940s and 1950s. Conceptualized by Chicago public relation officer Louis G. Cowan, NBC aired this show on June 28, 1940 as a replacement for Alec Templeton Time. Bald Joe Kelly became the show’s quiz master, while Eliza Hickok and Rachel Stevenson were the researchers, gathering questions that will be asked by the quizmaster to the contestants. The contestants consisted of five wonderful kids who were qualified on the basis of their academic interests, intelligence, and personality. Every week, only the top three scorers would remain in the show and the other two will be replaced. Should a remaining contestant turn 16, he or she will not be allowed to participate anymore. Winning contestants were awarded with $100 savings.
When the show was aired again from January 12, 1956 to September 27, 1956, Clifton Fadiman served as the quizmaster. Quiz Kids was heard on the radio for 13 years. It also had its television adaptation (under NBC and CBS) which was seen from July 6, 1949 to July 5, 1953. Click here to read more about Quiz Kids, The
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Please enjoy these 133 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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| 06.28.1940 | quiz kids can you spell four of the five following words (audition) |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The program begins with the announcement that, "This program is prese... | |
| 12.25.1940 | quiz kids (027) what story's first line is 'marley was dead' | ||
| 02.26.1941 | quiz kids (036) what is the name of the largest island |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The program originates from New York City. The first question is, "Wh... | |
| 04.07.1941 | quiz kids quiz kids special broadcast from disney studios | ||
| 04.16.1941 | quiz kids (043) would you drink aqua fountus |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "Would you drink "Aqua Fountus?" Four of The Q... | |
| 06.11.1941 | quiz kids (051) what should i name my calf |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "Name a calf born on June 2nd." | |
| 11.05.1941 | quiz kids (072) what branch of the service wears black stockings |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "In what branch of the service do women wear b... | |
| 01.24.1943 | quiz kids (136) would you be pleased if 'varicella' paid you a visit |
+ Blue net, WENR, Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "W... | |
| 02.21.1943 | quiz kids (140) would a bathtub drain quicker if you stayed in it |
+ Blue Network. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Would a bathtub drain... | |
| 03.28.1943 | quiz kids (145) name these famous people, given their first names only |
+ Blue Network. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program originates from New York City. Th... | |
| 03.24.1946 | quiz kids (301) what husband gave his wife her only name |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What husband gave his wife the on... | |
| 06.16.1946 | quiz kids (313) father's day show | ||
| 07.21.1946 | quiz kids (318) if a brick weighs one pound plus one half brick |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question, "If a brick weighs one pound plus one... | |
| 03.09.1947 | quiz kids (351) where would you find a tribe of 'hope' indians |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Where would you find a troop of "H... | |
| 05.18.1947 | quiz kids (361) if you dug a hole from denver to sea level |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program originates from Denver. The first question is,... | |
| 07.27.1947 | three explorers named la de da |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What three explorers' last names b... | |
| 08.03.1947 | quiz kids (372) is a member of a royal family in the us government | ||
| 08.10.1947 | quiz kids (373) who are george allen and gracie burns | ||
| 08.17.1947 | quiz kids (374) name two words starting with 'su' that sound like 'sh' | ||
| 08.31.1947 | quiz kids (376) why didn't words 'armed assault' disturb police | ||
| 12.07.1947 | quiz kids (390) can you think of a song describing 1946 xmas seals | ||
| 03.21.1948 | quiz kids (405) who hopes to whip cream in june |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Who hopes to whip cream in June?" ... | |
| 03.28.1948 | quiz kids (406) how do you know eating carrots helps your eyes |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "How do you know that eating carrot... | |
| 04.11.1948 | quiz kids (408) in what field does detroit hope to be proud of growth in 1948 |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program originates from Fordson High School, Dearborn,... | |
| N/A | quiz kids pre broadcast warmup for sept 24, 1950 program |
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