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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| 04.17.1949 | quiz kids (461) why does the easter rabbit always have a shiny nose | ||
| 04.24.1949 | the achilles of baseball |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Who is the Achilles of baseball?" ... | |
| 05.01.1949 | quiz kids (463) diego rivera sounds like a nice vacation spot |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Diego Rivera sounds like a nice sp... | |
| 05.15.1949 | quiz kids (465) number of times children of israel marched around jericho | ||
| 05.22.1949 | quiz kids (466) middle names of american poets john and james | ||
| 05.29.1949 | class of people in washington dc |
+ NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "What class of... | |
| 01.29.1950 | quiz kids (503) if a groundhog sees lamont cranston next thursday | ||
| 04.02.1950 | quiz kids (512) what is the significance of the number 82070 |
+ NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program originates fro... | |
| 05.10.1950 | beauty pack mule pack or cincpac |
+ We’re on the air with the school kids questionnaire! The Quiz Kids, five bright loveable youngst... | |
| 06.25.1950 | quiz kids (524) tenth anniversary show |
+ The first question is, "Judging by its life span, what mammal could tell us about the landing of... | |
| 07.02.1950 | farm questions |
+ NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. The start of the program is delayed for a bulletin from Korea. B... | |
| 07.09.1950 | quiz kids (526) what sick celebrity had 250,000 visitors | ||
| 07.16.1950 | quiz kids (527) the kids sub for joe kelly | ||
| 07.30.1950 | quiz kids (529) mammal's lifespan and the landing of the pilgrims | ||
| 08.06.1950 | voting to music |
+ The first question is, "What key of music might suggest a person too young to vote?" The program... | |
| 08.13.1950 | international trade fair |
+ The first question is, "Can you give a greeting in any other language other than your own?" The ... | |
| 08.20.1950 | geographical delegate |
+ The first question is, "Judging by his name alone, what delegate to the United Nations could you... | |
| 08.27.1950 | hiawatha and mini ha ha |
+ The first question is, "Hiawatha was interested in Minnehaha, who would be more interested?" Fiv... | |
| 09.03.1950 | quiz kids (534) labor day picnic near gambusia affinus |
+ The first question is, "Why would you be wise to choose a spot for your Labor Day picnic near a ... | |
| 09.17.1950 | quiz kids (536) kiwanis club and kids' day |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "You've heard of the E.C.A. and the... | |
| 09.24.1950 | betty mcdonalds first book |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Judging by his name alone, what fa... | |
| 10.01.1950 | tallahassee is the capitol |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What is the capitol of a certain s... | |
| 10.08.1950 | a nursery rhyme seventh us president and a pier |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "A 'verbal charade': the answer to which is th... | |
| 10.15.1950 | the fraternal order of eagles |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Have you ever met a Halacudous Lut... | |
| 10.22.1950 | first landing across the atlantic |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ... |
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