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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| 12.10.1950 | quiz kids (548) special music themed program | ||
| 12.03.1950 | lions club |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ... | |
| 11.26.1950 | 4 h club members |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Name ... | |
| 11.19.1950 | rotary international |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ... | |
| 11.12.1950 | quiz kids (544) a song suggests which college football player |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "The n... | |
| 11.05.1950 | quiz kids (543) if two men order ham and eggs which is the soldier |
+ The first question is, "Judging by its life span, what mammal could tell us about the landing of... | |
| 10.29.1950 | quiz kids (542) if ten cows walked in a straight line |
+ The first question is, "Where might you see the following: he threw off his birdcage and ran pas... | |
| 10.29.1950 | he threw off his bird cage and ran past the woodpile |
+ The first question is, "Where might you see the following: he threw off his birdcage and ran pas... | |
| 10.22.1950 | first landing across the atlantic |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ... | |
| 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... | |
| 10.08.1950 | 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... | |
| 10.01.1950 | tallahassee is the capitol |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What is the capitol of a certain s... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 09.03.1950 | 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 ... | |
| 08.27.1950 | hiawatha and mini ha ha |
+ The first question is, "Hiawatha was interested in Minnehaha, who would be more interested?" Fiv... | |
| 08.20.1950 | geographical delegate |
+ The first question is, "Judging by his name alone, what delegate to the United Nations could you... | |
| 08.13.1950 | international trade fair |
+ The first question is, "Can you give a greeting in any other language other than your own?" The ... | |
| 08.06.1950 | voting to music |
+ The first question is, "What key of music might suggest a person too young to vote?" The program... | |
| 07.30.1950 | quiz kids (529) mammal's lifespan and the landing of the pilgrims | ||
| 07.16.1950 | quiz kids (527) the kids sub for joe kelly | ||
| 07.09.1950 | quiz kids (526) what sick celebrity had 250,000 visitors | ||
| 07.02.1950 | farm questions |
+ NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. The start of the program is delayed for a bulletin from Korea. B... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... |
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