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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
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...
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...
04.17.1949	quiz kids (461) why does the easter rabbit always have a shiny nose
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
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...
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...
07.09.1950	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
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...
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...
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...
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...
12.10.1950	quiz kids (548) special music themed program
12.24.1950	quiz kids (550) christmas questions and a visit from santa
12.31.1950	quiz kids (551) questions the kids missed in 1950
01.07.1951	quiz kids (552) american legends and myths
01.14.1951	quiz kids (553) questions about science
01.28.1951	quiz kids (555) biblical and ancient times	+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The program's theme is "Biblical and Anc...
02.04.1951	quiz kids (556) national dental health day
N/A	quiz kids pre broadcast warmup for sept 24, 1950 program

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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