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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
02.11.1951	quiz kids (557) what kind of necktie would cupid wear
02.18.1951	quiz kids (558) past and present news events
03.11.1951	quiz kids (561) st patrick's day and an imitation diamond	+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. A St. Patrick's Day program. ...
05.13.1951	quiz kids (564) who was impressed by an irish bob
05.20.1951	quiz kids (565) if your initials were roman numerals
05.27.1951	quiz kids (566) how does the emperor penguin protect its young
06.03.1951	quiz kids (567) what general is always in shape
06.10.1951	quiz kids (568) winners of sixth annual teachers contest announced
06.17.1951	quiz kids (569) who is glad he changed color of socks last winter
06.24.1951	quiz kids (570) eleventh anniversary program
07.01.1951	quiz kids (571) most appropriate hairdo for july 4th
07.08.1951	quiz kids (572) newton's first law of motion and the air force
07.15.1951	quiz kids (573) what would you expect to find in sutton hoo
11.19.1950	rotary international	+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ...
08.29.1948	sign name for hershey	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "If you buy a chocolate bar tomorro...
12.26.1948	similar name	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. Chicago origination. The first question is, "In all probab...
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...
11.21.1948	thanksgiving poem	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first assignment is, "Write an original Thanksgiving poem about t...
04.24.1949	the achilles of baseball	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Who is the Achilles of baseball?" ...
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...
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...
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...
07.25.1948	tom dick and harry were in the news	+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Tom, Dick and Harry were in the ne...
02.25.1951	twins from syracuse	+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program's theme is "Natur...
08.06.1950	voting to music	+ The first question is, "What key of music might suggest a person too young to vote?" The 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