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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| 04.02.1950 | 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... | |
| 01.29.1950 | quiz kids (503) if a groundhog sees lamont cranston next thursday | ||
| 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... | |
| 05.22.1949 | quiz kids (466) middle names of american poets john and james | ||
| 05.15.1949 | quiz kids (465) number of times children of israel marched around jericho | ||
| 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... | |
| 04.24.1949 | the achilles of baseball |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Who is the Achilles of baseball?" ... | |
| 04.17.1949 | quiz kids (461) why does the easter rabbit always have a shiny nose | ||
| 04.10.1949 | gray hackle and ginger quill |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "If someone gave you a gray hackle ... | |
| 04.03.1949 | quiz kids (459) outstanding man who was a pm and is now an mp |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "Name a very outstanding man who was a P.M. an... | |
| 03.27.1949 | quiz kids (458) barnacle bill, big bad wolf, and richard's friend |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "Name a very outstanding man who was a P.M. an... | |
| 03.20.1949 | quiz kids (457) which of seven dwarfs dipped in river shannon |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Name The atomic numbers of sulphur... | |
| 03.13.1949 | quiz kids (456) blind mice plus dead man's chest |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program originates from Chicago. The first question is... | |
| 03.06.1949 | quiz kids (455) what button stayed in place for two years |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. Chicago origination. The kids answer, among other question... | |
| 02.27.1949 | quiz kids (454) atomic numbers of elements are a political slogan | ||
| 02.20.1949 | quiz kids (453) sleep was under control but isn't anymore | ||
| 01.30.1949 | quiz kids (450) symbols for sulfur, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen | ||
| 01.23.1949 | quiz kids (449) quiz kids from five different states | ||
| 01.16.1949 | quiz kids (448) when a woman sticks her hand out of a car window | ||
| 01.09.1949 | quiz kids (447) who is known as dean of the cabinet | ||
| 01.02.1949 | quiz kids (446) how are fingerprints and snowflakes alike | ||
| 12.26.1948 | similar name |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. Chicago origination. The first question is, "In all probab... | |
| 12.19.1948 | christmas party |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program is a "Christmas Party" from the living room of... | |
| 12.12.1948 | quiz kids (443) two buckets of water at different temperatures |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. Chicago origination. The first question is, "In two bucket... | |
| 12.05.1948 | there really is a santa claus |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "What are the best reasons you can think of to... |
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