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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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Air Date	Title	Synopsis
06.06.1948	name the dessert	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What popular American dessert woul...
05.30.1948	nymph with telescope	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Where might you find a nymph with ...
05.23.1948	pittsburgh riddle	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What riddle has prevented a lot of...
05.16.1948	quiz kids (413) if you gave a party	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "If you gave a party, and received a bill for ...
05.09.1948	quiz kids (412) combined symbols for molybdenum, thorium and erbium	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. A Mother's Day show. The mothers, sisters, and brothers of...
05.02.1948	quiz kids (411) where would you go to find a hammus alabalmus	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Where would you go to find this sp...
04.25.1948	what city has a new jack in the box	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What city can be said to have a ne...
04.18.1948	what animal always had new look	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "We've been hearing a lot about 'Th...
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,...
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...
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?" ...
12.07.1947	quiz kids (390) can you think of a song describing 1946 xmas seals
08.31.1947	quiz kids (376) why didn't words 'armed assault' disturb police
08.17.1947	quiz kids (374) name two words starting with 'su' that sound like 'sh'
08.10.1947	quiz kids (373) who are george allen and gracie burns
08.03.1947	quiz kids (372) is a member of a royal family in the us government
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...
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,...
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...
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...
06.16.1946	quiz kids (313) father's day show
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...
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...
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...
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...

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Interesting. I was involved in Star Trek fandom for a number of years (yeah, I know...) and never knew about Harve being a Quiz Kid. I'll have to see if I can find some of those episodes.

Tim

Great story and memory!

Karen

What a wonderful memory! I just love reading about how OTR influenced and still influences kids today.

Kristi

Quiz Kids was a popular radio and TV series of the 1940s and 1950s.

Mark

I've become a huge fan of The Quiz Kids show. I came across an episode last week during which a question was asked that I don't think was a very good or fair one. The kids were asked "what animal always has the new look?" A few of the kids raised their hands and guessed things like a snake because it sheds its skin, so it always has a new look. As good as their guesses were, nobody got the answer. Which was the animal gnu always has a new look. I know my brain runs a bit slow, but this answer doesn't make sense to me. And it doesn't sound like a answer any kid of 12 and under, or even a 16 year old would think of. Thoughts?

Emily

Joe Kelly was the moderator for the series, and the Quiz Kids, who were referred to as being genius' with IQs of 135 to 180 (some above 200). The series was broadcast on NBC, ABC and CBS from 1940 to 1953.

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Some of the questions these kids answer are nothing short of mind-blowing. What a different time it was. No Internet, no Google. Just a radio, possibly television and newspapers. These kids are very well read and smarter than many of todays adults by comparison.. I found the most frustrating episode to listen to was with Jack Benny because he wouldn't keep quiet and I just wanted to hear the kids. If anyone knows which episode the Elks (lodge) were the challengers, please let me know. I loved Harvey's answer to "Let's get to know the Elks".. (Harvey busted into a very detailed explanation of the elk (animal) and it was fantastic.

Pete